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Allegra Print & Imaging
21680 Haggerty Rd.
Northville, MI 48167
      Top100

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Business Description

As one of the largest printing and sign franchises in the world, ALLEGRA NETWORK links more than 600 locations in the US, Canada and Japan. This January marks the 20th year that ALLEGRA has ranked among Entrepreneur Mag's Annual 500. ALLEGRA NETWORK's premier brand, ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING offers full-service print and graphic communications services including full-color printing, graphic design, digital color copying, mailing services, high sped output, online file transfer and many other services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1976

Franchising Since:  1977

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

600

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
600
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:55792.8%In 42 States
Canada:386.3%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:50.8%In 1 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
600
99.9.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Illinois34
2. Michigan63
3. Minnesota31

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Cash Investment:$40K+
Total Investment:$207-315.5K
Average Total Investment:$261K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:3.6-6%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):2
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 50
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Home Office2 Weeks
2. On-Site1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 36

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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