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2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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Initial investment
$37K - $136K
Units as of 2019
558 arrow down 41% over 3 years

Company Overview

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 Illinois. Franchisees sell ink and toner printer cartridges and printers, and offer printer repair services.

About Cartridge World

Founded
1997
Parent Company
CW Global Holding Co. Ltd.
Leadership
Mark Pinner, CEO
Corporate Address
3917 Mercy Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
Social
Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since
1997 (2023-1997 years)
# of employees at HQ
8
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states:

This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions:

# of Units
558 (as of 2019)

Information for Franchisees

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Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$18,500
Initial Investment Information Circle
$36,900 - $136,300
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$100,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$30,000 - $40,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
15% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
2%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable?
Yes
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Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training
50 hours
Classroom Training
72 hours
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run
3-3
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
No
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Updated: December 12th, 2022