How many ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC has 229 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1979.

Can you get an SBA loan for a ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC a good franchise to buy?

ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC shows several positive indicators: established brand with 229+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC

AlphaGraphics franchises operate business centers providing customized print and marketing communication products and services, such as multi-channel marketing campaigns, graphic design, offset and digital printing, signage, vehicle wraps, promotional products, packaging, e-commerce, and digital marketing. Franchisees target small-to-medium sized business enterprises, with an additional mix of large corporate businesses, particularly those with decentralized offices. The business model supports pathways including new business centers, acquiring and converting existing graphics businesses, or converting owned graphics-related operations.

FDD Year:

229locations

$152K–$232K

Since 1979

ServicesLakewood, COU.S. Business Holdings, Inc.www.alphagraphics.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,750

Initial Investment

$152,089 – $231,589

Royalty Rate

7.00%

Brand Fund

2.50%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,025 – $1,839

7% royalty (declining with sales) + 2.5% ad fund + $1025-$1839/mo managed services + $850/mo local advertising

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 78% of Business Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC Current	$152K – $232K	$50K	7.0%	229
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	3,124
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
Business Services Average 203 franchises	$120K – $288K	$46K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 203 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2CA

3UT

4IL

5AZ

6GA

7NC

8MA

9FL

10CO

11NJ

12TN

13VA

14ID

15OH

+26 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

131

Average Loan

$471,715

Total Volume

$61.8M

Default Rate

9.2%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

131 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

102 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

102 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

One pending case involves former franchisees accused of operating a competing business, using franchisor's customer data, and diverting customers. The dispute led to termination, a stipulated injunction regarding post-term obligations, and ongoing arbitration for monetary damages and trade secret misappropriation. Counterclaims allege breach of contract and implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ALPHAGRAPHICS, INC franchise ranges from $152,089 to $231,589. This includes a franchise fee of $49,750. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.