Start a Wed Society Franchise in 2025

Company Overview

About Wed Society

Industry	Business Services
Related Categories	Advertising Services, Party/Event Services, Miscellaneous Services
Founded	2007
Leadership	Kami Huddleston, Co-founder
Corporate Address	14013 N. Eastern Ave. Edmond, OK 73013
Social	Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2023 (2 years)
# of employees at HQ	8
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
# of Units	11 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Wed Society franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$45,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$97,750 - $120,950
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$250,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$150,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	$5,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	8%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	7 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Wed Society has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	20 hours
Classroom Training	36 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	1
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes

More from Wed Society

Who We Are

Named a 2025 Top New & Emerging Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, Wed Society® is redefining what it means to own a home-based franchise in the $70+ billion U.S. wedding industry.

As the only home-based franchise dedicated exclusively to the wedding space, Wed Society empowers passionate entrepreneurs to build a stylish, community-driven business with recurring revenue and real impact. Each local franchise becomes the go-to wedding media brand in its market, highlighting the top local wedding vendors through stunning digital features, strategic social content, annual print publications, and unforgettable in-person events.

Our franchise owners serve as local publishers and community builders, connecting engaged couples to curated vendor recommendations and showcasing the most beautiful weddings their market has to offer. With multiple income streams, low overhead, and flexible scheduling, Wed Society is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to do meaningful work that also drives serious revenue.

Franchisees leverage our proprietary platform, influential publishing channels, and national brand power to deliver results for their local vendor clients while building a business that suits their lifestyle. The average mature Wed Society market generated over $725,000 annually, and new franchisees secured over $173,000 in contracts within their first six months in 2024, proving the strength of our model and the ongoing demand for high-quality, localized wedding content.

Whether you're drawn to creative storytelling, building relationships, or simply want to build a revenue-generating home-based business, Wed Society offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make an impact in your community.

Why You Should Join Us

Top New & Emerging Franchise 2025 – Entrepreneur Magazine

Strong Unit Economics: The average mature Wed Society franchise generated over $725,000 in annual revenue, with new markets securing over $173,000 in vendor contracts within their first six months in 2024, all driven by recurring memberships, strategic upsells, and minimal overhead.

Monthly Recurring Revenue: Franchisees build a reliable revenue stream by selling long-term advertising memberships to local wedding vendors. With an average of 269 active members per mature market, your business thrives month after month.

Recession-Resilient Industry: With over 2 million weddings taking place in the U.S. each year, the industry is as emotionally essential as it is economically consistent. People keep getting married, regardless of the economy.

Truly Work-from-Home: While others claim to be “home-based,” Wed Society franchisees actually work from home, running 90% of meetings virtually and maintaining full control over their schedules.

Comprehensive Support: With an award-winning full-time support team, our franchisees gain access to top-tier training, powerful proprietary software, business coaching, content strategy, and ongoing support from the experts behind a nationally recognized brand.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking ambitious, community-minded entrepreneurs who are ready to lead, connect, and inspire.

You don’t need wedding industry experience; we’re not wedding planners. Our business model is built around advertising memberships, not event coordination. What matters most is that you’re driven, organized, and excited by the idea of networking with local small business owners.

Our most successful franchisees come from business development, sales, marketing, and creative fields, but all share three core qualities:

1. A relationship-builder mindset

2. An appreciation for style and storytelling

3. A genuine desire to make a difference in their local community

If you're passionate about creating something meaningful and lasting, Wed Society may be the perfect franchise for you.

Disclaimer

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Updated: December 12th, 2022

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