Cartridge World Area Rep
$CWARF500 #501Area Rep FDDCategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Business Services
Locations30
Franchisee Count236
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
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business24
Began Franchising2002
HQMcHenry, IL
Executives8
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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