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AlphaGraphics reveals brand refresh and new website News 

AlphaGraphics reveals brand refresh and new website

Printing franchisor AlphaGraphics, a franchisor of printing and marketing solutions with 260 stores in six countries, has recently undergone a full brand refresh. The company said it has made several changes to reflect the brand’s overall growth as a company. AlphaGraphics was founded in 1970, and the company began offering franchise opportunities in 1979. “Fifty years ago, we started out... Read More
AlphaGraphics appoints Brad Swimmer to support strategic franchise growth Acquisitions People on the Move 

AlphaGraphics appoints Brad Swimmer to support strategic franchise growth

AlphaGraphics, a franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, named long-time franchise expert Brad Swimmer to lead the company’s efforts to grow through franchise conversions and acquisitions. Swimmer, a former Fortune 500 financial manager, owned and operated the AlphaGraphics location in Cleveland with his wife, Judy, from 1991 until 2019. The Cleveland franchise location was twice named to the AlphaGraphics Gold Circle Centers and earned multiple... Read More
AlphaGraphics Austin/San Antonio acquires Austin sign company Acquisitions News Press releases 

AlphaGraphics Austin/San Antonio acquires Austin sign company

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The owner of Austin’s 10th largest commercial printing and sign company and the largest and most successful AlphaGraphics printing and sign business in Central Texas has completed her fifth competitive merger with the acquisition of Sign Satisfaction, a 13-year-old Austin business. Jane Harvey, whose holding company is A Dog Solutions, owns three AlphaGraphics franchises, two in Austin and one... Read More
AlphaGraphics affiliate acquires Australian-based company Print Speak Acquisitions News Press releases 

AlphaGraphics affiliate acquires Australian-based company Print Speak

LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 18, 2019 // PRNewswire // – AlphaGraphics, Inc., an MBE Worldwide company, announced today the acquisition of Print Speak by its parent company, U.S. Business Holdings, Inc. Based in Australia, Print Speak provides a range of complementary and extended software services to support AlphaGraphics’ continued growth plans. Print Speak is one of the industry’s leading providers of... Read More
AlphaGraphics acquires majority interest in Wet Ink Corp. franchisee News Press releases 

AlphaGraphics acquires majority interest in Wet Ink Corp. franchisee

This Investment Further Underscores the Company’s Commitment to Growth LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — AlphaGraphics, Inc. – a worldwide print and marketing franchise – announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in one of its franchisees, Wet Ink Corporation, which operates three centers located in the Greater Denver Metro area. The centers, located in downtown Denver, Arvada and Golden will continue to be operated by long-standing founder and... Read More
AlphaGraphics conference, expo draws more than 300 attendees Events Press releases 

AlphaGraphics conference, expo draws more than 300 attendees

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AlphaGraphics, Inc., a global leader in print, marketing, signage, and technology solutions has successfully concluded its annual industry leadership conference in Austin, Texas. More than 300 attendees representing AlphaGraphics centers across the United States and Brazil gathered at the Hyatt Regency to share best practices with their peers, and discuss their vision for the brand... Read More
AlphaGraphics Utah-based HQ moving to Metro Denver Area Press releases 

AlphaGraphics Utah-based HQ moving to Metro Denver Area

Printing and marketing communication services company AlphaGraphics, Inc. will make the greater Denver Metro Area the home of its corporate headquarters. SALT LAKE CITY, March 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The company, now based in Salt Lake City, Utah, announced plans to move its headquarters to Colorado before the end of the year.  “We have made the strategic business decision to be... Read More
MBE Worldwide Acquires AlphaGraphics Inc. to Expand U.S. Presence and Business Service Offerings News Press releases 

MBE Worldwide Acquires AlphaGraphics Inc. to Expand U.S. Presence and Business Service Offerings

AlphaGraphics, Inc. (“AlphaGraphics”), a leading design, printing, marketing and communications franchisor, has been purchased by MBE Worldwide (“MBE”), a global third‐party logistics, printing and communications services network with approximately 2,600 locations in 39 countries (including nearly 500 in the U.S.) following the acquisition. Both companies currently operate in the business services industry through a network of locations owned and operated... Read More
Western Capital Resources, Inc. announces sale of AlphaGraphics, Inc. Press releases 

Western Capital Resources, Inc. announces sale of AlphaGraphics, Inc.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Western Capital Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: WCRS), today announced the sale of AlphaGraphics, Inc. to US Business Holdings Inc., an affiliate of MBE WorldWide S.p.A. (“MBE”).  The Company entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with MBE on October 3, 2017, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell all of the capital... Read More
AlphaGraphics North Austin Acquires Third Franchise, Second Austin Location Press releases 

AlphaGraphics North Austin Acquires Third Franchise, Second Austin Location

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The owner of the largest and most successful AlphaGraphics printing and sign/large format graphics business in Central Texas has acquired a third franchise and second Austin location. Jane Harvey has purchased the AlphaGraphics Midtown franchise, which will close in its current location and open in another Central Austin location within 90 days. Harvey, a member of AlphaGraphics’ prestigious... Read More