Executive Summary
Earn > 130K! No Experience Or Special Skills Needed, Extensive Training Program For Buyers With Any Background! This Busy Sign Shop Has Provided Quality Signs And Related Products In San Diego Since The Mid 1990's. Providing Indoor, Outdoor, And Promotional Signage For A Diverse Base Of Customers, This Recession Resistant Franchise Business Has Flourished In The Current Economic Downturn By Supplying Products To An Ever Expanding Base Of Target Customers. The Owner And A Staff Of Knowledgeable Cross-Trained Employees Handle Sales, Design, And Production. Tremendous Annual Growth, Great Location, Complete Customer Satisfaction, Abundance Of Repeat And Referral Customers. It's All Here!
Marketing Summary
The Business Is One Of Hundreds Of Successful Franchised Units Located Throughout The United States. The Franchisor Training Is Second To None As New Owners Are Trained With Proven Marketing, Management, And Operational Techniques. The Seller Attributes The Continued Growth Of The Business To Following The Marketing Plan Provided By The Franchisor. The Business Utilizes A Number Of Marketing Techniques Including Yellow Page Advertising, Website Placement, And Direct Customer Contact.
Strengths Summary
Excellent Earnings, Low Cost Of Goods, Limited Hours, No Nights Or Weekends, Business To Business Sales, 30% Walk-In Customers, Busy Location, Long Term Lease Options, Regular Re-Orders, Strong Franchise Support, No Revenue Limitations, Recession Proof, Automated Quotation System, Reliable Staff, Diverse Customer Base, Exciting Fast Paced Operation, No Customer Concentration.
Hours And Staffing
The Business Is Open Monday Through Friday During Regular Business Hours, Closed On Nights And Weekends. The Seasoned Staff Is Comprised Of An Inside Sales Person, A Graphic Designer, A Sign Maker, And Two Part-Timers. The Seller Functions As The Operations Manager, Overseeing Marketing, Customer Service, Production Flow, Shipping, And Customer Follow Up.
Area And Facilities
While The Business Is Located In An Extermely Busy Retail Center Anchored By A Big Box Grocery Store, Revenues Are Almost Entirely Attributed To Non-Retail Customers. The Franchisor's Philosophy Holds That Locations In Busy Retail Centers Create Visbility And Customer Awareness That Cannot Be Achieve In Any Other Setting. The Business Is In Approximately 1,200 SF With 20% Used As A Showroom And Customer Service Area, The Remaining 80% Is Dedicated To Design And Production.
Company History
Started In The Mid 90's, The Business Has Been A Mainstay In Its Location For Many Years. The Current Owner Purchased The Business 4 Years Ago And Has Achieved A Level Of Growth (300%) Not Obtained By Previous Owners. While Always Intrigued With A New Challenge, The Owner Has Decided To Sell The Business And Pursue Another Business Opportunity.
Financial Summary
Upon Receipt Of A Signed Non Disclosure, A Detailed Business Profile Will Be Provided Along With P&l's And Other Pertinent Financial And Operational Data. The Buyer Will Be Responsible For The Franchise Transfer Fee And The Cost For Food And Lodging While In The Training Program.
Additional Information
High Margins! Low Operating Expenses! This Is A Great Business In These Tough Economic Times. The Requirements For Signage Is There In All Economies But The Demand Has Changed As The Players Today Have Changed. Retailers Are Advertising More With Store Signs And Banners, Leasing And Rental Signs Are Increasing, As Are All Forms Of Sign And Banner Advertisement As Merchants Have Found Signage To Be The Low Cost Alternative To Newspaper And Other Media Advertising. Take A Look!
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