Island Ink-Jet Systems Inc.
Inkjet cartridge refilling, replacements & salesBackground
Founded: 1995 Franchising since: 2000
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 70 employee(s); 14 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
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244 4th St. Courtenay, British columbia V9N 1G6 |
Phone: (877)446-5538 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 70 employee(s); 14 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2006 | 94 | 149 | 6 | 5 |
| 2005 | 80 | 142 | 6 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $85.9K-172.4K Franchise fee: $29K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $150K
Cash liquidity requirement: $150K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- Outgoing personality
Operations
- 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 2-3 weeks
Ongoing Support
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- $15K for grand opening marketing
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#158 (2007); #401 (2006); #387 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#56 (2006); #60 (2005);
Top New Ranking:
#31 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#110 (2007); #197 (2005);
#158 (2007); #401 (2006); #387 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#56 (2006); #60 (2005);
Top New Ranking:
#31 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#110 (2007); #197 (2005);