Franchise owners meet in Chicago to network and discuss 2026 growth strategies

DENVER – Aug. 21, 2025 – AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, recently recognized its most outstanding franchisees at its 55th annual conference at the Hilton Chicago. The conference also gave franchise owners the ability to network and discuss AlphaGraphics’ overall growth strategy for the coming year.

“Our annual conference gives us a chance to learn from one another, develop team strategies and come together in a fun environment to share our successes,” said AlphaGraphics Regional Vice President of Retail Network Development Bill McPherson. “We work hard all year, but there should always be a time to self-reflect and celebrate wins. This conference is the opportunity for corporate to show our franchise owners just how important they are to the AlphaGraphics family.”

Several awards were given out to AlphaGraphics’ franchise owners at this year’s conference, including:

  • Franny: Brandon Bagley, Chandler and Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Most Improved Gold: Chris Andrews, Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Most Improved Silver: Rob Barnett, Suwanee, Georgia
  • Most Improved Broze: Steven Service, Rochester, New York
  • New Franchise of the Year: Min Egidio, San Diego, California
  • Community Impact: World Amenities & AlphaGraphics San Marcos
  • AlphaGraphics Online Web-to-Print Top Performer: Mike Sparaco and Darin Osborne, Tempe, Arizona
  • Top Overall Sales: Lynn Nelson, Idaho Falls, Idaho
  • South Region Center of the Year: Ty Tidwell, Odessa, Texas
  • Southeast Region Center of the Year: Marc Stein, Charleston, South Carolina
  • West Region Center of the Year: Alejandro Escalante, Sunnyvale, California
  • Great Lakes Region Center of the Year: Erik and Stacey Shultz, Elkhart, Indiana
  • Midwest Region Center of the Year: Matt and Haley Haar, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Northeast Region Center of the Year: Frank Leone, Stamford, Connecticut
  • 35 Year Anniversary: Steve Adams, Mesa, Arizona
  • 30-Year Anniversaries: Tony and Sherry Perry, Dallas, Texas; Lloyd Cozens, Henrico, Virginia; and Johanna Higginson, West Jordan, Utah

The company also recognized several new members who earned spots in the bronze, silver and gold Million Dollar Sales Clubs; the top ten franchisees who have grown their annual sales volume; franchise owners with the best operations; new gold circle members; and franchisees with sales milestones.

AlphaGraphics was founded in 1970, and the company began offering franchise opportunities in 1979. For more information, visit https://www.alphagraphicsfranchise.com.

About AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics, Inc., with more than 285 locations in six countries, is one of the largest U.S.-based networks of locally owned and operated Business Centers offering a complete range of print, visual communications, and marketing products. Solutions include full-service digital, offset, and large format printing; design services; mailing; one-to-one marketing solutions; promotional products; and web-to-print solutions. For more information about AlphaGraphics’ services, visit www.alphagraphics.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit https://www.alphagraphicsfranchise.com.

About Fortidia

Fortidia is the brand identity of MBE Worldwide S.p.A. – a privately-owned company headquartered in Italy – and its affiliates. Fortidia is a global commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform including brands providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (outside the U.S. and Canada.), PostNet, PACK & SEND, World Options, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, Print Speak, GEL Proximity, and Spedingo. In 2023, the combination of its physical platform – including 3,200 Business Solutions Centers in 60 countries with 14,000 associates – with its PrestaShop e-commerce platform served 1.1 mln business customers worldwide generating €1.4 bln (US$1.5 bln) of System-wide Gross Revenue and €22 bln (US$23.8 bln) of Gross Merchandise Value.

For more information, visit the Fortidia Group websites:

www.fortidia.com – www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.mbe.it – www.mbe.es – www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl – www.mbe.pt – www.mbe.co.uk – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.packsend.co.uk – www.worldoptions.com – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.gelproximity.com/en – www.spedingo.com/en

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