Plymouth, Michigan-based Alliance Franchise Brands, the umbrella company for retail brand names such as Image360, Signs by Tomorrow and Signs Now, announces the purchase of the Canadian franchise organization, KKP Canada, which is now part of Alliance's network. KKP Canada is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and adds 50 franchise locations to Alliance Franchise Brands.

According to Alliance Franchise Brands CEO Mike Marcantonio, “This represents a sound investment in the continued growth of our network. Our organization began in the graphics communications industry with the quick print concepts of Speedy Printing in Canada and American Speedy Printing in the U.S.  Over the past 40 years, we have aggressively invested in the areas with the most potential for long-term gains, including technology, signage, digital and print communications. With the acquisition of KKP Canada, our network of businesses is 630 strong with annual revenues approaching a half billion dollars.”

KKP Canada CEO and vice-chair Gigi Harding will remain active in KKP Canada through the transition as a key advisor.

The move triples the Canadian presence of Alliance Franchise Brands, the company says.

“Our franchise members have been serving their markets in Canada for over thirty years,” says Kevin Cushing, president of the Marketing & Print Division. “We have our own corporate-owned location in Windsor, Ontario, and 25 franchised locations across the country prior to having KKP Canada join our network. We believe this move will support greater resource deployment for the success of all of our members and better partnership opportunities with Canadian suppliers.”

KKP Canada's Richmond Hill location will remain open.