Signal Graphics Business Center vs Goin' Postal Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Signal Graphics Business Center vs Goin' Postal including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
Goin' Postal Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $201,000$46,750 - $109,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%$200/month
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19742002
Year Franchised 19822004
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
Goin' Postal Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    Goin' Postal Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    Goin' Postal Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 3% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    Goin' Postal Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Signal Graphics Business Center

    In 1974, Stephen Morris founded Stop & Go Printing, a Denver, Colorado, printing center that combined typesetting, quick printing, copying and commercial printing. The company began franchising in 1982. Six years later, Stop & Go Printing changed its name to Signal Graphics. Today the company offers computer graphic services, copying, commercial printing, packaging and shipping services.
    You have unshakable ambition, a dedicated work ethic and a deep desire to succeed. Signal Graphics can help you achieve it. Independence. Unlimited growth potential. Go after your dream.


    About Goin' Postal

    What makes Goin' Postal different from all the other shipping store franchise chains? *Amazing customer service . *Attention to detail. *A family business attitude. *Super name, logo and product recognition. *As a small organization, we can adapt quickly to changes in the marketplace. *As part of our business building practices, we are constantly developing new products and services *Innovative services such as our mobile shipping stores. *Currently the initial investment required to open a Goin' Postal is approximately 25% of our competitors' shipping stores. *Unlike the other large franchise operations, we are in the shipping business, not just in the business of selling franchises. *But most important of all is the flexibility that you will enjoy with Goin' Postal. *Superb continuing education materials, support, guidance, access to our creative promotions staff, and assistance from the entire caring, professional GPFC staff. *Our growth rate is accelerating. *Now we are achieving major name recognition, why would anyone pay around a quarter of a million dollars or more for exactly the same thing they can achieve that with approximately $40,000 total? You get far more than you pay for when you go with Goin' Postal!