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Signs Now 6976 Professional Parkway East
Sarasota, FL 34240
800#: (800) 853-3373 Tel: (941) 373-1958 Fax: (941) 388-9507
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.signsnow.com
Contact: Mr. Phil LeBlanc, Franchise Development Manager
For over 20 years, SIGNS NOW has been a leading franchisor of signage and digital graphics centers and we remain a top innovator in providing high-quality visual communications solutions. SIGNS NOW is also a part of Allegra Network, LLC, one of the largest print and graphics franchisors in the world.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1983
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 239
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 241
Distribution:
U.S. -- 190;
Canada -- 17;
International -- 9
-North America -- Operations in 41 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 28 in FL, 21 in IL, 15 in NC
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 2, 3, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,800 - 2,400 SF; SF, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-75K
Total Investment: $140-280K
Average Total Investment: $210.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
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: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 21
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Weeks Bradenton, FL; 2 Weeks in Actual Center.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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