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AlphaGraphics

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the AlphaGraphics system.

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: opportunity@alphagraphics.com
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:
> North America -- Operations in 38 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 25 in TX, 24 in IL, 24 in CA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

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


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-100K
Total Investment: $225.7-366.7K
Average Total Investment: $296K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K

Fees
>Franchise: $25.9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 1.5-8%
>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
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 94
On-Going Support: b,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Weeks Salt Lake City, UT Service Center
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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