THE Property Signage Franchise - Proven, Scalable, Profitable
Established in 1998, Countrywide Signs has a strong nationwide presence. Franchisees erect, manage and take down For Sale and To Let boards, and also offer a design and print service to all kinds to businesses, giving franchisees extra revenue streams. They work closely with estate agents to deliver a vital service to property buyers and sellers, as well as landlords, commercial agents and tenants.
Countrywide Signs is also an approved supplier to Purplebricks in huge boost for franchisees
Countrywide Signs franchise has been chosen as the approved supplier of property signage to Purplebricks, the UK’s largest online estate and letting agent! Read more HERE
Why Choose Countrywide Signs?
Impressive earning potential. Choose a one van operation or grow to a multi-van business with turnover potential of £250,000 per annum.
Massive customer-base. Over 30,000 estate & letting agents in the UK and a growing commercial signage market.
Opportunities nationwide. Including new greenfield territory areas and established resale opportunities.
Established & trusted brand. 25 years’ industry success. Recommended by 98% of our agents.
Low investment. Partnerships with leading franchise lenders. Up to 70% of investment available
Training & support from franchise experts. Over 80 years combined franchise industry expertise.
BFA & QFA Full Member. Accredited as an ethical franchisor.
ISO 9001 quality assured. Operational systems are regularly audited. Scoring 4.7 out of 5 for service.
About the Countrywide Signs’ Franchise Package
Impressive Earning Potential
The Countrywide Signs business model is designed to generate a quick return on investment (ROI) operating as a one van operation, as well as impressive earnings as a multi-van business providing a lucrative asset to sell in the future.
Single Van Business
On average franchise owners enjoy 55-60% profit on their turnover with a single van operation averaging between £5-6k sales per month.
Multi-van Operation
Choose to expand! Countrywide Signs has several franchise owners operating multi-van businesses who enjoy turnover of more than £250k per annum! With top performers running multiple territories who continue to increase turnover year-on-year!
Proven Business Model with Large Customer-Base
Established since 1998, the business model is proven, lucrative, and holds vast customer potential throughout the UK.
There are upwards of 30,000 estate & letting agents across the nation and a growing commercial signage market to match.
The scope is huge! Just look around your own local area and you’ll see numerous ‘for sale’ and ‘to let’ sign boards, many of which will have been installed by the Countrywide Signs network.
As a ‘van-based’ business investment is low. You simply run your business from your home and conduct your daily property signage erecting throughout your territory area on the road.
Overheads are minimal, and if you follow the proven-franchise business model, as well as take full advantage of the support available; profit, business growth and your future retirement will be secured.
Low Investment Franchise Package
Our franchise fee is £19,995 +VAT, and the package provides you with everything you need to get your business up and running. Franchisees can aspire to earn an impressive £250k+ in the future as a multi-van operation.
Thanks to strong relationships with reputable lenders who are familiar with the business model, up to 70% funding is available subject to individual circumstances - meaning you could get started with just £10,000 of your own money.
Your investment Includes everything you could possibly require to make a success of your business; from complete business planning and loan applications (if required) to your first year’s public liability insurance and ongoing support in accounts, operations, business development, sales and marketing and so much more.
Financial Rewards
The Countrywide Signs business model has two aims: to quickly generate cash flow to give you the lifestyle you want, and to grow as an asset to sell in the future, providing you with a long-term return on your investment. How quickly you get to this point is up to you, but the support team is there to help you along the way!
Training & Support Provided
Becoming a Countrywide Signs franchisee means you will receive advice, guidance, and support from day one. This includes extensive training to adopt the Countrywide Signs business model, as well as operations, financial, business development and sales and marketing support.
All to help you on your journey to become a ‘Property Signage Expert’ in your local area.
Training
Marketing and sales to win business
Our unique Print. Manage. Promote service offering
Health and safety
Practical board installation and management skills, to meet our high-quality standards
Managing and growing your business and income
Online systems and simple accounting procedures
In fact, everything you need to become one of our Property Signage Experts!
Ongoing Support
Training and operations; maintaining high standards including best practice and safety.
Business development expertise; identifying opportunities, implementing growth strategies, and maintaining customer relations.
Marketing guidance and support; promoting services on a national, regional and local level.
National accounts; managing and overseeing our multi-location clients.
Online business management software; to manage orders, data, credit control and invoicing.
The Ideal Countrywide Signs Franchisee
Countrywide Signs is looking for candidates who are proactive, practical, motivated, and determined to succeed. Business owners will need ambition as the business model is much more than erecting property signs, it’s about business management, marketing, and sales to grow your client-base.
Countrywide Signs History
Founder and managing director, Tony Williams QFP, started out as a property sign installer himself. Honing and developing the brand and business structure to become a leader in the sector. The group’s location coverage has grown exponentially. Ranging from one-van businesses to multi-van regional operations. As a result, the network has the capacity to fulfil orders the length and breadth of the UK for independent estate, letting and commercial agents, as well as regional and national clients.
If you feel that Countrywide Signs is the perfect franchise for you, request further details. A team of franchising experts are ready to talk and answer your questions when you’re ready.
Being named as an authorised supplier by Purplebricks has been a major game-changer for the Countrywide Signs franchisees, they now have an urgent need for new franchise partners to take up especially lucrative areas.
Countrywide Signs franchise has been chosen as the approved supplier of property signage to Purplebricks, the UK’s largest online estate and letting agent!
Countrywide Signs understand that many are feeling cautious this year. Recession is a worry, but in the right sector, with the right business and support structure, it doesn’t need to be! Luckily, they operate in two very accommodating sectors. Franchising and property.
Have you heard the phrase ‘many a mickle makes a muckle’? It’s basically the same as Tesco’s famous ‘every little helps’… we’ve taken this phrase and applied it to our own business model and reduced our franchise fee. A little help from us to you!
At the end of 2022 our nationwide agents took part in a survey to help us as a franchisor and network understand what our customers view as important when it comes to property signage.
The latest franchisee to join the network is Michael Langford taking over the Boston and Grantham area as Countrywide Signs Boston. Learn what makes Michael such a great example as a franchisee.
Operating with just one full-time and two part-time drivers, Countrywide Signs franchisee Lee Rathbone, has doubled his customer-base since taking on an existing operation in Norfolk. He is a great example of not just a man with a van, but a man with a plan!