Picture yourself running your own business
in one of the fastest growing industries in the world!

Here’s a simple statistic, the printer consumables industry is worth an estimated £450 million a year in the UK alone – and it’s rising fast. People are realising that the cost of buying is less than the cost of running a printer, which has led to a growing demand for recycled cartridges at a fraction of the cost. The Inkdrop gives you access to this rapidly growing market place where you can continuously save customers up to 60% on their printing costs, whilst maintaining a high profit gross margin and making a significant contribution to the environment. Take a look around and you’ll find that there are not many businesses that can deliver an average of 50% gross margin return on sales.

The Inkdrop launched its first shop in Wolverhampton in 2003 as a pilot operation. The turn over exceeded all expectations and quickly grew from strength to strength. Through the success of the first shop The Inkdrop Franchise Company was launched at the National Franchise Exhibition in October 2004. The Company is continuing to build its excellent reputation on the quality of the cartridges and the service that it supplies, which is second to none.

The Inkdrop is enjoying continued growth both domestically and internationally. In the UK there are now more than 10 franchisees in operation. There are also negotiations at global level to roll out the brand further internationally. We are now looking for suitable franchisee partners to expand our network so if you are ambitious, motivated, have the drive and determination to succeed and you are excited by the idea, The Inkdrop can offer a great future for you and your family.

What makes The Inkdrop different?

The Inkdrop is a more sophisticated concept to the standard cartridge re-filling operations. Our franchisees do not refill on site. We re-manufacture our own cartridges under laboratory conditions to avoid any cross contamination of colours. Inkdrop cartridges are an alternative to the original for both corporate and home users. Through our extensive supplier network and agreements we are able to satisfy our customers through sourcing even the most difficult sought after brands.

Your new business will be an asset to the community! As well as supplying an environmentally friendly product we offer a collection service for used cartridges which are then recycled.

Our franchisees operate from smart, well designed retail units usually situated in secondary shopping areas. They sell direct to home users but their main business comes from the local business to business market. Across our franchisee network The Inkdrop supplies hundreds of schools, solicitors, accountants & many other professional businesses with repeat custom time after time. Customers demand good value, high quality products, quickly and that’s exactly what our franchisees deliver. Inkdrop customers leave not with a refill or a top up but a fully remanufactured Inkdrop cartridge in an Inkdrop box. This creates unrivaled brand awareness.

Inkdrop customers do not have to wait for a cartridge to be re-filled and it also doesn’t matter if they haven’t got an empty cartridge because our franchisees stock a comprehensive range of inkjets and toners – remanufactured and original, so there is never any need to turn customers away. This gives our franchisees the time and opportunity to build relationships with their customers. As well as the range of inkjet and toners Inkdrop franchisees also stock a complimentary range of inkjet papers, cameras, sat nav systems, printers and other related products whilst also offering design & print, photocopying, laminating & binding services.

Ask yourself:

“Do I want to spend all my time refilling cartridges or would it be more productive to spend my time building a loyal customer base by supplying high quality off the shelf products?”

The Package

• Assistance in locating a suitable shop
• Assistance in fitting your shop out
• Training at our support centre on all aspects of running your business
• Full marketing launch
• Initial stock
• Initial corporate stationary
• Corporate Uniforms
• EPOS computer sales till and software
• Shop signage
• Exclusive post code area
• On going business, technical, sales and marketing support
• Operations and marketing manuals
• The opportunity to expand and grow

Training and Support

• Our initial training course is tailored to suit each successful franchisees strengths and weaknesses.
• On site support is given before opening to make sure you are confident and ready.
• Frequent visits during your first critical weeks trading.
• Regular support & visits thereafter to help you drive your business on to reach your goals.
• Technical, accounts and sales and marketing support at the end of the phone.

We offer everything you would expect to enable you to successfully operate your own Inkdrop Franchise. Other entrepreneurs have made the right decision to join us – so can you!

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THE INKDROP
www.theinkdrop.co.uk

Country of Origin:
UK

Contact:
Justin Kyriakou
Managing Director

In Brief

Category:

Retail Franchises, Print Franchises, Computer Franchises and B2B Franchises.

Description:

As an Inkdrop franchisee you will be able to build a business with excellent long-term growth potential and serious profits.

Opportunities:

Franchise opportunities available in several European countries. Master licenses available throughout Europe.

Financing:

Liquid Capital Required:
€26,100.

Total Investment Required:
€85,000.

Testimonials

“With The Inkdrop, I can run a local shop where the needs of the customers come first, where every customer is met with a smile, where no problem is too great, and where the service and products benefit customers in the practical sense and improve the quality of the job they are trying to do.” - Mike Whitehouse, (The Inkdrop, Sunderland) “A chance conversation with a friend then put me onto the scent of The Inkdrop. A telephone call and a follow up meeting with the Managing Director Justin Kyriakou convinced me that The Inkdrop was a winning formula. The partnerships with global leaders in the remanufacturing industry gives me an edge – it secures the on-going supply of top quality products at competitive prices. The enthusiasm and commitment of Justin and his staff is clear from the success of the pilot outlet in Wolverhampton. Their support in helping me get off to a flying start has been tremendous and we have established a strong working relationship.” - Simon Mallin, (The Inkdrop, Tunbridge Wells) Angela and I joined the Ink Drop family in June 2005. We had both worked for multi national companies for over 47 years (Combined, we’re still young!). We decided that we wanted to try something different, as both of us had a dream of working for ourselves, but afraid of the risks involved. We decided to look at franchising because as an already established brand, you had the experience of the master franchisor, a supply chain in place, and assistance in setting up your business. Having looked at the refilling options that were available, the Ink Drop stood out as being a totally clean, fresh alternative whilst still recycling the empty cartridges and toners. After our first meeting with Justin, we were sold! His passion and commitment to the Ink Drop was amazing and two years later this passion is still as strong as ever. With hard work and the ambition to be successful we are now one of the best performing Ink Drop outlets. - Angela Moffat & Sandra Redden (The Inkdrop, Ireland)