Cartridge Depot

Cartridge Franchise Recipe For Success

The Cartridge Depot has developed the perfect turnkey cartridge refill franchise solution. We have been able to create the right business model to ensure your success in your new cartridge franchise. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in working with the Kansas City business community.

Income Opportunities With a Cartridge Refill Franchise

There is almost no place in the world that does not have at least one printer or fax machine at work. From college dorms to home offices and busy corporations, printed materials are of critical importance. According to Lyra Research, over 1 billion ink and toner cartridges are shipped annually, for sales of almost $60 billion. Yet 70% of those cartridges are just thrown away when they're empty (Visit our ink cartridge business page to see what we do different).

Recycling cartridges could keep over 120 million tons of waste out of landfills each year. More than that, it could save end user up to 50% off the cost of buying new cartridges.

Cartridge Depot wants you to be part of that savings. Refilled cartridges constituted about 5% of the industry in 2005. Estimates put all non-OEM cartridge sales at up to 23% of the industry as a whole in 2004, and growth estimates say that number could rise to 31% or more by 2011.**

What are you waiting for?

Join the Cartridge Depot family today with your very own cartridge refill franchise and start being part of a growth industry that's doing well by doing good for business and the environment. Cartridge Depot's low entry costs, outstanding on an off-site training programs, sales assistance and protected territories provide the ideal opportunity to think smart, and ink smarter.

*source: Wall Street Journal, "Fill 'er Up, With Color" August 3, 2004 ** source: BusinessWeek, "Ever Wonder Why Ink Costs So Much?" November 14, 2005

Cartridge Refill Franchise Support & Development Cartridge Depot is dedicated to growing by providing each of our cartridge franchise owners with a protected sales area. We won't put three stores in one town, we'll put one store to serve a discreet area. That way, we ensure that our cartridge franchise owners and our company enjoy maximum profit potential.

Our custom cartridge refill franchise model considers site selection and the demographics of your territory and provides you with an advertising plan, an e-commerce enabled website and most importantly, the training, support and supplies necessary for success. According to our research, success in the burgeoning domestic inkjet refill market requires educating the public about the availability of our product and the quality of the cartridge we offer, and we're here to help you do that.

We have successfully trained hundreds of people just like you now working productively in the industry - most with no previous experience. Through our extensive pre-opening training you will learn everything you will need to run a successful Cartridge Depot business. We'll train you in every aspect of the operation of your franchise business as well as provide you with a comprehensive Operations Manual and computer software.

Our program includes technical information, purchasing and stock control, administration and bookkeeping, plus sales and marketing support. Plus, ongoing support and technical advice are always just a phone call away. As a Cartridge Depot franchisee, you'll be part of a growing team of people who will be able to communicate helpful ideas and shared knowledge, including technical updates and upgrades. We'll be there to keep you growing strong.

Research firm IDC studies indicated that ink refills account for 37.3% of the market segment. The expansion of the ink cartridge refill business is providing many opportunities for entrepreneurs. This franchise growth is happening both inside and outside the United States. The current economic downturn is driving consumers and businesses alike to seek more cost effective solutions. The environmental benefits of recycling ink cartridges are not driving many businesses or consumers; however, this same group has expressed satisfaction that their shift in purchasing is also helping the environment.

Are you ready to get started? Fill out the "request info" box today or call Brad at (913) 888-1400 or stop by FranchiseMart at 95th and Quivira in Overland Park today. Our franchise selection services are free to you the client, we work with you to find the right opportunity for you and stay by your side each step of your journey towards business ownership. Not only are we free to you, we often are able to save you money as you open your new business.

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