One of the key advantages of joining the Allegra franchise family is the level of support provided. From initial training to ongoing marketing assistance, franchisees benefit from a wealth of resources designed to help them succeed in their local markets. This support extends not only to operational aspects but also to building strong customer relationships and driving business growth.
Allegra Franchise Overview
Virtually every one of the 28 million small and medium-sized businesses in the United States requires digital or printed promotional and informational materials. Tens of thousands of them, along with nonprofits and community organizations, find just what they need at Allegra Centers.
Allegra Centers typically have a diverse customer roster with several hundred business customers, which help make our marketing franchise more stable and resilient.
Founded in 1976, Allegra has a proven 45-year history in the stable $178 billion North American print and marketing services industry. One of the advantages of franchising is that you, as a franchisee, can start a new business or convert an existing print shop and leverage all that experience as well as our brand reputation.
WHY ALLEGRA?
Choosing to franchise with Allegra guarantees access to nearly 100 Team Members of franchisor Home Office support, a reliable preferred vendor network and a community of fellow Franchise Members who help each other to successfully operate and drive business growth by meeting the needs of local business owners and organizations.
1. The industry is stable and growing.
Businesses, non-profits, and other organizations need marketing materials. From top Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop stores, organizations of all sizes have relied on Allegra Marketing Print Mail to communicate their value. As design trends evolve, the need for professional marketing increases, and Allegra is here to the get the job done.
2. More than just profits.
Allegra Franchise Members work with clients to help them make big marketing decisions and printing choices, and ultimately identify the right solutions to drive awareness of their business. Client appreciation and business growth leads to a sense of real satisfaction.
3. The chance to become a valued member of the local community.
Many Franchise Members love to go above and beyond in their communities through participation in clubs and charitable causes. Doing so provides networking opportunities and establishes them as a trusted member of the community.
4. Strong referral system.
With a focus on business-to-business interactions, our Franchise Members work with company owners, marketing executives and other management that are part of a local network.
5. Strong work-life balance.
Allegra Centers maintain regular business hours Monday through Friday, allowing owners and employees to enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Allegra has built stable franchise support systems over the years to make sure it’s as seamless as possible for our Franchise owners to continue the brand’s success.
One popular franchise support program we offer is Allegra Performance Groups. Consistently rated by our franchisees as one of the most valuable support programs we offer, the groups are comprised of five to seven Allegra owners with similar center sales. They meet twice a year to discuss all areas of the business and compare operating ratios compiled by our Home Office. You can expect an honest assessment by your peers of your center’s performance or lack thereof, as well as practical advice from seasoned franchise owners who can point you in the right direction. Expect to make some lifelong friends in the process.
Another valuable support we offer to new franchisees is sales coaching. We offer beginning and ongoing sales coaching to help you establish and grow your business, regardless of your background. Our one-on-one sales coaching sessions alone are invaluable.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?
Our Franchise Members come from diverse backgrounds, including experienced business owners and those new to entrepreneurship. With Allegra’s proven business model, they receive the immediate backing of a renowned brand. Plus, they gain access to our world-class sales and marketing programs to help them grow their businesses within their local communities.
With Allegra, you’ll be positioned to operate your own scalable marketing franchise in a booming industry, contributing to growing businesses and organizations in your community while building your own business legacy.
Allegra Empowers Success for our clients and to our franchisees
“I can’t really tell you what it might be like in another franchise, but i can tell you that with this franchise, you get the kinds of support that i think an entrepreneur needs to succeed. The support that Allegra gives in teaching us how to read financial statements, Performance groups, the Profit Mastery Program has helped us tremendously. As a member of the network, you also have access to lots of people who have been through this before. You can learn as much from them as you do from the home office.”
“There are so many benefits as a member of the Allegra Network. From being able to bounce ideas off of other franchise members who are in the same situation as you or being able to take advantage of a package deal or a turnkey marketing program that the home office has put together so you don’t have go out and do all the research yourself, is truly valuable. Having systems in place that can be quickly implemented into our current operation has allowed us to go back to doing important things like running our business.”
“It’s an exciting industry, and we feel like it has a lot of potential. There are so many businesses out there that need help. And from the marketing standpoint of where Allegra is going with the marketing services along with the printing, the mailing, the diversification into signage, all the graphic communication, there is still a very wide, open market out there.”
“I have realized my income expectations. I’ve exceeded my expectations. That’s the beauty of owning this business — it’s really as limitless as you want it to be. If you focus and work hard and grow your business, the more you produce, the more income you earn. It’s a very simple model.”
