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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kwik Kopy vs 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication 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 | $80,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 3% |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 2001 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 2001 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 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 | - | Training in Johannesburg and in-store at the location |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
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 | 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.
3@1 franchising offers a one-stop retail opportunity in the business & communications industry, ranging from: electronic communication (email, internet access, e-commerce); business communications (photocopying, laminating, binding, printing, a photo lab, stationery); and postal services (local and international courier, mail box rentals, etc).3@1 recognizes that efficient, effective, fast, relevant and up-to-date means of communication is the lifeblood of international and local businesses alike and therefore provides the most up-to-date, fast and cost effective methods of communication and communication products to businesses and householders alike - and this from local stores carefully positioned within close proximity of our customers. Specialties Courier, Communication, Franchise, Franchising, Postal, Business, Internet We would welcome Area Franchisees on a state to state basis or individuals that would commit to multiple stores.