Cartridge World�s primary business is refilling empty printer cartridges, whether for inkjet or laser printers, photocopiers or fax machines, using black or color ink. With the increased use of computers and printers at work and home, ink and toner are needed on a steady basis. The growth of digital-camera use has led to a similar increase in inkjet photo printers, and the need to recycle has also pushed up demand for Cartridge World�s convenient and cost-saving services. Cartridge World also aims to be a one-stop shop for printer needs, also providing the devices themselves, new cartridges, specialty paper, fax supplies and technical advice.

Customers save up to 50% by refilling a used cartridge instead of buying a new one. More than 70% of people throw their used ones away and buy new ones�an incredible amount of potential for the Cartridge World industry as awareness of its services spreads.

Investment Required
The fee for a Cartridge World franchise is $30,000.

Cartridge World 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.

 

On-Going Expenses
Cartridge World franchisees pay a royalty fee equal to 6% of gross volume on all other goods and services and an advertising fund fee equal to 2% of gross volume on all other goods and services.

What You Get�Training and Support
Franchisees receive in-store training as well as training at corporate headquarters in Emeryville, California. They receive design assistance with the store construction and get ongoing support and technical advice both by phone and through an exclusive franchisee website. Annual meetings and seminars keep franchisees up to date with the latest news and technologies. Even without previous experience, new franchisees can learn all the necessary specialized skills for handling printer cartridges in their training sessions.

Franchisees also receive a business operations manual, computer software and information on purchasing, stock control, administration, bookkeeping, sales and marketing.

Territory
Cartridge World grants exclusive territories for a specific period of time.