Rank no.116 – Sign-A-Rama Inc. – US
Rank no.116 – Sign-A-Rama Inc. – US
Products & Services: Signs
Number of Locations: 888
Total Investment: $87.13K – 229.17K
Founded: 1986
Began Franchising: 1987
About Sign-A-Rama Inc.
Ray Titus entered the sign industry in 1986 and brought his idea of automated graphic design to what was then a business run predominantly by craftspeople. In 1987, he began franchising Sign-A-Rama Full Service Sign Centers and now has franchise owners from coast to coast and internationally. Sign-A-Rama is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and is still a family-owned and privately held company.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 487 | 56 | 345 | 0 |
| 2012 | 472 | 49 | 332 | 0 |
| 2011 | 485 | 48 | 315 | 0 |
| 2010 | 519 | 47 | 310 | 0 |
| 2009 | 584 | 46 | 288 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Franchise Fee: $44,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: to 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 35 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $75,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 – $75,000
OPERATIONS
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 – 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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