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AlphaGraphics Printshops of the Future

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AlphaGraphics Printshops of the Future
268 S. State St., # 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
800#: (800) 528-4885
Tel: (801) 595-7270
Fax: (801) 595-7271
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.alphagraphics.com
Contact: Mr. Keith M. Gerson, VP Global Development


ALPHAGRAPHICS PRINTSHOPS OF THE FUTURE are the leading providers of print-related and digital publishing services for business worldwide. Our mission is to enable our customers to easily and effectively communicate in any publishing medium - anywhere in the world, any time. Our franchisees enjoy the industry's highest reported average annual sales. Services include design, high-speed duplication, single and multi-color printing, digital large format publishing, binding, CD-ROM and Web site services.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1970
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 287
Company-Owned Units:
Total Units: 287

Distribution:
U.S. -- 231; Canada -- 0; International -- 56
�North America -- Operations in 42 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 27 in IL, 26 in AZ, 25 in TX

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:24
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 5, 1, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,200-3,000 SF; FS, SC, SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $100-150K
Total Investment: $352-546K
Average Total Investment: $449.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $350K

Fees
�Franchise: $25.9K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $25.9K
�Royalty: 1.5-8%
�Average Royalty: 4.8%
�Advertising: 2.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/N/A
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 94
On-Going Support: b,C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 4 Weeks Salt Lake City, UT Service Center


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Benelux, Austria

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