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Instant Imprints

Instant Imprints has revolutionized the promotional advertising industry by creating a unique "one-stop image shop" combining screen printing, embroidery, signage and promotional products all under one business umbrella. Instant Imprints was the first and is still the only franchise to merge these normally separate services under one roof. New innovations, as well as over thirty years of experience in the industry, have allowed Instant Imprints to develop a renowned brand image and an intelligent approach to sales and marketing.

 

Instant Imprints has ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past four consecutive years. With a customer base that is nearly limitless and an industry that has never seen a decline, Instant Imprints is a perfect opportunity for franchisees who want to enjoy high profit margins, great opportunities to upsell and, most importantly, the ability to fulfill the dream of being a business owner.

 

Operating Units

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

Franchised

79

80

81

% Change

--

1.3%

1.3%

Company-Owned

1

1

0

% Change

--

0.0%

-100.0%

Total

80

81

81

% Change

--

1.3%

0.0%

Franchised as % of Total

98.75%

98.77%

100.00%

 

Investment Required

The fee for an Instant Imprints franchise is $29,950.  The fee for subsequent franchises is $19,950 and the fee for conversion franchises is $14,950.

 

Instant Imprints provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced. 

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Franchise Fee

$29,950

$29,950

Training Expenses

$0

$2,500

Training Fee

$5,500

$5,500

Site Development Fee

$2,500

$2,500

Real Estate Deposit

$2,500

$5,000

Fixtures and Furniture

$20,000

$25,000

Equipment and Freight

$75,000

$77,000

Exterior Signage

$2,500

$6,500

Store Design

$950

$950

Construction and Remodeling

$10,000

$15,000

Business Insurance

$200

$400

Security Deposit and Utility Deposits and Licenses

$1,500

$5,000

Initial Inventory

$7,000

$8,000

Opening Advertising

$8,500

$8,500

Miscellaneous Funds

$1,500

$1,500

Working Capital

$35,000

$50,000

Total Investment

$167,600

$193,300


On-going Expenses
Instant Imprints franchisees pay royalty fees equal to 5% of monthly gross sales, a marketing fee equal to 1 ½% of monthly gross sales, national media fund contributions equal to 2% of monthly gross sales and a technology, development, maintenance and support fee equal to $99 per month.

What You Get—Training and Support
Instant Imprints offers two weeks of comprehensive training at corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA. Two additional weeks of hands-on training at the franchisee’s location is also provided. By the time a franchisee opens a store, all aspects of production, business management, sales, marketing, hiring and sourcing will have been covered. Instant Imprints has a Grand Opening Launch program that assists with the initial marketing and immediate development of each new business, designed to jumpstart the generation of revenue for franchisees. An on-going marketing plan is also provided to support day-to-day marketing and assist with driving business to each franchise location.

Instant Imprints provides franchisees with on-going support in several areas, including marketing, personnel, business strategy and operations. Franchisees can access Instant Imprints’ proprietary 24-hour Intranet support system and hundreds of exclusive vendors. Instant Imprints extends equipment and software support to franchisees at no cost. Support personnel periodically provide store visits, networking meetings and webinars. Franchisees also benefit from company newsletters, free trade publications and discounted memberships to industry organizations and service companies.

Territory
Instant Imprints grants territories with some protections.