Signs Now Franchise
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 02:16PM Computerized 24 hour sign-making services
Founded in 1983, Signs Now was among the first companies to purchase time-saving machinery that cut letters and designs from a roll of thin vinyl to produce signs. Within three years, the company was purchased and began offering franchises. Today Signs Now has stores across North America and in South America, Europe and Asia providing customers with quick turnaround on signs and their other graphics needs.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Signs Now Franchises?
Total Cost: $139,500-$170,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: Percentage of current fee
Contact Information for Signs Now
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Signs Now Corp. |
Phone Number: (941)747-7747 |
Signs Now In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Signs Now begin operations? 1983
When did Signs Now begin selling franchises? 1986
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2004 210 16 9 2 2003 215 17 10 2 2002 227 20 15 2 2001 237 22 20 0 2000 258 19 33 1
Future Expansion
Countries of Interest: Central America, Eastern Europe, South America,
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No Yes Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
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
Ad slicks
Franchise Operation Restrictions
International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licensesNumber of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
Sales & marketing experience Management 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