AlphaGraphics Honors Franchisees at Annual Conference

AlphaGraphics recognized franchise owners at its 56th annual conference at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Tennessee. The printing and marketing franchisor presented regional, sales and community impact awards. The event also offered development sessions on growth, customer retention and performance. AlphaGraphics was founded in 1970 and began offering franchise opportunities in 1979.

Regional Award Winners

The Franny award went to T.J. and Jennifer Kerbs of West Palm Beach, Florida. Regional Center of the Year recipients included Craig and Kristy Girard in Plano, Texas; Mike Marlow in Cornelius, North Carolina; Diana Khutsishvili and Ahsan Irshad in Brentwood, Tennessee; Mike Sparaco and Darin Osborne in Tempe, Arizona; Brian Johnson in West Valley City, Utah; and Matt Mantyla in Hartford, Connecticut.

AlphaGraphics Cincinnati received the Community Impact award, while Chuck Stempler of Seattle received Top Sales for a Franchisee with a Single Center.

Bill McPherson, Regional Vice President of Retail Network Development at AlphaGraphics, said:

“Our annual conference is an opportunity to acknowledge our hardworking franchisees and give them the credit they deserve for another wonderful year. As we look toward 2027, this gives us a chance to reflect on our successes while also networking and discussing new processes that will only accelerate our growth moving forward.”

Development Sessions

Franchisees attended breakout sessions focused on multi-center growth and acquisition, turning first-time buyers into repeat customers, and driving revenue through key accounts. The program paired the awards with practical discussions for owners seeking to develop their operations and leadership.

Recognition and Growth

The conference recognized franchise owners and included sessions on customer retention, revenue and multi-center growth. Owners considering the network can find franchise information at alphagraphicsfranchise.com.