CardSmart Retail Business Opportunity
Card & gift stores
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How much does it cost to open a CardSmart Retail ?
The investment required to open a CardSmart Retail is between $193,900 - $263,600 . There is an initial fee of $15,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the CardSmart Retail name.
Individual Franchise Costs
- Initial Investment:
$193,900 - - Initial Fee:
$15,000 - Royalty Fee:
2.50% - Term of Agreement:
10 years
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening
Marketing
Ad slicks
CardSmart Retail Growth History
When did the first CardSmart Retail open? 1996When did CardSmart Retail start Licencing ? 2001
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,
How much money you could make as a CardSmart Retail owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a CardSmart Retail owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
Latest News
Cardsmart Debuts Personal Stamps; Fun Way To Make Lasting Impression With Family And Friends
2005-12-07
Cardsmart Debuts 'Ooh La La' Greeting Cards, Adding European Look To Cards At Half Price Franchise Stores
2005-11-18
Cardsmart Showcases Franchise At Int'l Franchise Expo In La At Booth 525; Franchise Magazine Lists Cardsmart In Top 10 Of New Franchises
2005-11-05
Cardsmart Card & Gift Franchisees Enjoy Low Start-up Costs, Strong Management & Marketing Support
2005-08-17
Cardsmart Rolls Back Postage Rates
2005-07-31
Cardsmart Sets New Direction In Card & Gift Shops
2005-07-14
Cardsmart To Open In Arizona
2002-11-15
Cardsmart Enters Sba's New Franchise Registry
2002-09-15
Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Charles Fogarty Visits & Thanks Employees Of Cardsmart & Paramount Cards For Supporting "Operation Support Our Troops- Ri" To Help Rhode Island Soldiers Based In Combat Zones
2001-10-15 View All
Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for CardSmart Retail and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recomend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a CardSmart Retail franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.