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At a Glance
Products & Services: Printing & marketing services
Number of Locations: 105
Total Investment: $246.04K - 271.04K
Founded: 1965
Began Franchising: 1968
About PIP Printing & Marketing Services
In 1965, Bill LeVine converted his commercial printing plant into a "while you wait" printing center. Four years later, his company, PIP Printing, began franchising.Today, PIP's more than 1,200 centers provide a variety of printing and business services.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 99 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 109 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | 116 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 130 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $246,040 - $271,040
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 0.25-6.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 0.25-6.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000 - $150,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. Regional meetings : 1-3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Direct mail, marketing collateral
Franchise Ranking History
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