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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
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 |
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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
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