Nearly 75% of Americans want to start their own business, yet only a fraction of that number actually do it. Stepping out on your own can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before.
While “right place, right time” rarely ever exists, joining a franchise model can make taking that next step a little easier. At AlphaGraphics, we offer franchise support to owners in every aspect of their business throughout the duration of their time with us. We want you to be confident stepping into business ownership and know that you’ll have help with franchising.
Here are just a few of the ways we support our franchise owners:
1. You’ll Be Backed by a Proven Business Model
AlphaGraphics is a 50+-year-old brand that has developed a robust set of business strategies and systems for our franchise owners to help them in their entrepreneurial journey. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned business owner, or this is your first attempt at running your own business, we’ve been around long enough to be able to offer franchise training and support necessary for you to feel secure and ready to take on new business ownership. The AlphaGraphics printing franchise opportunity continues to be a leading program for entrepreneurs interested in buying a franchise in the USA. We’ve learned what it takes to start a marketing business and we’re here to be a support system for franchisees.
2. We’ll Provide Business Development Coaches
One of the biggest challenges of starting a new business is that you don’t know what you don’t know. Our business development coaches are here to offer franchise help in any way you need it. You’ll be assigned your coach right from the beginning and they’ll assist you with everything from opening your business, getting it up and running, to the day-to-day operations. If you’re new to business ownership, our coaches won’t let you feel like a fish out of water. If you’re a seasoned entrepreneur embarking on a new adventure, our business development coaches are here to answer any questions you have about AlphaGraphics specifically.
3. Turnkey Marketing Programs
Regardless of how stellar your business is, if you don’t have an effective marketing strategy it can be difficult to bring in business. Not only does our team help you develop strategies that are right for your center and location, but they also work to market the AlphaGraphics brand on a national level to increase awareness and benefit the entire network. Check out this video from our recent Make It Happen campaign. After years in the business, we know a thing or two about marketing ourselves, and we love to get together with our franchise owners to offer marketing help with franchising.
4. Discounts & Connections For Running a Business
AlphaGraphics is part of a global family of companies with 3,000+ locations in 50+ countries. Because all of our brands are within similar industries we are able to leverage our buying power with a number of our 3rd party vendors to provide our owners discounts on the tools necessary to run their business. In other words, we have connections, to offer you the franchise help you need to feel confident owning your business and providing your customers with the services they need to be satisfied.
5. Online, HQ, & In-Center Training Programs At Your Disposal
The majority of AlphaGraphics franchise owners have no experience in the print or marketing industries, of course, this isn’t the case for all of our owners, but we offer franchise support and training to all AlphaGraphics representatives. First and foremost, AlphaGraphics is a brand built around relationships and customer service. Our experienced training team has developed a diverse mix of training online, in your center, and at our corporate headquarters to make you knowledgeable in all aspects of the business. We offer various pathways to get started in the business, and no matter which path you’re on, we’ll always be there to lend our expertise and support.
6. We Offer Industry Leading Technology
AlphaGraphics strives to be a leader in technology for the print and marketing industry. Continuous research and development and the ability to understand the innovations of the industry are critical in order to stay relevant. On top of this forward-thinking, technical support is also provided via the AlphaGraphics Help Desk, we provide your website, the analytics, and an e-commerce platform to help drive customers to your business. These pieces of technological tools are some of the most difficult to acquire and get set up at the start of a business, it’s our goal to take the headache out of the process and make it as easy for you as possible.
7. Attend Our Annual Networking & Learning Conference
One of the most powerful tools of the AlphaGraphics brand is our network of owners. Being selective in our selection process has provided us with a high-quality group of owners. While our franchisees are constantly communicating with each other and sharing innovations, one way they network is through our annual conference every year. We hold classes taught by our corporate staff and high-performing owners to share knowledge and strategies. The ability to connect with fellow franchisees and understand some of their challenges and wins gives you the camaraderie you need to feel confident, and it helps us continue to set up an overarching support system for franchisees.
8. Attend Leadership Counsels
With any business, you want to feel a part of the strategy and vision for the company. We feel it is important to include our owners in these discussions as they are the ones it will affect, and they have firsthand knowledge of any issues or inefficiencies in the business. One of the ways we do this is through our leadership counsels that are built around a range of topics to ensure we are leading the company and our franchise owners in the right direction. As a franchisee, you have the ability to attend these leadership counsels and be in on the larger conversations.
We don’t throw our franchise owners to the wolves, it’s part of our responsibility and the culture at AlphaGraphics to be an unwavering franchise support system. Aside from franchise training and support, we are a listening ear, a helping hand, and anything really that our franchise owners need to feel confident, boost sales, and keep moving forward into the future of their business.