AlphaGraphics
Printing, marketing communications, signs and graphics- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#435 Ranked #375 last year
- Initial investment
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$282K - $389K
- Units as of 2022
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263 2% over 3 years
AlphaGraphics is a business-to-business print and marketing franchise. They offer extensive digital, print, and visual communication services, with everything from conceptual marketing to customized business card printing.
With more than 270 AlphaGraphics centers in six countries today, the franchise has been part of the international family of MBE Worldwide since 2017.
Franchising since 1980, the franchise was the United States’ first desktop publishing retailer by the mid-1980s and became the first American printing franchise with a global presence by the end of the decade.
Why You May Want to Start an AlphaGraphics Franchise
AlphaGraphics may be a top choice for potential franchisees seeking print and marketing business opportunities. With over five decades of experience in the industry and a growing network of business centers around the U.S., the franchise has authentically created its franchising system while continuing to improve.
An AlphaGraphics franchise may allow you to help your customers attract leads to their sales funnel. AlphaGraphics strives to offer state-of-the-art technology, workplace efficiency, and a low-footprint business design.
What Might Make Opening an AlphaGraphics Franchise a Good Choice?
AlphaGraphics has been ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 many times in the past two decades. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
The progress of AlphaGraphics franchising can be summarized in several points, including but not limited to scalability, brand longevity, and the business to business model, which tends to result in repeat business.
To be part of the AlphaGraphics team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should be prepared for ongoing fees, including advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.
How to Open an AlphaGraphics Franchise
The AlphaGraphics discovery process is a program that teaches potential franchisees all they need to know before opening a franchise with the printing and marketing services company. Through this process, you can decide whether this franchise is right for you, your family, and your goals. At the same time, the franchise is likely to use the program to better understand you as a potential franchisee and review your background before determining your suitability for partnership.
During the discovery process, you may have a dedicated development director guiding you in each stage of the process. Among many other things, you'll learn about AlphaGraphics' competitive advantages, meet the executive and support teams as well as some current franchisees, and have a look at some AlphaGraphics centers' performance statistics.
Speak to existing franchisees and ask questions directed towards the AlphaGraphics team during your due diligence process. This will give you a feel for the company and what to expect as a franchisee. If your discovery process goes well, you may just be the newest AlphaGraphics franchise location in town.
Company Overview
About AlphaGraphics
- Industry
- Business Services
- Related Categories
- Printing/Marketing Services, Postal & Business Centers
- Founded
- 1970
- Parent Company
- MBE Worldwide
- Leadership
- Bill McPherson, VP RND
- Corporate Address
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143 Union Blvd., #650
Lakewood, CO 80228
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1980 (2023-1980 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 74
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions: Europe (Western), Central America
- # of Units
- 263 (as of 2022)
Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a AlphaGraphics franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
Information Circle - $48,950
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $281,500 - $389,450
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $400,000
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Cash Requirement
Information Circle - $100,000
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Veteran Incentives
Information Circle - $10,000 off franchise fee
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Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 7-3%
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Ad Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 2.5%
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- AlphaGraphics has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 40 hours
- Classroom Training
- 75 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail Marketing
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Information Circle - No
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
- # of employees required to run
- 2-3
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - Yes
Interested in ownership opportunities like AlphaGraphics? Request a free consultation with a Franchise Advisor now.
Franchise 500 Ranking History
Compare where AlphaGraphics landed on this year's Franchise 500 Ranking versus previous years.
Additional Rankings
Curious to know where AlphaGraphics ranked on other franchise lists? Find out below.
Ranked #435 in 2023
Entrepreneur’s 44th annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet them.
Ranked #131 in 2022
Our ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees.
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