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Signal Graphics Business Centers

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Signal Graphics Business Centers system.

Signal Graphics Business Centers
852 Broadway, # 300
Denver, CO 80203
800#: (800) 852-6336 + 242
Tel: (303) 779-6789 + 242
Fax: (303) 779-8445
E-mail: info@signalgraphics.com
Web Site: www.signalgraphics.com
Contact: Mr. Joe Collins, Dir. Franchise Development


Welcome to SIGNAL GRAPHICS! For over 20 years, SIGNAL GRAPHICS has been developing entrepreneurs. Our business centers enable owners to market printing, copying, desktop publishing, packaging and shipping. Your store will be a resource center for products such as business cards, stationery, envelopes, brochures, booklets, flyers and labels. We also package and ship all around the world. You will have the latest technology in computers and digital copiers. Join us in this exciting and gratifying business.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1974
First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 37
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 40

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 14 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 15 in CO

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 850-1,200 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $40-60K
Total Investment: $159-201K
Average Total Investment: $180K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K

Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 5%/Rebate
>Advertising: $200/Mo./1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
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: NR
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Headquarters; 1 Week On-Site.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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