Allegra in the News: Franchise Industry Highlights
Stay updated with the latest franchise news and industry insights from Allegra. Our In the Media page features press releases, industry articles, and blog posts that showcase Allegra’s impact and innovation in the franchise industry. Discover how our franchisees and brands make headlines, and get inspired by Allegra's role in shaping the future of print and marketing services.
In this digital age, can I still make money in graphic communications?
Given the popularity of mobile phones, website searches, social media, emails and other digital media, it would only be natural to wonder about the future of print and graphic communications. The truth is, the industry is growing at a steady pace for most … and promises to expand at a stronger rate for those with…
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Allegra Member Named Vendor of the Year by Global B2B Client
In 1983, Larry Lynn and his wife, Rosemary, opened a quick-print business in Martinez, Georgia, 13 minutes from downtown Augusta. Today the business is a dual brand Allegra and Image360 Center serving more than 600 active accounts from a 4,040 square-foot facility. We recently connected with Larry to check his pulse on the business and…
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ENTREPRENEUR FOLLOWS ONE CENTER ACQUISITION WITH ANOTHER
How one center became a dual-branded, Allegra Marketing · Print · Mail and Image360 operation Trained as a chemical engineer, Steve Kapuscinski spent 20 years in the paper industry in production and management before looking to start his own business in 2004. “I considered purchasing an independent business but, with no sale experience, the feeling…
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What Are The Top 10 Franchise Categories For 2019?
Every fall, Entrepreneur magazine examines the franchising industry — predicting which categories are most likely to boom in the year to come. While including some of the newest trends, their predictions also encompass established industries. So, what do they see ahead in the new year? Per the publication, here are the top franchising categories for…
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A Printing Business Succession Story with a Happy Beginning
Nick Beane purchased Allegra of Arden Hills, Minnesota, from his father in August 2018. It was a succession plan 30 years in the making. “I don’t remember when exactly, maybe I was four-years-old, but I was always underfoot. My first marketing and print recollection is loading paper bins after school,” said Nick. “Once I became…
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Marketing To Millennials
Six insights to consider when appealing to shoppers born from 1981 to 1996 Every generation is shaped by shared experiences, and millennials (defined by the Pew Research Center as those who are ages 22-37 in 2018) are no different in that regard. But what makes these men and women unique? Defining factors: History, technology and…
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5 Secrets to Selling Your Business*
*At the price you seek, and without a lengthy wait. Almost anyone can sell a company if it’s priced low enough or if you wait long enough. But few want to be in that position. Having thought long and hard to reach a decision to retire or otherwise move on, most business owners eagerly begin…
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Finding Value in Programs and Support a Franchisor Offers
Owning a business is its own high-wire act. Fortunately, owning a franchise let’s you experience the rewarding thrills and minimize the risky spills with a well-grounded business model and a safety net in the form of proven programs and reliable support. But the safeguards a franchisor offers in a legally, binding Franchise Agreement come at…
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Rebranding Your Business: 5 Best Practices
Rebranding is the process of creating a new identity — often with a new name and new logo – for an established company. Why would a business seek to change its look and feel through rebranding? Among the most common reasons for a firm to rebrand are to: Reposition your company and its vision Update…
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New Franchise Member Enjoys Ownership So Much He Purchases Another One Much Like It!
A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in accounting, Matt Minnerick spent 20 years in the corporate world before deciding to pursue a long-time dream of business ownership. “I enjoyed my previous career in financial services as an analyst for Goldman Sachs and Kraft Foods, and as a senior trader on the…
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A Snapshot of Entrepreneurs Entering the Graphic Communications Industry Today
Matt Kinser earned a computer science degree from DePauw University and spent 18 years working for a leading U.S. multinational financial services company. “Corporate America was great to me, but my focus was on process management and operational excellence, doing more with less, which translated into reducing headcounts,” said Matt. “That was draining the life…
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Evaluating Franchise Opportunities: 9 Considerations
So, you’re preparing to take the plunge of going into business for yourself, and the more you look the more that purchasing a franchise becomes an attractive option. Unlike the launch of a totally new business concept or the purchase, for example, of a hardware store that’s for sale down the street, you’ll enjoy certain…
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