AlphaGraphics Ranks No. 91 on Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises in 2026

Placement highlights global growth, system performance and franchise owner success

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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AlphaGraphics, a leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions, has earned the No. 91 spot on Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises for 2026, an annual ranking that highlights top franchise brands around the world based on a comprehensive set of performance indicators.

Why it matters

This ranking showcases AlphaGraphics' consistent performance, steady unit growth, and strong engagement across its franchise network, demonstrating the company's ability to help franchise owners build profitable businesses that last in a changing industry landscape.

The details

Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises ranking evaluates franchise systems on factors including sales performance, number of locations, year-over-year unit growth, company age and length of franchising experience, financial assistance available to new franchisees, and standard investment and royalty fees. AlphaGraphics' placement on the list is a result of its comprehensive network of locally owned print and marketing centers that deliver a range of services, as well as its focus on keeping investment costs manageable and providing hands-on training and operational support to franchise owners.

  • AlphaGraphics earned the No. 91 spot on Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises for 2026.

The players

AlphaGraphics

A leading franchisor of printing and marketing solutions with more than 285 locations in six countries, offering a complete range of print, visual communications, and marketing products and services.

Bill McPherson

The vice president of retail network development at AlphaGraphics.

Franchise Direct

An organization that publishes an annual ranking of the Top 100 Global Franchises, evaluating franchise systems on various performance indicators.

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What they’re saying

“Earning a spot on this list comes down to the performance of our franchise owners and the system that supports them.”

— Bill McPherson, Vice President of Retail Network Development (digitalmedianet.com)

The takeaway

AlphaGraphics' ranking on Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises list demonstrates the company's ability to provide the tools, guidance, and flexibility needed for its franchise owners to build sustainable and competitive businesses in the evolving print and marketing industry.