Franchise: Cartridge World Franchise Opportunity - Cartridge Recharging

About Us: Cartridge World was founded in South Australia in 1997. Today, it is the World's No. 1 cartridge recharging retail chain with over 2000 stores across 51 countries and a retail turnover of over $ 500 million.  The Cartridge World brand, business format and product offerings are now available in the Indian Sub-Continent through AFL Pvt. Ltd the leading logistics, cargo and courier company an exclusive Master Franchisee of Cartridge World in this region.  AFL through the franchise route intends to set-up a network of 250 Cartridge World stores by 2011 and aims to garner a 10% market share.

Franchise Concept:

Cartridge World works on the unique concept of 'recharging' printer cartridges with guaranteed 'as good as new' performance, savings and a process encouraging reuse thereby saving the environment also. Demand for printer cartridges is on the rise in India and with more and more individuals and corporates looking for ways to cut their printing costs - scientific printer cartridge recharging is a promising business opportunity. With over 85 Franchisees signed across India today our 75 + operational stores are running successfully.

A Cartridge World store, positioned as a ONE STOP SHOP for all Printer needs, offers the following range of services and products to its customers:

Services:

       1. Recharging used Inkjet & toner Cartridges with 100% money back guarantee

       2. Free Cartridge care education

       3. Free and Unbiased printer selection advice

       4. Printer Repair Services*

       5. Free Collection & Delivery

Products:

 1. Original Printer Cartridges of all popular brands viz. HP, Canon, Epson, Brother etc.

 2. Printers of all popular brands

 3. Printer Accessories

 4. Regular and Specialty Paper

 5. Office & Fax supplies

 6. Storage Devices

Investment: 15 Lacs - 16 Lacs*

Territory: All Tier I, II & III cities in India, Tier I cities in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives & Bangladesh

Training Provided: Detailed technical and business training is provided to every franchisee and its staff. The initial training is for 3 weeks and there are on-going training programs ; online modules and technical and training support provided on as required basis from time to time

Agreement Term: The initial agreement is for tenure of 5 years. Renewable after 5 years

 Marketing Support: 

We provide requisite marketing support to propagate the various services of Cartridge World stores through national and regional PR programs and activities marketing training is continual and advice may be sought by franchisees when and where required. A big budget national marketing programme launch is on the anvil

Number of Units: Currently Cartridge World has Over 85 signed and 75 stores operational.

International Presence: Over 2000 stores in  51 countries

Franchise established: 

Cartridge World has its presence across Tier I, II & III cities in India viz.  Ahmedabad, Baroda, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Guwahati, Gurgaon, Hubli, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Maldah, Navi Mumbai, Nasik, Nagpur, Noida, Pune, Pondicherry,  Ranchi, Secunderabad, Shillong, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam.

Business established:

Franchisee Qualification benchmark:

  A graduate degree
  A good track record in business or profession
  Customer service orientation
  Ability to invest