Worldwide Printing Solutions

Imagine owning a Design and Printing business with a clever mix of the latest technical, marketing and training resources, combined with the strength of more than 20 years business experience. Known for our innovative approach to business we are always on the lookout for new products and services to expand our reach. As an Owner you focus on creating sales, providing quality service and building a good team - leaving the printing and production to the experts. With almost 40 Design and Print Centres nationally, we are now undertaking the next phase of our expansion program.

Area

Design and Print

Business Established

1996

Units / Locations

FCA Member

Yes

Multi-Unit Ownership Allowed

Yes

Agreement Terms

4x5 years

Royalty Fee

6.60%

Average Set up Time

6-8 weeks

Ratio of Support Staff per Franchisee

1:3

Initial Investment

Estimated $150,000

Training

An initial 3 weeks intensive training. Regular training and mentoring support is provided throughout the year.

Marketing Support

3.4% covers IT and Marketing support. Monthly LAM campaigns are developed for the network and made available through an internal resource site. Ongoing marketing advice and support is offered through in house marketing team and state support on request.

Awards

Individual Centres can enter awards. Recently we have won Gold at PICA

Business Model

Worldwide Printing Solutions was the first print franchise to introduce the Hub and Spoke Model to the print industry. The Hub and Spoke Network enables us to: Provide a dedicated print and production facility that supplies design, print and finishing services across the network Be convenient and accessible with our network of local franchise Centers Ensure quick turn-around times Meet tight deadlines Save customers the expense of holding stock Save customers paying expensive transport costs Provide a standardised product range Be flexible in printing a wide variety of communication collateral - from small print runs to larger more complex projects.

Main Cost

Franchise Fee, Software Fee, Opening Advertising and Promotional fee

Main Products or Services

Design, Print, Promotional Products

Future Plans

Worldwide is constantly looking for ways to enhance the business model by keeping up with new printing trends in equipment and processes. New products are constantly being assessed and introduced to the network, a new promo website has recently been launched to assist Centre's with promotional products. Worldwide is also currently developing digital marketing solutions to better tap into the digital and multimedia markets.

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