Overview
Ink and Toner, a growing market that demands your investment attention
Ink: your next big deal!
There has been an explosive growth of printer use in homes and businesses and everyone is looking for high-quality, low-cost printer supplies and - yes - ink! We believe our Cartridge Wiz franchise provides you a fantastic opportunity to be part of this growing market.
Consider These Facts:
According to Lyra Research, Inc., aftermarket inkjet cartridges sales alone are projected to almost double from $2.4 billion in 2004 to over $4 billion in 2009.
In 2004, consumers spent over $10.2 Billion for 411 million inkjet cartridges. That's almost 1.3 cartridges consumed for each and every man, woman, and child.
Last year in the United States, home and business users spent over $24 billion for ink and toner to operate their printers.
Ink: your next big deal!
There has been an explosive growth of printer use in homes and businesses and everyone is looking for high-quality, low-cost printer supplies and - yes - ink! We believe our Cartridge Wiz franchise provides you a fantastic opportunity to be part of this growing market.
Consider These Facts:
According to Lyra Research, Inc., aftermarket inkjet cartridges sales alone are projected to almost double from $2.4 billion in 2004 to over $4 billion in 2009.
In 2004, consumers spent over $10.2 Billion for 411 million inkjet cartridges. That's almost 1.3 cartridges consumed for each and every man, woman, and child.
Last year in the United States, home and business users spent over $24 billion for ink and toner to operate their printers.
Products & Services
Cartridge Wiz isn't just about cartridges. We have thousands of products devoted to home office printing, digital printing and even a "Fun Stuff for Your Printer" section that gives you great ideas and supplies to create t-shirts, magnets, holiday and birthday cards, invitations, calendars, scrap-booking pages and more.
Cartridge Wiz stores also enjoy additional revenue and profit opportunities through offering printer repair and service and by capitalizing on our parent company's unmatched success in capturing the lucrative business-to-business market segment.
Cartridge Wiz stores also enjoy additional revenue and profit opportunities through offering printer repair and service and by capitalizing on our parent company's unmatched success in capturing the lucrative business-to-business market segment.
Training & Support
Attracting and maintaining good business customers can be the difference between a successful store and a goldmine. Cartridge Wiz gives you all the advertising templates, direct mail designs, ad inserts and flyers to attract and retain customers, and teaches you all of the customer service skills you need to take advantage of this lucrative segment of the business
Why Cartridge Wiz!?
As you've researched starting your own business you've probably discovered many franchise opportunities that give you the freedom to be your own boss. But many of these franchises require long hours, complex food preparation, extensive training or significant start-up costs. Cartridge Wiz is different, and you'll agree after you become acquainted with our system. You don't need demanding technical training - and there are no messy inks or toners to handle. Cartridge Wiz is about selling products, not making them. We supply the quality cartridges, you simply supply the great customer service. Multiple revenue streams to help you achieve a healthy bottom line. In addition to selling the Cartridge Wiz brand we'll teach you to sell 1,000's of other products while keeping no inventory. Printer repair service - without doing the work. Access our national network of service providers to provide repair services to your customers while increasing your bottom line. Use our "Store-in-a-Box" startup system to get your store up and running quickly. Our store design uses off-the-shelf components readily available and fast and easy to install. Proven marketing and customer service tools to attract and retain customers.We provide preformatted advertising templates, ad inserts and flyers to create ads for your local newspapers, phone books and direct mail pieces. Business to Business Supplies and ServiceWe'll teach you how to build a pool of loyal business customers with inkjet, laser, copier and color laser cartridges and business printer services that will bring you higher margins. Protected TerritoriesYour territory is clearly defined and protected by agreement.
Are You a Good Fit for Cartridge Wiz!?
The prestige of owning a master franchise and controlling an entire regional area can give you great satisfaction. Your main job will be to act as a business consultant to your franchisees and help them succeed in their own businesses. As the main developer of an area, you will be associated with the growth and ever increasing brand awareness of the franchise. Unlike any other business system, master franchise owners are empowered with the ability to turn their dreams into reality. We are looking to grant master franchises to someone with the following attributes:
- Entrepeneurial Spirit: Looking for a ground floor opportunity? Are you someone who is looking for an opportunity to capitalize on a new franchise concept that gives you the ability to develop a large business within a short period of time?
- Managerial and/or Sales Experience: Do you have life experience in management or sales?
- Good People Skills: Being a good negotiator and communicator is also essential in building rapport with your potential and existing franchisees.
- The ability and desire to follow a proven system: You should want a business for yourself but not by yourself. Though we will be working with our Master Franchisees to improve on our franchise system as time marches on, our system, is a model for success when followed.
- Financially Qualified: The initial cost to open and operate your desired territory is between $135,000 and $568,000.
