A franchise relationship brings the unique qualities and strengths of franchisor and franchisee together. The franchisor brings an established brand and business format, whilst the franchisee brings local market knowledge and access to capital, as well as operational and organisational experience.

Our franchisees are our lifeblood. The entire Venture operation is structured and organised to give each franchisee the best opportunity to reach their full potential. Many of our existing franchisees were not professional photographers prior to joining us or were even currently operating within a photography related business. What they all possess however is an appreciation of photography combined with the resources and abilities to own and operate a photographic business.

ering international franchisees the opportunity to open and operate a group of Venture studios in an exclusive territory. Well sign a Franchise Agreement, which will include details of the following:

• The agreed territory, which will be exclusive for the term of the Agreement
• Full usage of our trademarks in the agreed territory
• Access to our Operations Manual and other methods
• Initial and ongoing fees payable, including any agreed minimum fee schedule
• Supply of products
• Studio development schedule
• Renewal automatically for the second term and termination.

Venture is widely recognised as the UKs market leader and the only national brand within the premium portrait market. Our 65 UK studios provide a truly unique service to our customers and our business model delivers great returns. Venture is an award winning franchise concept and represents one of the best franchise opportunities in the UK today. Now we're ready to take our success story to other parts of the world.

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'every venture tells a story' - the venture story

Since we opened our first studio in 2000, Venture has changed the UK portrait industry forever. Having shaken the industry out of its traditional past, Venture has pioneered the concept of contemporary and stylish portraiture. Our photographic style and unique range of frames and finishes combine with our sales promotion and marketing techniques to create a powerful force in an otherwise unsophisticated market.

our brand

Independent portrait studios operate in most countries of the world, so why would you introduce Venture into your country? The answer is simple. It's the strength of the Venture brand that sets us apart from the rest. As a Venture franchisee, you could benefit from a brand that has been built in the UK over a number of years. One that is undoubtedly the ‘first choice' portrait brand in the country, recognised by over 40% of our target population.

Our brand is much more than just the sign over the door. It represents our entire approach to our business and our customers. Our values and beliefs about our organisation is the key differentiator between Venture and the rest of the market.

Over 8 years of trading, Venture has established itself as the prominent and pre-eminent high street brand within the UK portraiture market and we already have studios in the USA and Asia.

Venture hasn't just changed consumer perception of what a family portrait should be; it has totally changed the economics of studio ownership.