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Cartridge World
If ink flows in your veins, Cartridge World could be the place for you. The company specializes in refilling and remanufacturing printer cartridges. In the company’s words, “We refill inkjet cartridges for most home or small business printers, whether they are multifunction, color, or black and white.” The company also refills fax and copier cartridges and remanufactures laser toner cartridges for most high-speed copiers, full-color printers, and all-in-one laser printers. Franchisees receive training, including hands-on technical lab experience and POS system, operations and marketing instruction at the company’s San Francisco Bay Area facility. Onsite field training is also provided as well as startup and ongoing support.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 2002 |
| Franchising since | 2002 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 2 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 3% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 596 | 48 | 4 |
| 2010 | 621 | 48 | 4 |
| 2009 | 631 | 40 | 3 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $120,100 - $194,600 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
| Net Worth | $250,000+ |
| Liquid Capital | $50,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |


