How much does a Inter-State Studio franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $25,600–$53,950, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Inter-State Studio franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Inter-State Studio scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Inter-State Studio franchise

Q: What is the Inter-State Studio franchise failure rate?

1 cessation in 2025; no terminations or non-renewals in 3 years.

School Photography & Publishing · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$25,600–$53,950

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Inter-State Studio worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $25,600	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 84% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	2.3% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

19 franchised businesses' 2025 gross revenues disclosed ($2,475–$1.7M). Lab fees included. Unaudited data; no cherry-picking noted but newer outlets (<12mo) included.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 cessation in 2025; no terminations or non-renewals in 3 years.

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Inter-State Studio franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Inter-State Studio franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $25,600–$53,950, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Inter-State Studio franchise owners make?: 19 franchised businesses' 2025 gross revenues disclosed ($2,475–$1.7M). Lab fees included. Unaudited data; no cherry-picking noted but newer outlets (<12mo) included. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Inter-State Studio franchise failure rate?: 1 cessation in 2025; no terminations or non-renewals in 3 years.
Is a Inter-State Studio franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Inter-State Studio scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35589-202603-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Inter-State Studio or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.