AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise

Printing, copying, scanning and Web site design service

The first AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future location opened in Tucson, Arizona, in 1970. Franchising began nine years later, and by the company's 20th year in business, AlphaGraphics had shops throughout North America, Asia and Europe. AlphaGraphics locations offer customers a variety of printing, copying and publishing services including custom-made business forms, stationery, announcements and presentation folders. Shops also design Web sites.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future franchise?

Total Investment: $352,000-$545,900
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,900
Royalty Fee: 1.5-8%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

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AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future News

City's Growth Attracts Printing Franchise
The owner of a new printing company in Carmel said the area's growing number of businesses is what lured him. Michael Kile celebrated the grand opening Thursday of AlphaGraphics, a printing company with 227 franchises nationwide and revenues that reached $273 million in 2006. Kile's sto... more

Xmpie Udirect Professional Premier Edition Now Offered At Alphagraphics
AlphaGraphics, Inc., a leading provider of marketing and visual communications solutions, and EFI (EFII), the world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, announced last week that AlphaGraphics will deploy XMPie uDirect Professional Premier Edition, optimized for EFI solutions, to i... more

Alphagraphics Recognized For Franchise Excellence And Franchisee Satisfaction By Franchise Research Institute
AlphaGraphics, the print and visual communications franchise that boasts the highest average sales per location, has been named a world-class franchise by Franchise Research Institue, a nationally-recognized conductor of franchise-related surveys. Of the AlphaGraphics franchisees who responded to... more

Alphagraphics Appoints Senior Director Of Franchise Development
AlphaGraphics, Inc., a leading visual communications franchisor and longtime innovator in the printing industry, has tapped Art Coley to lead franchise development for the company. Coley, who will report to AlphaGraphics, Inc. CEO Kevin K. Cushing, will be responsible for leading AlphaGraphics' ... more

Viva La Franchise
In 2004, Enrique Roselli, an executive at Pepsi co., decided that after 17 years it was time to be his own boss. The self-described corporate refugee's extensive operations background and the "incredible business opportunity in Vegas" helped build his new franchise business, AlphaGraphic... more

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Franchise History

When did the first AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future open? 1970
When did AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future start franchising? 1980

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	241	0	35	0
2004	244	0	36	0
2003	242	0	41	0
2002	240	0	68	0
2001	253	2	73	0

Expansion Plans

International: Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Third Party Financing Source(s): CIT Financial, GE Capital

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

Business Operations

5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

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