The world�s largest sign-production franchise, Sign-A-Rama is at the helm of a $12 billion industry where repeat business accounts for 70% of transactions. The company acts as a one-stop source for businesses� signage needs, fulfilling requests for menu boards, screen printing, banners, lighted signs, vehicle lettering, real estate signs and window graphics � product offerings so diverse that almost every business has a need for at least one of them.

Sign-A-Rama franchises pride themselves on being full-service resources for their customers, while Sign-A-Rama the franchisor prides itself on providing its franchisees with a turnkey business concept based on nearly two decades of experience culled from hundreds of stores across the world. Franchisees enjoy low-inventory requirements and easy-to-use computer programs, as well a franchise system with connections the world over, linking franchisees with fellow franchisees and international customers.

 

Investment Required
The fee for a Sign-A-Rama franchise is $39,500. Existing owners pay $19,500 to open an additional location. Financing is available for up to 65% of a franchisee�s total investment. The fee includes site renovation costs.

Sign-A-Rama provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced. Those who qualify can get financing for Sign-A-Rama�s entire equipment package.

 

On-Going Expenses
Sign-A-Rama franchisees pay a royalty fee equal to 6% of total gross sales and a monthly marketing fund fee of $150.
 
What You Get�Training and Support
Before a franchise is awarded, Sign-A-Rama reviews proposed locations, leases and marketing areas, as well as traffic studies, business counts and area growth.

Sign-A-Rama franchisees don�t need prior experience in the sign business and they won�t be responsible for making the signs they sell themselves (they hire someone to do that for them). However, the company believes it�s important that they understand every aspect of the process. And at five weeks in length, Sign-A-Rama training is long but thorough, beginning with an all-inclusive two weeks of instruction in sign production, computer graphics, bookkeeping, management principles and sales and marketing. After those initial lessons, franchisees spend one week in hands-on training at an up-and-running store and finish up with marketing and technical training at their own store for two weeks, after which a marketing representative will continue to work with them personally. Franchisees also have the option of contributing to a national advertising fund that is run by an advisory board made up of corporate staff and franchise owners.

Sign-A-Rama franchisees join a support network that is nearly 700 stores strong and spreads across 30 countries � bestowing franchisees with mass purchasing power, an efficient supply system and a global peer base that comes together at regional meetings and a world expo.

Sign-A-Rama also boasts 20 regional offices staffed with both business and marketing personnel, in addition to software that helps with the hiring and training process, an 800 number and an online support infrastructure that is available at any time of the day, every day.

Territory
Sign-A-Rama does not grant exclusive territories.