Allegra
47585 Galleon Dr.
Plymouth, MI 48170
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(888) 258-2730
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(248) 596-8600
- (248) 596-8601 (Fax)
As one of the largest printing and sign franchises in the world, ALLEGRA NETWORK links more than 600 locations in the US, Canada and Japan. This January marks the 20th year that ALLEGRA has ranked among Entrepreneur Mag's Annual 500. ALLEGRA NETWORK's premier brand, ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING offers full-service print and graphic communications services including full-color printing, graphic design, digital color copying, mailing services, high sped output, online file transfer and many other services.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1977
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
288 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
288 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
557 |
92.8% |
In 42 States
|
| Canada |
38 |
6.3% |
In 1 Provinces
|
| International |
5 |
0.8% |
In 1 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
600 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Michigan |
63 |
| Illinois |
34 |
| Minnesota |
31 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
50 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| On-Site |
1 Week |
| Home Office |
2 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$400K |
| Cash Investment |
$40-200K |
| Total Investment |
$167.4-589.7K |
| Average Total Investment |
$379K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$35-45K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$40K |
| On-Going Royalty |
3.6-6% |
| Average Royalty |
4% |
| Advertising Fee |
1% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
3 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,200
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
2 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
20 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
20 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
36 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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