Business Description

Our core business is the refilling of inkjet/laser printers. We also do a small amount of computer accessories and printing.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2002

Franchising Since:  2005

International Franchising Since:  2008

National Franchise Association:  Irish Franchise Association


Expansion Plans

Countries	Existing Units	Partners Wanted	Priority
Austria		Yes	4
France		Yes	5
Germany		Yes	3
Ireland	11F / 4C	Yes
Italy		Yes	6
Norway		Yes	8
Portugal		Yes	10
Spain		Yes	9
Switzerland		Yes	7
United Kingdom		Yes	1
USA		Yes	2

Operating Units:	Europe	USA
Franchised Units:	11	0
Company-Owned Units:	4	0
New Master Franchises wanted in next 12 months :	2	1
New units Plan to open in the next 12 months :	15	0

Financial projections provided?

No

Financial Requirements

Investment: Master Franchises:
Minimum Net Worth:	$0K	|	€500,000K
Cash Investment:	$0K	|	€150,000K
Total Investment:	$0K	|	€200,000K
Average Total Investment:		|	€200,000K
Individual Operating Units:
Minimum Net Worth:	$0K
Cash Investment:	$0K	|	€45,000K
Total Investment:	$0K	|	€100,000K
Average Total Investment:		|	€85,000K
Others:
Minimum Net Worth:
Cash Investment:
Total Investment:
Average Total Investment:

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:		|	€22,995K
On-Going Royalty:				|	8%
Advertising Fee:				|	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3-500

Preferred Sites: Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Conversant in English:	3
Conversant in Franchisor's Native Language:	3

International Agreements & Contract Terms
Types and frequency of agreements used to establish international franchises
	Frequency	Agreement Term	Renewal Term
Master Franchising / Regional Masters (sub-franchising permitted)	Most Often	0	5
Area Development Franchising (sub-franchising not permitted)	Never	0	0
Individual Operating Units	Most Often	0	5
Licensing	Most Often	0	5
Foreign Subsidiary	Never	0	0
Joint Venture With Foreign Company	Never	0	0
Other (please describe)	Never	0	0

Preferred type of relationship with a prospective franchise partner?

Support and Training
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Marketing Support:
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Original Artwork, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	In-house Marketing, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Ireland	3 Weeks
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