SIR SPEEDY ENTERS INDIA

In a bid to expand its international operation of printing centre franchises, Sir Speedy Printing has struck a deal with Chandra Narra and HiQ Business bestowing area franchise for India. The first Sir Speedy center in India has been opened in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Chandra Narra, CEO of Sir Speedy India, reveals the company’s expansion plan: "We plan to open more than 200 Sir Speedy locations in the next decade. Our confidence in this vision is supported by Sir Speedy`s 40 years of success, opening hundreds of printing businesses and their experience in other countries including the Middle East and Asia." Richard Lowe, president of Sir Speedy, Inc. Richard Lowe, President, Sir Speedy, Inc, in his statement showed his faith in Chandra Narra’s capability as a successful entrepreneur who has thorough knowledge of the market. The present centre in Jubilee Hills will cater to the area between central Hyderabad and Hi-Tech City and the plan is there to bring all the parts of the city under its operational territory. Sir Speedy India mainly deals with equipments and software technology for document design, printing, finishing and bindery, with an emphasis on digital printing. Sir Speedy`s development in India follows the opening of Sir Speedy operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, actuating its further expansion in the Gulf Coast region. The new Gulf Coast Area Franchise, beginning operations in Saudi Arabia, joins Sir Speedy U.A.E., which has opened multiple Sir Speedy Printing centers over the last 10 years. Don Lowe, CEO of Franchise Services, Inc., the parent company of Sir Speedy, Inc., hopeful about the development, tells, "Our management team understands adaptation of market characteristics, traditions, cultural values, and both established and changing business practices. Our experience in North, Central and South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe contribute to our industry-leading position worldwide. We are excited to add India to our international roster." About Sir Speedy, Inc. Sir Speedy is present in 1,000 locations in 18 countries forming the world’s largest printing network. The company’s full range of services includes graphic design, printing, copying, finishing, posters and banners, and advertising specialty items. Sir Speedy centers also offer expanded services such as mailing and fulfillment, scanning and archiving, integrated direct marketing programs, Web-to-print solutions and more. Some notable awards the company received are the Franchise Times Top 200, Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, Printing Impressions 400, awards from the Quick Printing magazine, and a Franchise 50 Award.