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Discount Imaging

Single source providers of printer, fax and copier supplies and service to businesses of all types. Program features proprietary product line, purchasing power and other support services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

1998

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4	66.7%
Company-Owned Units:	2	33.3%
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Total Operating Units:	6	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	6	100%	In 5 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	6	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arkansas	2
2. Alabama	1
3. Florida	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$10K-25K
Total Investment:	$50K-100K
Average Total Investment:	$75K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	3-6%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

4 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

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

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	4 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

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

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, South, Southeast
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: