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Signs First
 

SIGNS FIRST is the only franchise with over 25 years sign industry experience. We specialize in computer-generated, one-day temporary and permanent signs for retail, professional and commercial businesses on a cash and carry basis. Franchisee support is unparalleled with comprehensive training, on-going technological support and marketing assistance.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1966

Franchising Since:

  1989

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:30 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:30 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:30 100% In 0 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:30 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Tennessee13
2. Mississippi12
3. Colorado3

Registered in Following Registration States:

   Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$20K
Total Investment:$20-65K
Average Total Investment:$42K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$10-15K
Average Franchise Fee:$12K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,500

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

  

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:No
Size of Corporate Staff:6
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?N/A
 

Marketing Support:

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

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
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:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Memphis, TN2 Weeks
2. Store1 Week + Follow-Up Visit
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

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:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   5
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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