Business Description

Full-service print franchise, on-site printing, digital imaging, high speed and design. Canada's most successful print franchise. Strong support and training programs -- no industry experience necessary -- over 600 outlets worldwide, in 12 countries.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1979

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	71	98.6%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.4%
Total Operating Units:	72	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 72 100% In 9 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 72 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Alberta	4
2. British Columbia	5
3. Ontario	49

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, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$60K
Total Investment:	$215K
Average Total Investment:	$215K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites: Office Tower, Industrial Park

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
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. Houston, TX	3 Weeks
2. Toronto, ON	1 Week
3. On-Site	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Middle East, India, Asian Pacific Rim, Africa	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Kwik Kopy Printing Canada Corporation.