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Sign-A-Rama
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: 1986Franchising Since: 1987IFA Member CFA Member
Operating Units: Franchised Units: 875 100% Company-Owned Units: 0 0% ______ _____ Total Operating Units: 875 100% Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 597 62.8% In 46 States Canada: 83 8.7% In 5 Canadian Provinces International: 270 28.4% In 42 Foreign Countries ______ _____ Total: 950 100% North America: States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: Density Units 1. California 97 2. Florida 61 3. New Jersey 34
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: $168-172K Average Total Investment: $170K 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-timeSpace Needs (in square footage): 1,200Preferred Sites: Strip CenterOther Sites: Encourage Conversions? YesEarnings Claims Provided? NoListed in the SBA Registry? NoSupport 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, FL 2 Weeks 2. On-Site 2 Weeks 3. On-The-Job 1 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
