TN-High Technology, Print and Marketing Media Franchise

AlphaGraphics has been a leader in print, marketing and visual communications for more than 53 years. With nearly 300 independently owned and operated locations in the U.S. and eight countries, we set the standard for solutions in printing, marketing communications and document creation and management. Our parent company MBE (a private family owned business) has more than 3,000 service centers in 55 countries and nearly $1 billion in system wide sales.

Our goal is to be the “one-stop” solution for our clients, providing conceptual ideas and campaigns to help our clients grow their business using a wide variety of high technology, print, and marketing media, while generating multiple revenue streams for the franchise owner.

We have several pathways into our brand: new start up, the acquisition and conversion of an existing independent business (print shops, graphic design firms, sign shops, etc) or the purchasing of an existing AlphaGraphics We offer a diverse INVENTORY of businesses that fit well into the AlphaGraphics brand.

Your clients will enjoy an incredible Discovery Day event, including a center visit and franchisee, executive and support team meetings to increase confidence and comfort level.

We help guide your clients through the entire acquisition process:

• Understanding the opportunity in Quick Print and Marketing
• Determining best options based on your client's needs and goals
• Locating and vetting acquisition targets
• Understanding business assessments
• Securing funding & real estate lease
• Communicating with the seller & negotiating purchase
• Mastering system standards, and much more

Inventory Included: No

Training & Support:

Financial Assistance Provided: 3rd Party lending programs, listed on the SBA Franchise Registry
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes

1-2 weeks of online training.

2 weeks initial training in Denver, CO and on-going training/support with an assigned Business Development Consultant and Franchise Financial Consultant for the duration of your franchise agreement.

Orientation - must be completed with 30 days of signing

MIS Level 1 Certification - must be completed within 6 months of signing

Week-long training and certification in Denver CO
Designed around the basics of PrintSmith Vision – “getting work in and out of the door.” This is an active learning (workshop) training with both skill and knowledge assessments.
Sales & Marketing Certification - must be completed within 6 months of signing

Week-long training and certification in Denver CO
Covers all aspects of AGs sales and marketing methodology. This is an active learning (workshop) training with both skill and knowledge assessments.
Ongoing Peer Groups and Mentor relationships.

Owner Qualifications:

Tasks vary according to the franchisee's skillsets and preferences but could include: B to B sales or sales management, sales meetings, production scheduling, delivery of completed jobs, networking with other business owners.

Sales team will provide conceptual ideas and campaigns to help our clients grow their business using a wide variety of technology, print, and marketing media, while generating multiple revenue streams for the owner. AlphaGraphics is a business-to-business print and marketing franchise offering print, digital and visual communication solutions. Our goal is to be the “one-stop” solution for our clients, offering:
Conceptual Marketing Solutions
Brand Imaging and Logos
Graphic Design & Website Development
Digital & Offset Printing in color and B&W
Multi-touch Marketing Campaigns
Mailing Solutions & Direct Mail
E-Mail Marketing Campaigns
Signage & Large Format Printing
Online Marketing & Lead Generation, SEO & SEM