Sir Speedy Inc.

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Printing & marketing services

Number of Locations: 331

Total Investment: $221.04K - 271.04K

Founded: 1968

Began Franchising: 1968

About Sir Speedy Inc.

The first Sir Speedy printing center opened in 1968 in Costa Mesa, California. Today the company is headquartered in nearby Mission Viejo, California, as a part of Franchise Services Inc., which also franchises PIP Printing & Marketing Services, TeamLogic IT and Signal Graphics Printing. Sir Speedy franchisees offer printing and marketing services, including digital and offset printing, copying and mailing services, direct marketing and promotional products.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	237	2	92	0
2011	251	2	103	2
2010	270	2	106	5
2009	294	3	107	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $221,040 - $271,040
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $450,000
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000 - $175,000

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. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. At 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: Ad slicks, National media,

Other marketing support: Direct-mail & marketing collaterals