Allegra Network, formerly American Speedy Printing Centers, Inc., is one of the world's largest graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations. Founded in 1976, Allegra Network's principal shareholders include Domino's Pizza founder/former CEO Thomas S. Monaghan and members of the Allegra Network management team. We rank in the top 200 in sales among all franchise companies in the world, and have been ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 for over 20 years.

Enjoy Life as You Always Wanted

Tired of corporate america? Leverage your business savvy and professional skills in a new capacity with our two unique light manufacturing franchise opportunities. Although our franchise members have come from all walks of life, 75 percent of them now come to us from the corporate world. Enjoy more time with your family or spend time as you wish with a Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:30 business-to-business model. No more traveling! No more weekends! No more turnover! Enjoy the comforts of being your own boss and have more time to enjoy life!

As an Allegra Print & Imaging franchise member, you will offer your customers the largest array of graphic communication services in the industry. Your full service capabilities will include graphic design, marketing services, digital and traditional printing, signs, banners and mailing services. Your consultative approach and total marketing solutions, will build a partnership with your customers and your community for years to come!

Hit the Ground Running with Our Two Distinctive Opportunities

Coupling yourself with Allegra Network puts you a step ahead in your business venture. Our existing business model (Conversion Print Center) gives you the ability to hit the ground running with immediate cash flow, established customer base, experienced staff and an existing business with a proven track record.

Capitalizing on the growing demand of emerging digital technologies including short-run full color printing, our start-up business model (Digital Print Center) gives you the competitive advantage of offering the most comprehensive services on all-digital equipment. As a Digital Print Center owner, you'll enjoy low overhead, a small group of employees to manage, the ease of operation using just computers and copiers, the ability to open in "your town" and best of all, a lower investment level.

Keys to Suceed in an Exciting Industry

According to the Printing Industries of America, the world's largest graphic arts trade association, printing is America's third largest manufacturing industry, employs more than one million people and generates more than $170 billion in sales. The industry continues to grow at 3-5% per year, with newer, value-added services such as digital printing, mailing services and large format printing growing at 6-20% per year. As an Allegra Print & Imaging franchisee, you'll be equipped with the best tools in the industry to take advantage of this growth. Let Allegra be your key to success!

Profit from our Knowledge and Expertise

Since the inception of our Profit Mastery programs we have helped our franchise members get more more profitable year after year. The median annual sales for all centers is $700,190. The median owners discretionary profit dollar for these centers was $86,684 or 12.38%. For centers that exceeded the median sales volume, owners discretionary profit dollar ranged from $109,387 to $321,581.
*Results based on the 271 centers that participated in the Operating Ratio Study sales for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2005.

Is Allegra Right for You?

Because this is a relationship-driven business, our most successful franchise members have strong people skills and a good work ethic. From engineers to food service managers and corporate executives, their desire to succeed is far more important than their experience.

A typical Digital Print Center candidate will have $90,000+ liquid capability with a networth of $250,000+. A typical Conversion Print Center candidate will have $200,000+ liquid capability with a networth of $350,000.

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SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Financial Assistance Provided: Recommended third party or seller financing
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: Two weeks at the corporate office in Northville, Michigan / One week on-site. Continuous support through our corporate office and regional staff.