Franchise Services Commits to Five-Year PRINTING United Alliance Membership Program
Richard Lowe (left) and Ford Bowers. | Credit: PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, and Franchise Services, Inc., a leading franchise management company that owns Sir Speedy, PIP, and Signal Graphics, among other leading brands; today announce that Franchise Services, Inc. has renewed its membership to the Alliance for another five-year commitment during PRINTING United Expo 2024. The company joined the Alliance just last year, which was a historic first for all members of a printing franchise to join the association.
“At the recent PRINTING United Expo in Las Vegas, we agreed to extend our support for PRINTING United Alliance for the next five years,” said Richard Lowe, president of Sir Speedy, Signal Graphics and PIP. “We are pleased with the direction of PRINTING United Alliance, including the support and resources they have for the printing community and our franchise network. I am especially pleased with the progress they are making with their legislative efforts on our behalf.”
“We are thrilled that Franchise Services Inc. has fully embraced the many resources and benefits available to them as Alliance members and congratulate them on renewing their membership with the Alliance for another five years,” said Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “Their continued commitment speaks volumes about the value of this partnership, and we are excited to continue working together to support their growth and success in the printing industry. Franchise Services Inc. has been a key player in driving innovation and leadership, and we look forward to helping them achieve even more together in the years to come.”
Join the Alliance
If you are part of a franchise network and would like to learn more about becoming an Alliance member to tap into the vast network and benefits available to you, visit www.printing.org/membership, or call 888-385-3588 to speak with our membership team for more information.
About Franchise Services
Franchise Services, Inc. (FSI) is a franchise management company that owns Sir Speedy, PIP and Signal Graphics. These franchise companies are marketing, signage and print services providers that specialize in the creation and execution of growth-oriented solutions for small- to medium-size businesses. Franchise Services also owns TeamLogic IT, a fast-growing technology franchise that provides managed IT services. FSI has a 50-plus year history of managing award-winning brands that support the small- to medium-size business market. The company’s brands and worldwide affiliates encompass more than 400 locations worldwide.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, and Apparelist. A division of PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance is a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.
PRINTING United Alliance also produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.
