Quick Verdict · who it fits
AlphaGraphics, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$298K - $384K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
3–7% + 1% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.09M
System size (Item 20)
229 +6
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
40+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$442k
Median
$1.09M
P75
$2.93M
▪ n = 215 units · franchised Business Centers in operation for one year or more as of December 31, 2025 · calendar year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3–7% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,090,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (3–7%)
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Ad fund (1%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
229
Total units open
6
Units opened last year
4
Units closed last year
+2
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Alphagraphics ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
93rd pct · of 87 peers
Franchise fee
55th pct · of 87 peers
System size
81st pct · of 87 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $449K
Avg franchise fee
$67K
Avg system size
213
Franchises analyzed
87
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphagraphics | Disclosed | $50K | $298K - $384K | 3–7% | 229 |
| Craters & FreightersSimilar price | Disclosed | $35K | $207K - $390K | 5% | 64 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $57K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
AlphaGraphics, Inc. requires a $49,750 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $298,296–$383,696, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. AlphaGraphics, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,092,445. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.0% to 7.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, AlphaGraphics, Inc. has 229 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. AlphaGraphics, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, AlphaGraphics, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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