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Sign-A-Rama

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Sign-A-Rama system.

Sign-A-Rama
2121 Vista Pkwy.
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
800#: (800) 286-8671
Tel: (561) 640-5570
Fax: (561) 640-5580
E-mail: signinfo@signarama.com
Web Site: www.signarama.com
Contact: Mr. Nicholas Bruckner, Vice President Sales


World's largest full-service sign franchise. Almost 800 locations in 45 countries. Ranked #1 in industry. No experience needed. Full training, local back-up and support. Financing available.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 800
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 800

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 44 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 67 in CA, 51 in FL, 30 in NJ

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 20
>Hispanic: 35
>Asian-American: 14
>Native American: 2
>Other: 25

Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $40-50K
Total Investment: $135-140K
Average Total Investment: $137K
Minimum Net Worth: $60K

Fees
>Franchise: $39.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $39K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 35/35
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No Domestic
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 150
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks West Palm Beach, FL; 2 Weeks On-Site; 1 Week On-The-Job.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: We have a Minority Development Officer. We participate in training inner-city students. We work with the individual to achieve his/her goals.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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