Complete Weddings + Events Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$70,800 - $81,900
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Min Cash Required
$500
Total US Locations
79
Business Summary
Complete Weddings + Events offers individual franchises providing mobile entertainment services. These services include disc jockey services, videography, wedding and event coordination, photo booth, and photography services for various events such as weddings, company parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, and dances.
Corporate History
Complete Music, Inc. was incorporated in Nebraska on April 21, 1981, as the legal entity behind the Complete Music business. The first business under the name Complete Music originally opened in 1974. Complete Music began offering local franchises in May 1981. Complete Weddings + Events operates under the names COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS and COMPLETE MUSIC. An affiliate company, Maas, Inc., formed in May 1988, operates a Complete Weddings + Events location in Omaha, Nebraska.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$70,800 - $81,900
Franchise Fee (Low)
$15,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$50,000
Minimum Cash Required
$500
Royalty %
8%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$13,100
Equipment Costs (High)
$15,850
Working Capital
$1,250
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
Complete Weddings + Events appears to be in sound financial health, showing positive net income and healthy working capital for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The independent auditors' report expressed an unqualified opinion, indicating the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position without raising substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Financing Details
Complete Weddings + Events does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. The franchisor also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or other obligations for franchisees.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
79
Franchised Units
78
Corporate Units
1
Avg Square Footage
500
Franchising Since
1981
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Count
2
Litigation Summary
Complete Weddings + Events has disclosed two past administrative actions. In December 2019, the Illinois Attorney General's Office found that Complete Weddings + Events had offered and sold unregistered franchises in Illinois prior to 2019. This resulted in a $4,000 fine and required the franchisor to offer a notice of violation and right of rescission to four current franchisees. Similarly, in October 2019, the Indiana Secretary of State's Office found that Complete Weddings + Events had offered and sold unregistered franchises in Indiana prior to 2019, leading to a $1,500 fine. Complete Weddings + Events states there is no other litigation required to be disclosed.
Bankruptcy History
Complete Weddings + Events has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
Complete Weddings + Events franchisees have the option to renew their agreement for one additional 10-year term. To do so, franchisees must provide written notice between 180 and 365 days before the current term expires. They must be in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement and all other agreements with Complete Weddings + Events or its affiliates, including paying all monetary obligations. Franchisees are also required to ensure their business premises meet current brand specifications, which may involve remodeling, modernizing, redecorating, or relocating to an approved site. Any required new or refresher training programs must be completed, and a $5,000 renewal fee must be paid. Finally, franchisees must sign Complete Weddings + Events' then-current standard franchise agreement, which may have different terms, and execute a general release of claims against the franchisor and its affiliates, subject to state law.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Complete Weddings + Events provides pre-opening and ongoing assistance to its franchisees. Before opening, franchisees receive a designated Protected Area, an initial training program for the owner and any operating manager, opening assistance, access to an Operations Manual, and a list of approved equipment and supplier specifications. Once operational, ongoing support includes business referrals from national and regional marketing, pre-recorded music (for a fee), management of a National Advertising Fund, updates to the Operations Manual and System, access to advertising and promotional materials, advice on operating issues, and a Google Ads Program. Complete Weddings + Events also hosts mandatory annual meetings for all franchisees.
Initial Training Hours
73
Training Location
Corporate office in Omaha, Nebraska, and franchisee's office location
Ongoing Support
After opening, Complete Weddings + Events offers several types of ongoing support. This includes providing business referrals from national and regional marketing efforts, furnishing pre-recorded music (for a reasonable cost reimbursement fee), managing a National Advertising Fund for system-wide promotion, and providing updates to the Operations Manual and System. Franchisees also get access to developed advertising and promotional materials and advice on operational issues discovered through reports or inspections. Additionally, the franchisor conducts a Google Ads Program for individual businesses and hosts mandatory annual meetings for all franchisees.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Complete Weddings + Events seeks franchisees or managing partners/members who are willing to actively supervise and manage the franchised business. Initially, the day-to-day supervisor can work part-time, but within 36 months of opening, they must transition to full-time involvement and not engage in conflicting business activities. The ideal candidate should be able to complete the franchisor's training program and be approved by Complete Weddings + Events.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
Yes
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
Hybrid
Owner Participation
Supervisory
Territory Type
Protected
Territory Size Requirements
Complete Weddings + Events Protected Areas vary in size based on demographics and population, but typically encompass a minimum population of 200,000 people.
Staffing Notes
Complete Weddings + Events requires that the franchised business always be under the direct supervision of the franchisee (if approved) or an approved operating manager who has completed their training program. If a manager supervises, the franchisee or managing partner/shareholder/member must actively oversee operations. Franchisees are responsible for hiring, training, and managing their employees, who must comply with all required licenses and certifications. All employees with managerial duties, and all corporate officers and directors (or partners in a partnership), must sign confidentiality and non-compete agreements.