2017 was a bumper year for the 3@1 group;
with expansion into Africa and in all areas
of the business. This well-established retail
opportunity offering a strong selection
of services like graphic design, fast digital
printing, wide format printers for hard-
hitting poster campaigns and eye-catching
marketing, business cards and flyers. Now
boasting more than 76 franchises with a
proven business model, developed and
refined over 20 years, 3@1 also ensures that
the customer's Courier and Photo printing
needs are met due to cemented relationships
with DHL International and Kodak Express
Easy needs are covered.
In terms of format options, the kiosk offering
was introduced last year, with franchisees
now having three set-up options to choose
from. The 3@1 Business Centre kiosk can
be established in any major food retailer,
in a service station, or as an independent
3@1 Kiosk in a regional mall. Existing 3@1
Business Centre Express and 3@1 Standard
Store options remain popular choices.
Ahead of the trend
The 3@1 head office team is always
evaluating retail trends to access
technological advancements that can be
incorporated into their model. Customers
can download the Kodak Moments app
and then easily edit and manipulate photos
before printing them; they can assemble and
print photobooks on the spot, and with a few
clicks put a collage together for immediate
print via the in-store wide format printers.3@1 stores now also help their customers
to register businesses, obtain VAT clearance
and many other SARS services. Another new
addition is 3@1 Business Centre franchise
very own counter-to-counter Courier service
offering via Dawn Wing.Last year saw the brand's expansion into
several African countries such as Zambia,
starting with the conversion process of
several PostdotNet stores, as well as the
establishment of more shops in Kampala,
Uganda. A second mega 3@1 Business
Centre franchise opened in Windhoek's
Mega Centre and 3@1 Walvis Bay
franchisees are now welcomed.The concept set-up is affordable at under
R1 million, with a simple business model to
follow and the lowest royalties in the market.
Another benefit of the 3@1 Business Centre
franchise set-up is the low cost of sales.
Opportunities nationwide, into Africa and
Worldwide.FEATURED OPPORTUNITY AdvertorialOnwards and upwards in 2018
3@1 Business Centres continues its expansion path and invites budding enthusiastic entrepreneurs to join the ride...