You can be part of a global franchise business delivering a service combining cost-effectiveness, quality and environmental awareness - to the success of its franchisees.

Cartridge World is the largest retailer of refilled and remanufactured printer cartridges. Using specifically formulated inks or toners, Cartridge World can refill almost any inkjet or laser toner cartridge. The end result is a high-quality product offering substantial savings on the cost of a replacement from the original manufacturer. It is an environmentally-friendly alternative to throwing used cartridges into landfill.

Cartridge World launched in Australia in 1988, and now operates in over 60 countries worldwide. It was established in the UK in 2001 and has a network of nearly 300 outlets.

There are still plenty of opportunities to open new franchise operations as well as several re-sale options throughout the UK.

Demand for business services is growing and Cartridge World franchises are benefitting from this. By supplying a product which matches the quality of the manufacturer's original, but at a considerably reduced price, franchisees know their customers will come back again and again. One customer has refilled the same toner cartridge 46 times! While the threat of recession may make consumers investigate more cost effective alternatives, it is the quality product and excellent service that mean customers remain loyal to Cartridge World.

Business customers benefit from a free collection and delivery service which offers peripheral printing-related supplies as well as cartridges allowing their staff to concentrate on what they do best, rather than picking up office supplies.

There is another reason why people are increasingly choosing to refill their cartridges rather than sending them to landfill. In an increasingly environmentally-aware world, consumers are looking for ways of reducing their waste. In 2000, 47 million printer cartridges were sent to landfill in the UK alone, with each one taking at least 450 years to decompose.

Training and Support

Cartridge World franchisees come from many different walks of life, but what they all have in common is a commitment to building their own business around providing the very best service to all their customers.

New franchisees undergo an intensive training schedule which includes three weeks training at the Franchise Support Centre in Harrogate followed by a week in one of the Cartridge World training stores. Once you open, a member of the Technical Support Team will spend the first week with you in your store.

You will receive a detailed operations manual and have ongoing technical support via the technical support helpline. Your dedicated business development manager will ensure that assistance is always on hand to help with things like purchasing and stock control, administration, bookkeeping, and sales and marketing.

With a network of stores across the UK, there is invaluable support provided by fellow franchisees. Coming from a wide variety of backgrounds, the franchisees themselves bring valuable experience to the Cartridge World family and they are always ready to share their experience and knowledge.

The office services sector is rapidly expanding and customers are demanding quality, cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits. This all explains why Cartridge World franchises are booming. If you're committed to building a business for yourself but not by yourself, then Cartridge World can work for you too.

Financial Information

The franchise fee is £29,950 + VAT plus a working capital.

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