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The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) is a holding company offering franchise opportunities in the computer education, health care, and the mail center and printing industries. ICED offers a number of franchise brands including Kwik Kopy, Parcel Plus, and Women's Health Boutique. Bud Hadfield founded the company in 1967 when he began franchising his Kwik Kopy centers.
Computer Explorers
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
800-638-8722
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1984 |
| Franchising since | 1989 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 - 3 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | less than 10 percent |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 51 | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 | 57 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 69 | 17 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $62,925 - $73,250 |
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 8% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $100,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $40,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Good communication and people skills
No experience in teaching field necessary
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Computer Explorers
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
800-638-8722
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International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Inc.
The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) is a holding company offering franchise opportunities in the computer education, health care, and the mail center and printing industries. ICED offers a number of franchise brands including Kwik Kopy, Parcel Plus, and Women's Health Boutique. Bud Hadfield founded the company in 1967 ...
| Company Type: | Holding Company |
| Employees: | 140 |
| Executives: | F. C. (Bud) Hadfield, ChairmanStephen B. (Steve) Hammerstein, President and CEODan Lovett, Director of Public Relations |
| Sales: | $15,000,000 |
| Industries: | Copy Centers & Online Printing Services |
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| Top Competitors: | AlphaGraphicsPak Mail Centers of AmericaSir Speedy |
Computer Explorers
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
800-638-8722
