- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$21K - $186K
- Units as of 2017
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1
Company Overview
About Around the Town Signs
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2015 (9 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 4 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: |
| # of Units | 1 (as of 2017) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Around the Town Signs franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$10,000 - $100,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$21,035 - $186,200 |
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Cash Requirement
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$21,035 - $186,200 |
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Veteran Incentives
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Greater of $5,000 off franchise fee or 10% off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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$750-$2.5K/mo. |
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Term of Agreement
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15 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| In-House Financing | Around the Town Signs offers in-house financing to cover the following: startup costs |
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| Third Party Financing | Around the Town Signs has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: equipment |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| On-The-Job Training | 10 hours |
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| Classroom Training | 30 hours |
| Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
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| Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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