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World's largest full-service sign franchise. Over 900 locations in 50 countries. Ranked #1 in industry. No experience needed. Full training, local back-up and support. Financing available.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1986

Franchising Since:

  1987

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:868 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:868 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:597 66% In 46 States
Canada:38 4.2% In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:270 29.8% In 42 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:905 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California97
2. Florida61
3. New Jersey34

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$60K
Cash Investment:$48K
Total Investment:$180-225.6K
Average Total Investment:$203K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$42.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$42K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,200

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:180
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Direct Mailers
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. West Palm Beach, FL2 Weeks
2. On-Site2 Weeks
3. On-The-Job1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:22
Asian-American:16
Hispanic:38
Native American:2
Other:27
Specific Minority:We have a Minority Development Officer. We participate in training inner-city students. We work with the individual to achieve his/her goals.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:35 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:35 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   100
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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