AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future vs YESCO Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future vs YESCO 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
YESCO Franchise
Investment $74,250 - $380,568$65,000 - $352,200
Franchise Fee $48,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 3% -7%6%
Advertising Fee 2.5%up to 3%
Year Founded 19701920
Year Franchised 19802011
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


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

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

    Training & Support
     
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    YESCO Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 5 days Additional Training: At regional locations On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 70 hours Additional Training: Ongoing coaching by phone
    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 Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising 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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future Franchise
    YESCO Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion 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

    "Entrepreneur

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




    About YESCO

    A YESCO Franchise provides:
    - Use of the YESCO brand
    - Access to YESCO's purchasing power
    - Opportunity to provide service to YESCO regional and national (customers located within your territory) 
    - Opportunity to service existing YESCO maintenance contracts (within your territory)
    - Potential for increased business value
    - Use of YESCO's proprietary technology and software solutions
    - Sign and lighting patrol application (mobile phone)
    - ServizioTM (back office suite)
    - Servizio MobileTM (tablet PC)
    - Billing and collection
    - Lead generation system
    - Comprehensive print and online marketing materials
    - A complete list of products and services available to your customers
    - Ongoing training and support

     A YESCO Franchise is an opportunity like no other.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #169 in franchise 500 for 2020.
    #271 in franchise 500 for 2021.