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AlphaGraphics

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AlphaGraphics
268 S. State St., # 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2048
800#: (800) 955-6246
Tel: (801) 595-7270
Fax: (801) 595-7271
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.alphagraphics.com
Contact: Mr. Keith M. Gerson, VP of Marketing & Development


At ALPHAGRAPHICS, we work with people to plan, produce and manage their visual communications, enabling them to achieve their goals more effectively and confidently. The ALPHAGRAPHICS network is comprised of nearly 300 business centers located throughout the US and 9 other countries. Our business centers offer complete visual communications solutions, including design, copying, printing, digital archiving, finishing, mailing services, oversized printing and promotional items. Trained/experienced staff.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1970
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 266
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 266

Distribution:
U.S. -- 231; Canada -- 0; International -- 35
-North America -- Operations in 38 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 25 in TX, 24 in IL, 24 in CA

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 (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-3,000 SF; FS, SC, SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-100K
Total Investment: $225.7-366.7K
Average Total Investment: $296.2K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K

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
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
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association: CFA MEMBER
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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