InstantFX vs AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of InstantFX vs AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
InstantFX Franchise
AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
Investment $12,800 - $15,500$74,250 - $380,568
Franchise Fee $12,500$48,000
Royalty Fee $25/wk.3% -7%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 20041970
Year Franchised 20041980
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
InstantFX Franchise
AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    InstantFX Franchise
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    InstantFX Franchise
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    Training - Classroom Training: 5 days Additional Training: At regional locations
    Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operation Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations - 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    InstantFX Franchise
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About InstantFX

    InstantFX specializes in helping people just get their website on the net! From a simple website promoting a church or club, to a full throttle e-commerce site, we can do it.

    About AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future

    The first AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future location opened in Tucson, Arizona, in 1970. Franchising began nine years later, and by the company's 20th year in business, AlphaGraphics had shops throughout North America, Asia and Europe. AlphaGraphics locations offer customers a variety of printing, copying and publishing services including custom-made business forms, stationery, announcements and presentation folders. Shops also design Web sites.

    The estimated total initial investment necessary to begin operation of a new AlphaGraphics® Business Center franchise is $214,650 to $380,568, excluding real estate costs. This includes $55,500 in initial fees that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The estimated total initial investment necessary to begin operation of an AlphaGraphics® Business Center franchise under our Acquire and Convert Pathway is $102,250 to $330,050, excluding real estate costs. This includes $55,500 in initial fees that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The estimated total initial investment necessary to begin operation of an AlphaGraphics® Business Center franchise under our Conversion Pathway is $74,250 to $302,050, excluding real estate costs. This includes $27,500 in initial fees that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate. If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you will also pay a development fee equal to $12,000 for each area listed in the Area Development Agreement, which will be applied toward the applicable initial fees listed above if and when you sign a Franchise Agreement for that area.

    Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Europe (Eastern), South America, Europe (Western)

    Veteran Incentives: $5,000 off franchise fee

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    #226 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #232 in Franchise 500 for 2021.