Franchise Printers -- Some Franchise Players

Gerhardt notes that sales and growth for many of the Allegra centers have stagnated as the economy slowed and the industry continued to mature. The centers that have thrived are the ones with a more progressive and marketing-focused approach to business.

Acquisitions at the franchisee level have been a source of growth for the parent. Allegra assists its members in identifying and acquiring independents; in the last nine years alone, Allegra has worked 140 deals at the center level.