Alliance Franchise Brands Acquires KKP Canada

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- To enhance its North American presence, Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, a world leader in marketing, print and graphic communications, recently brought the Canadian franchise organization, KKP Canada, into its network. The agreement adds 50 franchise locations to the Plymouth, Mich.- based franchise network. KKP Canada is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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According to Alliance Franchise Brands CEO Mike Marcantonio, "This represents a sound investment in the continued growth of our network. Our organization began in the graphics communications industry with the quick print concepts of Speedy Printing in Canada and American Speedy Printing in the U.S.  Over the past 40 years, we have aggressively invested in the areas with the most potential for long-term gains, including technology, signage, digital and print communications. With the acquisition of KKP Canada, our network of businesses is 630 strong with annual revenues approaching a half billion dollars."

"While we have great reach and scale, it is a very personal business," Marcantonio continued. "Our first core value is 'Members First' and we live that person by person, day by day."

KKP Canada CEO and Vice-Chair Gigi Harding will remain active in KKP Canada through the transition as a key advisor. "Our organization will be even stronger, benefiting from access to the resources and forward-thinking, franchise-focused values that the Alliance Franchise Brands organization possesses.  It's a win-win for franchise members in both organizations, and I couldn't be more pleased knowing that our members will be in great hands."  

The move triples the Canadian presence of Alliance Franchise Brands. Kevin Cushing, president of the Marketing & Print Division said, "Our franchise members have been serving their markets in Canada for over thirty years. We have our own corporate-owned location in Windsor, Ontario, and 25 franchised locations across the country prior to having KKP Canada join our network. We believe this move will support greater resource deployment for the success of all of our members and better partnership opportunities with Canadian suppliers."

KKP Canada will retain its offices in premises leased in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

About Alliance Franchise Brands LLC (Parent company of Allegra Network LLC)

Alliance Franchise Brands is one of the world's largest business-to-business franchises, serving the multi-billion-dollar market for marketing, print, sign and graphic communication services. Through its subsidiaries, Alliance Franchise Brands' 630 franchise members in North America and the United Kingdom provide businesses and organizations with a one-stop resource for technologically advanced and strategically sound solutions for their graphic communication needs. Its Marketing & Print Division includes the Allegra, American Speedy Printing, Insty-Prints, KKP, Speedy Printing and Zippy Print brands.  Its Sign & Graphics division includes the Image360, Signs By Tomorrow and Signs Now brands. Its Corporate Operations Division includes Allegra locations in Plymouth, Clawson and Troy, Mich. and Windsor, Ontario. Corporate-owned Image360 centers are located in Columbia and Middle River, Md.; Plymouth, Mich. and Windsor, Ontario. For more information, visit www.alliancefranchisebrands.com.

For more information about print and marketing franchise opportunities, visit www.allegrafranchise.com. To learn more about signs and graphics franchise options, visit www.franchising.image360.com.  

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SOURCE Alliance Franchise Brands

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