Twisted Ink franchise
2022 filing · August 12, 2022Shares sales figures
Twisted Ink at a glance
A custom printing store putting logos and designs on apparel and promotional items for businesses and the public. At the end of 2021 there were 1 Twisted Ink locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $109K–$421K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $47,000
- Less for several units bought together
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- 6.5% of gross revenues, collected monthly, plus 1% to the advertising fund (up to 2%) and at least $1,200 a month on local marketing unless quarterly sales reach $75,000
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 25% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 1
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
Support and records
From Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Twisted Ink among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Twisted Ink | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $265,027 | Costs less than 61% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $47,000 | Higher than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6.5% | Higher than 68% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 1 | Fewer than 88% of franchises |
How much a Twisted Ink franchise costs
Opening one Twisted Ink costs an estimated $108,802 to $421,252. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are equipment ($8,000 to $140,500) and leasehold improvements ($0 to $95,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $47,000 | ||
| Security Deposits | $5,000 | $8,000 | |
| Lease Expenses (3 months) | $6,000 | $12,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $95,000 | |
| Architecture and Design | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Signage and Displays | $1,000 | $6,000 | |
| Office Equipment, including furniture and fixtures | $2,000 | $15,000 | |
| Equipment | $8,000 | $140,500 | |
| Supplies | $500 | $5,000 | |
| Inventory | $0 | $4,000 | |
| Training Expenses, including salaries and travel | $2,500 | $3,500 | |
| Security System (set up plus 3 months) | $0 | $1,500 | |
| Telephone System | $50 | $300 | |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $300 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Computer System | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Proprietary Software (set up plus 3-months) ($199/month) | $375 | ||
| POS System/website ($359/month) | $1,077 | ||
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Pre-opening Operations | $2,500 | $5,000 | |
| Grand Opening and Initial Marketing | $6,000 | $16,000 | |
| Sales Support Salaries (3 months) | $9,000 | $18,000 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $15,000 | $25,000 | |
| Total | $108,802 | $421,252 | |
Source: Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc, 2022 filing, page 15
Twisted Ink franchise fee
The franchise fee is $47,000, less for several units bought together. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc, 2022 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6.5% of gross revenues, collected monthly, plus 1% to the advertising fund (up to 2%) and at least $1,200 a month on local marketing unless quarterly sales reach $75,000. |
|---|---|
| Proprietary Software | $125/month (but may increase up to $299/month) |
| Transfer Fee | 30% of the then-existing Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Additional Training Fees | $250 per day per person |
| Minimum Local Advertising/Marketing Requirement | Minimum of $1,200 monthly |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc, 2022 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Twisted Ink publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc, 2022 filing, page 41
How Twisted Ink compares
Of the 34 printing and sign franchises on this site, Twisted Ink is the 14th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Figure | Twisted Ink | Typical printing and sign brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $109K | $133K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $421K | $312K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $47K | $48K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6% |
| US locations | 1 | 98 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 23 of 34 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 34 brands in printing and sign franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc, 2022 filing, page 43
Who owns Twisted Ink?
Twisted Ink franchises are sold by Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc.
From Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc’s 2022 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc, 2022 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Twisted Ink filings
The figures on this page come from Twisted Ink Franchising, Inc’s 2022 filing, issued August 12, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | August 12, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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