How much does it cost to open a COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise?

The total initial investment for a COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise ranges from $70,800 to $81,900. This includes the franchise fee of $50,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise?

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchisees pay a 8.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise generates $278,498 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $41,775.

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COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$70,800 – $81,900

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Royalty Rate

8.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $70,800 High: $81,900

The total initial investment to open a COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise ranges from $70,800 to $81,900, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $50,000.

Midpoint estimate: $76,350

Franchise Fee

$50,000

One-time initial fee

The COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

8.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 10.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty (See Note 1)	8.0	PCT	Payable weekly on Monday following the week in which sales were made.
National Advertising Fund Fee	2.0	PCT	Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees. Used for national and regional advertising activities.
Local Advertising	4.0	PCT	Minimum annual expenditure for local advertising and public relations activities. If annual expenditures do not total 4% of Gross Receipts, the difference will be debited from your account for deposit in the National Advertising Fund.
National Sales Program	100.0	USD	Plus commissions (generally $65 per service sold). Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees.
Google Ads Program	87.5	USD	Minimum amount, $37.50 of which is a management fee. Credited to your minimum local advertising obligation. Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees.
Advertising Cooperative	4.0	PCT	In the future, may be required to participate in local or regional advertising cooperatives. Contributions credited toward local marketing obligations.
Additional Training Fee	300.0	USD	Plus related expenses (including travel). Due within 30 days after billing. Applies if you fail to comply with standards or require additional training.
Media Maintenance	4.5	USD	Plus reimbursement of our costs in obtaining the media sets. Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees.
Website, CRM and Technology Support Fee	83.0	USD	Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees. Reimburses for technical support, website management, and general funds for technology innovations. May increase as costs increase.
Venue Website	300.0	USD	Payable within 30 days after billing. For hosting a localized venue website.
Computer System Maintenance, Hosting and Licensing Fee	50.0	USD	Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees. Covers third party software licenses, hosting services and related expenses.
Post Production Services	N/A	OTHER	Packages and products range from $100 to $575. Add-on and a la carte services range from $70 to $170. Custom editing services are $50/hour. Payable weekly on Monday with Royalty Fees following the week in which such services are provided. Must purchase all photo and video post-production services from franchisor.
Office Visit	150.0	USD	Plus other expenses (including travel). Due within 30 days after billing. Begins the second year of franchise operations.
Transfer Fee	30.0	PCT	Due before transfer. Payable when Franchise Agreement or a substantial portion of assets or controlling interest is transferred.
Renewal Fee	5000.0	USD	Due at least 30 days before renewal. Due if you elect to renew and satisfy all conditions.
Audit	N/A	OTHER	Payable only if you do not provide reports, supporting records or other required information or if you understate 2% of Gross Receipts for any week.
Interest on Past Due Amounts	1.5	PCT	Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest rate of interest allowed by law. Due on all past due amounts.
Tax Indemnification	N/A	OTHER	Right to collect from you the cost of all income taxes, sales taxes and other taxes incurred by franchisor as a result of licensing intellectual property in your state. Payable on local advertising and public relations activities.
Insurance Reimbursement	500.0	USD	As invoiced. You must reimburse us if we obtain insurance for you because you fail to obtain or maintain required insurance coverage.
Relocation Reimbursement	10000.0	USD	Costs we incur to provide relocation services. Due within 30 days after billing.
Indemnification	N/A	OTHER	As incurred. You must reimburse us if we are held liable for claims from your Franchised Business operation or if you breach the Franchise Agreement.
Insufficient Funds Processing Fee	100.0	USD	As incurred. Due if you have insufficient funds in your Account to cover a payment, or if a check is returned for insufficient funds.
Annual Meeting Attendance Fee	150.0	USD	Currently $150 for the first attendee and $100 for each additional attendee (but could increase if our costs increase). Due before the annual meeting commences. You must attend our annual meetings.
Early Termination Damages	N/A	OTHER	Payable if you default on your obligations and we terminate the Franchise Agreement before the expiration of the term.
Bookkeeping Fees	250.0	USD	As invoiced. Payable if you decide to use our optional bookkeeping services.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$278,498

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$267,952

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$41,775

per year

Profit Margin

15.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 1.8 years

Based on midpoint investment of $76,350 and estimated annual owner profit of $41,775.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

12.0%

Elevated risk — above industry average

Net Unit Growth

-19 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	97	+4	-35	—	66
2023	66	+5	—	—	68
2024	68	+11	—	—	78

Is a COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

48/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

1.8 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

High

12.0% annual closure rate

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. With median unit revenue of $278,498 and a combined fee burden of 10.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.