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Join the 24-year old industry-leading wholesale, manufacturing franchise with the competitive advantage. We are recession-resistant, high-volume, quick-turn around, wholesale only manufacturers, specializing in next-day delivery of thermographed and offset-printed products and rubber stamps to retail printers, mailing centers, office supply stores and other retailers. Comprehensive training, excellent support and nationally praised.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1975

Franchising Since:

  1977

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:82 96.5%  
Company-Owned Units:3 3.5%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:85 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:77 90.6% In 38 States
Canada:7 8.2% In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:1 1.2% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:85 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California16
2. Florida7
3. New York5

Registered in 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

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$115-151K
Total Investment:$354-441K
Average Total Investment:$398K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:NA

Average Number of Employees:

   10 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   4,000+

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

   Commercial Park

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
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:At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:At Additional Cost
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. Ft. Lauderdale, FL2 Weeks
2. Pre-Opening at New-Site1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:25 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   2
U.S.:Yes, NJ, NE
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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