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International Franchise Association recognizes marketing and solutions provider for excellence in franchising.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has announced that Louis Malooley has received the International Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year award, which is the top award available for a franchisee. The AlphaGraphics of Buckhead owner was honored at the 63^rd IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Louis (Malooley) has always been an amazing ambassador and representative of the AlphaGraphics brand,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Whether he is speaking with potential franchisees or providing excellent insight and strategies to other owners, Louis is always ready to share his thoughts for the betterment of the brand. I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving to be called franchisee of the year.”

The Franchisee of the Year Award, sponsored by IFA’s partner Paychex, recognizes leading franchise owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise business model.

Nominated by their parent company, individuals are selected for their service to their communities, fostering a strong and vibrant workforce, opening the doors for career growth and entrepreneurship, and supporting their fellow franchisees.

“Winning this award is a testament to the hard work both my team in Buckhead and the leaders at AlphaGraphics headquarters put in every day,” Malooley said. “It takes more than one person to be successful, and my name wouldn’t be on this award if not for the mentors that helped me along the way and a strong team to deliver exceptional service and quality. Being a member of the AlphaGraphics family is amazing, and we will continue to grow and expand our franchise system together.”

IFA is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. The organization enhances and promotes franchising and the approximately 790,492 franchise establishments that support nearly 8.4 million direct jobs and $825.4 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy. IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories.

About MBE Worldwide
MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, World Options UK and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com –  www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk – https://uk.worldoptions.com/

Leading marketing and print solutions provider recognized for continued excellence in franchising.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, received a prestigious honor after being named to Entrepreneur’s first-ever Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list. This list honors the elite franchise brands that have ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking for 25 or more years consecutively. AlphaGraphics has ranked for 36 years in a row in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500.

“Being named to the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame is a testament to our team’s dedication to the overall success and growth of AlphaGraphics,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “From leadership to the individual franchise owners, we always strive for excellence. Although there have been turbulent times, AlphaGraphics is always evolving and finding new ways to make our brand stand out from the rest.

“Making it on this list showcases that we are one of the best franchise systems out there. Of course, this doesn’t make us complacent. We will continue to grow and increase our reach in the coming years. It’s an exciting time for AlphaGraphics.”

Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 has been evaluating and ranking franchise opportunities for 44 years. The company’s proprietary ranking formula analyzes brands based on more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

The ranking grows more competitive each year with 1,321 companies applying for a chance at a spot in the top 500 in 2023. Only 49 franchise brands have managed to rank every year for the last 25 years or more, and thus earn a spot in the 2023 Hall of Fame.

“We’re honoring these A-list brands who have shown through and through their commitment to growth, to their franchisees, and to their communities,” said Entrepreneur Senior Vice President of Franchising Liane Caruso. “Ranking in the Franchise 500 is highly competitive, and achieving that distinction year after year is quite an accomplishment. We’re thrilled to recognize so many brands who have thrived over the years!”

To view AlphaGraphics in the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list, pick up the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands March 7, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise/introducing-the-franchise-500-hall-of-fame/444749.

About MBE Worldwide

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, World Options UK and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com –  www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk – https://uk.worldoptions.com/

Leading marketing and print solutions provider recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been named one of the top franchise systems in the nation after earning placement on the 44^th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. This is the organization’s fourth straight appearance in the rankings.

“At AlphaGraphics, we are always finding new ways to evolve and grow as a franchise,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “This is our fourth straight year making an appearance on this list, and that is a testament to our ability to develop fresh strategies that help us grow no matter the business environment.”

The Franchise 500® offers a comprehensive overview of the state of the franchise world as it emerges from the challenging days of the pandemic. The list is created using five pillars which include cost and fees, size and growth, support and brand strength.

To be eligible for the Franchise 500® list, a franchisor must have had a minimum of 10 units open and operating as of July 31, 2022, with at least one franchise located in North America. Each eligible franchisor was scored based on more than 150 data points. Those with the highest cumulative scores were named to this year’s Franchise 500®.

“This award is for our franchisees as much as it is for the leadership team,” McPherson said. “Franchise culture is extremely important to us. You have to have the right franchise owners to be successful, and our franchisees strive to be the best at what they do. It’s the combined effort between headquarters and our franchise owners that will keep us growing year after year.”

