Alphagraphics mission is to enable our customers to easily and effectively communicate in any publishing medium, anytime, anywhere in the world. Despite the rapidly growing use of e-mail and e-commerce, the demand for printed materials continues to rise. U.S. businesses and government alone spend over $50 billion annually on electronic printing and publishing. This increased demand will result in very strong growth for convenience printing services over the next several years.

Alphagraphics is ideally and uniquely positioned to take advantage of this bright future. . . The key to our brand strength lies in our comprehensive approach to running our business. Our formula includes an equal emphasis on strong marketing and sales programs; ongoing, comprehensive training and support; strategic technology and business planning; sound financial management; and proven, up-to-date operating systems.

Alphagraphics is the leading worldwide provider of designing, coping, printing and digital publishing business services and communications . . . Beginning as a single store in Tucson in 1970, Alphagraphics began franchising in 1979. Today, our global network has over 300 locations in 22 countries—and we’re still growing! This global network is driving by the needs of business customers and offers an array of products and services unsurpassed by our competitors. Our networked global service leadership differentiates us from independent quick printers, commercial printers and most of the chain competitors. We want our customers to view the Alphagraphics network as their personal base for all their published communications.

Alphagraphics has training for our Franchisees that is second to none. . .
The vast majority of our franchisees come to alphagraphics with no prior experience in printing. That’s why our comprehensive training program takes you every facet of the business. You’ll begin with a four-week program at our corporate headquarters, learning how to manage the business, build your customer base and handle day-to-day operations. And our training keeps on going once you open your doors—it’s available year round to your and your employees in the form of regional seminars; audio, video and computer-based instructional tools; and one-on-one site visits from consultants. In addition, we provide unparalleled field and telephone support, and ongoing opportunities for franchisee forums and camaraderie.

Our seasoned staff of problem solvers makes sure that hotline support is always just a toll-free phone call away.

Alphagraphics has a strong marketing and sales program—a definite plus for Our franchisees . . .
While many convenience printers target consumers in general, Alphagraphics focuses on print and copy buyers in business. Our marketing strategy is to differentiate ourselves from the competition by building long-term customer relationships through our high-quality products and services. Our comprehensive sales and marketing program includes cutting edge software-enabled customer analysis and prospecting tools—and it’s exclusive to Alphagraphics franchisees. When this is combined with our targeted direct mail and intensive sales and marketing support, you have a powerful system to help your business grow.

Alphagraphics is a strong believer in strategic technology planning. . .
We are absolutely committed to strategic planning. Alphagraphics stores have led the technology charge since we introduced desktop publishing in the retail environment in 1984. Our Technology Assessment Group researches, tests and evaluates the newest technology long before it is available to other print shops. You can be assured that Alphagraphics will continue to anticipate technology changes and provide you with profit-maximizing solutions to new technological opportunities.

Herb and Devra Collins, own an Alphagraphics Print shop in Tucson, Arizona and have this to say about their business: “The most pleasant surprise of the last 15 years has been that there were no surprises. I got what I expected—a forward-thinking business that changes with the times.”

Alphagraphics is a “Win-Win” Franchisor-Franchisee Relationship . . .
Your success is a direct reflection upon Alphagraphics, Inc. Be assured that we will do everything we can to assist you in your business development. Our strong commitment to your growing business can be seen in our ongoing training programs research and development of new technologies, marketing and sales programs, regular on-site and telephone contract, and fact, responsive service.
In 1992, Alphagraphics, Inc., created a revolutionary, win-win franchise agreement. A franchising expert has heralded it as “the most innovative and progressive agreement in the franchise industry.”

Is an Alphagraphics Franchise right for you?
That’s a question that only you can answer. We have put the tools together for a franchise opportunity that excels in the print shop arena. We hope that you will agree.