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'''AlphaGraphics''' <ref>[http://www.alphagraphics.com AlphaGraphics Official Site]</ref><ref>[http://www.alphagraphics.co.uk Official UK site]</ref> is a franchised chain of more than 270 independently owned and operated marketing service providers with full-service print shops.
'''AlphaGraphics''' <ref>[http://www.alphagraphics.com AlphaGraphics Official Site]</ref><ref>[http://www.alphagraphics.co.uk Official UK site]</ref> is a franchised chain of more than 270 independently owned and operated marketing service providers with full-service print shops.


AlphaGraphics business centers are franchised by AlphaGraphics, Inc., part of the [[Mail Boxes Etc.|MBE Worldwide]] group of companies. AlphaGraphics was founded by entrepreneur [[Rodger Ford]] in [[Tucson]], [[Arizona]], in 1969, and began franchising in 1979.<ref>[http://rodgergford.com/Image(27).jpg Franchises Aren't Easy To Come Buy: Phoenix Gazette]</ref> In 1985, the company became the first desktop publishing retailer. By the late 1980s, AlphaGraphics became the first U.S.-based printing franchise to expand internationally.<ref>[http://rodgergford.com/Image(32).jpg Blueprint For Success]</ref> The company was purchased by the Pindar Group in 2001 and subsequently moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah. As of August 15, 2014, Art Coley stepped down as President. Gay Burke stepped into the Interim President position and Executive Chairman of the Board.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.alphagraphics.com/about_us/leadership |title=AlphaGraphics Leadership Page |access-date=2012-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617193439/http://www.alphagraphics.com/about_us/leadership |archive-date=2012-06-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After the bankruptcy of the Pindar Group, the company was sold in 2014 to Western Capital Resources Inc.;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/western-capital-resources-announces-acquisition-and-merger-of-alphagraphics-277732421.html |title=Western Capital Resources Announces Acquisition and Merger of AlphaGraphics |date=October 1, 2014 |accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>http://whattheythink.com/articles/55956-alphagraphics-has-new-owner/ AlphaGraphics Has a New Owner</ref> since 2010, Blackstreet Capital has held a controlling interest in Western Capital Resources Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pehub.com/2010/04/blackstreet-capital-buys-into-western-capital-resources/ |title=Blackstreet Capital Buys Into Western Capital Resources |date=April 13, 2010 |accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref> In October 2017, MBE Worldwide acquired AlphaGraphics from Western Capital Resources.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphagraphics.com/In-The-News/MBE-Acquires-AlphaGraphics.html|title=MBE Acquires AlphaGraphics|website=www.alphagraphics.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref> As of November 2018, the company has moved their corporate headquarters to Denver, Colorado.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphagraphics.com/In-The-News/alphagraphics-hq-denver-relocation.html|title=AlphaGraphics Utah-Based HQ moving to Metro Denver Area|website=www.alphagraphics.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref> In December 2019, AlphaGraphics was recognized by Franchise Business Review for exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction ratings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alphagraphics-recognized-by-franchise-business-review-for-having-exceptionally-high-franchisee-satisfaction-300977417.html|title=AlphaGraphics recognized by Franchise Business Review for having exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction|last=AlphaGraphics|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref>
AlphaGraphics business centers are franchised by AlphaGraphics, Inc., part of the [[Mail Boxes Etc.|MBE Worldwide]] group of companies. AlphaGraphics was founded by entrepreneur [[Rodger Ford]] in [[Tucson]], [[Arizona]], in 1969, and began franchising in 1979.<ref>[http://rodgergford.com/Image(27).jpg Franchises Aren't Easy To Come Buy: Phoenix Gazette]</ref> In 1985, the company became the first desktop publishing retailer. By the late 1980s, AlphaGraphics became the first U.S.-based printing franchise to expand internationally.<ref>[http://rodgergford.com/Image(32).jpg Blueprint For Success]</ref> The company was purchased by the Pindar Group in 2001 and subsequently moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah. As of August 15, 2014, Art Coley stepped down as President. Gay Burke stepped into the Interim President position and Executive Chairman of the Board.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.alphagraphics.com/about_us/leadership |title=AlphaGraphics Leadership Page |access-date=2012-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617193439/http://www.alphagraphics.com/about_us/leadership |archive-date=2012-06-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After the bankruptcy of the Pindar Group, the company was sold in 2014 to Western Capital Resources Inc.;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/western-capital-resources-announces-acquisition-and-merger-of-alphagraphics-277732421.html |title=Western Capital Resources Announces Acquisition and Merger of AlphaGraphics |date=October 1, 2014 |accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>http://whattheythink.com/articles/55956-alphagraphics-has-new-owner/ AlphaGraphics Has a New Owner</ref> since 2010, Blackstreet Capital has held a controlling interest in Western Capital Resources Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pehub.com/2010/04/blackstreet-capital-buys-into-western-capital-resources/ |title=Blackstreet Capital Buys Into Western Capital Resources |date=April 13, 2010 |accessdate=April 17, 2017}}</ref> In October 2017, MBE Worldwide acquired AlphaGraphics from Western Capital Resources.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphagraphics.com/In-The-News/MBE-Acquires-AlphaGraphics.html|title=MBE Acquires AlphaGraphics|website=www.alphagraphics.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref> As of November 2018, the company has moved their corporate headquarters to Denver, Colorado.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphagraphics.com/In-The-News/alphagraphics-hq-denver-relocation.html|title=AlphaGraphics Utah-Based HQ moving to Metro Denver Area|website=www.alphagraphics.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref> In August 2018, AlphaGraphics was ranked 60th in the Printing News' Top 100 Quick and Small Commercial Printers list.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.franchising.com/news/20180823_alphagraphics_bozeman_ranks_60th_in_printing_news_.html|title=AlphaGraphics Bozeman Ranks 60th In Printing News Top 100 Quick And Small Commercial Printers List|last=Reads|first=AlphaGraphics {{!}} 0 Shares 39|website=Franchising.com|access-date=2020-03-25}}</ref> In December 2019, AlphaGraphics was recognized by Franchise Business Review for exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction ratings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alphagraphics-recognized-by-franchise-business-review-for-having-exceptionally-high-franchisee-satisfaction-300977417.html|title=AlphaGraphics recognized by Franchise Business Review for having exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction|last=AlphaGraphics|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref>


