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Apr272010

Instant Imprints Franchise

Imprinted sportswear and promotional products

Founded in 1992 as an imprinted merchandise manufacturer and distributor, Instant Imprints expanded to offer screen-printing, embroidery, sign-making and promotional product services. The San Diego-based company began franchising in 2001.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Instant Imprints Franchises?

Total Cost: $50,500-$187,100
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $2.5K

Contact Information for Instant Imprints

Instant Imprints
9808 Waples St.
San Diego, CA
92121

Phone Number: (800)542-3437
Fax Number: (858)453-6513

Franchise Homepage:

Instant Imprints In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Instant Imprints begin operations? 1992
When did Instant Imprints begin selling franchises? 2001

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 55 0 0 1
2004 35 0 0 2
2003 13 0 0 1
2002 10 0 0 1
2001 0 0 0 2

Future Expansion

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): Total Lease Concepts

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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