#298
At a Glance
Products & Services: Marketing, printing & mail services
Number of Locations: 307
Total Investment: $172.35K - 520.81K
Founded: 1976
Began Franchising: 1977
Private Owned
About Allegra Marketing-Print-Mail
Founded in 1976, Northville, Michigan-based Allegra Network provides full-color printing, graphic design services, electronic publishing, digital color copying and online file transfer. The company, which acquired Insty-Prints franchise system in January 2002, operates in the U.S. as Allegra Print & Imaging, American Speedy Printing Centers, Insty-Prints, Instant Copy, and Quik Print. In Canada its centers are known as Allegra Print & Imaging, Speedy Printing Centers and Zippy Print. Allegra Network also has locations in Japan and Poland.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 280 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 305 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 328 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 396 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $172,348 - $520,814
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: to 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: to 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000 - $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000 - $200,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. Ongoing training available in all areas
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Direct mail & lead generation program
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #92 (2009),