Complete Music
Mobile DJ entertainment serviceBackground
Founded: 1974 Franchising since: 1983
Bands used to be the only option for wedding entertainment. That began changing in the mid-1970s, about the time Gerald Maas founded Complete Music in Omaha, Nebraska. From his first performance at his sister's wedding reception, Maas has seen his company expand into a nationwide operation.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 250,000 population
Bands used to be the only option for wedding entertainment. That began changing in the mid-1970s, about the time Gerald Maas founded Complete Music in Omaha, Nebraska. From his first performance at his sister's wedding reception, Maas has seen his company expand into a nationwide operation.
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7877 L St. Omaha, Nebraska 68127 |
Phone: (800)843-3866/ (402)339-0001 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 164 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 161 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 162 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 168 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 161 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 250,000 population
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $22.5K-35.5K Franchise fee: $22.5K-35.5K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 8% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $50K
Cash liquidity requirement: $10K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 50
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 9 days
- At franchisee's location: 4 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#311 (2009); #289 (2008); #264 (2007); #314 (2006); #302 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#71 (2009); #63 (2008); #66 (2007); #80 (2006); #79 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#88 (2009); #78 (2008); #71 (2007); #84 (2006); #82 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#185 (2007);
#311 (2009); #289 (2008); #264 (2007); #314 (2006); #302 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#71 (2009); #63 (2008); #66 (2007); #80 (2006); #79 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#88 (2009); #78 (2008); #71 (2007); #84 (2006); #82 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#185 (2007);