Business Description

INSTANT IMPRINTS successfully merges the screen printing, embroidery, sign and promotional products industries into a "one-stop shop" with an identifiable brand name and an intelligent approach to marketing and sales. We have developed turn-key solutions for newcomers, as well as crafted benefits and new systems for seasoned industry veterans. We are determined to be # 1 in the industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	100	98%
Company-Owned Units:	2	2%
Total Operating Units:	102	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 101 99% In 22 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 1 1% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 102 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	16
2. Colorado	16
3. Texas	5

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$45K
Total Investment:	$160-200K
Average Total Investment:	$180K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$32.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$32K
On-Going Royalty:	.05-.5%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	1.5%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500

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:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 15 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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:	22
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. an Diego, CA	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 70 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, With Area Development Agreement	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Instant Imprints.