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Cartridge World
CARTRIDGE WORLD is the leader in printer cartridge refilling. Our business strategy combines the skilled process of refilling printer cartridges for inkjet and laser printers, photocopy and fax machines with knowledgeable and fast customer service, convenient retail locations and large savings to the customer. CARTRIDGE WORLD, which dominates its market, has become one of the fastest-growing franchise concepts in the world. Named #1 in its market by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1988
Franchising Since:
1997
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
1,700
99.8%
Company-Owned Units:
3
0.2%
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Total Operating Units:
1,703
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
622
37.9%
In 47 States
Canada:
16
1%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
1,004
61.1%
In 38 Foreign Countries
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Total:
1,642
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
58
2. Illinois
39
3. Texas
38
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
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250-350K
Cash Investment:
$30K
Total Investment:
$130-204K
Average Total Investment:
$167K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,000-1,200
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
50
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
