Today's Printing landscape is quickly changing. Shoreline Press San Diego has built a solid customer base by providing great products and services with customer support second to no one. With the technological advances in printing, software and print related services, this creates some real challenges for the independent printer in being able to keep up with technology.

We decided the best way to solve this problem and frankly have the best of both worlds (remaining an independent printer, while still having access to the technology and resources to grow) was to become a member of the Allegra Network. By joining the Allegra network we have access to technology and a associate peer group that the average "independent" printer would never have. We benefit in many ways, from technology, extensive training, group buying power and high level relationships with major equipment vendors. This directly translates into our ability to provide our customers with better products, better buying power, cost/value, cutting edge print imaging technology and systems to manage our production and customer support that our customers benefit from.

Allegra Network LLC., is one of the world’s largest graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom. The company ranks in the top 200 in sales among all franchise companies in the world. Allegra Network LLC is considered a leader in franchise training, technology implementation and system profitability.

Allegra Networks LLC., supports six brands under its printing division – Allegra Print & Imaging, American Speedy Printing, Instant Copy, Insty-Prints, Speedy Printing and Zippy Print and the Signs Now brand under its sign division.

Currently more than 180 centers operate under the Allegra Print & Imaging brand, accounting for more than half of the company’s system-wide sales. Members of its printing division offer advanced graphic communications technologies including full-color printing, graphic design services and electronic publishing, digital color copying, offset printing, high speed copying and online file transfer. Members of its sign division provide an array of sign solutions from creative concept to final production of high-impact, professional signs, banners and other visual communications tools to businesses worldwide.

Founded in 1976, Allegra Network is privately owned by an investor group led by the company's management including chairman and CEO William McIntyre. Other shareholders include Michael Marcantonio and Domino's Pizza founder Thomas Monaghan.

The Allegra Print & Imaging represents sophisticated, advanced printing technologies and consultative service. Franchise members must demonstrate an advanced level of service and capabilities to receive certification and authorization to market under this identity, providing a level of trust and confidence in customers and prospects alike. Many customers prefer to deal with a national organization that has the ability to deliver topnotch service on a local level, as well as in other geographical areas.