Fundamental product to small business
All businesses need and use printed materials. Regardless of economic climate or business trends, a business requires printing in order to function.

Repeat purchase
Printing is a consumable product. A typical customer reorders every 30 to 90 days. Because of these repeat purchases, the franchise owner has the opportunity to establish a one-on-one relationship with the customer. This high level of service leads to word-of-mouth referrals that will generate new business.

Normal business hours
Most centers are open 8:30am to 5:30pm five days per week, as opposed to long hours kept by many retail operations, fast food chains, etc.

Low inventory
An average center maintains an inventory of only $3,000 to $5,000. The inventory does not spoil or shrink, and is not likely to be stolen.

Low initial investment
There is a low initial investment in comparison to most franchise opportunities. Many people start with as little as $30,000 cash, plus borrowable equity in some form of personal assets.

This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently the following states and countries regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Australia, Brazil, Canada (Alberta only), Ontario as of January 31, 2001, China, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, and Spain. If you are a resident of one of these states or countries, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable presale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction.

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