Franchise North America
 
Business Type: Signs
Industry: Signs
Minimum Cash Requirement: $50k
Total Start-up Investment (cash plus financing): $155k
Minimum Net Worth: $300k
Business Location: Store Front
Market Class: Business to Consumer/Business to Business
Business Model: Owner-Operator

Concept Overview

The sign industry has a number of great things going for it: nearly every business needs them, the need for signs is nearly recession-proof, and the technology is simple to execute while still difficult for most individuals or businesses to do themselves.  This concept has even more going for it: NO ROYALTIES ... NO RULES.  This sign concept is actually a business opportunity; not a franchise.  Therefore, business owners pay no on-going royalties to the licensor, they can name the business anything they wish, and they are not required to operate  within a strict set of operational guidelines or regulations.  However, the licensor still provides excellent training, and technical and marketing support for their owners throughout the life of the relationship.

Competitive Landscape

Naturally there are a lot of competitors in such a industry with consistent demand.  This concept competes very well against all independent players with better, more sophisticated technology that delivers superior quality at a lower price.  This concept competes toe-to-toe with all the major branded chains as well.  The real advantage is those competing chains are all paying royalties to their franchisor ... while you enjoy more revenue in the form of bottom line profits.

Owner Profile

Owners come from very diverse backgrounds and experience.  The one common element is that owner are extroverted people who are willing and able to network among other businesses.  Here are some examples of successful owners:

  • College Student with no previous job experience
  • Handyman
  • Truck driver for a major freight company
  • Convenience Store Owner
  • Banker
  • Food broker
  • Wine salesman
  • Printer
  • Production Manager
  • CPA

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