AlphaGraphics Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for AlphaGraphics franchise: $296K–$379K investment, 7% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$296K–$379K
Franchise Fee
$50K
Non-refundable
Royalty
7%
7% declining to 3% of Gross Sales based on annual volume; subject to yearly minimum
Ad Fund
2.5%
2.5% of Gross Sales (Brand Fund); capped at $24,906/year for first Business Center
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.5M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.5M, you'd pay approximately $103K/year in royalties alone, plus $37K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening/Reopening Performance Package | $15K |
| Center Development Package | $152K |
| MIS System (PrintSmith Vision) | $15K |
| CRM System (Print Speak) | $250 |
| agOnline System | $2K |
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