Printer Cartridge Franchise

Company History

Lasertech was established in 1989 and is a privately owned UK company that was one of the first companies in the UK to manufacture toner cartridges from recycled materials. Since then we have become a leading independent manufacturer of Compatible Toner and Ink Cartridges in the UK.

We and our franchisees, sell printer cartridges and those of HP, Epson, Canon, Lexmark and more than 68 other brands via our franchise network direct to businesses. We also sell a complete range of more than 25,000 officeproducts to our customers making us their number one choice for everything they use in their office.

Lasertech now have franchisees in Spain, Ireland and across the UK and are looking further to expand the very successful formula across the UK

There are now over 85 franchise territories operating across the UK alone.

The Market Place Massive Demand

Lasertech and their franchisees sell direct to businesses. We do not sell to the unreliable and low margin home market. 99.9% of UK businesses use printer cartridges and 100% use office products of some kind. The paperless office is a myth. An average office spends £400 per member, per year on office products.

For businesses the focus is not only the competitive price of a product, (competitive pricing can only be achieved by a national supplier and not a local shop) it is on quality service and range of products, as a Lasertech franchisee you will be expected to provide a product no-one else can and a service that is unbeatable. This is unlike the home
market which is purely focused on price.

Although the industry is competitive, because virtually every business in the UK needs the products, there is plenty of business for everybody, the beauty of this is that you are providing a product they already buy.

This is not a hard sell!

Together the printer cartridges and office products market is worth over £10bn per annum and is growing every year. More and more UK businesses use printers to produce more and more literature of all kinds.

A normal business does not send out staff to shops to buy printer cartridges and office products – they expect them to be delivered to their desk. They want it in stock and delivered fast and free. The traditional option is for them to browse catalogues at their desk and order over the telephone or online. This is what Lasertech and you, as a
franchisee do day in day out and much, much more.

Lasertech and its franchisees are unique in the market place, no-one else in the industry provides national cover and international buying power with a local specialist service provided by our franchise network. This is a franchise that is almost impossible to “do it yourself”

The beauty of the printer cartridge industry is it is CONSUMABLE. Repeat business is almost inevitable, in fact the major manufacturers often don’t make any money from selling printers. All the profit is in the printer cartridges. Therefore with Lasertech there are plenty of opportunities to make good margin on the products you sell.

A Proven, Successful Franchise Model

As the market is worth over £10bn and growing, it is very profitable. For printer cartridges the choice is either OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or compatible (like Lasertech) there is a third choice of refills but businesses do not buy these in great numbers due to quality problems and inconsistency of output.

Customers demand quality products, good value and FAST FREE DELIVERY. This is what you can deliver. As a Lasertech franchisee, you will benefit from sourcing your stock from Lasertech and from Europe’s largest stationery wholesaler.

We run an automated stock system and the latest IT software and hardware to give our franchisees the competitive edge. Office products are run as a stockless system using a network of distribution centres across the UK. This means you don’t need to stock any office products, it’s all delivered to your customers on your behalf. You only need to carry limited cartridge products due to our ordering and delivery system, so your money is not tied up in stock.

We make it – You sell it, No middle men means excellent prices and profits

The Franchise Options and Packages

Lasertech offer two very different franchise options to fit with your particular requirements from a franchise.

Option 1 – Operator Options

Ideally suited to people who want to control their own business and work from home. This is enables the franchisee
to run a single van business with low overheads.
You will receive as part of your franchise package;

• Exclusive territory of approximately 3,500 businesses
• Operations Manual
• Training and Opening Support for 1 person
• Business Stationary
• Laptop, PDA, Laser Printer
• Liveried Van
• Corporate Dress
• Lasertech Franchise Software
• Ongoing Support

Total Franchise Package Costs: £15,000
Minimum Working Capital: £10,000
Up to 70% of the total costs of the franchise can be funded by a bank, subject to status

Option 2 – Management Franchise

Ideally suited to those that want to build a large business and progress to the management of a multi-van network
You will receive on top of the Operator Franchise;

• Exclusive territory of a minimum 8,000 businesses
• £5100 stock credit note
• £6500 launch marketing
• Stock of marketing materials
• £1350 Deposit contribution for 2 vans
• Training for 2 people
• 2 years Lead Generation service
• Support in locating suitable industrial premises

Testimonials

"Before I joined Lasertech I actually worked for a national competitor and was tasked by
my boss to research Lasertech as we were losing business to them. I was so impressed with what I learnt I joined! What Lasertech have is very simple, but unique. Enormous need for their products with a local and personal service that today’s customers demand, something many have tried to copy but failed."
DANE BECKETT
Lasertech - Shrewsbury

"What makes Lasertech stand out from other franchisees is what you get for your money, when measured against other franchises available for similar prices the length and quality of training and what Lasertech spend to get you up and running is much more than any other I have heard of.."
KERRY McCAUGHEY
Lasertech - Stoke

"I am aiming to be doing £500k a year by the end of year 5 which will then allow me
to run as a management franchisee with 4 staff and premises. I currently have 2
staff, 2 vans and premises so I am half way there and things look good for the future."
STEVE McCLAREY
Lasertech - Sunderland

Current resales available

In addition to this franchise opportunity, Lasertech have several franchise resale opportunities available. Please click on the links below to view some of the resale opportunities available on BusinessesForSale.com:

Bedford
Blackpool
Canterbury
Dartford
Kerry (Ireland)
Lewes
North Wales
Oxford
Stoke Crewe