“The day you open your door, your life changes”

A desire to solve problems and face new challenges makes a Signarama franchise ideal to support local businesses and communities

Signarama is the world’s leading sign franchise, part of a successful system of business-to-business franchises under the United Franchise Group. Our award-winning network of sign centres includes nearly 700 locations in more than 30 countries. For over 35 years, we have been serving communities through local independently owned and operated stores, providing quality products and customer service. As the global presence in the sign industry, we work hard to maintain the localised support and individual attention that makes us who we are.

Never a dull moment

As a Signarama owner, your day can take a variety of routes depending on your role within your franchise. This can include everything from making sure your team is prepped and projects are on task for the day to working with your sales team on inquiries, quoting out projects, meeting with new prospects and clients, or connecting with suppliers and getting to know the industry through their perspective. It is an owner’s job to make sure the business is running smoothly by maintaining important relationships with employees, clients and vendors.

Jumping in the network

Long-time franchisee Tracy Clark opened her Signarama in Milton Keynes in 2005. For her, it was a new store in a new location, and she was also new to the industry. With a background in marketing, database, and communication, Tracy worked with agencies on design briefs and setting proposals. “I found some transferable skills that work well within the sign and graphics industry, and I was interested in a business that had a strong creative element to it,” she said. “I’ve never had a similar day and it’s always exciting to go into the office.”

Owners like Tracy make it their personal mission to solve clients’ problems and be a resource for their community. “I want my customers to look forward to doing business with us, knowing we can meet their needs and aspirations,” Tracy said. “I try to put myself in their shoes and strive to make them as successful as possible.”

Following your path

When you join Signarama, you have 35 years of experience and a global network of entrepreneurs and sign professionals ready to help you succeed. Signarama has a proven turn-key business model that also offers flexible independence and unique growth opportunities. Though Tracy enjoys “setting her own business hours” and finding her own growth path, she wants others to know how important business planning is. She explained: “Planning to start a business and planning to run a business is different.” So, don’t underestimate the time it takes to plan your business and set goals.

At a glance

Established:

1986

Number of franchised outlets:

7

Location of units:

Reading, Milton Keynes, Surbiton, York, Enfield, Salford, Preston

Investment range:

£110,000 – £135,000

Minimum required capital:

£55,000

Contact:

Sami Fossat; 44 0208 124 7269/ sfossat@ufgcorp.com