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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kwik Kopy vs Mail Box Store Developers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $173,684 - $251,355 | $80,900 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2001 | - |
Year Franchised | 2001 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Customized, thorough training is available. Manuals, POS workbooks, and other materials are used to guide the storeowner through the operational aspects of running a this business. This training typically begins several weeks prior to the buildout, and includes follow up training support once the store has opened. |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Our monthly newsletter, "Industry News" , is full of information on exciting new products and services and discusses topics such as; how to get ready for upcoming holidays, tips from other retailers, and much, much more. Your support representative will do a great job for you�just ask our references! At the end of the first 30 days of each new store's business, The Mail Box Stores, Inc. offers to perform a formal review of the store. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% 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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Combine our renowned Kwik Kopy Printing franchise with our pack-and-ship brand, Parcel Plus, and you have our newest business solutions concept � Kwik Kopy Business Centers. Kwik Kopy Business Centers bring the most technologically advanced printing systems to growing business communities. Located in shopping malls and strip centers, we help customers with complete document management, professional marketing solutions, and packing, mailing and shipping services. Kwik Kopy Business Centers have multi-revenue streams including printing/copying and pack-and-ship. In an intensive four-week program at our international training facility, you receive hands-on guidance in operations, business planning, financial analysis, target marketing and other essential areas. You have preferred pricing tiers from FedEx�, UPS� and DHL. You also receive a variety of professionally designed advertising materials to help drive customers into your center.