Cartridge World Area Rep

$CWARF500 #501Area Rep FDD

CategoryBusiness Services

SubcategoryMiscellaneous Business Services

Locations30

Franchisee Count238

Franchise Fee$18,500

Item 7 Low$45,100

Item 7 Midpoint$90,700

Item 7 High$136,300

Royalty Fees6% of Gross Revenue(3) PLUS 6% of Gross Profit (not Gross Revenue) on Ancillary Items (see “Remarks” column)

Ad / Brand Fund2%

Sold Not Open—

Founded2002

Completeness31/34 (91%)

Years in Business24

Began Franchising—

HQMcHenry, IL

Executives8

Links—

Main Phone—

Email—

FDD Issued—

Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026

FDDs2019 · 2017 🔒

Franchisor

Franchisees must purchase, use, maintain, and update a designated POS System and a personal computer meeting specific requirements, including a dual-core processor and Windows 10 Pro. The estimated cumulative annual costs to update, upgrade, and maintain the POS System range from $3,500 to $5,000.

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