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April 21, 2008 
Top reasons to join the Alphagraphics franchisee network 1. Strong Print Franchise Industry Growth - Be part of the $108 billion printing and publishing industry. Through our technical expertise, extensive training and worldwide presence, AlphaGraphics is able to offer you added business confidence, with an expanded portfolio of products and services beyond that of our competition. It’s no surprise that AlphaGraphics business centers enjoy the highest average stores sales in the industry - a $1,125,703 average*. 2. Worldwide Presence - Join a successful network of nearly 300 business centers worldwide. AlphaGraphics business centers offer an array of visual communications solutions and services unsurpassed in the industry. Multinational companies can take advantage of our services to distribute documents electronically to different areas in the world and then print them locally to save time and money. And, because of the size and international scope of our network, our business customers know that they can expect great work and outstanding results from any of our business centers in the world. 3. Comprehensive, Continuous Training and Support - We are committed to your success. No print experience necessary. In fact, the majority of our franchisees do not have printing backgrounds. Before you open your business center, you will attend an intensive four-week training program at our corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. But the training doesn’t end when your store opens. Ongoing training is held year-round with regional seminars; audio, video, Web and computer-based instruction and one-on-one, on-site visits from our trained and experienced staff of field consultants. Submitted by The Capstone Franchise Group, learn more about this franchise
In addition, AlphaLink®, our private intranet site, provides a database of FAQs, manuals, advertising materials, technical updates, and more. 4. Strategic Sales and Marketing Support - We help you develop relationships with your customers by helping you show them that you are their vital connection for visual communications. AlphaGraphics Integrated Marketing (AIM) program is an exclusive, comprehensive, relationship-based sales and marketing program that focuses on developing and retaining clients. It’s also a key competitive advantage. AIM provides: - Cutting–edge, data-based software that helps franchisees learn more about their customers’ buying habits, target those habits more selectively with relevant promotions and measure the response and results of each promotion.
- eBusiness and eCommerce solutions
- Quarterly marketing campaigns
- Assistance with new customer development and retention.
- Intensive sales and marketing support, including sales and marketing consultants, a sales and marketing manager and a senior vice president-level program director - to manage and support the AIM program with ongoing, on-site visits and training.
Unlike the competition, AlphaGraphics’ focus is on providing exceptional solutions and services to small to medium-sized businesses as well as print buyers at Fortune 500 companies. Our sales and sales management systems are designed to profitably fulfill the complex and growing demands of our business clients. The AlphaGraphics Key Accounts Program is a key to driving sales among business clients. This program helps regional, national and international companies plan, coordinate and implement a custom business communications system, and takes advantage of the entire AlphaGraphics global network. 6. Full-Service Capabilities - Every AlphaGraphics franchise is equipped with the technologies, capabilities and training that will ensure that you exceed customer expectations and eclipse the competition. Businesses need to communicate on more sophisticated levels to survive and prosper. At AlphaGraphics, we offer the technical expertise, worldwide presence, and innovative business solutions to deliver the quality and service that our business partners demand. Every business center offers: - Sophisticated computer design services using the latest design software on both Mac and PC platforms
- High-speed black-and-white or digital color copying
- Single- and multi-color printing
- Digital publishing capabilities
- Binding and finishing
- Secure file transfer
- E-business applications
7. Franchisee Network - Our franchisees are talented, experienced executives who have been successful in other businesses and the corporate world. Our franchisees are a key competitive advantage for AlphaGraphics. Our network of franchisees is comprised of professionals with diverse experience. What they have in common is the entrepreneurial spirit that leads to excellence, the willingness to work for financial rewards and an interest in a stimulating and profitable future. Our proven business approach is one reason why AlphaGraphics attracts such high-caliber franchisees, including many individuals from Fortune 500 companies. If you can manage others effectively, have a customer service orientation and want to be rewarded based on your own efforts, then an AlphaGraphics franchise may be the right opportunity for you. * Data collected from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Information is presented for units operating for at least one year. |