Franchise Opportunities

Kwik Kopy Business Center (KKBC) — Combine our renowned Kwik Kopy Printing franchise with our pack-and-ship brand, Parcel Plus, and you have our newest business solutions concept — Kwik Kopy Business Centers.

COMPUTER EXPLORERS (CE) is a turnkey franchise system that reaches more than 25,000 students per week at nearly 1,000 locations across the United States and internationally. Our 600 teachers prepare children for the future in nearly 2,000 schools.

Women’s Health Boutique
(WHB) franchises provide comfortable, dignified and discreet alternatives to shopping for health-related merchandise… where personal service is the number one priority.

A Parcel Plus pack and ship franchise is an ideal way to invest in your community by providing a solutions-based business.

Success Stories

Owners triumph over tragedy
Dallas Cowboys offensive guard in 1972, Charles Robinson, owner of Kwik Kopy Business Center in Baltimore, Maryland, was one of the few…More

CE Owners Offer Guidance, Friendship to New Family Member
With just one year of business under her belt, Collette Howell, owner of COMPUTER EXPLORERS in Fair Oaks, California, generated new contracts in excess of what she initially anticipated… More

Testimonials

"NASA parents have high expectations for their children when it comes to computer technology education… More

"By integrating computers into our curriculum, we are able to reinforce the educational concepts we are teaching in the classroom… More

How Do I Finance My New Franchise?

When you purchase a franchise, the ultimate goal is to create a successful business that builds long-term value. Owning your own business is an investment in you and your family’s future.

But before you sign on the dotted line, answer this question first: Where will you get the money to finance the franchise, royalty fees, inventory and working capital?

Prior to approaching any lender, you should first determine your personal net worth. Your net worth is a personal balance sheet that quickly and simply compares your assets to your liabilities.

Once you've completed the worksheet, research your current credit rating. There are three common elements that potential lenders evaluate in a credit rating:

• Stability: Most lenders are interested in the length of time spent at each place of employment. They will also evaluate the number of time you’ve moved in the past five-10 years, and whether or not you have a record of finishing what you start.
• Income: Most lending institutions look at your income and the way you live within your means. Their reasoning is, if you can manage your personal finances, chances are, you will be able to manage your business finances.
• Track Record: How successful are you in paying off obligations? If you have a record of slow payments, defaults, etc., address each situation and try to resolve these issues.

Next, make a working list of all available sources of capital. Most financial experts recommend you use the following sequence of contacts: friends and relatives, home mortgages, veterans’ loans, bank loans, SBA loans and finance companies.

At ICED, we will evaluate your personal financial records and help you find the best way to finance your investment. We look forward to helping you build a solid future that will be personally fulfilling and financially rewarding.

For more information on franchise financing options, visit FranFund, "The Official Financial Solutions Provider to The Franchising Industry."