TSS Photography
Candid Color Systems
Company Information
1300 Metropolitan AvenueOklahoma City, Oklahoma73108
TSS Photography, LLC is an Oklahoma limited liability company, and their principal business address is 1300 Metropolitan Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108. They were incorporated as a Georgia corporation on December 19, 1984. They converted to a Georgia limited liability company on May 28, 2014 and then converted to an Oklahoma limited liability company on April 20, 2015.
Our business consists of selling and servicing franchises to qualified mdividuals so that they may promote, market, and sell specialty photographic products under the trade name TSS Photography to individuals and groups that participate in youth sports, portrait and any special event activity (the “Franchised Business”) We changed the name associated with our franchise system in September 2006 when we changed our corporate name Franchisees existing at that time have been given some latitude as to when they convert the name of their franchise to “TSS Photography ” All new franchisees entering the system must begin operating under the TSS Photography brand and submit all images captured for photofimshing, pnnt production, and other imagmg work to us or our affiliate unless specifically authonzed otherwise You must sign our standard form of Franchise Agreement (Exhibit A to this Disclosure Document) Under the Franchise Agreement, you may promote, market, and sell our products within an exclusive territory using our trade secrets, know-how and other propnetary and confidential information, our standards and specifications, and our trademarks and service marks (collectively, the “Marks”), all of which are intended to create, promote, and maintain a uniform rniage of high-quality products and services (collectively, the “Methods”)
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $18,150 Maximum: $59,125
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $20,415 Maximum: $74,725
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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