InkCredibles

Cartridge Refill Store

Business Type

Business Opportunity

Liquid Capital

$135,000

Total Investment

$135,000

Required Net Worth

$225,000

In Business Since

2005

Overview

Get ready to enter into an exciting new market in the U.S. — one that will continue to grow consistently over the next decade — the ink cartridge and toner refill business.

InkCredibles enables you to join an explosive market at an opportune time, as this industry is poised to become indispensable to the American office. With InkCredibles, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

InkCredibles is not a franchise. We give you all the tools, expertise, supplies, inventory and assistance you need to start your own business. Plus, we allow you to use the InkCredibles logo and trademarks, marketing materials and business strategy — all without the burden of franchise and on-going royalty fees.

Products & Services

InkCredibles a franchise opportunity from Franchise Genius

InkCredibles has the best methods for refilling HP, Lexmark, Canon and Dell inkjet cartridges. Your store will also provide inkjet cartridges for all other inkjet, photo and toner-based printers. If you choose, we can train you to refill toner cartridges or you may choose to participate with our partners in business to sell remanufactured toner cartridges or a combination of both.

Training & Support

Training
InkCredibles has a complete training program, plus, we’re always here if you need any help down the road. We offer comprehensive training, which includes one full week of instructional training at one of our certified training stores. Plus, we provide two weeks of sales training assistance at your store, carried out by a dedicated customer service consultant. This training program is unique to Ink- Credibles. InkCredibles’ sales team will provide you sales assistance in your marketplace by training you and your sales team on securing new accounts the day your store opens for business.

InkCredibles provides all the support you need to open your new store, including:

Best refilling equipment in the industry
Real Estate analysis and site selection
Market and demographic analysis
Lease negotiation
Construction
Equipment procurement and installation
Interior finishing and professional storefront sign
Complete point-of-sale system with inventory management system
Marketing and publicity support
Grand Opening celebration support
Best Sales and Marketing Training available in the Industry

An on-going support program has been developed to ensure your success in the cartridge refill business. We have the following support programs in place:

Web-based marketing and operational support site
Grand Opening Kit and a Quarterly MarketPak, loaded with advertising tips, ideas and samples you can download and use
New profit center for Research & Development
Annual company meeting
Dedicated advertising agency
Corporate purchasing program

An on-going support program has been developed to ensure your success in the cartridge refill business. We have the following support program in place:

Store Grand Opening Kit, which includes:
Marketing Tips & Ideas
Grand Opening samples & tips
Stationery Package
Letterhead
Envelope
Business Cards
Store Website
E-commerce website
Newspaper and magazine ads
Radio ad
Brochures and other sales handouts
Yellow pages ad
Direct Mail pieces
Web-based marketing and operational support site
Quarterly MarketPak, loaded with advertising tips, ideas and samples you can download and use
On-going profit center Research & Development
Annual company meeting
Dedicated advertising agency
Corporate purchasing program

Why InkCredibles?

Features
There are numerous advantages of working with InkCredibles, including the following features and benefits:

Complete training program with three weeks of hands-on training, plus, a dedicated sales person to help you get started.
The interior design of your InkCredibles store will be an innovative retail experience for your customers with cool, fun, modern colors. We have also designed the store layout and packaging so that it’s easy for people to find the ink they need.
We’ll help you select a high-traffic location and we’ll provide negotiation assistance with the terms of your lease.
Specialty papers, invitations and various other items that are related to ink are included in your store.
A Grand Opening Kit will be provided to you, which includes various marketing tools to assist you in getting started during your grand opening phase.
Since we are not a franchise, you may add services and products specific to your marketplace, whenever you wish.

Over 15 Years of Experience
Our parent company, BCD, has been opening retail pack and ship stores for over 15 years and today BCD has over 200 stores open in the U.S. With this expertise, we know what works and what does not work when opening a retail store.

InkCredibles enables entrepreneurs to enter an explosive market at an opportune time. InkCredibles is not a franchise. Though our owners receive expert support with every facet of their business, the success of their stores is all their own. After purchasing an InkCredibles retail store, owners never pay franchise or royalty fees of any kind. InkCredibles is a printer cartridge refill center and business resource, poised to become indispensable to the American office.

InkCredibles is your partner in business. We allow you to use our trademarks, marketing materials and business strategy without the burden of franchise and on-going royalty fees. Since InkCredibles is aligned with partners in the ink business, you get the advantage of buying power from our vendors and our collective business and industry experience.

Revenue Streams
The ink cartridge refill industry is exploding, with over 400 million cartridges being sold annually in North America. InkCredibles has developed a unique business and marketing plan so that store owners can capitalize on the increase in demand for ink and toner cartridge refill options. Our plan outlines multiple revenue streams in which store owners can tap into and make profits.

Fun, Modern Store Layout
InkCredibles has designed the best-looking store in the industry - a modern design you will be proud of. The look and feel of your store will project an image of quality reflected in the products and services you provide.

The look of your store, combined with the best available equipment and training in the industry, are your keys to success.

Revenue Streams
It's simple: there is money to be made in the cartridge refill industry. Plus, with a unique business plan that outlines four distinct sales sources, InkCredibles is ready capitalize on the increase in demand.

InkCredibles store owners make profits by tapping into each of the following revenue streams: