Printing.com

Type of Franchise: management
Industry Sector: Print/design/copy centres
Year established: 1992
Franchising since: 2002

Start a Store, Build a Territory. Printing.com is an exciting fusion of IT, leading edge printing technology, savvy marketing and lateral thinking - this eclectic mix is breaking the mould of the traditional print store.

While some printing franchises simply follow the pack, by centralising print production at the National Hub, the required investment to open a printing.com store is radically reduced with no investment needed in printing equipment whatsoever. The result, far from being a compromise, is a superior product at a vastly advantageous price point. What's more, every store franchisee controls a large territory and has the scope to develop a network of 'bolt-on' franchises.

This idea, similar to a retail 'concession', allows partnerships with established graphics companies, who may offer a complimentary printing.com service alongside their existing business. In return for providing consultative led support, the 'territory' franchisee receives a share of the additional licence fees and ongoing revenues.

The concept is well proven and a successful territory franchise could yield profits of over £110,000 in its third year of operation.

Investment Requirement: £87,000