Full-service print franchise, on-site printing, digital imaging, high speed and design. Canada's most successful print franchise. Strong support and training programs -- no industry experience necessary -- over 600 outlets worldwide, in 12 countries.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1979
Operating Units: |
Franchised Units: | 870 | | 100% | | |
Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 870 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 440 | | 86.3% | | In 0 States |
Canada: | 70 | | 13.7% | | In 9 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 360 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 510 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. Alberta | 4 | 2. British Columbia | 5 | 3. Ontario | 49 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
Minimum Net Worth: | $200K |
Cash Investment: | $60K |
Total Investment: | $130K-1MM |
Average Total Investment: | $565K |
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Fees: |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $29.5K |
Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
On-Going Royalty: | 7% |
Average Royalty: | 7% |
Advertising Fee: | 3% |
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites: Office Tower, Industrial Park
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association: | No |
Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
Size of Corporate Staff: | 15 |
Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
Co-Op Advertising: | No |
National Advertising: | No |
Regional Advertising: | No |
Local Advertising: | No |
Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
Additional Services: | None Specified |
Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
Field Training: | Included in Fees |
Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
1. Houston, TX | 3 Weeks | 2. Toronto, ON | 1 Week | 3. On-Site | 1 Week |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
General Business Experience: | 4 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
Formal Education: | 3 |
Psychological Profile: | 4 |
Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
African-American: | N/A |
Asian-American: | N/A |
Hispanic: | N/A |
Native American: | N/A |
Other: | N/A |
Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
U.S.: | No |
Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
Overseas: | Yes, Middle East, India, Asian Pacific Rim, Africa |
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