Signs By Tomorrow

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Digital imaging & signage

Number of Locations: 164

Total Investment: $114.32K - 229.7K

Founded: 1986

Began Franchising: 1987

About Signs By Tomorrow

Founded by Joseph McGuinness in 1986, Signs By Tomorrow provides customers with a variety of printing and sign-making services. Each location can create special event banners, graphics and signs; full color graphics; architectural signage; real estate signage; and vehicle signage, usually in one day.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	163	0	0	1
2011	165	0	0	1
2010	170	0	0	1
2009	180	0	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $114,320 - $229,700
Franchise Fee: $34,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: to 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000

Operations

3% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3 weeks. At various locations : 2-4 days.

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks,

Other marketing support: Sales training