Allegra | American Speedy Printing | Insty-Prints Franchise

Founded in 1976 and franchising since 1977, Allegra (alongside related franchises American Speedy Printing and Insty-Prints Centers) offers comprehensive marketing and business communication services. With headquarters in Plymouth, Michigan, Allegra provides a broad range of services including strategic planning, sales literature, direct mail advertising, web development, copywriting, graphic design, printing, mailing, and e-mail marketing.

Franchise Offerings

• Start-Up Allegra Centers: Focused on small- to medium-sized businesses' marketing needs.
• MatchMaker Program: Acquisition of independent printing and marketing businesses.
• Advantage Program: Conversion of existing independent businesses into Allegra Centers while retaining ownership.
• Purchasing Existing Centers: Opportunity to buy existing Allegra, American Speedy Printing, or Insty-Prints Centers.
• Renewal: Renewal options for current franchisees.

Investment Details

Allegra offers two main investment options:

Matchmaker Center

• Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
• Estimated Initial Investment: $205,754 - $561,527

Advantage Center

• Initial Franchise Fee: $10,000
• Estimated Initial Investment: $35,634 - $220,952

Support and Training

Allegra franchisees benefit from a structured support and training program including:

• Initial training at Alliance University in Plymouth, Michigan.
• Classroom and 'on-the-job' training covering pricing, business procedures, marketing, financial management, and more.
• Optional additional training programs.

Territory

Allegra provides a protected territory with a minimum radius of 2 miles around each Center to ensure market exclusivity for its franchisees.

Term of Agreement and Renewal

The initial franchise term is 20 years, with an option for one renewal term of another 20 years. For Advantage Centers, the term is 5 years with a 10-year renewal option.

Financial Assistance

While the franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing, franchisees can access expedited SBA loan processing through SBA’s Franchise Registry Program.

Franchisee Obligations and Restrictions

• Full-time on-premises supervision is required.
• Franchisees must adhere to the franchisor’s specifications for products and services.

Key Takeaways

• Comprehensive marketing and business communication services franchise.
• Multiple investment options with varying initial costs.
• Extensive support and mandatory initial training.
• Protected territory ensuring market exclusivity.
• Opportunities for initial and subsequent franchise agreements.

To learn more about the Allegra franchise opportunity, download the franchise disclosure document or fill out the free information request form on this page.