{"id":3713,"date":"2018-08-14T15:02:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-14T19:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allegrafranchise.com\/?p=3713"},"modified":"2018-08-14T15:02:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T19:02:27","slug":"corporate-manager-evaluates-30-franchise-opportunities-selects-allegra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allegramarketingprint.com\/franchise\/why-allegra\/industry-news\/corporate-manager-evaluates-30-franchise-opportunities-selects-allegra\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Manager Evaluates 30 Franchise Opportunities, Selects Allegra"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cI\u2019m now enjoying work more than I have for a long, long time.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

After more than 20 years as an executive at a nationwide bank, by 2017 Matt Kinser was ready to make a change. Most recently the manager of a business initiative team, the idea of owning his own business burned brighter every year. So, he began working with a franchise broker.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must have looked at 30 opportunities,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cThese franchises included everything from mobile storage businesses and fitness facilities to children\u2019s learning centers, barbershops and more. The only thing not on the table was fast food.\u201d<\/p>\n

When his franchise broker drew his attention to an Allegra Marketing Print Mail Center late last year, Matt sensed he found a winner.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I went through the process, I realized two things,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cI wanted a business in an established industry and not one that catered to a fad that might soon fall out of favor. Also, I felt drawn to a business-to-business opportunity with a focus on helping companies grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given that there will always be a need for the printing, mailing and marketing services offered by an Allegra Center, the franchise certainly fit the bill as one with staying power. And, while serving individuals, its primary emphasis is on meeting the needs of local businesses and organizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAllegra impressed me from day one,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cThe speed with which they responded to questions \u2014 and the quality of the answers they provided \u2014 convinced me I had connected with the right franchising organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

In April, Matt became the owner of an Allegra Center through the company\u2019s innovative MatchMaker\u00ae Program<\/a>. It enabled him to buy both an independent print shop and banner sign business, consolidate them in a single location, brand them as Allegra and \u201chit the ground running.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI was able to retain two employees from the printing firm and one from the banner sign company,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cTheir expertise allows me to focus largely on sales but, truth be told, as the owner I\u2019m involved in a little of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for Allegra\u2019s Home Office support, Matt cites three resources that are proving to be invaluable during his first several months as an owner.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarketing Materials Online enables us to download, individualize and print the postcards, brochures and more we needed to promote our new Center,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cThe Marketing Team was a great help to us in rebranding the two independent businesses as one Allegra. And, with no background in sales, I rely on the Sales & Training Team for frequent support. If contemplating Allegra ownership, I recommend leveraging these resources and others.\u201d<\/p>\n

But what of the attractive work\/life balance that\u2019s often mentioned as Allegra advantage in contrast to many other franchise opportunities?<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a new business owner, I almost feel guilty mentioning this but when my young children were out of school, I eased up a bit,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cNow that school\u2019s about to restart, it\u2019s heads down and back to a much more aggressive approach. I appreciate the flexibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

But, how does Matt evaluate the Allegra Center ownership opportunity as a whole?<\/p>\n

\u201cI like working in partnership with a variety of local companies to help them meet their diverse goals,\u201d said Kinser. \u201cCompared to my corporate background, the lack of bureaucracy is also energizing. All decisions are on me. Bottom line? With Allegra ownership, I\u2019m now enjoying work more than I have for a long, long time.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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