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About Allegra Network LLC |
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Allegra Network History and
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Sales and Growth |
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Brands Operated by Allegra Network
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Allegra Network LLC, is one of world’s
largest graphic communications franchises linking more than
600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom. The company
ranks in the top 200 in sales among all franchise companies
in the world. Allegra Network LLC is considered a leader in
franchise training, technology implementation and system profitability.
The company supports six brands under its printing division
– Allegra Print & Imaging, American Speedy Printing,
Insty-Prints, Speedy Printing and Zippy Print and the Signs
Now brand under its sign division. Members of its printing division
offer advanced graphic communications technologies including
full-color printing, graphic design services, digital color
printing, mailing services, promotional products, signs and
banner, high volume output and online file transfer; members
of its sign division provide an array of sign solutions from
creative concept to final production of high-impact, professional
signs, banners and other visual communications tools to businesses
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• Founded
in 1976 and began franchising in 1977 with five locations in
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• In 1987,
opened its first center in Canada marketing under the name Speedy
Printing Centers. Today the company has more than 30 franchised
printing centers in Canada. |
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• In 1990,
became the first American printing franchise to successfully
establish operations in the Japanese market. The company since
developed multiple centers serving the Japanese market through
its master licensee, Speedy International. |
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• In 1993,
was acquired by an investor group that included noted entrepreneur
and computer pioneer and Chairman of Inacom Corp., Rick Inatome,
former NBA basketball star Isiah Thomas, along with the current
company management. |
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• In 1993,
the company launched its Profit Mastery Program which includes
advanced training, the Operating Ratio Study, an annual benchmarking
study, and Performance Groups designed to enhance the sales
and profitability of the centers. |
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• In 1995,
acquired Zippy Print, a Canadian franchise printing company
with 37 locations. |
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• In 1995,
based on input from its franchisees, the company introduced
a new brand which better communicates company’s shift away
from simple quick printing services to more sophisticated digital
and sophisticated technologies. The Allegra Print & Imaging
brand was test-marketed in 1996 with seven of the most advanced
centers as test sites. In 1997, Allegra Network became the first
franchise printing company in history to successfully launch
a new concept, continue to support its original brand and sustain
record sales growth. Currently more than 180 centers operate
under the Allegra Print & Imaging brand, accounting for
more than half of the company’s system-wide sales. |
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• Launched
Allegra Digital Imaging in 1996. This state-of-the-art, full
color digital printing facility provides wholesale printing
services to a network of franchise members. |
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• In 1998,
acquired franchise agreements of 24 Quik Print and Instant Copy
centers from XYAN, Inc. Many of these locations have since successfully
transitioned to the Allegra Print & Imaging brand. |
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• Due to
the success of the Allegra Print & Imaging brand, the corporate
name changed from American Speedy Printing Centers, Inc., to
Allegra Network LLC on October 1, 2000. |
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• In October
2000, an investor group, led by the management of Allegra Network
LLC purchased the company. Principal shareholders include Domino’s
Pizza founder and former CEO Thomas S. Monaghan, William D.
