1. Strong Print Franchise Industry Growth - Be part of the £1 billion UK printing and publishing industry.
Through our technical expertise, extensive training and worldwide presence, AlphaGraphics is able to offer you added business confidence, with an expanded portfolio of products and services beyond that of our competition. It’s no surprise that AlphaGraphics business centres enjoy the highest average centre sales in the industry - a £1,145,568 average*.
2. Worldwide Presence - Join a successful network of nearly 300 business centres worldwide.
AlphaGraphics business centres offer an array of visual communications solutions and services unsurpassed in the industry.
Multinational companies can take advantage of our services to distribute documents electronically to different areas in the world and then print them locally to save time and money. And, because of the size and international scope of our network, our business customers know that they can expect great work and outstanding results from any of our business centres in the world.
3. Comprehensive, Continuous Training and Support - We are committed to your success.
No print experience necessary. In fact, the majority of our franchisees do not have printing backgrounds. Before you open your business centre, you will attend an intensive three-week training program at our corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
But the training doesn’t end when your centre opens. Ongoing training is held year-round with regional seminars; audio, video, Web and computer-based instruction and one-on-one, on-site visits from our trained and experienced staff of field consultants.
In addition, AlphaLink®, our private intranet site, provides a database of FAQs, manuals, advertising materials, technical updates, and more.
4. Strategic Sales and Marketing Support - We help you develop relationships with your customers by helping you show them that you are their vital connection for visual communications.
AlphaGraphics Integrated Marketing (AIM) program is an exclusive, comprehensive, relationship-based sales and marketing program that focuses on developing and retaining clients. It’s also a key competitive advantage. AIM provides:
- Cutting–edge, data-based software that helps franchisees learn more about their customers’ buying habits, target those habits more selectively with relevant promotions and measure the response and results of each promotion.
- e-Business and e-Commerce solutions
- Quarterly marketing campaigns
- Assistance with new customer development and retention.
- Intensive sales and marketing support, including sales and marketing consultant, and a sales and marketing manager - to manage and support the AIM program with ongoing, on-site visits and training.
5. Business-to-Business Client Focus - We emphasise long-term, profitable partnerships with desirable customers.
Unlike the competition, AlphaGraphics’ focus is on providing exceptional solutions and services to small to medium-sized businesses as well as print buyers at FTSE 100 companies. Our sales and sales management systems are designed to profitably fulfill the complex and growing demands of our business clients.
The AlphaGraphics Key Accounts Program is a key to driving sales among business clients. This program helps regional, national and international companies plan, coordinate and implement a custom business communications system, and takes advantage of the entire AlphaGraphics global network.
6. ISO 9001 Certification - AlphaGraphics is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards.
AlphaGraphics is the only ISO-certified franchise printer in the world, with more than 250 ISO-certified business centres around the globe.
ISO 9001 is recognised worldwide as the quality standard, and AlphaGraphics has earned this certification by establishing and maintaining a quality system that complies with this international standard.
The attainment of ISO 9001 certification demonstrates the continuing efforts of AlphaGraphics to excel in the visual communications industry. Each new franchise is opened using these quality controlled procedures and processes, and employees are trained using ISO 9001-certified systems, procedures and best operational processes.
7. Strategic Technology Planning - We stay on the cutting edge of technology to ensure that we offer our customers state-of-the-art solutions.
At AlphaGraphics, we work to ensure that we offer our customers more than the competition. Our business centres continue to set the standard in visual communications technology.
Our Technology Assessment Group allows us to incorporate new technology into our locations quickly and form strategic technology partnerships with key industry vendors and suppliers. It’s a competitive advantage that ensures that our customers value us as their vital connection.
8. Powerful Operating System - We make it easier for you to operate a successful business.
Our proven operating system is recognised as one of the most powerful and detailed in the industry. We’ve researched, tested and integrated our systems and materials for our franchisees. When you join the AlphaGraphics network as a franchisee, you are off and running with a well prepared plan that will grow your business venture.
9. Full-Service Capabilities - Every AlphaGraphics franchise is equipped with the technologies, capabilities and training that will ensure that you exceed customer expectations and eclipse the competition.
Businesses need to communicate on more sophisticated levels to survive and prosper. At AlphaGraphics, we offer the technical expertise, worldwide presence, and innovative business solutions to deliver the quality and service that our business partners demand.
Every business centre offers:
- Sophisticated computer design services using the latest design software on both Mac and PC platforms
- Full-colour digital printing
- Digital publishing capabilities
- Binding
and finishing
- Secure file transfer
- E-business applications
10. Franchisee Network - Our franchisees are talented, experienced executives who have been successful in other businesses and the corporate world.
Our franchisees are a key competitive advantage for AlphaGraphics. Our network of franchisees is comprised of professionals with diverse experience. What they have in common is the entrepreneurial spirit that leads to excellence, the willingness to work for financial rewards and an interest in a stimulating and profitable future.
Our proven business approach is one reason why AlphaGraphics attracts such high-calibre franchisees.
If you can manage others effectively, have a customer service orientation and want to be rewarded based on your own efforts, then an AlphaGraphics franchise may be the right opportunity for you.
* Data collected from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Information is presented for units operating for at least one year.
