Franchise Printers -- Some Franchise Players

Whither lies the future of the franchise printer? Well, while most observers agree that the bountiful years of the 1980s will likely never return, there is ample opportunity to enjoy growth for those who buy into a particular franchisor's mantra.

Sure, there's been a lot of fireworks on the quick printer side in the past year. The FedEx acquisition of retail giant Kinko's turned some heads and the Allegra Network introduced a new president. But, for the most part, it's been status quo; modest growth enjoyed by franchisors whose network of centers have branched out into ancillary services, as well as tucking in independent printers on the M&A landscape. It sounds a little like your typical general commercial printer.