Countrywide Signs

Countrywide Signs impressively has over 25 years of expertise in the property signage business, and opportunities within the network are still available. The team is still on the search for more dynamic, driven, and enthusiastic entrepreneurs looking for a new venture.

Franchisees erect, manage, and take down For Sale and To Let boards, working closely with estate agents to deliver a vital service to property buyers and sellers, as well as landlords, commercial agents and tenants. Countrywide Signs has a strong presence nationwide, being established in 1998. There are also additional revenue streams available with franchisees also being able to offer a design and print service to all kinds to businesses.

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 60-65% 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.

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.