Business Description

SIGN BIZ was established in 1989 to develop entrepreneurs in the exciting field of computer-aided signmaking (CAS). The business is clean, colorful and provides great diversity. The industry continues to grow at a rate of approximately 13% per year. The SIGN BIZ Network is now the largest chain of CAS businesses worldwide in which owners pay no royalties. By assisting our stores in channeling their profits back into their local marketplace and their business, we can create phenomenal success.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1989

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	154	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	154	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 149 96.8% In 40 States Canada: 1 0.6% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 4 2.6% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 154 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	44
2. New Jersey	5
3. Ohio	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$45K
Total Investment:	$175K
Average Total Investment:	$175K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	Evergreen Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	9
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. In-Home Study	2 Weeks
2. Dana Pt, CA	6 Days
3. S. California Store Training	4 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 18 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Sign Biz.