Join the UK's Leading Signs & Graphics Franchise
Whether you're an experienced sign maker ready to scale, an independent signage business looking to rebrand and grow, or a business-savvy individual with no industry experience seeking your next opportunity, Signs Express offers the perfect platform to build a successful, sustainable business. Benefit from Monday to Friday working hours, strong earning potential, and full head office support from the get-go.
Interested in owning a business with long-term demand and a recognised brand behind you? Let’s start the conversation.
“Nearly 25 years in, and I still love the industry and business... seeing the work our team has produced in and around the city gives me an enormous sense of pride.” - Richard Howes, Signs Express (Lincoln)
Why Join Signs Express?
- UK’s #1 signs and graphics franchise
- £750,000+ turnover potential
- Up to 20%+ EBITDA potential
- Four flexible routes to ownership
- Monday–Friday working hours
- Exclusive territories with growth potential
- National accounts and collective buying power
- Award-winning franchise network
- BFA & HSBC 2024 Business Transformation Award)
- Full training, mentoring and ongoing operational support provided
Is the Signage Industry a good Investment?
Quite simply, yes. Signage is everywhere.
The UK signage market presents a strong investment opportunity due to its consistent demand across virtually all sectors, including retail, construction, education, healthcare, and transport.
Want to know what the opportunity looks like in your area?
We can talk you through available territories and the best entry route for you.
“We’re excited to continue exploring what’s possible with the backing of such a strong and supportive network.” - Matt Rutlidge, Signs Express (Central Lancashire & Southport)
Explore our Routes to Ownership
Signs Express offers four flexible entry models, allowing you to join the network in a way that suits your experience, investment level and ambitions.
Not sure which route fits you best? We’ll help you explore your options.
Resale: Purchase an established Signs Express centre with an existing customer base, team, equipment and revenue already in place.
Ideal if you're looking for a proven business with immediate trading history.
Start-Up: Launch a new Signs Express centre in an available territory with structured onboarding, marketing support and a proven operational framework.
Perfect for ambitious individuals ready to build a business from the ground up.
Rebrand: For established independent signage businesses, the Rebrand model provides the opportunity to transition into the Signs Express network while gaining access to national marketing, an established brand, structured systems, supplier discounts and ongoing business support.
Already operating in signage and ready to scale? This could be your next step.
Conversion: If a resale is not available in your preferred territory, Signs Express can support you in sourcing and acquiring an independent signage business and converting it into a fully operational Signs Express centre upon completion
Want to secure the right location? Ask us about conversion opportunities.
Alternatively, for existing signage business owners looking to sell – let us help and sell your business for you.
“Rarely any two days are the same making each day interesting! As cheesy as it sounds, it’s the job satisfaction and being able to make a difference which motivates me still after 20 years.” - Ian Charles, Signs Express (Grantham)
Your Role as Franchisee
As a Signs Express franchisee, your role is to lead and grow your business by building strong client relationships, managing a production team, driving sales, and delivering consultative and creative signage solutions across sectors including retail, education, healthcare and construction.
If you enjoy relationship-building, creativity, business development and leading a team, this could be an ideal opportunity.
Investment Overview
- Franchise fee from £8,500
- Typically, 30% liquid capital required
- Finance support available
- Ongoing fees: 7.5% MSC & 1.5% NPF
Want a clearer breakdown of investment levels and typical funding routes? We’re happy to talk it through.
“The business has been heading in a great direction, and joining the Hub & Spoke (expansion) model was the perfect next step.” - Kris Bell, Signs Express (Aylesbury)
Take the Next Step
Ready to take your business to the next level, or launch something brand new - with the UK’s leading signage franchise? We’d love to hear from you.
With limited slots available this year, contact us now to register your interest.
It could start with a simple call, and lead to your next business move:
- Franchise Fee: £8,500
- Minimum Investment: £215,000
- Minimum Liquid Capital: £65,000
- Potential Turnover: £750,000+
- Projected EBITDA: 20%
Celebrating not one, but two finalist nominations at the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2024!
Following yesterday’s announcement from the BFA, we are thrilled to announce that Signs Express have reached the finalist stage in two categories at the forthcoming BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2024.
Firstly, a huge congratulations to Matt Rutlidge and his team over at Signs Express Central Lancashire for reaching the finalist stage for the Franchisee Trailblazer category, a fantastic achievement after just ten months ownership, testament to their hard work and determination within the industry.
Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, setting themselves high-reaching targets and achieving them by delivering trailblazing ideas and innovations, we’re excited to see where Matt takes the business next!
Next up, we’re honoured to reach the finalist stage in the franchisor category for the Business Transformation award. Over the past few years, we’ve worked incredibly hard alongside our network to develop our established business to create a sustainable, future-proof franchise model to take us into our next stage of business growth for both new and existing franchisees.
We’re humbled to be part of a category focussing on our approach to innovation, business development and profitable business growth plans as we continue to strive to create the best environment for everyone to succeed. In an ever-changing marketplace with technological and economic factors changing the landscape daily, we’re thrilled to see the outputs of our forward-thinking five-year strategy being recognised and commended within the franchising sector.
A big thank you goes out to our exceptional Franchise Support Centre team, our incredible network of franchisees and of course our customers for supporting us over the past 35 years.
Overall, our mission remains the same; to continue to deliver award-winning, bespoke signage and graphics solutions, all with outstanding customer care.
We look forward to seeing what the future brings and celebrating the next 35 years!
Opportunities with Signs Express
We’re always on the lookout for talented, driven individuals to join our award-winning network!
We offer a number of ways to join our established network and have developed our business model to suit you. Working in a creative and innovative industry where no two days are the same, Signs Express offer a franchise with a difference with expansion opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals looking for a new challenge.
I would definitely recommend franchising to those who wish to own a business with large potential. It’s been a fantastic way to grow my opportunities whilst knowing I have all the support, guidance and reassurance just a phone call away.
Signs Express’ dedicated support team ensure I look at the facts and figures giving me advice on the next steps to take. It’s important to keep looking at the bigger picture in order to keep on track with the growth I want for the business. I have a very exciting future ahead of me.
