The Property Signage Experts

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.

Countrywide Signs News

The New Franchisee on the Block

March 28, 2023

Michael Langford, Countrywide Signs Boston started as a franchisee this month. Coming from a background in sales in the motor trade, Michael is a perfect example of what it takes to build a business. The practicalities as a sign erector are easy to teach, however recognising how to grow a profitable business needs to be second nature. He’s a great example of what’s needed to succeed as a Countrywide Signs franchisee.

Director Justin Pearce says: “Michael brings a wealth of sales experience, an enthusiastic professionalism, and a positive can-do attitude to the territory and has big plans to develop the territory above and beyond its previous success. We wish Michael much success and our continued support as he embarks on his Countrywide Signs journey.”

Michael became the new owner at Countrywide Signs Boston the beginning of March. Michael completed his franchise training and practical induction at the end of February and is the new franchisee at Countrywide Signs Boston, taking over from Dave and Dan Jordan who left the network in late 2022 due to health concerns.

The business package sits somewhere between a resale and greenfield opportunity due to the nature of the change in ownership. Michael has access to a proportion of the original customers from the previous owners, however there is a great opportunity to promote his offering to other prospects within the territory.

Michael comments on his experience so far: “There has been a lot to get to grips with on the business-side, however, there’s no starting from scratch like if I were to start a business on my own. There’s a tried and tested structure to follow and online systems for both agents to place orders and for me to manage planning and fulfilment which is definitely a massive help.”

He continues: “Training was very thorough and if I have any questions there’s always someone the other end of the phone to help. I have a nice balance of existing agents like Newton Fallowell Grantham, Tony Ruby and Buckley Wand to erect signs for as a starting point and prospects in the area to contact and build relationships which I’ve already made a start with. The sales-side comes quite naturally to me having worked in sales and management for many years and I enjoy being back to the days of face-to-face visits to talk shop.”

It’s early days for Michael, but he’s proving to be a great example of a franchisee with the drive to learn and the ability to utilise his existing skill-set to further develop and grow his new business.

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