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Instant Imprints
9808 Waples St.
San Diego, CA 92121
      Top100

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Business Description

INSTANT IMPRINTS is the first and only concept of its kind to combine Embroidery, Screen Printing, Signs & Banners, Heat Transfers and Promotional Products in one single location. These five industries combine over $50 billion in market revenues; our stores specialize in helping businesses and groups promote themselves and their brand by offering a full range of customized branding solutions. Whether working with a local sports team or a major corporation, our in-house capabilities give us the ability to provide quick service, quality products and complete customization while maintaining excellent margins. We have developed turn-key solutions for newcomers as well as created benefits for seasoned industry professionals looking to convert to a full service business. Our extensive 4-week training program, which includes a full two weeks at our San Diego headquarters, covers all aspects of production, sales, small business and finance administration and marketing. Our retail store concept and locations offer standard business operating hours while gaining the benefit of high traffic retail locations. Instant Imprints franchisees are located throughout North America, and the United Kingdom, and continuing to grow. Business opportunities are available both domestically in the US through Area Development and also internationally through Master Licenses and Territory Area Development.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

57

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
57
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:8591.4%In 23 States
Canada:77.5%In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:11.1%In 2 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
93
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California12
2. Colorado11
3. Missouri7

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $350K
Cash Investment:$50-60K
Total Investment:$168-194K
Average Total Investment:$180K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$29,950
Average Franchise Fee:$29K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:3.5% - combined 2% nat - 1.5% local
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

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:3
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4
 
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 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 18
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Observational In-Store Training1 Week
2. Corporate (San Diego) Training2 Weeks
3. Onsite Training1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, UK, Australia, Mexico, Western Europe, Japan, Sing
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