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

About MBE Worldwide
MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy, World Options UK and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com –  www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk – https://uk.worldoptions.com/

Leading marketing and print solutions provider announces this year’s outstanding franchisee.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, recently announced Louis Malooley, owner of AlphaGraphics of Buckhead, as the 2022 Franny Award winner, the franchise’s highest and most coveted honor.

“The Franny Award embodies the culture, commitment and overall contributions of an AlphaGraphics franchisee,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Louis has been a brand ambassador for AlphaGraphics for many years. We are so proud and excited that Louis was the recipient of the Franny Award this year.

“Louis consistently takes his time to speak with potential new AlphaGraphics franchisees. His candor, excitement for the opportunity and willingness to share his time and thoughts with new owners is so appreciated.”

The Franny Award was created to showcase general excellence as a franchisee and recognize franchise owners that display leadership, brand stewardship and operational success. Winners of the award are chosen using several criteria including sales achievement, an exemplary business operation, network leadership and a proven track record of contributing to the overall success of the brand with positive representation of the AlphaGraphics community.

“It is such an honor to receive the 2022 Franny Award,” Malooley said. “Success isn’t the result of one individual. It takes a team that buys into your vision. There were plenty of franchisees that shared their knowledge with me, and I love doing the same with other franchisees. Sharing common experiences and solutions helps build a culture that contributes to everyone’s success. So, receiving this award wouldn’t have been possible without my Atlanta team and our AlphaGraphics family.”

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

About MBE Worldwide
MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com –  www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

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Leading marketing and print solutions provider ranked on Franchise Times Top 500.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been recognized as one of the biggest franchise systems in the nation after earning placement on the Franchise Times Top 500. Receiving a ranking of 226, AlphaGraphics saw sales of approximately $260.9 million in 2021.

“At AlphaGraphics, we continue to develop strategies that allow our brand to grow across the United States,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “While many industries were fighting an uphill battle during the COVID-19 pandemic, our leadership team and franchisees thrived by pivoting and creating new systems that allowed us to be successful.

“Looking at 2022, we have been able to re-establish a more normal business environment that allows us to have in-person discovery days in addition to live conferences. With new opportunities to connect and share strategies with our franchisees, we expect even more growth in the coming years.”

The Franchise Times Top 500 is a comprehensive annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S. franchise systems by global systemwide sales based on the previous year’s performance. To qualify, a company must be a legal U.S. franchise, and franchisees must own at least 10% of the company’s total units.

The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available. The collection of systemwide sales data also provides useful insight into the franchise industry’s performance.

“Being named to the Franchise Times Top 500 is a testament to our team’s dedication to the growth of our brand,” McPherson said. “We have no plans on slowing down as we continue to target different markets across the nation that could benefit from our franchise’s services.”

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

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com – www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it – www.mbe.es – www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl – www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

Franchise owners given opportunity to network while exploring educational and tech solutions.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, recognized top franchisees and discussed plans for the future recently during its 52^nd annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Denver.

“AlphaGraphics wouldn’t be the brand that it is today without a combined effort from both our franchise owners and leadership team,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Our annual conference gives us an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our franchisees while also discussing ways we can continue to thrive.”

Several awards were given out at this year’s conference, including:

• Franny: Lou Malooley, Georgia
• Rising Star: Clayton Authement, Texas
• Most Improved: Todd Bone, Texas
• Project of the Year: Gregg McDonough, Utah
• Community Impact: Ken and Barbara Adams, Texas
• Community Advocacy: Natalie Knight, Utah
• Top Overall Sales: Lynn Nelson, Idaho.

In addition to the awards ceremony, there were several networking events held throughout the conference, including technology expos on Aug. 4-5.

“We love recognizing our franchisees for the tremendous job they’ve done all year, but the annual conference also gives them a space to network and learn from other franchise owners under the AlphaGraphics flag,” McPherson said. “They have the chance to discuss different strategies and develop new goals that could help them build their business once they returned home. It’s a tremendous event all around, and we love hosting it every year.”

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

About MBE Worldwide

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com –  www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

Leading marketing and print solutions franchise continues growth with new leadership hire.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, continues its commitment to future growth with a new leadership hire. Matthew Isom has been named the new retail network development marketing director for the franchise. He will also assume the same role under the PostNet banner.

As the retail network development marketing director, Isom will be primarily responsible for overall franchise development campaign execution across the AlphaGraphics and PostNet brands. This will include lead generation strategy, planning and execution of integrated marketing strategies for franchise recruitment, development and implementation of strategic marketing campaigns to increase franchise awareness and achieve annual revenue goals, development and coordination of semi-monthly candidate webinars, and much more.

