What does it cost to start?
Nettl has low start-up costs.
The Nettl Web2Print bundle price starts at $299 per month.
We also offer two core Nettl packages. Nettl System – our full software suite at $399 per month, and Nettl Franchise – the complete business system starting at $299 per month depending on the size of your exclusive territory plus an Initial License fee. As we only work with existing graphics businesses, we assume you already have most of what you need to become a Nettl. You’ll have a Mac, with Adobe Creative Suite. You’ll have internet access and you’ll already have business premises to operate from.
Nettl Web2Print
Nettl System
Nettl Franchise
WEB2PRINT, NETTL System or franchise?
We have hundreds of Nettl System and Nettl Franchise users across the world. Now Nettl is here in America, and we’d like you to be a part of it.
Get started today with Nettl System. Or join our Nettl Franchise network.
See exactly what features are included in each of the options below and choose the right package for your business.
Nettl System
Use our software – the Nettl System, to extend the range of things you can do for your clients. Use your existing team’s skillset to do more. Keep using your own existing brand.
start today
Start using our software tools today. Whether you’re looking to start in web, offer SEO to clients, improve customer experience or improve workflow efficiencies. You can be up and running in no time at all.
Nettl Franchise
Take advantage of Nettl’s complete business system and suite of marketing to engage new clients and keep in touch with existing ones. Co-brand Nettl with your existing business.
access marketing
Content, content and more content. Access the Nettl brand and the full marketing library that goes with it. Have automated marketing go to your clients on your behalf, every month.
THE PACKAGES
Feature | Web2Print | System | Franchise |
| Create WordPress and Brambl websites | |||
| Create WooCommerce and Brambl basket e-commerce sites | |||
| Sell websites designed & built by Nettl :Creators | |||
| Sell Care Plans, managed by Nettl Geeks | |||
| Sell SEO packages, managed by Nettl Geeks | |||
| Sell PPC packages, managed by Nettl Geeks | |||
| Sell Social packages, managed by Nettl Geeks | |||
| Integrated hosting, domains, SSLs & backups | |||
| Access Nettl proposal generator tool | |||
| Access project and task management system | |||
| SEO Audit generator & live reporting portal | |||
| Generate invoices & collect payments automatically | |||
| Access to Geek Channel, Fast Paths and Industry Insights | |||
| W3pin Community support and global chat | |||
| Manage print, poster, exhibition and sign jobs | |||
| Access Nettls fully integrated print supply chain | |||
| Auto-file checking and online proofing tool | |||
| Workflow dashboard & process automation | |||
| Full client CRM system and reporting | |||
| Access to 80 million stock photos for 99c each | |||
| Integration with Stripe, GoCardless, Paypal and Worldpay | |||
| Own brand client online ordering portal | |||
| Full shopping cart for online orders on Nettl.com | |||
| Own brand public shop for online orders | |||
| Listed on Nettl.com studio directory | |||
| Exclusive geographic territory | |||
| Use Nettl branding and marketing collateral | |||
| Co-brand Nettl marketing with your own brand | |||
| Pathway to become a Google Partner | |||
| Included in 1-800 call routing and centralized marketing | |||
| Telepath call visualization | |||
| Minimum contract term | 1 year | 1 year | 5 years |
| Initial Fee (Founder Franchise discounts currently applied) | $995 | $0 | $1,995 |
| Monthly subscription fee from | $299 | $299 | $299 and up |
| Online training included | 1 seat on 2 courses | 1 seat on 4 courses | 2 seats on 6 courses |
| Additional online training seats | $199/seat | $199/seat | $199/seat |
| Additional own brand web shops | $199/mo | $199/mo | $199/mo |
NETTL SYSTEM
UPGRADE BUNDLES
Full Nettl System subscribers can manage multiple web, print and sign projects in their studio. Every Nettl location is different so you might want to upgrade to include one of the Nettl Web2Print bundles below, once you get started.
OPENSOURCE PRODUCTS
$995 setup + $199/mo
w3SHOP
WEB SHOP
Full public e-commerce site like www.printing.com, self-branded in your style, connected to your Stripe/PayPal account.
$995 setup + $199/mo
Private Client Templates
Build online templates, directly from InDesign & launch private client branded ordering portals.
$995 setup + $199/mo
NETTL IS EXCLUSIVE
You could be the only Nettl in the neighborhood.
If you decide to become a Nettl Franchise, we’ll grant you your own territory. That means we won’t allow another Nettl Franchise or Nettl System in the same territory as yours. However, you’re free to sell or market to clients anywhere – we don’t restrict that.
The size of your territory depends on business density. Our packages reflect that, and you can upgrade your package at any time.
FRANCHISE PACKAGES
Package | No. of Business | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 on |
| Neighborhood | 0 – 500 | $299/mo | $399/mo | $499/mo |
| Village | 501 – 1,000 | $399/mo | $499/mo | $599/mo |
| Town | 1,001 – 2,500 | $499/mo | $599/mo | $699/mo |
| District | 2,501 – 5,000 | $599/mo | $699/mo | $799/mo |
| City | 5,001 – 10,000 | $699/mo | $799/mo | $899/mo |
| Metropolis | 10,001 – 25,000 | $799/mo | $899/mo | $999/mo |
Becoming a Nettl Franchise
In the table below, we’ve indicated some estimated costs you might choose to invest in as a Nettl Franchise to make your place look more like a Nettl.
How much you choose to invest will be up to you. We’ve also shown costs you might incur as you add people and grow your business.
Download table as PDF
Type of expenditure | Amount | Method of payment | When due | To whom payment is made |
| Initial Fee | $1,995 – $4,995 | Lump sum | When you sign the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $0 – $1,500 | Varies | Prior to opening | Third-party suppliers and vendors |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $0- $10,000 | As billed | As incurred | Third-party suppliers and vendors |
| Signs | $250 – $4,000 | As billed | Before opening | Third-party suppliers and vendors, subject to our specifications |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $0 – $5,000 | As billed | As incurred | Third-party suppliers and vendors |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $300 – $5,000 | As incurred | Varies | Insurance companies |
| Travel and Lodging for Initial Training | $0 – $2,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Third party |
| Grand Opening Marketing Expense | $0 – $2,000 | In accordance with your grand opening marketing plan | As incurred and prior to opening | Third party suppliers and vendors |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 – $3,000 | As billed | Before opening | Third parties, including attorneys, accountants and architects |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $0- $3,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Government authorities |
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies | $100 – $300 | As billed | Before opening | Third party |
| Additional Funds –
| $5,000 – $20,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Us, utilities approved vendors, employees and other providers of services and/or goods necessary for the operation of your Studio. |
| TOTAL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | $8,645 to $60,795 (Franchise Agreement) | |||
founder franchise discounts
To become a Nettl Franchise, we charge an initial fee of $4,995. That covers your online training sessions and a marketing starter pack.
While Nettl of America is growing, we are offering Founder Franchisees a discount of up to 60% off the initial fee:
Sequence | Reduced fee | Saving |
| First 20 | $1,995 | 60% |
| Next 25 | $2,995 | 40% |
| Next 50 | $3,995 | 20% |
These discounts are regulated by federal law and are strictly applied according to the date your franchise agreement is signed.
Not an Offer to Sell a Franchise
The information on this page is for information purposes only, is not intended as an offer to sell a franchise or a solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. The offering of a franchise can be made by prospectus only in the form of a Franchise Disclosure Document. In the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosure requirements.
All prices exclude sales tax and are subject to change.
