Signs Express
Description:
Signs Express is Signs Express is firmly established as the largest and leading signs franchise in the UK and Ireland - come and join an award winning team.
Opportunities:
Franchises available across the UK and Ireland.
Business Type:
Franchise.
Minimum Investment:
£87,500.
Financing Assistance:
Yes, through a third party.
Training Provided:
Yes.
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Signs Express is firmly established as the leading signs franchise in the UK and Ireland – come and join an award winning team!
The lucrative B2B marketplace presents the ideal opportunity for success with every business requiring signs and graphics. Combine this potential with Signs Express' excellent brand presence and ongoing training and support; and franchisees have all the tools they need for business success.
"Every Signs Express franchisee has the foundations for a successful business and the opportunity for high financial rewards." - Ken Bevis, Signs Express, N & NE Lincolnshire.
About Signs Express
Signs Express opened its’ pilot operation in 1989. This centre still operates and enables us to develop new products and carry out research. The first franchise was awarded in 1992 and since then the pioneering franchise programme has grown the Signs Express group into the hugely successful franchise it is today.
With a network of more than 80 centres, our franchisees are ideally placed to benefit from multi-site national customers.
Join the UK and Ireland’s market-leading sign group and you’ll benefit from:
A challenging career with a management franchise- A well-designed and thoroughly proven business operation
- A franchise package that includes all you need to set up your business
- Preferential arrangements with leading banks
- A comprehensive four-week initial training programme
- First-class support from our team of experts and your network colleagues
- Working as a business professional in a clean and creative environment
- Access to our network of national clients such as Daimler-Chrysler and McDonalds
- Our buying power as the country’s largest sign company with specially negotiated deals for everyday materials and speciality products
- Nationwide awareness of an established brand with a fantastic reputation for quality products and service
As a full member of the British and Irish Franchise Associations, you can be sure that we adhere to strict codes of business. The company has been regularly recognised by the BFA in their annual awards, bearing testament to our reputation for excellence. In addition, all Signs Express centres are accredited members of the British Sign and Graphics Association who have presented the group with numerous prestigious awards.
As a management franchise, our programme is designed around recruiting experienced sign makers for the production process. Our franchisees do not need a background in the sign industry but you will need:
- Drive and determination to achieve
- Commitment and enthusiasm for hard work
- Commercial business-to-business awareness
- Excellent management skills and good sales ability
Typical example of franchisee funding arrangements.
- Total Requirement: £87,500
- Typical Bank Loan: £55,000
- Franchisee's Capital Requirement: £32,500
There are currently franchise opportunities across the UK and Ireland. From time to time a franchise resale opportunity may also arise, for example when one of our franchisees retires. This can provide an exciting chance to buy a business which is already established benefiting from an existing customer base, existing staff and local awareness.
If you have what it takes to create a successful Signs Express Franchise, we want to hear from you.
"I decided to open my own franchise for the independence and the challenge! After researching a lot of companies, Signs Express were the most professional. On making the trip to the Norwich Head Office, I was absolutely delighted with the set up as it re-enforced my initial thoughts. The organisation and advice from Head Office throughout my training and the set-up of my production unit have been invaluable." - Michael O'Hara, Sligo
"I took over the Gateshead franchise in 2005. The existing business was doing very well and so I was able to hit the ground running. I chose Signs Express because of the great reputation they had built up. Most importantly, Signs Express has the back up service I needed. With Signs Express I knew that help on any business related subject was only a phone call away." - Malcolm Lant, Gateshead
