Allegra Network — A Match Made in Printing

He envisions Allegra doubling the number of Signs Now branches over the next five years. And, despite the opportunity to sever relationship ties when their 20-year contracts with Allegra expire, a whopping 90 percent of franchisees renew their agreements.

As for growth on the center level, Allegra works closely with NAPL, partnering with the trade association in its strategic management course (more than 100 branches went through the program). Gerhardt buys into the “stick to the core and go for more,” mantra hailed by NAPL’s lead economist, Andy Paparozzi.