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Established Sign Franchise Perfect for the Creative Entrepreneur

Cook County, IL

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Cook County, IL

Established Sign Franchise Perfect for the Creative Entrepreneur

Name: Established Sign Franchise Perfect for the Creative Entrepreneur
Address: IL, US

Asking Price

$185,000

Revenue

Call/Email

Down

$185,000

Cash Flow

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Name: Debbie Kaplan

Name

Debbie Kaplan

Description

Established in 2004, this premier visual communications and signage franchise has been under its current ownership since 2021. Operating from a highly visible 3,200-square-foot facility within a busy retail center in the Greater Chicago area, the business runs a lean and highly efficient day-to-day operation managed by the owner and a single production manager. By outsourcing the majority of installation work, the company maintains exceptional operational flexibility and low fixed labor costs. Boasting a massive and loyal repeat customer base, this business has historically relied on passive inbound traffic, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for an active, sales-minded buyer to scale operations further.

An incoming buyer can significantly grow the business by transitioning from a passive sales approach to active local marketing and B2B outreach. Additionally, relocating the operations to a more industrial space when the lease expires in August 2027 will reduce rental overhead (currently 15-16% of sales) and optimize the production layout.

https://tworld.com/locations/IL/deerfield/listings/Established-Sign-Franchise-Perfect-for-the-Creative-Entrepreneur

To get more information about this Established Sign Franchise Perfect for the Creative Entrepreneur business for sale in Cook County County, IL please contact Debbie Kaplan at dkaplan@tworld.com

Business Details

Year Established:

2004

Employees:

FE&E:

$75,000

Reason for sale:

Retirement

Lease & Tenant Information

Lease Expiration:

08/01/2027

Lease Options:

$4,311

Other Information

Listing Number:

082421-113062

Sales:

$348,527

Seller's Discretionary Earnings:

$83,526

Inventory:

$5,000

Posting Information

Posting ID:

ID tw:91272 / Listing Number 082421-113062

Business Category:

Signs, Advertising, Manufacturing

Keywords:

Transworld

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