FRANCHISE OF THE WEEK

Complete Wedding + Events

Fast Facts

Background

• HQ: Omaha, NE
• Founded in 1974, franchising since 1983
• Complete Wedding + Events is a franchise that specializes in event photography, DJ, video, photo-booth, and coordination services.

Location Trends

Franchise Fees

• Royalty: 8%
• Brand Fund: 2% 
• Franchise Fee: $50,000 

Financial Overview

• The below table discloses information on 57 franchised Complete Wedding + Events businesses that were in operation during the full 2022 calendar year. 

The Wolf’s Take 🍟

Complete Weddings + Events is an all-in-one event-planning franchise that handles everything from photography and DJ services to videography and photo booths. They’ve been in the game since 1974 (that’s almost 50 years of experience), and they’ve been franchising since 1983. 

They’re not just wedding experts—they also cater to corporate events, school functions, and other special occasions.  

With a $50,000 franchise fee, an 8% royalty, and a 2% brand fund, the investment is reasonable for what you’re getting. This is also a home-based business, so you’re saving big on overhead costs. No pricey real estate needed here.  

The wedding industry is a $72 billion business, with nearly 1.5 million weddings happening in the U.S. each year. And with the average wedding costing over $29,000, there’s plenty of room to grow. 

Plus, events happen year-round, so you’re not stuck with a seasonal business.  

If you’ve got a knack for planning and a passion for celebrations, this could be your ticket to a thriving business.  

What do you think—ready to say “I do” to this franchise opportunity? 

Resources

• Complete Wedding + Events Franchise Website
• Complete Weddings + Events Builds Corporate Culture One Event at a Time

SMB TWEET OF THE WEEK

Reconsidering Franchising – Michael Girdley

One of the most important parts of franchising is buying into a company that has systems that work. What Michael Girdley is saying here is probably true for a decent amount of people in the beginning stages of franchising or entrepreneurship in general.

The real magic happens when you find the franchise match that fits you like a glove.