Sign-A-Rama Franchise
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 12:42PM Advertising signs, graphics, logos and screen printing
Father-and-son duo Roy and Ray Titus know a thing or two about the printing business. Also owners of Minuteman Press International, the Titus team entered the sign industry in 1974 and brought their idea of automated graphic design to what was then a business run predominantly by craftspeople. In 1987, they began franchising Sign-A-Rama Full Service Sign Centers and have franchise owners from coast to coast and internationally. Sign-A-Rama is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is still a family-owned and privately held company.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Sign-A-Rama Franchises?
Total Cost: $84,600-$154,800
Total Franchise Fees: $39,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6% w/cap
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 35 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $1.5K
Contact Information for Sign-A-Rama
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Sign-A-Rama Inc. |
Phone Number: (561)640-5570 |
Sign-A-Rama In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Sign-A-Rama begin operations? 1986
When did Sign-A-Rama begin selling franchises? 1987
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 480 21 210 0 2004 495 29 182 0 2003 494 27 155 0 2002 481 26 144 0 2001 458 26 128 0
Future Expansion
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Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): various leasing companies
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (95% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience Sales & marketing experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes