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Signs by Tomorrow
8681 Robert Fulton Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
800#: (800) 765-7446
Tel: (410) 312-3600
Fax: (410) 312-3520
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.signsbytomorrow.com
Contact: Mr. Mike Cline, Director Franchise Development
Computer-generated, one day, signs and graphics shop. Business-to-business, high growth, high gross margins, service-oriented, multiples possible. Most extensive training and support system. Aggressive R & D program. High rate of franchisee success and satisfaction. No tech experience necessary.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 178
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 179
Distribution:
U.S. -- 179;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 34 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 16 in MD, 15 in PA, 9 in NJ
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 1, 4, 5, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,800 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-75K
Total Investment: $200-285K
Average Total Investment: $220.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees:
-Franchise: $28.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $28.5K
-Royalty: 3-6%
-Average Royalty: 5.2%
-Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 27
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Weeks Headquarters; 2 Weeks in Store.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
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