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American Sign Shops
3803-B Computer Dr., # 200
Raleigh, NC 27609
800#: (800) 966-2700
Tel: (919) 787-1557
Fax: (919) 787-3830
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.amerisign.com
Contact: Mr. Andrew Akers, Vice President
Latest technology in computer-generated signs. Full color digital graphics production and we provide full training and on-going support. Local assistance. Franchise highly rated by Success and Entrepreneur Magazines. Operated in a clean, retail environment, hours 9 to 5. We choose highly-motivated franchisees who want to succeed as entrepreneurs. Franchise Advisory Council and Mentor Program instituted by company. You can't find better franchise support!
Franchisor Background
Established: 1984
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 42
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 43
Distribution:
U.S. -- 43;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 11 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in NC, 13 in MI, 4 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:10
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 4, 1, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: IL,MI,VA,WI
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,600 SF; FS, SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $30-40K
Total Investment: $66-92K
Average Total Investment: $79.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees
�Franchise: $20K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
�Royalty: 6%
�Average Royalty: 6.0%
�Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 6
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 8 Hours Home Study; 2 Weeks Headquarters; 1 Week Franchisee Location.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: East of Rocky Mountains
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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