Sir Speedy Named An “AllStar” Franchise

Makes AllBusiness.com’s Franchise List for 2nd year in a row

January 20, 2010

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., January 20, 2010—Sir Speedy, a franchise network of printing and marketing services providers, recently ranked number 221 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise List, up from number 230 in 2008. The Top 300 listing, produced by allbusiness.com assesses the strengths of franchising companies. 

According to allbusiness.com, “The company’s financial health ranking rose this year, pushing it slightly higher on our AllStar list … Sir Speedy is backed by a strong parent company, Franchise Services, which also owns PIP Printing and Signal Graphics … the company’s longevity and brand awareness continue to add value for franchisees.” 

In the Longevity ranking category, Sir Speedy ranked number 36 and its sister company, PIP Printing and Marketing Services, ranked number 34. Both companies were started in the 1960s. The criteria used to rank companies include: franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, years in business, years franchising, availability of franchising, and Web (brand) visibility.

“Our franchisees continue to elevate our brand and their businesses by offering advanced printing and marketing services to their business customers,” said Richard Lowe, president of Sir Speedy, Inc. “This ranking is a result of their hard work and dedication to their businesses and the Sir Speedy brand.”

About Sir Speedy

Sir Speedy provides printing and marketing services designed to help companies grow.  Products and services include traditional printing, copying and mailing services as well as value-added offerings such as web to print solutions, integrated direct marketing tools, and promotional products. Sir Speedy helps companies meet their business growth objectives from lead generation, customer retention and reactivation to brand management and more.

Sir Speedy centers are locally owned and operated and part of a worldwide network of franchise brands and affiliates that spans more than 800 locations in 16 countries. Based in Mission Viejo, California, Sir Speedy has received numerous awards and recognition including the Franchise Times Top 200, Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Quick Printing Top 100, Printing Impressions 400, an AllStar Top 300 Award, a Franchise 50 Award and a Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review.    

Contact: Sir Speedy, 26722 Plaza, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Tel: 949/348-5400. Fax: 949/348-5066. Website: www.sirspeedy.com.