#208
At a Glance
Products & Services: Printer/fax cartridge replacements & sales
Number of Locations: 1,596
Total Investment: $120.1K - 194.6K
Founded: 1997
Began Franchising: 1997
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 592 | 10 | 985 | 9 |
| 2010 | 629 | 10 | 1,032 | 0 |
| 2009 | 628 | 15 | 1,009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 681 | 18 | 997 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $120,100 - $194,600
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,