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Signal Graphics Business Centers
 

Welcome to SIGNAL GRAPHICS! For over 25 years, SIGNAL GRAPHICS has been developing entrepreneurs. Our business centers enable owners to market printing, copying, graphic design and promotional products. Your store will be a resource center for products such as business cards, stationery, envelopes, brochures, booklets, flyers and labels. You will have the latest technology in computers and digital copiers. Join us in this exciting and gratifying business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1974

Franchising Since:

  1982

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:20 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:20 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:25 100% In 15 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:25 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Colorado15

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$200K
Cash Investment:$40-60K
Total Investment:$275-350K
Average Total Investment:$313K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5% with royalty rebate program
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:$200/Mo. or 1%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1200

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center

Other Sites:

   Office Building

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:6
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs
Additional Services:Grand Opening, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:On-going support, central production cntr. offset
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Headquarters2 Weeks
2. On-Site1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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