Business Description

We are the world's largest franchised network of printing and marketing service providers. We target the communication needs of small- and medium-sized businesses by partnering with them to help them achieve their business growth objectives. Whether acquiring, retaining, or reactivating customers, or maintaining brand integrity and increasing ROI, Sir Speedy can assist them with a full range of print communications and marketing support. We continually expand our products and services, using state-of-the-art digital technology for business communications, online ordering, Web-to-print solutions, personalized printing, and a complete suite of additional printing, integrated marketing, and marketing communication services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1968

Franchising Since:  1968

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	550	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	550	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 4 Asian-American: 18 Hispanic: 12 Native American: 0 Other: 29 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Financing Referrals, Lease Negotiations
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 378 68.7% In 37 States Canada: 79 14.4% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 93 16.9% In 7 Foreign Countries   Total: 550 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	37
2. Florida	36
3. Illinois	18

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$125-150K
Total Investment:	$275-350K
Average Total Investment:	$313K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4-6%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1-2%

Average Number of Employees: 5+ Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500 to 2,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites: Business Park

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	58
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	Website
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Mission Viejo, CA	2 Weeks
2. Franchisee's Site.	Up To 2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, ON Overseas: Yes, Most Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Sir Speedy.