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Own a mobile business that's in high demand, provides convenient services, and helps improve the environment! Cartridge On Wheels, leader in the mobile printer supply and services industry for more than 12 years, is the only source for everything businesses need in order to print.
Cartridge on Wheels grew from the successful Discount Imaging® franchise, a trusted and respected brand with over 12 years of industry success. We offer over 2,000 different products for every make and model of printer or fax machine. We service products from leading manufacturers like Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, and Okidata, as well as our own brand of remanufactured cartridges known for their quality and affordability.
We have the purchasing power of a large organization. Our supplies have been thoroughly researched allowing you to feel confident about the product you are offering. Our model allows you to focus on the sale and distribution of imaging supplies while someone else is assuring the manufacturing is running smoothly and product quality is not limited to a back office operation.
"Instead of waiting for the customers to come to us, we bring our business to the customers. The van's a mobile billboard, a delivery vehicle, a warehouse, and your office on wheels. Almost every business buys toner almost every month. Our business model teaches you to take advantage of those recurring sales, to create repeating income. So you can do the work today, yet reap the rewards long-term."
Paul Moreau - CEO, Cartridge On Wheels,
as interviewed on The Franchise Show
When you become a Cartridge On Wheels franchisee, you'll receive everything you need to get you business rolling. Cartridge On Wheels will back you up with training and support for the lifetime of you business. You'll receive:
Our franchise experience has taught us the importance of training and on-going support. When you become a Cartridge On Wheels franchisee you will receive:
Support surely doesn't end once your initial training is done. Our staff is available to you anytime to ensure your success.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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