Full Service Franchise Printing Business For Sale

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Listing: 1224

Financial Information
Asking: $130,000
Gross: $413,000
Cash Flow: $56,000
Financing: With $100,000 down, the owner will give a loan for balance at 8% for 5 years

Summary Description
This is a full service business center providing digital imaging, desktop publishing & graphic design services, high-volume and full color digital printing, offset printing, and business promotional items. The company has been in business over fifteen years.  Recent health issues have kept the owner away from the business, which has affected the sales for 2009. This business caters to small to medium size businesses in its market. Its internal capability to produce offset and digital printing allows it to service its customers quickly and at competitive prices. The business has a highly visible location with excellent vehicle traffic. This exposure generates new customers. Its skilled employees print brochures, letterheads, calendars, labels, and large-format banners. The business can also print black architectural drawings. Marketing is performed by on-site salespeople and is also achieved through a Web site and word of mouth advertising. The customer base is spread among over 200 regular customers plus retail customers. It is only open weekdays, giving the owner the weekends off. With its state-of-the-art equipment, valued at over $100,000, this business is equipped to handle customers printing needs now and in the future.

General Information
Facilities: 1900-square-foot space on the first floor plus a lower level the same size. Rent is just over $3,000 per month. Although the lease has about 2 years remaining, the seller believes a buyer could obtain a new lease for an extended term from the landlord.
Growth and Expansion: PURSUE ADDITIONAL MARKETING To draw in customers, this business could add an outside salesman and expand its lead generation activities. EXPANDING THE SERVICES This business could increase its sales in direct mail services, wide format printing, promotional products, or architectural printing.
Support/Training: The owner will offer support/training during the transition period. The franchisor also offers training and ongoing support.
Reason Selling: Retirement
Employees: 4

Contact Information
Contact: Marc Gudema
Phone: 617-562-5700

BayState Business Brokers, 60 Leo Birmingham Parkway Suite 1L Boston, MA 02135

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