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 |
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 |
1970 | 1973 |
Year Franchised |
1980 | 1975 |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | 35 years |
Term Of Agreement |
20 years | 35 years |
Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
General business experience Marketing skills | - |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs |
No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment |
No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory |
No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables |
No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll |
No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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 Platform | Purchasing 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 marketing | Ad 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 |
US Expansion |
Yes | - |
Canada Expansion |
No | No |
International Expansion |
Yes | Yes |
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
#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
In Franchise Business Reviews' Top 200.
#114 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#226 in Franchise 500 for 2021.