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| Signs Now 6976 Professional Parkway East Sarasota, FL 34240 |
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Business Description
For over 20 years, SIGNS NOW has been a leading franchisor of signage and digital graphics centers and we remain a top innovator in providing high quality visual communication solutions. Signs Now is also a part of Allegra Network, LLC, one of the largest print and graphics franchisors in the world.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1986
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
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
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800-2,400
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
For over 20 years, SIGNS NOW has been a leading franchisor of signage and digital graphics centers and we remain a top innovator in providing high quality visual communication solutions. Signs Now is also a part of Allegra Network, LLC, one of the largest print and graphics franchisors in the world.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 1986
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 216 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 216 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Florida | 24 |
| 2. Illinois | 20 |
| 3. North Carolina | 16 |
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: | $200K |
| Cash Investment: | $50-70K |
| Total Investment: | $146-300K |
| Average Total Investment: | $223K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,800-2,400
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 16 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Sarasota, FL | 3 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Actual Center | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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