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Allegra Network Appoints New Executive Leadership

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Presidents of Print/Marketing and Sign Divisions Named

June 20, 2012 // Franchising.com // PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Allegra Network LLC, the marketing, print and graphic communications franchisor of Allegra, American Speedy Printing, Insty-Prints and Signs Now brands has announced the appointments of Bob Milroy as president of the company’s Print/Marketing Division and Ray Palmer as president of the Sign Division.

Milroy, a former marketing agency president, joined the Allegra Network executive team in 2009 as chief marketing officer. He has guided the company’s aggressive plan to help franchise members evolve into professional marketing services providers.

“Bob has been instrumental in spearheading the training, sales support, internal marketing resources and supplier partnerships that are enabling our franchise members to make the transition to offering broader-based marketing services,” said CEO Mike Marcantonio. “He has made a significant impact in a short amount of time, and his wealth of knowledge and experience will continue to drive new opportunities for our franchise system.”

Most recently president of Columbia, Md.-based Signs By Tomorrow (SBT), Ray Palmer has also assumed the leadership role for Signs Now to become president of the Allegra Network Sign Division. Members of Allegra Network’s investment group, Palmer and SBT Vice President of Operations Andrew Akers, assumed controlling interest in SBT earlier this year.

Palmer’s appointment as president of Allegra Network’s Sign Division was made as part of a strategic decision to provide executive oversight for both brands, which share very similar business models, though they will remain separate companies with separate support staffs and programs.

“Ray’s industry insights as a multi-unit franchise owner and proven record in the Signs by Tomorrow franchise system will be assets to Signs Now,” said Marcantonio. “During his tenure at the helm of the SBT network, it has enjoyed nearly two years of solid sales growth, a testament to his leadership skills and business acumen.”

About Allegra Network LLC

Allegra Network LLC is one of world’s largest marketing, print and graphic communications franchises linking more than 450 locations across North America. The company ranks in the top 200 among all franchise companies in the world and is considered a leader in franchise training, technology implementation and system profitability. Allegra Network was founded in 1976 and today supports three primary brands under its print division – Allegra, American Speedy Printing and Insty-Prints, and the Signs Now brand under its sign division. For more information on Allegra Network, please call (800) 726-9050 or visit www.allegranetwork.com. In early 2012, select investors in Allegra Network obtained a majority interest in Signs By Tomorrow (SBT), the 160-unit signage and graphics franchise, from its retiring founder and a small group of outside investors. The investment in SBT was made with existing management members.

Contact:

Erin Johnson
(800) 726-9050

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