Lazerquick vs AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Lazerquick 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
 
Lazerquick Franchise
AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
Investment $172,500 - $275,000$74,250 - $380,568
Franchise Fee $25,000$48,000
Royalty Fee to 5%3% -7%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19681970
Year Franchised 19901980
Term Of Agreement 7 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 7 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Lazerquick Franchise
AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Retail and/or production experience helpful

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Lazerquick Franchise
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Lazerquick Franchise
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    Training - Classroom Training: 5 days Additional Training: At regional locations
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing 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 slicksAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

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

    		 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
     
    Lazerquick Franchise
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Lazerquick

    Three partners opened a copy center in 1968, changing their name from PrintRight to Lazerquick in 1990 to reflect the emergence of technology in the company and the industry.

    Today, Lazerquick franchisees offer services ranging from copying and offset printing to digital printing, compact disk imaging, computer rentals and self-service desktop publishing.

    Together with its affiliate, Transamerica Printing Systems, LLC, Lazerquick boasts more than 70 company-owned and franchised stores.

    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.