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At a Glance
Products & Services: Digital publishing, internet services, printing, marketing & communications
Number of Locations: 304
Total Investment: $242K - 412K
Founded: 1970
Began Franchising: 1980
Private Owned
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 |
| 2011 | 267 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 | 235 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| 2009 | 231 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 2008 | 226 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $242,000 - $412,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8-1.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8-1.5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $700,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. At regional locations : Varies.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Integrated sales & marketing and direct mail
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #60 (2012),