TURN-KEY
FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
Inter-State Studio is a leading school photography company, focused on providing quality photographs and services, as well as outstanding customer service since 1933. Thanks to Inter-State’s proprietary systems, getting started is easy with our turn-key programs. Through our Franchise system, together, we are expanding into new markets growing the school picture and yearbook industry that we have worked so hard to build and preserve.
Transform your passion into a business backed by
PROVEN INDUSTRY LEADERS
WELCOME
TO THE INTER-STATE FAMILY
My name is Sheila Wingard and my husband Jim and I own Wingard Photography located in Arkansas, where Jim's grandfather started our company in 1938. Our relationship with Inter-State has been amazing over the last 15 years as an Inter-State Studio Affiliate. In July, we will begin our journey as a franchisee and believe it’s the best decision we have made for our company. I credit our success in this industry in part because of our relationship with Inter-State Studio. Their main goal is to help companies succeed and grow and they do their best to help in any way they can.
I truly feel like a partner and not just another customer.
I knew that volume photography was really
the best way to make my business successful.
As I grew my School Picture business, the need
to find a workflow and software program
that did what I needed became more important.
I'd tried a few different options but none compared
to what Inter-State had. When the opportunity
to franchise was given to me, it made perfect sense.
I CAN FOCUS ON GIVING MY CLIENTS WHAT THEY WANT
from a local company, with the benefits
of a national brand.
I'm franchising with Inter-State
because I've been presented
with a wonderful opportunity to grow my business
with a trusted, reputable, family-owned company
that has been capturing smiles for generations.
TAKING THIS LEAP IS A
HUGE STEP FORWARD FOR MY BUSINESS,
and I couldn't be more excited
to start this journey with Inter-State.
WHY FRANCHISE WITH INTER-STATE STUDIO?
LOW
INVESTMENT
UMBRELLA
OF SUPPORT
FULLY
SCALABLE
PROVEN
STABILITY
FLEXIBILITY
+ FREEDOM
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Proven, low overhead business model
SYNERGY
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Work hand-in-hand to ensure growth and profitability
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Network of professionals in the photography industry
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Share new techniques and solutions
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Own your business
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Set a daily work schedule that works for you
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Access to proprietary software, state-of-the-art printers and advanced technologies
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North America’s largest family-owned school portrait company
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Mindset of valuing and empowering people
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Become part of a family that values the importance of relationships
RELATIONSHIPS
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Grow relationships among decision makers
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Share knowledge and improve upon processes
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Push the school photography industry forward
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Repeat business year after year
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Nearly 90 years of proven success
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Sustained through numerous economic events
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Strength of the tradition of school portraits
FRANCHISE SERVICES
As an Inter-State Studio Franchisee, you will have access to the latest innovative products and services. From full-service promotional advertising, to management software, and a team of trainers that will support you in photography and sales to capture new accounts. Inter-State Franchisees have the tools to become a success.
Success Story
Mary Jo Burke
Edwardsville, Illinois
After acquiring a few of Inter-State's existing accounts, Mary Jo Burke immediately started using the Marketing support that is offered to our franchises, and maximized her sales efforts by working with our Telemarketing team. Mary Jo worked closely with her assigned Telemarketing Representative to develop a sales plan. Together, they identified the areas of her protected territory where she wanted to grow her business, and got to work. Mary Jo added over 20 new accounts before starting her Fall Picture season!
Learn more on how Inter-State provides
all of the tools to help a motivated
franchise owner grow their business.