Business Description

LAZERQUICK centers are complete, one-stop printing and copying centers. All centers feature state-of-the-art electronic publishing, digital graphics and imaging services that support our range of quality, fast-service offset printing, high-speed copying and related bindery and finishing services. The LAZERQUICK franchise is based on value and performance. Affiliates benefit from our unique and innovative programs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1968

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	24	53.3%
Company-Owned Units:	21	46.7%
Total Operating Units:	45	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 45 100% In 7 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 45 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	1
2. Oregon	29
3. Washington	13

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$51.8-82.5K
Total Investment:	$172.5-275K
Average Total Investment:	$224K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	3-5%/$500
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1.5%/$250

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,400-1,800

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

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:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	7/7/7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	32
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters	5-7 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Exc. AB,PQ Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from LazerQuick.