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The Industry's Largest Franchise Opportunity

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The Industry's Largest franchise Opportunity

With more than 1,300 locations worldwide, Cartridge World is the market's leading franchise opportunity. As a retailer and B2B service provider, growth opportunities for new franchisees are boundless.

"Join Cartridge World as quickly as you can," Cartridge World CEO Burt Yarkin recommends.

It's a novel industry, and will continue to rapidly expand within the next five to ten years, Yarkin said.

Recently, Entrepreneur ranked Cartridge World as first in the industry. Similarly, they ranked Cartridge World as the 21st fastest growing franchise overall.

With strong market position, Cartridge World is the prevailing choice to franchisees. In strength and size, Cartridge World is far ahead of the competition.

"We've opened nearly 500 stores in the last 3 years. That's very rare," Yarkin said.

While their sizeable success is a rarity, the Franchise Opportunity is not.

"There are still many opportunities available," Yarkin said.

Here's how one franchisee describes the Cartridge World opportunity:

"Cartridge World is a window of opportunity for those that are looking...If one prepares well, works hard, and markets their products and services before they open the store they can start ramping up their business the first month! And the best part is that you will control the upside potential. There aren't many business models available that provide this kind of opportunity!"
- Matt Rissell
Boise, Idaho

Including the United States, Cartridge World operates in 28 countries. Plus, they're continually expanding to new areas.

Cartridge World's market presence may be large, but the number of employees needed to operate a store is not, Yarkin said. Most successful franchisees only employ two to four employees.

With no technical experience necessary, franchisees manage the business while hiring production and sales assistance, Yarkin said. Production workers operate the refilling machines, while salespeople assist with customer service.

Cartridge World's business model is unique. Not only do franchisees benefit from their retail business, but they profit from B2B services as well, Yarkin said.

Using recycled cartridges, the company can refill everything from printer to copier and fax machine cartridges. It's environmentally friendly, and saves customers up to 50 percent over the cost of purchasing a new cartridge.

Here's what one franchisee said about his customer base:

"The most striking aspect of this business is how much my customers seem to embrace the Cartridge World concept. My customers typically take two, three or four of my business cards for their friends. Word-of-mouth for this business is powerful. People REALLY like this concept!"
- Steve Holder
Raleigh, North Carolina

Collecting discarded cartridges for future sale, Cartridge World partners with schools and local businesses, Yarkin said. It's a true win/win situation. There's less waste in the environment, and additional profits to the franchisee. According to their website, most cartridges can refilled five to six times before permanent disposal is needed.

"Saving people money and helping the environment makes our Cartridge World business personally rewarding."
- Julie Anderson & Jane Porter
Tulsa, Oklahoma

While a sales background is ideal, Cartridge World is looking for franchisees willing to follow an established system, Yarkin said.

Additionally, they're seeking individuals with a minimum net worth of $200,000, Yarkin said. SBA approved, Cartridge World has strong relationships with the largest SBA lenders, Yarkin said.

Once new franchisees are selected, they enjoy an instructive 2-week training session at Cartridge World's headquarters in California, Yarkin said. With 8,000 square feet, their training facility is the largest of its kind, Yarkin said.

During training, franchisees learn technical aspects, point of sales elements, and customer service components, Yarkin said.

Offering an opportunity for franchisees to meet and learn, most training sessions comprise about 20 to 30 people, Yarkin said. It's a great experience.

After corporate headquarters training is complete, franchisees receive 3-weeks of in-store training too.

"We have a dedicated staff," Yarkin said. And, their goal is to see every franchisee flourish.

Coupled with training and dedication, Cartridge World has invested even more in helping franchisees become successful, Yarkin said.

One unique investment is their Master Franchisee program. Helping new franchisees jump-start their business, Masters serve as mentors to newcomers, Yarkin said. As a direct support system, Masters assist with everything from start to finish.

Master Franchisees are located in many regions throughout the U.S. and world, Yarkin said. In fact, Yarkin describes them as their "regional offices."

New franchisees receive superior marketing and advertising assistance as well, Yarkin said. With ads already airing across radio airwaves, Cartridge World plans to launch new television advertisements in the near future.

"They're very clever," Yarkin said.

With unlimited growth potential, huge demand, and superior support, Yarkin recommends to others, "Get in the doors as quickly as you can!"