AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future vs Minuteman Press Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
Minuteman Press Franchise
Investment $74,250 - $380,568$74,904,180,053
Franchise Fee $48,000$32,500 - $47,500
Royalty Fee 3% -7%to6%
Advertising Fee 2.5%-
Year Founded 19701973
Year Franchised 19801975
Term Of Agreement 20 years35 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years35 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

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

    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    Minuteman Press Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 5 days Additional Training: At regional locations On-The-Job Training: 40+ hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Ongoing support
    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 PlatformPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketingAd slicks, Regional advertising
    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)

    1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    98% of current franchisees are owner/operators


    Expansion Plans

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

    Company Overviews

    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

    "Entrepreneur

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




    About Minuteman Press

    Minuteman Press was founded in 1973 as Minuteman Press Corp. In 1975 it was incorporated as Minuteman Press International Inc. and began franchising. The company is based in Farmingdale, New York, and has more than 800 locations in the United States and internationally.
    Minuteman Press is the world's largest & #1 rated printing, marketing and design franchise. We offer our franchisees a business that provides high demand products and services, a proven business model, and regional support offices. There has never been a better time to own a Minuteman Press, and you too can take advantage of our unique franchise system. At Minuteman Press, We Are The Modern Printing Industry™ and we specialize in meeting the growing needs of today's business professionals. Speedy Sign-A-Rama is an affiliate of Minuteman

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Canada and Western Europe .

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee for a new location; $5,000 off for an existing location
    ""      "Entrepreneur         ""
    In Franchise Business Reviews' Top 200.
    #114 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #226 in Franchise 500 for 2021.