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The detective and investigation business is unaffected by economic fluctuations. We handle over 3 million cases annually!
Gal Agency, a pioneer in the detective industry, has been successfully implementing the industry's first franchise model for 20 years. It is said that while there are over 3 million requests annually, detective agencies nationwide can only handle half of them. In this detective industry where demand far exceeds service, Gal Agency offers a stable investigation business unaffected by economic fluctuations!
Estimated Startup Cost:Up to ¥5,000,000
Industry:Various Services
The detective business is a job that solves people's problems, so it will never disappear. It's also attractive because it's completely unaffected by economic fluctuations. In recent years, the number of requests for infidelity, stalking, and wiretapping investigations has surged, and consequently, the number of requests to detective agencies has increased, currently exceeding 3 million per year. Gal Agency also possesses years of accumulated know-how in investigation techniques, sales strategies, and advertising. Experienced instructors will provide thorough training to new owners, so even those without experience can confidently start their own business!
In Japan, franchise businesses, particularly in the food and beverage industry, have survival rates of around 20% after 5 years and 8% after 10 years. However, Gal Agency's franchisees boast an astonishing 60% survival rate after 5 years, and maintain that rate for another 10 years! In the detective industry, where demand outweighs supply, using the Gal Agency brand allows you to leverage the largest network in Japan with 124 locations nationwide, enabling rapid response even when investigations cover a wide area! This is a unique advantage of franchise detective businesses.
Gal Agency has a proven track record of appearing on a wide variety of television programs, from news shows to variety shows, across all major networks. This is proof that they are highly regarded not only for their investigative capabilities but also for their customer satisfaction. While some detective agencies use television appearances for advertising, Gal Agency has a very large number of television and media appearances, giving them immense name recognition.
* Franchise fee: 1,500,000 yen
* Business startup training fee: 540,000 yen
* Equipment, promotional materials, and complete set of documents: 920,000 yen
* Total initial costs: 2,960,000 yen
* Additional costs such as office property acquisition and equipment preparation are required.
* Trademark usage fee: 50,000 yen/month
* Royalty: 5% of sales
* All prices are excluding tax
* Additional costs may apply, and the information may not be up-to-date. Please be aware of this in advance.
◆Monthly Model for 2 Full-Time Employees
- Sales: ¥2,870,000
- Rent: ¥140,000
- Personnel Costs: ¥650,000 (for 2 people)
- Expenses: ¥99,200
- Communication and Transportation Costs: ¥60,200
- Royalty: ¥143,800 (5%)
- Trademark Usage Fee: ¥50,000
- Operating Profit: ¥1,726,800
*Please note that this may not be the most up-to-date information, and other costs may apply.
■Before Opening
・Notification under the Private Investigator Act
・Market area and situation survey in the desired opening location
・Agency training by professional detectives simulating practical application
・Provision of opening manual and complete set of necessary operating documents
・Advice on effective advertising methods
◆After Opening
・Guidance by a supervisor
・Support for PR activities and customer development research tailored to the regional characteristics of each area nationwide
・Regular meetings
・Creation of educational materials compliant with the Private Investigator Act
・Requesting support from veterans for difficult interviews and investigations
・When hiring new employees, it is possible to hire graduates from Gal Detective School. No education or guidance is required after hiring.
・Regular meetings and prompt information sharing via the web
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