In late 2024, MBE Worldwide unveiled its new brand identity, Fortidia, marking a milestone in the company’s growth story. Founded in Milan in 1993 by Graziano Fiorelli, and now led by Chairman and CEO Paolo Fiorelli, Fortidia has evolved into a powerhouse in business services franchising, with more than 3,100 franchised locations spanning over 60 countries and systemwide sales across our brands collectively topping $1.4 billion (US) worldwide in 2024.
The rebrand to Fortidia reflects more than a name change—it embodies the group’s vision to be a trusted global partner helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive. Under the Fortidia umbrella sit 10 distinct brands, including three franchise networks making tremendous gains in North America: AlphaGraphics, PostNet, and World Options. Each fills a unique niche in the business services ecosystem, offering both entrepreneurs and communities valuable solutions.
AlphaGraphics, founded in 1975, specializes in print, signage, and marketing services. With more than 265 locations, primarily in the U.S., AlphaGraphics empowers businesses to build their brands through everything from traditional print to digital marketing, SEO, and website development. PostNet, launched in 1993, now counts nearly 700 locations worldwide, delivering a versatile mix of shipping, mailbox, and printing services—particularly vital to microbusinesses. World Options, meanwhile, represents the logistics arm of Fortidia and is a fully tech-enabled model providing small and mid-sized companies with convenient domestic and international shipping and concierge service.
What unites these diverse brands is an entrepreneurial-first philosophy. Fortidia provides a comprehensive support system to all partners in the field that starts with a three-phase training program—online, live in Denver, and hands-on pre- and post-opening. Ongoing support includes dedicated business coaches, marketing resources, peer groups, leadership councils, and annual franchisee conferences. The model is designed to keep franchise-partners motivated and aligned.
Looking ahead, Fortidia’s three- to four-year development plan is ambitious for all three brands. This expansion reflects both the resilience of the business services sector and the increasing demand from entrepreneurs who want scalable, community-driven opportunities.
For prospective franchisees, Fortidia offers a clear piece of advice: ensure cultural fit. While investment levels, ROI, and business models matter, long-term growth depends on full alignment with franchise-partners’ views. With its new identity and a proven global platform, Fortidia is positioning itself as a partner of choice for entrepreneurs eager to build wealth, legacy, and opportunity.
AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics has been a cornerstone in the business services industry for 50+ years. With more than 265 centers across the U.S. and select international markets, including Brazil, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and China, AlphaGraphics has established a reputation as a trusted partner for companies of all sizes seeking to enhance their brand presence.
What sets AlphaGraphics apart?
A comprehensive suite of services: from traditional print and signage to advanced digital marketing solutions, SEO and SEM strategies, website development, and direct mail campaigns. Wide-ranging expertise positions franchisees to serve as true consultants rather than just service providers, enabling them to build lasting B2B relationships that drive recurring revenue.
Entrepreneurs drawn to AlphaGraphics often see themselves scaling into high-performing enterprises, sometimes with multiple locations, as they leverage the brand’s strong technology platforms and peer support network. For prospective owners, AlphaGraphics represents both a high-potential business and an opportunity to build a lasting legacy within their community.
What’s ahead for AlphaGraphics?
The future looks solid, as Fortidia plans to expand AlphaGraphics to over 300 locations in the next few years, strengthening its position as a leading print and marketing franchise. An aligned network of franchisees and franchisors ensures a collaborative approach, one that has served AlphaGraphics well for five decades and will continue to do so in the future.
PostNet
Since its founding in Nevada in 1993, PostNet has carved out a strong niche in the pack-and-ship space while also becoming an essential partner for small businesses that need reliable printing and mailbox solutions. With nearly 700 locations across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa, PostNet combines a diverse service offering domestic and international shipping, virtual and traditional mailboxes, notary and fingerprint services, and basic printing into one accessible neighborhood hub.
Why choose PostNet?
The unique strength of PostNet lies in serving microbusinesses and entrepreneurs who rely on affordable, flexible solutions to keep their operations running smoothly. PostNet franchisees tend to enjoy the balance of customer-facing B2C service along with proactive B2B relationship building, particularly on the print side of the business. Many owners seek greater control over their future and work life balance, while others expand into multi-unit ownership to build wealth over time.
What’s ahead for PostNet?
In three to four years Fortidia envisions PostNet growing to more than 350 locations in the U.S., reflecting strong and consistent demand for shipping and business services. By offering multiple carrier options, UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, and leading technology platforms, PostNet has firmly positioned itself as a one-stop shop for modern businesses and consumers alike. The brand will continue to prioritize relationships, vendors, and solutions to meet ever-changing demands in the business partner industry.
World Options
World Options represents the logistics and freight solution arm of Fortidia, offering a high-growth opportunity for entrepreneurs eager to enter the booming shipping sector without the overhead of a traditional brick-and-mortar store. Operating across states like New York, Texas, Tennessee, and beyond, World Options provides businesses of all sizes with an innovative technology platform that streamlines shipping and receiving coupled with a concierge-style customer service often reserved for much larger companies.
How is World Options different?
Because of the asset light model, World Options appeals to driven, organized individuals who thrive on B2B sales, solution selling, and hitting performance metrics without the added investment related to a physical location. Franchisees can scale quickly by adding accounts without the limitations of territory or physical space.
Intuitive technology offers a single platform to compare multiple convenient shipping options, book, ship, track, pay, etc. through the portal, demonstrating the opportunity to have technology working hard and generating revenue 24/7/365.
What’s ahead for World Options?
Fortidia’s roadmap projects growth to over 100 U.S. World Options locations within the next three to four years, capitalizing on the rising demand for efficient, cost-effective shipping. For entrepreneurs, World Options offers a lower-investment entry point into franchising, aligned with Fortidia’s commitment to supporting franchisee growth through training, marketing, and business development support.
*Current systemwide numbers reflect franchised businesses open as of December 31, 2024
According to the current FDDs, as of 12/31/24, there were: (1.) 227 AlphaGraphics business centers open in the USA and 21 international, for a worldwide total of 248; (2.) 198 PostNet centers open in the USA and 543 international for a worldwide total of (3.) 6 World Options franchised businesses (and one company-owned) open in the USA, and 133 international for a worldwide total of 139 franchised World Options businesses (140 including the company-owned).
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AlphaGraphics, Inc., 143 Union Blvd., Ste. 650, Lakewood, CO 80228. MN Reg. # 10244.
PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 143 Union Blvd., Ste. 600, Lakewood, CO 80228. MN Reg. # 10220.
World Options, Inc., 143 Union Blvd., Ste. 625, Lakewood, CO 80228. MN Reg. # 11425.