Lazerquick vs YESCO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Lazerquick vs YESCO including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Lazerquick Franchise
YESCO Franchise
Investment $172,500 - $275,000$65,000 - $352,200
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee to 5%6%
Advertising Fee -up to 3%
Year Founded 19681920
Year Franchised 19902011
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Lazerquick Franchise
YESCO Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Retail and/or production experience helpful
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    Financing Options
     
    Lazerquick Franchise
    YESCO Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/YesYes/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Lazerquick Franchise
    YESCO Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 70 hours Additional Training: Ongoing coaching by phone
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    Lazerquick Franchise
    YESCO Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Lazerquick

    Three partners opened a copy center in 1968, changing their name from PrintRight to Lazerquick in 1990 to reflect the emergence of technology in the company and the industry.

    Today, Lazerquick franchisees offer services ranging from copying and offset printing to digital printing, compact disk imaging, computer rentals and self-service desktop publishing.

    Together with its affiliate, Transamerica Printing Systems, LLC, Lazerquick boasts more than 70 company-owned and franchised stores.

    About YESCO

    A YESCO Franchise provides:
    - Use of the YESCO brand
    - Access to YESCO's purchasing power
    - Opportunity to provide service to YESCO regional and national (customers located within your territory) 
    - Opportunity to service existing YESCO maintenance contracts (within your territory)
    - Potential for increased business value
    - Use of YESCO's proprietary technology and software solutions
    - Sign and lighting patrol application (mobile phone)
    - ServizioTM (back office suite)
    - Servizio MobileTM (tablet PC)
    - Billing and collection
    - Lead generation system
    - Comprehensive print and online marketing materials
    - A complete list of products and services available to your customers
    - Ongoing training and support

     A YESCO Franchise is an opportunity like no other.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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    #169 in franchise 500 for 2020.
    #271 in franchise 500 for 2021.