Alliance Franchise Brands LLC, based in Plymouth, Michigan, has acquired the Canadian franchise organization KKP Canada, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The agreement adds 50 franchise locations to Alliance Franchise Brands’ portfolio, which includes more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom.
The purchase of KKP Canada effectively triples the Canadian presence of Alliance Franchise Brands. “This represents a sound investment in the continued growth of our network,” said Mike Marcantonio, CEO, Alliance Franchise Brands. “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,” continued Marcantonio. “With the acquisition of KKP Canada, our network of businesses is 630 strong with annual revenues approaching a half billion dollars.”
The company’s brands include Allegra, Speedy Printing, image360, Insty-Prints, Signs by Tomorrow, Signs Now, Zippy Print (also Canadian), and KKP franchises in the United States.
“Our franchise members have been serving their markets in Canada for over 30 years,” said Kevin Cushing, President of the Marketing & Print Division for Alliance. “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 CEO and Vice-Chair Gigi Harding is to remain active in KKP Canada through the transition as an advisor.
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