Lasertech | Franchise Information

Business Type: Franchise
Investment Requirements:
Minimum Investment: £15,000, €18,938
Total Capital: £30,000, €37,850

Financing Assistance: Yes, Via Third Party
Training and Support: Yes

Lasertech Franchise Information:

About Us

Leading independent manufacturer of Compatible Toner and Ink Cartridges in the UK, as well as a supplier of office products: aim to make Lasertech their number one choice for everything they use in their office
Package costs from £15,000 – banks now prepared to lend £7,500
Two franchise options to suit different requirements: Operator option and Management options
Comprehensive training and ongoing support from Head Office
Proven business with many successful Franchisees already trading: network approaching 100 franchise territories in the UK

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Company History
Established in 1989, Lasertech is a privately owned UK company that was one of the first 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.

Lasertech sells 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 Office Products to our customers making us their number one choice for everything they use in their office. We 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 almost100 franchise territories operating across the UK alone.

The Market Place Massive Demand
We sell direct to businesses and 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.

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.

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

Total Franchise Package Costs: £39,000
Minimum Working Capital: £16,000
Up to 70% of the total costs of the franchise can be funded by a bank, subject to status.

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

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