Print Shop Franchise: How To Start A Printing Business: AlphaGraphics

How Do The Numbers Look?

It is important to understand the performance both at a franchise system level and franchisee center level. 2021 still posed a challenging year for businesses across the globe. The AlphaGraphics network of print shop franchises met the challenge and performed exceptionally well. In 2020-2021 the print industry was down about 30%.* AlphaGraphics franchisees were down 6% over the same two year period and through the first quarter of 2022, have surpassed pre-pandemic monthly sales results. The momentum continues with over $65 million in network wide sales just in the first quarter of 2022!

AlphaGraphics offers the opportunity for you to own a marketing, technology and print shop franchise in today’s digital/web-based environment. During your due diligence process, we will be providing you with our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). It includes key performance indicators from actual AlphaGraphics franchise centers over the last several years.

Each AlphaGraphics marketing and print shop franchise that is independently owned and operated and your particular business results may vary. Want to learn more about how to start a successful printing business? Call our team today!

*What They Think 2020

The Strongest Unit-Economics In The Industry₁

Single Center Level Figures - Calendar Year 2021

$1,062,831
Average Annual Gross Sales*

$8,350,319
Highest Annual Gross Sales*

$1,781,549
Median Annual Gross Sales*
Top 25%

Multi-Center Level Figures - Calendar Year 2020

$2,103,301
Average Annual Gross Sales*

$8,359,100
Highest Annual Gross Sales*

$3,945,755
Median Annual Gross Sales*
Top 25%

Investment Range

Total Amount:
$263,700-$363,300
(New Center, includes up to
$74,000 in working capital)

Liquid Capital Required:
$125,000

Net Worth Required:
$350,000

*2021 Franchise Disclosure Document

₁Based on a review of several 2020 and 2021 FDD's of print and sign franchise concepts in the United States

Strength In Numbers

50+ Years - Tremendous Brand Strength and Stability

After developing the company’s operating systems and business model into a successful brand, AlphaGraphics began franchising opportunities for its printing, sign, and advertising shops in 1979.

Today, there are nearly 300 franchised AlphaGraphics locations with many more franchise opportunities all the time. Our passion for marketing, entrepreneurship, and franchising has us poised for an exciting future. We extend franchise opportunities to self-starting entrepreneurs who want to own a print and marketing company. Our next success story could be yours!