AlphaGraphics

AlphaGraphics is a network of locally owned business centers that provide print, visual communications, and practical marketing services to small and midsize businesses. Each location helps business customers with day‑to‑day needs such as digital and offset printing, large format graphics, design, mailing, promotional items, and web‑to‑print tools, often operating as an extension of the customer’s in‑house team.

The company was founded in 1970 as a traditional print shop concept and began franchising in 1979. Over time it shifted from a focus on basic print jobs to a broader role supporting branding, marketing campaigns, and operational communications for business clients. A notable milestone was its acquisition by Fortidia, the global commerce platform backed by MBE Worldwide, which placed AlphaGraphics alongside other established business services brands and gave franchise owners access to a larger international network and shared resources.

As of November 2025, AlphaGraphics operates more than 285 locations across six countries, with most centers in the United States and additional sites in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and select other markets. The brand has added locations steadily over the last five years while also upgrading its mix of services, leaning further into digital workflows, online ordering, and integrated marketing support. This evolution has helped centers move from pure production back‑of‑house spaces to more visible, customer‑friendly environments that fit comfortably in retail, mixed‑use, and business district settings.

Growth today is driven through franchising, with both new franchisees and existing owners opening additional units in strong trade areas. The company’s New Business Center Pathway was introduced to lower barriers to entry and simplify the start‑up process, which has supported new openings in urban and suburban business corridors. Priority expansion markets include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, with a focus on locations that offer good access to clusters of small and midsize businesses.

For landlords, brokers, and developers, AlphaGraphics represents an established, service‑oriented tenant that brings regular daytime traffic and repeat visits from local business customers. Units typically fit well in multi‑tenant retail and office centers alongside other professional and convenience uses, and the franchise model ties each center closely to its local market while benefiting from a national brand and shared operating systems. As the network continues to expand its footprint and capabilities, it remains an active user of space in commercial corridors where business services and visibility are both important.