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AlphaGraphics vs Kilwins — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| AlphaGraphics | Kilwins | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $53,457 | $484,638 |
| Total fees | 7.5% | 8% |
| Outlets | 229 | 187 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 1 |
AlphaGraphics: what their numbers say
Discloses 2025 gross sales data for 215 centers (median $1.09M). Provides expense percentages by category. Excludes net income calculations; cherry-picks reporting centers, excludes closures/new openings.
Kilwins: what their numbers say
Gross Sales data for 143 Full-Line franchised stores (2025): average $951,795, median $814,852. Cost of Sales 29% average, 30% median. Non-Owner Payroll 23% average, 22% median. Transaction value $18.11 average.
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