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The real numbers on owning a AlphaGraphics franchise

Printing/Graphics Services Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$53,457–$383,696
Total fees
7.5% of sales
Outlets
229
Closure signals
4 ceased, 6 terminated
Lawsuits
1

What their own earnings claim actually says

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.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

4 closures in 2025; 6 terminations; downward trend 2023-2024 (-5 annually).

Legal history (Item 3)

1 matters disclosed.

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AlphaGraphics franchise — frequently asked

How much does a AlphaGraphics franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $53,457–$383,696, including a $49,750 initial franchise fee.
How much do AlphaGraphics franchise owners make?
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. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the AlphaGraphics franchise failure rate?
4 closures in 2025; 6 terminations; downward trend 2023-2024 (-5 annually).
Is a AlphaGraphics franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. AlphaGraphics scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36489-202605-07 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with AlphaGraphics or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.