Sign-A-Rama

  • Sign-A-Rama, USA, Inc.
2121 Vista Pkwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
  • (800) 286-8671 / (561) 868-1480
  • (561) 478-4340 (Fax)

World's largest full-service sign franchise. Over 900 locations in 50 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 875 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 875 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 597 62.8% In 46 States
Canada 83 8.7% In 5 Provinces
International 270 28.4% In 42 Foreign Countries
Total 950 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 97
Florida 61
New Jersey 34

Registered in the 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

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member Yes
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a 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

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

On-the-Job 1 Week
West Palm Beach, FL 2 Weeks
On-Site 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $60K
Cash Investment $48K
Total Investment $168-172K
Average Total Investment $170K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $42.5K
Average Franchise Fee $42K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 0%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 3
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) 1,200
Preferred Site Types Strip Center
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 1
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 35
Term of Renewal Period 35
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 100
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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