Kinko’s Franchise Opportunities

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The industry of photocopying, printing, document production and distribution, and mailing services has been becoming a popular franchise business, especially for starters since there are an increase number of people needing this kind of services.

That is why Kinko’s Inc. has been founded.

As early as the year 1970, Paul Orfalea, a man originated in Lebanon, opened up Kinko’s Copies Corporation. Its name comes from his nickname, which means curly hair. Although he is known to be incompetent and has a learning disability, he still manages to finish his schooling as a finance graduate in the University of Southern California. He was also a “C” level student on his class. On that time, if someone does not know how to read, or are not capable of doing jobs or task, then no one will ever hire you. And because of this, he became unemployed.

Because of his condition, Orfalea strived to have something. That’s when he sees a photo copy machine in the campus’ library. And because he had a little knowledge on mechanics, he thinks of what he can do in a photo copy machine to make profit out of it. Then, an idea came to his mind. With the help of his father, he borrow money from the Bank of America, rent a small space and a photo copy machine, and then started his very own photo copy business near the campus. He charges his customers for four cents in every page that they photo copy. He also sells other school supplies to make extra profit. And because what he started has become a success, he also opens up other stores in different campuses, with the help of his other business partner. That’s when they started franchising their business.

To make the business become even more popular to the crowd, then also try marketing it by means of slipping promotional materials onto everybody’s mailboxes. After that, they started getting orders for large bulk of documents to photo copy. They also started to deliver photo copied documents to their clients. They also started offering their client, such as college professors, custom publishing materials. Because of their quality and good service, they continue to expand, having about eighty stores opened for almost a decade.

For several years of striving and continuing to extend and improve their service to the people, Kinko’s Incorporation keep on adding up new services that they can provide to satisfy the needs of the people. As a current add up to their services, now they also offer finishing services like binding and stapling, quick printing, mailing, colored copying, custom printing, pickup and delivery, computer rentals, and selling stationery and office supplies. They also started making their store open for 24 hours because more and more people are asking them to extend their service ours. This truly made them exemplary on their business because they provide services to the people whenever they need to.

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Janis Fenderson said on April 19, 2012
Looking to open (within 3-6 months), 2 Kinko's in the Tyler, Texas area. Can you please send hard copies of your franchise opportunities, training, royalties, start-up cost, involvement in construction design and building. Thank you, Janis Fenderson, 18979 County Road 2107, Troup, Texas 75789,
Mohammad z. Latif said on May 21, 2012
I live in Baltimore md and I am looking forward to open a store or 2 around Baltimore area so can you please help me out. And send me all the info about franchising kinko's. Thank you Mohammad
Tirelo said on April 26, 2013
I am interested in starting a Kinko's Franchise at the University of Botswana. I have a big need for this. Please contact me Tirelo Modie
Ray said on June 29, 2013
Looking to open a Kinko's franchise in Toronto area. Please provide the details of cost and other items. Thanks.
Travis said on December 2, 2013
I too would like more detailed information. Thanks,
minxy said on March 24, 2014
hi, am interested in franchising opportunities in the toronto area. can i please get some information ? thanks
Bayo Sokunbi said on March 25, 2014
Interested in Kinkos franchise in the Atalanta GA area. Please send information to Bayo Sokunbi, 751 Woodmont Dr Marietta Ga 30062
joany said on April 1, 2014
can you please contact me as i am interested to open one in singapore. pls send me all the information. thanks
pradip rajani said on May 8, 2014
we are interested to open kinkos in dar es salaam tanzania please send me information for franchise or master franchise please
mark lewis said on August 27, 2014
Interested in opening a kinkos in the calera/alabaster alabama area
arif desai said on September 12, 2014
interested in opening in markham on canada, (suburb of Toronto). THANK YOU
Regina Minick said on December 7, 2014
We are interested to open Kinkos in Brasil, can you please send me information for franchise? Tx, Regina
venugopal adavikolanu said on February 10, 2015
I would like to open a Kinkos franchise in Sunnyvale for which I have located a retail place and negotiated. Can you please let me know as to how to proceed and what it would cost me to start the Kinkos . Thanks
jimmy colon said on February 10, 2015
I am interested in opportunities for the Central Florida area. Best Regards, J.Colon
Jeannie Baskin said on February 11, 2015
Would like to open a franchise in the Macclenny, Florida area.
Jacqueline D. Lakes said on April 21, 2015
Please send information regarding opening Kinkos franchise in South Carolina.
TM said on April 26, 2015
Hi there, need the information regarding in open this business in Angola and all provinces, please let me know the pre-requisites, feel free to contact, need the business plan and the price of the project
yasin cox said on May 13, 2015
Hi i'm interested in info on opening a kinkos franchise. Thanks
Denisa Kaca said on May 18, 2015
Interested in opening a Kinko's in Tirana, Albania. Please give me some information on how to proceed. Thank you!
Unique said on August 5, 2015
I would like to open a franchise in Arkansas. Can you send me the information to 123 CR 741, wynne, AR 72396
Latosha Prados said on August 23, 2015
I am interested in opening a KINKOS. Please email start-up cost, training, etc.... Thank you
Gail Boone-Robinson said on September 30, 2015
Please send information on opening a Klinko's in the North Carolina Triad area.
Mike Kovacich said on October 29, 2015
Interested!! Send me info. Lakewood ohio, USA
Betty said on February 1, 2016
Kindly let me know if Kinko's Franchise opportunities are available to other countries. Regards
Gus Murillo said on February 29, 2016
I am Interested in Kinko's FedeEx Franchise.Please provide information
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I am Interested in Kinko's FedeEx Franchise.Please provide information - I will be opening same in Brooklyn Park Minnesota 55444
Agieb Bilal said on April 19, 2016
Interested in kinko fed ex franchise in Tirana, Albania Please forward requirements.
Fouad Sharif said on September 15, 2016
Interested to open Kinko fed ex franchise in Cairo, Egypt... Would you please send me the requirements?
samuel cheng said on October 26, 2016
Hi there, I would like to buy a franchise of a printing company ( kinko ) in Toronto area ( Victoria Park Ave and Finch Avenue ). Can someone please contact me to provide more information. Thank you. My contact : email : samuelc@shiupong.com, Tel : 416-596-8885 ext 613
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Franchise information please
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