Cartridge World Franchise Information

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Promoted Opportunities

#449

Initial Investment

LOW: $70,300

HIGH: $153,800

Change in Units

-10.2% -109 UNITS (1 Year)

-32.4% -458 UNITS (3 Years)

Company Profile

Founded

1997

Franchising Since

1997 (20 Years)

Corporate Address

3917 Mercy Dr. McHenry, IL 60050

CEO

Steve Weedon

Parent Company

Cw Global Holding Co. Limited

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

$75,000 - $150,000

Liquid Cash Requirement

$40,000 - $50,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$50,000 - $50,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Cartridge World has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following:  franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives
  15% off franchise fee

Units (Locations)

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

Operations & Franchisor Support

Training Onsite: 4 weeks

Ongoing Support

Newsletter

Meetings

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Internet

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Slicks

National Media

Regional Media

Number of employees required to run: 3 - 3

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Updated: September 26th, 2016

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Promoted Opportunities

Initial Investment

Change in Units

Company Profile

Founded

Franchising Since

Corporate Address

CEO

Parent Company

About Cartridge World

Financials

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

Net-worth Requirement

Liquid Cash Requirement

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Financing Options

Units (Locations)

Operations & Franchisor Support

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