Cartridge Industry

An Industry That’s In Demand

Customer demand is fueling the incredible growth of the inkjet and toner cartridge industry. By 2009, unit sales of refilled ink and toner sold at retail stores is projected to double over 2006.¹

This is not surprising when you consider America’s insatiable appetite for computers and digital cameras. More computers and digital devices mean more demand for affordable printers. As prices for printers drop, demand for ink and toner goes up, up, up. We plan to capitalize on this demand.

Customers and businesses alike are looking for a retailer that can offer them exceptional value, convenience and service. Rapid Refill is perfectly positioned to meet their needs with neighborhood retail locations, ready-to-sell inventory and a knowledgeable sales staff.

Quick Facts:

• Total Global Ink and Toner Industry projected to reach $70 Billion by 2009.
• Aftermarket (refilled) portion projected to reach $17 Billion by 2009.
• Retail Inkjet Refilling Revenue in North America projected to grow from $245 Million in 2006 to $546 Million in 2009 – That’s more than a 100% growth rate in just three years!

Source: Lyra Research

The Refill segment of the industry has experienced tremendous growth, but it is staggering to see how much further we can go! This is a huge industry and we are witnessing just the beginning.

Retail Unit sales of Refilled Ink and Toner

Lyra Research; includes inkjet and toner cartridges refilled in a retail store.

Rapid Refill Is Positioned For Success

When you a own a Rapid Refill franchise you’re at the forefront of three burgeoning trends: the growing appetite for affordable desktop printers, the huge rise in digital photography and imaging devices, and the now mainstream desire for environmentally friendly, "green" alternatives.

Rapid Refill Ink brand products offer customers exceptional quality and great value, often priced at up to 50% less than Original Equipment Manufacturers. We also offer great value to our customers through a wide variety of products from household name brands such as Hewlett Packard (HP), Lexmark, Canon and Epson². This terrific value proposition and the increasing demand for environmentally friendly solutions are driving our business higher.

Rapid Refill is not a big box retailer. Our franchisees succeed by delivering great value and outstanding customer service within their community. In today’s hectic world, businesses and consumers place a premium on exceptional service. Local franchise owners have the ability to out-service the competition and that helps Rapid Refill Ink win every day.

The ink and toner industry present a terrific opportunity not afforded to most retail franchise concepts – dual revenue streams. Since our products are used by both individual consumers and business clients, Rapid Refill franchisees have the ability to generate great results in both the consumer retail and direct business sales segments. This quality is drawing more and more people to the ink and toner industry and to Rapid Refill Ink every day. Don’t miss the opportunity to join our rapidly growing franchise system.

Businesses and consumers returning ink and toner cartridges to Rapid Refill Ink to be refilled aren’t just reducing their printing cost, they’re also helping to reduce landfill waste and pollution. Rapid Refill Ink is perfectly positioned to build on our growing customer loyalty as we continue to expand our nation-wide presence and retail brand. Finding franchisees that want to be true partners with their community is a hallmark of Rapid Refill Ink.

Are you ready to get started in this dynamic industry?

¹ Lyra Research
² Trademarks listed are for informational purposes only and are property of their respective owners.