Allegra Network
Printing centerBackground
Founded: 1976 Franchising since: 1977
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.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 50 employee(s); 8 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada
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.
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21680 Haggerty Rd. Northville, Michigan 48167 |
Phone: (248)596-8600 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 50 employee(s); 8 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 328 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 396 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 361 | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 374 | 28 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 375 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $159K-466.9K Franchise fee: $35K/45K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6-3.6% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| 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 |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $250K-500K
Cash liquidity requirement: $100K-200K
Business Experience:
- Sales/marketing/business experience preferred but not required
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)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#68 (2009); #232 (2008); #235 (2007); #272 (2006); #190 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#92 (2009);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#58 (2009); #182 (2007); #153 (2005);
#68 (2009); #232 (2008); #235 (2007); #272 (2006); #190 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#92 (2009);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#58 (2009); #182 (2007); #153 (2005);