26-Year Printing Business with Equipment, Staff & Cash Flow
franchise for sale in Hickory, North Carolina
List Price: $350,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$694,667 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$100,000 – $150,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
$400,000 – $500,000
Year Established
2000
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$3,500
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
SomeSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Step into a profitable commercial printing and marketing business with 26 years of history, nearly $695,000 in annual revenue, and the equipment, customers, and team already in place to keep it moving forward.
From business printing and direct mail to eye-catching signs and banners, this business helps local companies bring their ideas to life. Its extensive production capabilities include offset and high-speed digital printing, bindery, mailing, and fulfillment. Longstanding customers, repeat orders, and a 4.9-star Google rating reflect its strong local reputation. Cash flow reached $118,040 over the trailing 12 months.
An experienced team supports daily production, giving a hands-on, sales-minded owner a solid foundation to build upon. With opportunities to strengthen marketing, develop new customer relationships, and expand sales, there’s plenty for an ambitious new owner to get excited about.
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Growth opportunities
The graphics communications market spans an estimated $178 billion, according to figures cited by Allegra. As businesses seek more personalized, targeted marketing, opportunities extend beyond traditional printing into direct mail, digital campaigns, signage, and promotional materials. The combination of print production and marketing services positions franchisees to capture a broader share of customer spending, expand existing accounts, and adapt as marketing needs evolve. The Hickory location has opportunities to grow through more consistent sales outreach, digital marketing, and stronger relationships with local businesses. A new owner can re-engage past customers, introduce additional services to existing accounts, and develop new referral partnerships. Improved staffing and production efficiency could also increase capacity and support growing profitability.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The retiring owner works approximately 30 hours per week, handling staff management, customer relationships, sales, inventory, and bookkeeping. An ideal buyer brings strong sales and leadership skills, with an interest in the printing industry and growing an established local business.
Franchise Accolades & Awards
This franchise location has earned recognition for operational excellence and sales performance within its franchise system. The broader franchise brand has also received longstanding national recognition for its performance and reputation, including recognition from Entrepreneur magazine and leading printing industry publications.
Additional Info
Franchisor provides extensive training, with no prior printing or marketing experience required. Initial training covers operations, production, sales, marketing, customer service, and technology, followed by up to 15 days of on-site assistance. Ongoing resources include sales coaching, marketing programs, preferred vendor relationships, proprietary software, and proprietary assessments that help owners benchmark performance and improve operations.
Asset Description
The sale price includes the equipment and assets used to operate the business, including Ricoh digital printing presses, a Ryobi offset press, wide-format printers and laminators, commercial cutting and bindery equipment, mailing and finishing equipment, office furniture, fixtures, and software licenses. Three company vehicles are also included. The seller estimates the equipment and assets at approximately $500,000 in resale value.
Inventory Description
The sale also includes approximately $7,000 in inventory, consisting of paper, wide-format rolls and supplies, and laminating rolls and supplies.
Reason for Selling
Retirement
Why I Love My Franchise
Our customers and the quality products we produce. The many diversified products we produce.