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Cartridge World
- Cartridge World North America, LLC
Spring Grove, IL 60081
- (877) 465-1500 / (815) 321-4400
- (815) 675-6321 (Fax)
- Mr. Tom McLaughlin, Chief Development Officer
- [email protected]
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 1,700 | 99.8% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 3 | 0.2% |
| Total Operating Units | 1,703 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 622 | 37.9% | In 47 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 16 | 1.0% | In 5 Provinces |
| International | 1,004 | 61.1% | In 38 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 1,642 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 58 |
| Illinois | 39 |
| Texas | 38 |
Registered in the 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
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a 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 |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| In-Store Field Training | 2 Weeks |
| Emeryville, CA | 2 Weeks |
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% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,000-1,200 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 2 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 150 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, All Countries |
