AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future vs Business Cards Tomorrow Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future vs Business Cards Tomorrow 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
Business Cards Tomorrow Franchise
Investment $74,250 - $380,568$161,800 - $539,500
Franchise Fee $48,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 3% -7%6%
Advertising Fee 2.5%-
Year Founded 19701975
Year Franchised 19801977
Term Of Agreement 20 years25 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years25 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
Business Cards Tomorrow Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    Business Cards Tomorrow 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
     
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    Business Cards Tomorrow 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 PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketingCo-op 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)

    		 2% 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
     
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    Business Cards Tomorrow Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Business Cards Tomorrow

    Hank Johnson founded Business Cards Tomorrow Inc. in 1975 to provide 24-hour printing and delivery of thermographed business cards. Today franchises provide wholesale printing products and services to print shops and brokers, warehouse office supply companies, and postal centers. Their products include business cards, letterhead, envelopes, custom stamps, labels, announcements and specialty products.

    Headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the company operates franchises throughout the United States and Canada.