New Year, New Business? Here's the smart way to make it happen...

Build a scalable, van-based business in the thriving UK property sector

Countrywide Signs offers a proven, van-based franchise model specialising in the supply, installation and management of estate agent signage. Established in 1998, the brand has built a strong nationwide presence, supporting independent, regional and national agents with reliable, professional board management services.

With demand driven by the constant flow of property sales and lettings, franchisees operate in a resilient, service-led market with repeat business and long-term client relationships.

Why Choose Countrywide Signs?

Low-cost, home-based business with minimal overheads
Simple, proven model with multiple income streams (installation, print, stock management)
Exclusive territory with strong local demand
Over 30,000 estate and letting agents nationwide
Established brand with 25+ years’ experience
Scalable model – start with one van and grow to multi-van operation
High customer retention and repeat business
No premises required – operate from home
Comprehensive training and ongoing support

The business is straightforward to run but offers significant scope for growth, making it suitable for both hands-on owner-operators and those with ambitions to build a larger regional operation.

Starting as owner/operator, and then scaling up to a management franchise, allows you to learn every aspect of the business on the ground really understanding the day to day operations, which sets you up perfectly to managing a multi-van business.

Your Investment & Financial Potential

The franchise offers one of the most accessible entry points into the property sector:

Franchise fee: From £19,995 + VAT (Subject to territory size and your aspirations)
Funding available (up to 70% subject to status)
Low working capital requirements
No premises costs

Financial performance is a key attraction:

Typical single-van sales: £5,000–£6,000 per month
Profit margins: approximately 55–65%
Multi-van potential: £250,000+ annual turnover

With recurring work from estate agents and the ability to scale, the model is designed to deliver strong ROI and long-term business value.

Training & Ongoing Support

You’ll receive a comprehensive onboarding programme covering:

Business setup, planning and launch
Sales, marketing and customer acquisition
Practical signage installation and safety
IT systems, invoicing and operations

Ongoing support includes:

National and regional account access
Marketing campaigns and brand management
Cloud-based management systems
Business development guidance and mentoring

This ensures you can build your business with confidence, regardless of prior experience.

Is A Countrywide Signs Franchise Your Perfect Fit?

Countrywide Signs is looking for motivated, practical individuals who are:

Self-driven and organised
Comfortable working outdoors and independently
Keen to build relationships with local businesses
Ambitious to grow a scalable enterprise

No prior experience in signage or property is required—just a willingness to follow a proven system and deliver excellent service.

New Territories Available:

We have a few very key locations still available in: Central, East, South East, South West and North West regions of England as well as in Wales, the Midlands and Yorkshire.

For further information, and the full list of locations, click HERE

Established Resale Opportunities:

Resales can offer an existing customer base and immediate income, while new territories provide the opportunity to build from the ground up.

Nottingham Central
Lincoln
Ashford & Canterbury
Oxford
Northampton
Leicester
Exeter

Your Next Step

If you’re seeking a low-investment, scalable franchise with strong margins and recurring income, Countrywide Signs offers a compelling route into business ownership.

Enquire today to secure your preferred territory and start building your future in this essential, high-demand sector:

New Year, New Business? Here's the smart way to make it happen...

January 20, 2026

Forget the endless ads you're getting bombarded with from gyms at this time of year – this is about real change, the sort that actually impacts your career and your future, the kind that takes proper action to make happen.

If you're someone who's decided that 2026 is the year you take charge of your career and ditch the same old, same old for something new and more rewarding, then good for you. Seriously, it’s a big decision, especially if you’re planning to go into business for yourself, and it could well be one of the best decisions you ever make.

However, it’s not easy to achieve. All of this is a lot easier said than done...unless you play it smart.

Starting a business from scratch means figuring everything out yourself. The systems, the suppliers, the marketing, the pricing, the pitfalls you didn't even know existed. It's expensive, it's time-consuming, and sadly, most new businesses don't make it past the first few years.

Which is why franchising is such a smart move - especially when it’s with a well-established brand like Countrywide Signs.

With a Countrywide Signs franchise, you’re not starting again from zero. You’re building on 28 years of experience and success from day one, and using that to get your new career off to a flying start. They’ve already worked out exactly how to succeed in this high demand industry, and forged the relationships with national estate agent brands which can immediately bring in the work you need to turn this new year’s resolution from merely a promise, into a reality.

You’ll get the blueprint, the brand recognition, the established supplier relationships, and most importantly, you never have to figure it out alone. You’ll tap straight into immediate work, for sure, but there’s even more to it than that.

After 28 years in this business, they know exactly what hurdles you're going to face, and they've already put solutions in place to help you clear them.

You’ll receive in-depth support from their expert team - many of whom have been exactly where you are now – in how to run your business, interact with customers, plan your routes, and grow your income. You’ll have access to fantastic software and tech which can streamline your business and make sure you have the time to focus on what’s most important.

However, they don’t just plan for your success - they anticipate the challenges you might face, and have already put in the groundwork to help you overcome them.

For example, they've got partnerships in place with key providers that give you serious advantages right out of the gate:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Van at the mechanics, but don’t want to let your customers down? No problem! CWS franchisees get a no deposit deal on a temporary replacement vehicle.
Indeed.com - Need to recruit new drivers as you grow? Countrywide has a partnership in place to help you do it quickly and cost-effectively.
UK Fuels - Running a van-based business means fuel costs add up fast. How does 9% savings on fuel sound? That's money straight back into your pocket, month after month.

These aren't small perks. They're the kind of advantages that give you a serious edge over anyone trying to go it alone (not to mention an edge over the competition), and they're all part of what you’ll receive as part of the Countrywide Signs franchise.

So, are you ready to do what it takes to make 2026 your year?

A Countrywide Signs franchise offers you everything you need to actually make it happen.

Why not get in touch to talk about it some more. No pressure. Just a conversation about what this opportunity could look like for you, and whether it's the right fit for where you want to be this time in 2026.

Click the button below to get in touch and schedule that call:

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