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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Instant Imprints vs PIP Printing & Document Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $157,817 - $339,385 | $227,981 - $277,981 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 0.25%-6.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1992 | 1965 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 1968 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 20 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 20 years |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Regional meetings |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email 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: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. |
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5 Absentee ownership allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
The First and Only Franchise in the industry Offering This Level of Comprehensive Products and services. The promotional advertising industry includes many different products and services. Most people don't realize just how immense this industry has become. Although they have been around for over half a century, the screen printing, embroidery, sign, and promotional products industries lacked the technology to easily enter into them. We were the first and are still the only franchise to merge these normally separate businesses under one roof. Why settle for a clothing franchise when you can get all five franchise concepts rolled into one! New innovations, as well as over thirty years of experience in this market, have allowed us to completely revolutionize these well established industries. Instant Imprints is not just an apparel franchise. We also do signs, banners and promotional items! Our store owners can provide a one-stop solution to their customers. From signs and banners to embroidery and screen printing, our franchisees enjoy high profit margins, great opportunities to upsell, and, most importantly, ability to fulfill their dreams of being a business owner. Your customer base is limitless. Nearly every company, school, organization, team, and a growing numbers of consumers buy and use our services and products daily. As a whole, the industry has never seen a decline. We have developed turnkey solutions for newcomers as well as created benefits and new systems for seasoned industry veterans. For a cost comparable to that of other franchises offering only one service, you can have the freedom to fill all promotional needs of your clients. The opportunities are limitless! For those interested in purchasing an existing business, Instant Imprints also has established franchise opportunities available in certain areas.
In 1965, Bill LeVine converted his commercial printing plant into a "while you wait" printing center. Four years later, his company, PIP Printing, began franchising.
Today, PIP Printing's more than 1,200 centers provide a variety of printing and business services.
Promise Yourself A Brighter Future
Independence.
Control over your destiny.
A more secure future.
These are a few of the reasons people like you dream of entering business for themselves. PIP Printing can make that dream come true. PIP is part of the growing business communications industry. The best part of all is that, by becoming a PIP franchise owner, you can become part of that.
Here's what a PIP Printing franchise offers you:
-Brand name recognition.
-A proven business system, backed by an established 37-year track record.
-Powerful national advertising reaching millions of print buyers on such media as TV, radio, magazines and the World Wide Web.
-A variety of strong local marketing components: posters, direct mail, sales brochures, promotions and radio and TV commercials.
-Comprehensive market research studies to give PIP Printing the competitive edge.
-A world-class, e-commerce enabled website for your individual center
-Buying clout via national purchasing contracts.
-Pricing strategies to position you competitively in your marketplace.
-Innovative products and services.
-Dynamic selling design that projects a professional identity.
-Comprehensive and ongoing training programs to increase management and business printing skills -- also available to your employees.