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Signal Graphics

Make a Great First Impression Every Time With a Great Printed Impression

Business Type

Franchise

Number of Units

In Business Since

1974

Overview

Technology has created many new ways images can be managed, viewed and communicated. As a valued partner to their clients, Signal Graphics business owners harness these capabilities all in one place. We make sure there is no reason for our customers to do business anywhere else. Signal Graphics centers are part of a dynamic and growing industry that falls under the category of “Digital Printing”. What makes this industry so exciting—and so enticing—is that almost all businesses require the services offered by digital printers—high-speed digital copying (in both color and black and white), commercial printing, binding and design services.

Products & Services

Signal Graphics a franchise opportunity from Franchise Genius

Signal Graphics stores are full service centers that offer a wide array of printing, copying and graphic design. From simple black and white to full color projects, our professional staff is waiting to assist you. The Customer is our reason for being here. It takes months to find a customer; seconds to lose one. Always be courteous and polite during each customer contact. Always do more than is expected when you handle a customer's problem. Never promise more than we can deliver. Continually look for ways to improve quality and add value to products our customers purchase.

Training & Support

This hands-on, classroom training program assumes no prior business, graphics or printing background and details the fundamentals of opening and operating a business.

Topics covered include operation of the equipment, pricing methods, general business procedures (including purchasing, pricing, invoicing, credit and collection), copy layout and graphic design, hiring and managing employees, advertising and marketing, and effective sales techniques. You'll also learn how to prepare your center to open.

In addition, we will be with you for on-site pre-opening/opening assistance to ensure the smoothest possible start for your new business. You'll receive follow-up training visits during your first year to fine-tune operations and evaluate your progress. Additional help and advice is just a phone call away, whether you have questions about pricing, marketing techniques, finances or vendors. Our expert support specialists are available to provide assistance and offer solutions via our toll-free Signal Graphics' "Help Line."

Our Franchisee only extranet provides franchisees with updates on new or changing technologies, marketing strategies, information on purchasing opportunities, and news about the Signal Graphics family. In addition, there is “Signal-Link” that allows you to post questions to all Signal owners and provides valuable feedback via E-Mail. Our national Signal Graphics conferences offer a dynamic mix of prominent speakers, classroom sessions, vendor exhibits, franchisee awards, and social activities guaranteed to educate, motivate and entertain.

All Signal Graphics business owners receive a Grand Opening Assistance Package, and a support specialist comes to your center for five days to help with equipment installations, employee training, center set-up, inventory ordering and marketing prior to and during your Opening. We also provide a direct mail campaign designed to introduce your store to nearby businesses and to help generate sales. This is followed by more mailings over the next year.

Why Signal Graphics?

Valuable Name
We are in the communications business, and Signal means communication. As a Signal Graphics owner, you will have the best name in the industry.

Experience, Stability and Expertise
We have been developing entrepreneurs through franchising for over 20 years. Our solid history and highly respected position within the digital printing industry ensure that we’re not going anywhere...except up. Our first center was established in 1974 and still operates today.

Simplified Business
It’s hard to believe, but very few of our franchisees had any experience in printing, shipping or even running their own business prior to becoming a Signal Graphics business owner. And yet, we’re proud to say, we have developed a very successful family of franchises. At the same time, the members of our group enjoy the pride that comes from owning, managing and operating their own business.

Lower Investment
Without the burden to purchase, house, and manage an offset printing department, Signal Graphics franchises can be affordably priced. Imagine having the opportunity to build a valuable, high-volume business in an exciting, growing market...having the opportunity to sell thousands of products that lend themselves to maximum repeat sales and strong client relationships. Now imagine being able to do this without the heavy investment and complexity associated with traditional printing shops. This is the vision of Signal Graphics.

Are You a Good Fit for Signal Graphics?

Franchise Fee
This fee includes an exclusive territory as well as the use of logos, trademarks, trade names and our methods and systems of doing business. You will receive initial and follow up training, market survey, a site selection visit and lease negotiation assistance, center layout and setup, on-site opening support and promotion as well as follow-up training visits. $25,000 $25,000.

Startup Expenses
This amount includes leasehold improvements, signage, deposits, initial inventory and travel expenses for training. $17,000 $39,000.

Prepaid Expenses
During the first year of operation, this fee provides you with four direct mail programs including design, printing, postage and mailing. We provide a start up kit of letterhead, envelopes, business cards, brochures, and specialty advertising items. We provide a multi-page personalized web site, hosting plan and store locator link on the SignalGraphics.com web site. $13,000 $13,000.

Equipment Package
Each Center is equipped with the latest in digital technology as well as an impressive list of cabinets, counters, shelving, furniture and signage all coordinated for a high-visibility storefront, functional floor plan and attractive interior layout. This equipment package includes all bindery and finishing equipment and a turnkey computer package with production computers, scanners, printers, and software. Additionally, you will lease the digital copier package for a combined monthly lease payment of approximately $1000 - $1,200 per month.

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