Franchise
Grow stronger together
The 5P franchise model gives independent businesses the advantages of a network without losing their identity. Shared resources, shared knowledge, shared success.
The short answer
Keep your brand. Gain the power of a network.
10 — 20%
lower material costs through group purchasing. Paper, ink, substrates, and equipment — negotiated collectively for all partners.
1 contact
for clients across all 5 verticals. Your customers get access to printing, packaging, publishing, promotion, and profit services — through you.
AI-powered
operations support. Automated quoting, order routing, content generation, and business intelligence — built into the network infrastructure.
Most small and mid-size print shops compete alone against consolidation. Margins shrink. Equipment costs rise. Client acquisition gets harder. The 5P franchise model is the alternative: you stay independent, keep your brand, keep your clients — but you operate with the purchasing power, marketing reach, and technological infrastructure of a group.
What you get
The 5P partner package
Group purchasing
Paper, cardboard, ink, toner, substrates, and consumables — sourced collectively. Current partners report 10 to 20% savings on materials compared to individual purchasing. We negotiate annual framework agreements with major European suppliers (Europapier, Antalis, Igepa) and pass the volume pricing directly to partners.
AI operations support
Every partner gets access to IZA, our AI business assistant. IZA handles automated quoting (client sends specs, receives a price within minutes), order routing between network partners, content generation for marketing, and business intelligence dashboards. This is not a future roadmap — it runs in production today across all 5P operations.
Unified digital infrastructure
Shared website network (87 domains under management), centralized CRM, automated email marketing, SEO and content systems, social media scheduling, and analytics. Your company gets a professional digital presence that would cost 3,000 to 5,000 EUR per month to build and maintain independently.
Knowledge base and training
Access to the 5P internal wiki: production specifications, pricing frameworks, client management protocols, quality standards, and troubleshooting guides. Regular knowledge exchange sessions between partners. New hires get onboarding materials covering all 5 verticals.
Cross-selling revenue
A printing partner can offer packaging, publishing, and promotional services without investing in those capabilities. The network handles fulfillment. You earn a referral commission on every cross-vertical order. Current partners generate 15 to 25% of their revenue from services outside their core specialty.
Marketing and lead generation
Centralized SEO, Google Ads, and content marketing that drives leads to the network. Leads are routed to the geographically or technically closest partner. Shared marketing costs mean each partner's effective spend is a fraction of going solo. The network website generates over 800 qualified inquiries per month.
Comparison
Traditional suppliers vs. 5P network
| Aspect | Working alone | 5P network partner |
|---|---|---|
| Material costs | List price from distributors | 10 — 20% below list (volume agreements) |
| Service range | Your core competency only | All 5 verticals through the network |
| Digital marketing | Self-managed or outsourced (2,000+ EUR/mo) | Included — SEO, ads, content, social |
| IT infrastructure | Basic website, manual processes | AI assistant, CRM, analytics, automation |
| Overflow capacity | Decline or subcontract ad hoc | Route to network partner (keep the client) |
| Geographic reach | Local / regional | EU-wide through the network |
| Brand identity | Your brand | Your brand (unchanged) + 5P endorsement |
Vision
EU expansion: one partner per region
The 5P network currently operates in Slovenia and Croatia with 6 partner companies. The expansion target: one franchise partner per metropolitan region across the EU. That means 30 to 50 partners by 2030 — each serving their local market with the full capabilities of the network behind them.
We are actively seeking partners in Austria, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Serbia, and the Czech Republic. The ideal candidate is an existing printing, packaging, or publishing company doing 200,000 to 2,000,000 EUR in annual revenue that wants to grow without proportionally increasing overhead.
The franchise fee is transparent and scales with company size. There is no entry fee for the first 12 months — we believe the results should sell the model, not the sales pitch. After the trial period, partners typically see ROI within 6 months through material savings alone.
Benefits
Why join 5P
Group purchasing
Combined buying power of all partners means lower prices for materials, equipment and services across the network.
Knowledge exchange
Decades of experience in printing, publishing and promotion. Each partner contributes specialized knowledge to the shared pool.
Shared marketing channels
Unified promotion, cross-selling and access to the broad customer base of all partners in the network.
Cost management
Centralized support functions — IT, marketing, logistics — reduce fixed costs for every partner.
Competitive prices
Economies of scale without losing personal touch. Clients get corporate quality at accessible prices.
Added value
The client becomes a partner. Besides the product, they receive advice, connections and additional benefits of the entire network.
Network
Partners in the 5P network
Six companies in two countries. Each partner contributes their specialization, all share values and commitment to excellence.
Aero Print
Printing, production, graphic engineering
Cangura
Publishing house and bookstore
Graving
Laser engraving, CNC, personalization
Studio Jager
Printing since 1992
Celzija Ljubljana
Print, direct mail, events, promotion, publishing
Aprinti Hub
Graphic engineering, technology development
Knowledge base
What does the franchise cost?
The first 12 months are fee-free — a trial period for both sides. After that, the franchise fee is a percentage of revenue (typically 2 to 5%, depending on company size and services used). There is no upfront entry fee. We invest in your success first.
Do I need to rebrand my company?
No. You keep your company name, brand, and identity. 5P operates as a network endorsement, not a brand replacement. Your clients see your brand. The 5P affiliation appears as a quality and network mark, similar to a cooperative model.
What is the minimum company size?
We look for established companies with at least 200,000 EUR annual revenue and 2 or more employees. Startups without an existing client base are not a good fit — the network amplifies existing businesses, it does not replace the fundamentals of building one.
How does order routing work?
When a client inquiry comes through the network, it is routed to the partner best suited by geography, capability, and capacity. If a partner receives a job outside their expertise (e.g., a printer gets a packaging request), the order is routed to the specialist partner. The originating partner earns a referral fee.
Can I leave the network?
Yes. The franchise agreement includes a 6-month notice period. There is no penalty for leaving. Your client relationships, brand, and equipment remain yours. We designed the model so partners stay because of value, not lock-in.
Are you a printing, packaging or publishing company in the EU?
Join the 5P network. We deliver across the entire EU. Local expertise, international reach.
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