McIntrye, chairman and CEO, President Carl Gerhardt and other
members of Allegra Network management. |
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• July 12,
2001, Allegra Network LLC celebrated its 25th anniversary. |
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• January
31, 2002, acquired Insty-Prints, Inc., a franchise with 210
locations in the United States and Poland and system-wide sales
of over $124 million (2000). The acquisition of Insty-Prints
was the third franchisor acquisition the company completed in
the less than ten years and expanded the network’s presence
to include the District of Columbia, Idaho, Louisiana, New Mexico,
and South Dakota. |
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• January
2003, Allegra Network was ranked as the 54th best
and 20th fastest growing franchise in Entrepreneur
magazine’s Franchise 500®, based on the
company’s financial strength, stability, growth rate and
size. |
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• January
1, 2004, William D. McIntyre, president and CEO, became the
company’s new chairman, as Carl Gerhardt, vice president
of consulting was promoted to president and COO. |
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• January
2004, Allegra Network was ranked 108 in Entrepreneur
magazine’s Annual Franchise 500® and was ranked
the 90th global franchise. These honors mark the twentieth year
Allegra Network has ranked among the Franchise 500®. |
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• February
6, 2004, Allegra Network relocated from Troy, Michigan to its
new office in Northville, Michigan. |
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• In July
2004, Allegra Network introduced its Digital Print Center, a
streamlined facility that specializes in digital document output,
copying and graphic design, along with other business communications
services. Digital Print Centers are targeted to open in small-medium-sized
markets and operate under the Allegra Print & Imaging brand. |
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• January
31, 2005, acquired Signs Now Corporation, a franchise with 229
locations in North America, the United Kingdom and Brazil with
system-wide sales of over $70 million (2004). |
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• In September
2005, Allegra Network was chosen as a Future 50 of Detroit recipient,
based on the company’s outstanding contribution to Southeast
Michigan through growth in employment, investments, community
enhancement, revenues and acquisitions. |
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• In May
2006, Steve White, Allegra Network’s executive vice president,
was also named president of Signs Now, the company’s sign
division in Sarasota, Florida. |
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• In April
2006, Allegra Network’s FootPRINT Fund® for nonprofit
friends awarded more than $1.4 million in free print and graphic
services to qualifying nonprofit organizations, associations,
charities and institutions. |
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• Allegra’s
Conversion or “matchmaker” Program, as it is often
called, which matches new Allegra franchisees looking to buy
an existing business with independent printers looking to sell,
reached new heights in 2006 – with 16 Conversion Print
Centers open operating under the company’s Allegra Print
& Imaging brand, and more than 700 potential markets identified. |
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• As a result
of organic and acquisition growth, Allegra Network announced
record system-wide sales of $369 million in 2006. |
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• In January
2007, Carl Gerhardt, Allegra’s current president and chief
operating officer was promoted to president and chief executive
officer. Bill McIntyre, the company’s former CEO, remained
the company’s chairman as well as its managing partner. |
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• The company
has grown from five centers in Michigan to more than 450 locations
in 42 states, Canada and the Far East, including Japan. |
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• Franchise
system sales have grown from $56 million in 1986 to $183 million
in 1996 to $369 million in 2006. |
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• As a result
of the company’s emphasis on digital technology, relationship
marketing and the consultative sales, median center sales were
$700,190 in 2005. |
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• Franchise
profitability has increased in each of the last five years,
attributable in part to the implementation of the annual Operating
Ratio Study, the Profit Mastery program, and to Performance
Groups in which franchise members exchange ideas and financial
information to help improve efficiency and profitability. |
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• Allegra
Network LLC is a privately-held company, headquartered at 21680
Haggerty Road, Northville, Michigan. |
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• Principal
shareholders include Domino’s Pizza founder and former
CEO Thomas S. Monaghan, William D. McIntyre, chairman and CEO,
Carl Gerhardt, president and COO, and other members of Allegra
Network management. |
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• More than
50 corporate staff members provide training and technical support,
as well as sales and marketing programs. Regional personnel
located throughout North America function as business consultants
to help franchise members increase sales, maintain a higher
level of profitability and improve overall operations. |
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• Franchise
members include former corporate executives, engineers, teachers,
police officers, accountants, and professional athletes. A number
of them own multiple locations. |
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Allegra
Print & Imaging - The premier brand of the Allegra Network.
Allegra Network franchise members must demonstrate an advanced
level of service and capabilities to receive certification and
authorization to market under this identity. More than 180 franchise
members have transitioned to the Allegra Print & Imaging
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American
Speedy Printing - Franchise members continue to operate
under this name and offer printing, copying and related communications
services. American Speedy Printing Centers, Inc. was the company’s
former name. |
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Insty-Prints
- A U.S. franchise printing company acquired from IPI, Inc.
shareholders in 2002. |
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Signs
Now - A franchise acquired from Signs Now Corporation in
2005 with 229 locations in North America, The United Kingdom,
and Brazil. |
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Speedy
Printing Centers - The first brand marketed in Canada
beginning in 1987 in Ontario and British Columbia. |
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Zippy
Print - A Canadian franchise printing company acquired
by Allegra Network in 1995. |
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