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Initial Investment
LOW: $70,300
HIGH: $153,800
Change in Units
-13.0% -138 UNITS (1 Year)
-32.8% -349 UNITS (3 Years)
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Company Profile
Founded
1997
Franchising Since
1997 (19 Years)
Corporate Address
3917 Mercy Dr. McHenry, IL 60050
CEO
Steve Weedon
About Cartridge World
Cartridge World was founded in Adelaide, Australia under the name Australian Cartridge Co. The company name was changed to Cartridge World in 1999, and the first U.S. franchise opened in 2003 in Orlando, Florida. The company is now headquartered in Spring Grove, Illinois. Franchisees sell ink and toner printer cartridges and printers, and offer printer repair services.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$70,300 - $153,800
Net-worth Requirement
$150,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$50,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
10% off franchise fee
Franchise 500® Rank History
Highest Rank: 33
Lowest Rank: 414
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 2 weeks
Training at headquarters: 2 weeks
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Slicks
Regional Media
National Media
Number of employees required to run: 3 - 3
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Updated: September 2nd, 2016
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