“Over the past two years, AlphaGraphics and PostNet made the necessary changes to provide growth opportunities despite the pandemic that plagued the business community,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “With both franchises seeing amazing success, we wanted to continue that trajectory by making an addition to our leadership team solely to help grow our franchise network. Matthew will play a pivotal role in helping push AlphaGraphics and PostNet to new heights as we continue to thrive on a franchise level.”

Isom brings a broad wealth of experience to the director position. Before joining AlphaGraphics and PostNet, he worked as the partner relations manager at Ring Ring Marketing. He has also held positions as a digital marketing consultant, data analyst, marketing strategist and digital marketing specialist.

A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, Isom said he looks forward to helping with the growth and expansion of both the PostNet and AlphaGraphics brands.

“Franchising is a unique industry in that entrepreneurs are given a set of tools and a business model to help them become successful on a local or regional level,” Isom said. “Both AlphaGraphics and PostNet provide an excellent example of a franchise doing it the right way by providing franchisees with numerous resources for exponential growth. I look forward to working with Bill McPherson, Ryan Farris and all the other executives to help continue the success that PostNet and AlphaGraphics exemplify.”

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

PostNet opened its doors in 1993. With over 600 locations in North America, Central America, South America and Africa, PostNet is a global leader in printing and shipping solutions. For more information, visit https://www.postnet.com/.

PostNet opened its doors in 1993. With nearly 700 locations in North America, Central America, South America and Africa, PostNet is a global leader in printing and shipping solutions. In 2017, PostNet joined the MBE Worldwide family. Combined, MBE has nearly 2,600 locations in 44 countries. For more information about PostNet services, visit www.postnet.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit www.postnetfranchise.com.

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company with its headquarters in Italy, is a Global Commerce enabler for SMBs and consumers thanks to its platform providing e-commerce, fulfillment, shipping, marketing and print solutions via multi-brand operations: PrestaShop, Mail Boxes Etc. (except the US and Canada), PostNet, PACK & SEND, Spedingo.com, AlphaGraphics, Multicopy and Print Speak. The combination of our retail platform – that currently counts 2,900+ Service Centers in 53 Countries with more than 12.000 associates – with our PrestaShop ecommerce platform served almost one million business customers in FY 2021 generating €1.01 billion (US $1.2 billion) of System Wide Sales and €24 billion (US $28.5 billion) of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value.

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com –  www.prestashop.com/en – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.packsend.com.au – www.spedingo.com/en – www.alphagraphics.com – www.multicopy.nl – www.printspeak.com – www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

Leading marketing and print solutions provider named a 5-star brand by VetFran

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been named one of the top franchises for veterans after being elevated to a 5-star brand by VetFran, which is a program of the International Franchise Association.

Franchisors selected as 5-star brands must have a clean audit report, minimum 20% discount on initial franchise fee, at least five years continuously operating a franchise, at least 50 units open, at least an 80% continuity rate over the past three years, and at least one certified franchise executive on staff.

“When veterans exit active service, there are questions as to what the next step in life is,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Franchising has created an opportunity for many of them to pursue a fruitful life moving forward. Veterans make up about 14% of all franchisees in America, and we have several veterans that have purchased an AlphaGraphics. Being rated a 5-star brand for vets is a testament to the work we do to be a veteran-friendly franchise.”

The mission for VetFran is to educate veterans and franchisors about the demands and opportunities of being a franchisee. The organization also helps the transition of veterans into franchising by encouraging franchisors to offer incentives while also assembling resources and a database of franchising opportunities.

“We champion the idea of veterans purchasing franchises,” McPherson said. “One of the great things about veteran franchisees is their desire to hire other vets and create opportunities for their fellow servicemen or women. We support that initiative at AlphaGraphics and work to make the purchase and success of franchises for veterans easy and simple.”

For more information on AlphaGraphics, please visit https://www.alphagraphicsfranchise.com/.

About MBE Worldwide

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company based in Milan – Italy, is a third-party provider of shipping, fulfillment, print and marketing tech-enabled solutions to small and medium enterprises and retail consumers via a Network of mainly independently owned and operated locations. MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, people and businesses through an easy-to-access distribution Network and customized services and products delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service. MBE presently operates under multiple brands: Mail Boxes Etc. (excluding the US and Canada), AlphaGraphics, PostNet, Spedingo.com, Print Speak, PACK & SEND and Multicopy and its global Network counts currently more than 2,800 locations in 53 countries, with 11,000+ associates and FY2020 System-wide Sales of €879 Million (US$1,004 Million).

