TSS Photography Franchise News

January 12, 2011 // Franchising.com // Atlanta – TSS Photography, the leading provider of youth sports and school photography services in the U.S., is only one of 12 franchise businesses chosen to be featured in FRANCHI$IT, the thrilling new board game of skill and strategy.

The FRANCHI$IT Board Game is designed for two to six players ages 10 and older. Much like the real business world, the game combines strategy and luck where players compete to buy and control as many franchises as possible to build their wealth. Each board game also includes $400.00 worth of valuable coupons from the 12 participating franchises, including TSS Photography. Games can be purchased online at www.franchisit.com.

"FRANCHI$IT is a terrific vehicle to bring our brand into the homes of millions of American families," said Joe Lindenmayer, President and COO of TSS Photography...

April 27, 2010 // Franchising.com // Atlanta – TSS Photography, the leading U.S. youth photography franchise, announced today it hired new Director of Marketing, Troy Van Every, to spearhead the company's strategic alliances with other national organizations, while continuing to develop cutting-edge sales and marketing technologies to support the brand's 230 franchise locations.

Van Every is no stranger to TSS Photography, having previously served as a Marketing Manager with the company from 1999-2000. In his role, he managed marketing initiatives for franchises in 43 states, while launching new products and programs that increased sales through multiple product lines.

"I'm thrilled to once again be a part of such a dynamic company that continues to be the leader in the youth photography market," said Van Every...

Nation's Youth Photography Leader Offers Incentives for Conversions to Franchise Model March 18, 2010 // Franchising.com // Atlanta, GA – When independent photographer Tod Cohen of Charlottesville, VA decided to convert his business to a TSS Photography franchise, he didn't expect to triple his revenues in less than six years. The photography services he provides youth sports leagues and schools through TSS now account for nearly 70 percent of his business, and growing.

Cohen's success story is one that TSS Photography looks to replicate consistently in 2010 as the company attracts independent photographers looking for ways to supplement their existing services and capture a larger share of the highly fragmented photo industry...

Youth Sports Photography Franchise Named Official Partner for USA Football

March 10, 2010 // Franchising.com // Atlanta, GA - TSS Photography, the nation's leading youth photography franchise, announced today that it has been named the official photography partner for USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels.

The three-year partnership represents TSS Photography's latest alliance with a sport's national governing body and is its most significant foray into youth football, a community composed of approximately 3.0 million athletes and more than 400,000 coaches.

"TSS Photography is honored to partner with USA Football and happy that millions of children and their families will have the opportunity to have TSS provide the best picture day possible along with the best football leadership possible," said TSS Photography President Joe Lindenmayer...

March 04, 2010 // Franchising.com // Atlanta – TSS Photography, the nation's leading youth photography franchise, is one of just 133 franchise systems in the U.S. to receive the 2010 Franchisee Satisfaction Award. The honor recognizes franchise companies that achieve the highest level of overall satisfaction among their franchise operators.

"We are very proud of this recognition, because our number one priority is to support our franchisees and give them the tools they need to grow their businesses," said Joe Lindenmayer, President of TSS Photography. "This award is affirmation that all of the investments we've made in our system and all of the new technologies and processes we've put in place are helping to boost our franchisees' bottom lines...

America's Mentors, Coaches, Teachers Honored by Youth Photography Franchise July 22, 2009 // Franchising.com // Atlanta – After receiving more than 300 nominations from across the country for its second annual 'Volunteer of the Year' award, TSS Photography, the nation's leading youth photography franchise, announced 26 deserving state winners and a national winner for their dedication to shaping the future of America's youth through sports leagues, schools, and other organizations.

Steve Stine from Louisville, KY was chosen as the 'National Volunteer of the Year Winner' for his decade of service to the Jeffersontown Youth Football League and for creating the Mighty Mite Football League in his community. Stine was nominated for his selfless dedication to his local youth sports organizations, from purchasing new uniforms for players who could not afford them to securing the build-out of a new football facility and teaching his young athletes the critical values and lessons that would help them throughout their lives...

Nation's Leading Youth Photography Franchise Helps Communities Throughout America Recognize Local Heroes

March 26, 2008 // Franchising.com // Atlanta – As the nation's leading youth photography franchise with more than 230 locations in 42 states, TSS Photography has built a reputation for providing the highest quality services and products for school and sports portraits – and for making a difference in the lives and organizations within each community it has served for more than 25 years.

Since its founding in 1983, TSS Photography's culture has centered around grass-roots philanthropic outreach, and to celebrate its 25th anniversary, TSS Photography has launched the "Volunteer of the Year Award," an award program that celebrates the local heroes that donate time, energy and kindness to improve and strengthen local communities...