Business Description

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

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4	66.7%
Company-Owned Units:	2	33.3%
Total Operating Units:	6	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 6 100% In 5 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 6 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Alabama	1
2. Arkansas	2
3. Florida	1

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$25-40K
Total Investment:	$56-62K
Average Total Investment:	$59K
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):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
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
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
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2 U.S.: Yes, South, Southeast Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Discount Imaging.