AlphaGraphics

Digital publishing, internet services, printing, marketing, and communications

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About

Founded

1970

Franchising Since

1980 (38 Years)

Corporate Address

215 S. State St., #320
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

CEO

Aaron Grohs

Parent Company

Western Capital Resources

Ticker Symbol

WCRS

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$285,800 - $429,400

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$400,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$150,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$40,000 - $40,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

7-3%

Ad Royalty Fee

2.5%

Financing Options

AlphaGraphics has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following:  franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives

$5,000 off franchise fee

Support Options

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Site Selection

Proprietary Software

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

Classroom Training:

5 days

Additional Training:

At regional locations

Number of Employees Required to Run:

AlphaGraphics is ranked #142 in the Franchise 500!

Bio

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.

Cost

Initial Investment: Low - $285,800 High - $429,400

Units

+0.7%+2 UNITS (1 Year) +1.1%+3 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Franchise Financing

Using 401(K)/IRA Funds

Tax Penalty-Free
Debt Free
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Updated: October 13th, 2017

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