Business Description

As one of the largest printing franchises in the world, ALLEGRA NETWORK links more than 400 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:	400	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	400	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 400 100% In 42 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 400 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	34
2. Michigan	63
3. Minnesota	31

Registered in 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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$40K+
Total Investment:	$155.6-279K
Average Total Investment:	$217K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	3.6-6%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1-2%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	2
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	50
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Not Available
Additional Services:	Not Available
Other Marketing Support:	Not Available
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Home Office	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	12
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No