Today, the AlphaGraphics network is composed of more than 270 owner-operated business centers located in the United States, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphagraphics.com/our-story.html|title=Our Story {{!}} AlphaGraphics|website=www.alphagraphics.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref> Franchisees employee approximately 3,900 employees worldwide, while AlphaGraphics, Inc., the corporate franchisor, employs approximately 45.
Today, the AlphaGraphics network is composed of more than 270 owner-operated business centers located in the United States, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphagraphics.com/our-story.html|title=Our Story {{!}} AlphaGraphics|website=www.alphagraphics.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref> Franchisees employee approximately 3,900 employees worldwide, while AlphaGraphics, Inc., the corporate franchisor, employs approximately 45.

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"Alpha Graphics" redirects here. For the partial transparency image processing, see Alpha compositing.
AlphaGraphics
Company typePrivate
IndustryPrinting
Founded1969
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado, USA
Key people
WebsiteAlphaGraphics Printing Services

AlphaGraphics [1][2] is a franchised chain of more than 270 independently owned and operated marketing service providers with full-service print shops.

AlphaGraphics business centers are franchised by AlphaGraphics, Inc., part of the MBE Worldwide group of companies. AlphaGraphics was founded by entrepreneur Rodger Ford in Tucson, Arizona, in 1969, and began franchising in 1979.[3] In 1985, the company became the first desktop publishing retailer. By the late 1980s, AlphaGraphics became the first U.S.-based printing franchise to expand internationally.[4] The company was purchased by the Pindar Group in 2001 and subsequently moved its headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah. As of August 15, 2014, Art Coley stepped down as President. Gay Burke stepped into the Interim President position and Executive Chairman of the Board.[5] After the bankruptcy of the Pindar Group, the company was sold in 2014 to Western Capital Resources Inc.;[6][7] since 2010, Blackstreet Capital has held a controlling interest in Western Capital Resources Inc.[8] In October 2017, MBE Worldwide acquired AlphaGraphics from Western Capital Resources.[9] As of November 2018, the company has moved their corporate headquarters to Denver, Colorado.[10] In August 2018, AlphaGraphics was ranked 60th in the Printing News' Top 100 Quick and Small Commercial Printers list.[11] In December 2019, AlphaGraphics was recognized by Franchise Business Review for exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction ratings.[12]

Today, the AlphaGraphics network is composed of more than 270 owner-operated business centers located in the United States, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.[13] Franchisees employee approximately 3,900 employees worldwide, while AlphaGraphics, Inc., the corporate franchisor, employs approximately 45.

According to FranchiseGator.com, purchasing an AlphaGraphics franchise requires a total investment of between $240K and $375K. Financial assistance, training, and support are available.[14]

References

  1. ^ AlphaGraphics Official Site
  2. ^ Official UK site
  3. ^ Franchises Aren't Easy To Come Buy: Phoenix Gazette
  4. ^ Blueprint For Success
  5. ^ "AlphaGraphics Leadership Page". Archived from the original on 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-18.
  6. ^ "Western Capital Resources Announces Acquisition and Merger of AlphaGraphics". October 1, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  7. ^ http://whattheythink.com/articles/55956-alphagraphics-has-new-owner/ AlphaGraphics Has a New Owner
  8. ^ "Blackstreet Capital Buys Into Western Capital Resources". April 13, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  9. ^ "MBE Acquires AlphaGraphics". www.alphagraphics.com. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  10. ^ "AlphaGraphics Utah-Based HQ moving to Metro Denver Area". www.alphagraphics.com. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  11. ^ Reads, AlphaGraphics | 0 Shares 39. "AlphaGraphics Bozeman Ranks 60th In Printing News Top 100 Quick And Small Commercial Printers List". Franchising.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ AlphaGraphics. "AlphaGraphics recognized by Franchise Business Review for having exceptionally high franchisee satisfaction". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  13. ^ "Our Story | AlphaGraphics". www.alphagraphics.com. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  14. ^ AlphaGraphics Franchise Information


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