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 | Instant ImprintsThe Image People |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$100,000Total Investment
$139,825 to $193,750Number of Units
52In Business Since
1992* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
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. New innovations, as well as over thirty years of experience in this market, have allowed us to completely revolutionize these well established industries. 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 buisness 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 turn-key solutions for newcomers as well as created benefits and new systems for seasoned industry veterans. For a cost comparable to that of franchises offering only one service (only signs or only embroidery) you can have the freedom to fill all promotional needs of your clients. The opportunities are almost limitless!
Products & Services
As a member of an Instant Imprints franchise, you can make and sell every one of the following product types. You are now able to enjoy a diverse and exciting work environment, choose what tasks to concentrate on, be your own boss, and control your income potential.
Promotional Products Industry
Over 5,000 suppliers and manufacturers offer near a million custom imprinted items sold exclusively through distributors such as yourself to every type of company in America and the world. You have instant on-line access to all of these products and suppliers. Examples of promotional products include pens, magnets, mugs, bags, and many more.
Screen Printing and Embroidery Departments
These make up our biggest profit centers - wearables and accessories. Our franchisees have the ability to produce beautiful quality designs from concept to completion - all in-house. This gives us maximum flexibility and control while allowing us to maintain the highest profit margins. Our unmatched training and support allow you to grow your business as desired.
Banners and Signs
Training, equipment and technology will allow you to compete with just every full service sign shop around. Your customers will need only come to you for all of their promotional requirements. Our system lets you use existing client files to produce tradeshow, outdoor, and vehicle signage. Our package includes traditional vinyl cutting and new digital wide format, full color printing, for this high margin industry.
Transfers
This is the ultimate in personalization. The latest technology is used to produce brilliant full color images on popular items such as mugs, T-shirts, mousepads, bags, etc. Items can easily be produced individually or in bulk. Team numbering and lettering capabilities (as well as the ability to provide complete uniform packages) allow you access to the lucrative sports teams and league markets.
Training & Support
Instant Imprints offers unparalleled support to our franchisees. Our philosophy is that our success is based on the success of our business owners. Our efforts are, therefore, targeted specifically to helping you achieve your sales and profit targets.
We offer two weeks of comprehensive training in our HQ. Additionally, we provide one more week of hands-on training on location, and assistance with your grand opening. Every trainer has years of experience in his/her field of expertise. By the time you open your store we will have covered all aspects of production, business management, sales, marketing, hiring, and sourcing as they relate to your business.
You will receive comprehensive manuals and training movies, access to our proprietary Intranet 24-hour Intranet support system, and hundreds of exclusive vendors. We will make periodic visits and will always be within reach to address any of your concerns.
Through our buying power we are able to extend equipment and software support contracts without added costs to our franchisees. You also benefit from company newsletters, free trade publications, an internet support network. Discounted memberships to industry organizations, including SGIA, ETA, PPAI and ASI, outsourcing and service companies are just some of the tools available to you at all times through our proven franchise system.
Why Instant Imprints?
You can sell Instant Imprints products and services to practically anybody! Every organization, company or group may need promotional advertising products on a regular basis. Companies, small, medium and large need to purchase uniforms, giveaway promotional items, indoor and outdoor signage constantly. Such products are as much a prerequisite for a successful business, as business cards. Moreover, non-profit organizations need our services too.
Our stores are located in easily accessible strip malls. We enjoy high business walk-in traffic, as well as individual consumer traffic. We leverage our locations with state of the art showrooms, single brand name recognition and marketing systems that work.
We realize that sales are the most important part of any business. That's why we assist you with all your marketing efforts. We constantly work on improving existing sales techniques and developing new ones. Among other things, we currently offer the following marketing and sales assistance:
- Proven marketing materials that work.
- Marketing and PR firms working to develop and execute regional campaigns.
- Bundled product offerings and seasonal campaigns.
- A full-service automated web-based marketing system.
- Co-op and national advertising.
- National Accounts.
- Complete E-Commerce solution and individual webpages for each store.
