For any franchisee, there are a limited number of factors that drive a business’s success. No matter what revenue volume a franchise generates, the franchisee needs to be able to create sufficient margins. Margin growth is generated by increasing revenue (sales) and, at the same time, improving operational efficiencies. These factors are the result of […]

On the surface, a wide-format printing studio may not seem like the most dynamic business concept. But once you dig a little bit deeper, you quickly realize the opportunities to provide solutions to organizations across a variety of industries and discover a breadth of revenue-generating channels. For a snapshot of the top revenue generators, take […]

Competition to grab consumer attention is creating robust demand for services in the $11 billion wide-format printing industry. Thanks to digital ad fatigue, businesses look to advertise and market their products or services in a holistic way. That includes a diversity of signage in the real world. Here are just a few areas where wide-format […]

The push to become more environmentally-friendly has sparked innovation across industries, even carving out entirely new categories in green technology, sustainable energy, waste management and more.   Just as environmentalism has fostered eco-friendly practices across industries, sustainability continues to drive demand and customer loyalty in business. More than two-thirds of consumers consider environmental impact when […]

Coupled with business strategy, a well-defined and differentiated company culture is one of the most important factors influencing an organization’s success. Research from the consulting firm Deloitte found 94 percent of executives and 88 percent of employees believe this to be true. As industries across the board become increasingly crowded with competition, a distinct culture […]

When Mike McKenny graduated from Florida Southern College with a degree in music, owning a wide-format printing business wasn’t in the cards. Mike went on to become a music teacher and work at a large insurance company. Molly McKenny, Mike’s wife, business partner and high school sweetheart, also held a position in insurance for 10 […]

After decades in the workforce, many employees spend the twilight of their careers watching the clock and dreaming of retirement. Yet, a growing number of older adults who give retirement a try end up changing their minds. While some go on to pursue part-time careers to maintain some structure and specialized skillset, more former retirees […]

Not having a background in the large-format graphics industry never impeded Bob Mejerle’s progress as a business owner. Bob decided to become a SpeedPro franchisee after spending more than three decades in a corporate career in the global technology sector. Having reached a point when retirement is the pathway for many people, Bob chose franchising. […]

Wide-format printing is becoming an increasingly popular solution for businesses in search of effective marketing strategies. In today’s digital age, there’s ad fatigue with smartphones and other digital devices, making large-format graphics are an eye-popping way to capture consumers’ attention in the real world. At SpeedPro, we change with the times to make sure franchisees […]

At first look, a wide-format printing franchise opportunity may not be as cut and dry as other business concepts. A restaurant franchise, for instance, is easy to understand as a category – albeit more complicated to operate than a business like SpeedPro. And once you start to peel back the layers of what a wide-format […]