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Sign-A-Rama
2121 Vista Pkwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
      Top100

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Business Description

World's largest full-service sign franchise. Almost 800 locations in 45 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:

856

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
856
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:57967.6%In 44 States
Canada:364.2%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:24128.2%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
856
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California79
2. Florida55
3. New Jersey30

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:$145K
Average Total Investment:$145K
 
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

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
 
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
 
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
 
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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