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.
