Rank no.135 – AlphaGraphics – US
Top 250 Franchise by Entrepreneur – Rank no.135 – AlphaGraphics – US
Products & Services: Digital publishing, internet services, printing, marketing & communications
Number of Locations: 298
Total Investment: $233.94K – 377.39K
Founded: 1970
Began Franchising: 1980
About AlphaGraphics
The first AlphaGraphics location opened in Tucson, Arizona, in 1970. Franchising began nine years later, and the company now has franchises throughout the U.S. and in seven other countries. AlphaGraphics business centers offer customers a variety of services such as printing, marketing communications, document creation and management.
Franchise Units
Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
2013 | 261 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
2012 | 264 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
2011 | 267 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
2010 | 235 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
2009 | 231 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Franchise Fee: $55,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8-1.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
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).
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Franchise Ranking History
HISTORY
AlphaGraphics was founded by entrepreneur Rodger Ford in Tucson, Arizona, in 1970. A pioneer and an innovator, Ford’s vision was to create business centers that offered customers the latest visual communications technology. After successfully building the company’s operating systems into a successful and profitable business model, AlphaGraphics began franchising in 1979. In 1984, the company became the first desktop publishing retailer. By the late ’80s, AlphaGraphics was aggressively pursuing the global marketplace, becoming the first U.S. printing franchise to expand internationally.
In 2001, the company moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, there are more than 260 AlphaGraphics franchises located in the United States, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.
AlphaGraphicsis a franchised chain of more than 260 independently owned and operated marketing service providers with full-service print shops.
AlphaGraphics business centers are franchised by AlphaGraphics, Inc., part of the Blackstreet group of companies. AlphaGraphics was founded by entrepreneur Rodger Ford in Tucson, Arizona, in 1969, and began franchising in 1979. In 1985, the company became the first desktop publishing retailer. By the late 1980s, AlphaGraphics became the first U.S.-based printing franchise to expand internationally. The company was purchased by the Pindar Group in 2001 and subsequently moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah. The current CEO is Art Coley
Today, the AlphaGraphics network is composed of more than 260 owner-operated business centers located in the United States, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. It has approximately 3,900 employees worldwide.
According to FranchiseGator.com, purchasing an AlphaGraphics franchise requires a total investment of between $240K to $375K. Financial assistance, training, and support are available.
MISSION
AlphaGraphics is a global network of 260+ independently owned and operated business centers, united by a single purpose: to drive results for our clients.
We believe in pushing boundaries to help you increase your reach. Together, we create solutions that are relevant and drive results. We do this because we are passionate about your success. Each of our team members, from the owners to the graphic designers, work as a united team to increase your ROI.
Our Capabilities & Services
AlphaGraphics is a global leader in marketing and print communications and is your one-stop shop for all of your marketing and printing needs. Create and send targeted direct mail campaigns, brochures and every door direct mail pieces or producing mobile sites, email campaigns, posters and window cling. Select a Local center and get started today!
A Neighborhood Business
Each AlphaGraphics center is locally owned – we live in your communities and we know the customers in your market. Our marketing and print professionals understand how to effectively and efficiently reach your audience. Unlike other direct marketing firms, we work closely with you to integrate all of your tactics with the goals of your marketing.
Franchise Opportunity
Corporate executives, military veterans, franchise pros and independent print shop owners-these are our franchisees, a 300-member Network working together to dominate the industry. There’s never been a better time. Think you have what it takes? Read more about the AlphaGraphics opportunity and hear our franchise owners’ stories. More.
AlphaGraphics World Headquarters
215 S State St #320
Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States
Phone: 801.595.7270
Toll-Free: 800.955.6246
Fax: 801.595.7271
Email: contactus@alphagraphics.com
AlphaGraphics Marketing Department
Phone: 801.595.7270
Toll Free: 800.955.6246
Email: marketing@alphagraphics.com
Source: AlphaGraphics official website