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.alphagraphics.com – www.spedingo.com/en – www.printspeak.com –  www.packsend.com.au – www.multicopy.nl –  www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

Leading marketing and print solutions provider among the biggest print operations in North America.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, is among the largest printing companies in the U.S. and Canada after being named to the prestigious Printing Impressions 300 list. The franchise ranked 28th with $215 million in total sales.

“Difficulties related to the pandemic continued last year, but our leadership team and franchisees worked together to make 2021 a success,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “As we transitioned back to normal, our franchise continued to evolve to meet the needs of our customers. Sales remained steady, and we were able to thrive. That wouldn’t be possible without a combined effort from everyone under the AlphaGraphics banner.”

The Printing Impressions 300 ranking is based on annual sales with many companies self-reporting their numbers. The publication provides coverage and analysis on industry trends, emerging technologies and graphic arts industry news. Regarding the Printing Impressions list, the publication noted that some printing companies flourished in the wake of the pandemic, but many suffered double-digit losses or shut down completely.

“In spite of the business environment, AlphaGraphics continues to find ways to grow both our franchise and sales numbers,” McPherson said. “The relationship that headquarters has with our franchisees is second to none, and that allows us to work together on initiatives that are a net positive for both the franchise and our customers.”

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

About MBE Worldwide

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company based in Milan – Italy, is a third-party provider of shipping, fulfillment, print and marketing tech-enabled solutions to small and medium enterprises and retail consumers via a Network of mainly independently owned and operated locations. MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, people and businesses through an easy-to-access distribution Network and customized services and products delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service. MBE presently operates under multiple brands: Mail Boxes Etc. (excluding the US and Canada), AlphaGraphics, PostNet, Spedingo.com, Print Speak, PACK & SEND and Multicopy and its global Network counts currently more than 2,800 locations in 53 countries, with 11,000+ associates and FY2020 System-wide Sales of €879 Million (US$1,004 Million).

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.alphagraphics.com – www.spedingo.com/en – www.printspeak.com –  www.packsend.com.au – www.multicopy.nl –  www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk

Leading marketing and print solutions provider lands on prestigious Franchise 500 list.

DENVER — AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has been recognized as one of the top franchise brands after earning placement on Entrepreneur’s Franchisee 500 list. With appearances on the list over the past three years, AlphaGraphics ranked #375 this year.

“2021 presented its own unique challenges, but AlphaGraphics continues to evolve and find new ways to meet our customers’ needs,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of franchise development. “Our longevity in these rankings is a testament to the hard work of our headquarters and franchisees. We are continuing to build on our upward trajectory while increasing our number of franchises across the nation.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 43-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The past year has been one of the most challenging for businesses in recent memory, which made putting together our 43rd annual Franchise 500 list more enlightening than ever,” says Entrepreneur Editor in Chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to this year’s list showed us how being resilient, supportive, and nimble can help navigate extraordinary challenges and also underscore the grit and innovation that define entrepreneurship.”

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

To view AlphaGraphics in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2022 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands Jan. 11.

bout MBE Worldwide

MBE Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”), a privately-owned company based in Milan – Italy, is a third-party provider of shipping, fulfillment, print and marketing tech-enabled solutions to small and medium enterprises and retail consumers via a Network of mainly independently owned and operated locations. MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, people and businesses through an easy-to-access distribution Network and customized services and products delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service. MBE presently operates under multiple brands: Mail Boxes Etc. (excluding the US and Canada), AlphaGraphics, PostNet, Spedingo.com, Print Speak, PACK & SEND and Multicopy and its global Network counts currently more than 2,800 locations in 53 countries, with 11,000+ associates and FY2020 System-wide Sales of €879 Million (US$1,004 Million).

For additional information please visit MBE Worldwide Group websites at www.mbecorporate.com – www.mbeglobal.com – www.postnet.com – www.alphagraphics.com – www.spedingo.com/en – www.printspeak.com –  www.packsend.com.au – www.multicopy.nl –  www.mbe.it –  www.mbe.es –  www.mbe.de – www.mbefrance.fr – www.mbe.pl –  www.mbeportugal.pt – www.mbe.co.uk