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AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics wants to be the beginning -- and the end -- of printing services. The franchise company provides print-related and digital publishing services through some 250+ shops in over 10 countries. Besides printing and copying, AlphaGraphics also offers graphic design, corporate identity, and sales materials consultation. Through its subsidiary Creative Media Group, AlphaGraphics provides Web site design, database programming, and Internet hosting, as well as strategic planning and marketing analysis. AlphaGraphics was founded in 1970 by Tucson, Arizona, entrepreneur Rodger Ford. British print and electronic media company Pindar holds a majority stake in the company.
2010 AllStar Rank: 65
2009 AllStar Rank: 161
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Fast Facts
| Year established | 1970 |
| Franchising since | 1979 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 6 - 8 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 18% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 235 | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 | 230 | 34 | 0 |
| 2009 | 231 | 32 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $241,000 - $412,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 1.5% - 8% |
| Net Worth | $700,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $150,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
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