Signal Graphics Business Center vs Have Signs Will Travel Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
Have Signs Will Travel Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $201,000$103,500 - $148,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -$300/Mo.Max
Year Founded 19741996
Year Franchised 1982-
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    Have Signs Will Travel Franchise
    Training -4 weeks in Bohemia
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Data Processing

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    800 Telephone Hotline
    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
    Have Signs Will Travel Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    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 Have Signs Will Travel

    Have Signs Will Travel is the ultimate sign franchise. We revolutionized the sign industry by providing our customers with the convenience of On-The-Spot Sign Manufacturing. Have Signs Will Travel is a self contained, state-of-the-art, full service sign store, on wheels. Each of our stores are independently owned and operated, yet offer the consistency, quality and convenience that is expected in the Have Signs Will Travel name. We offer a vast array of signs and services and our ability to design and manufacture signs right at your location, letter a truck at a work site or apply a new name on a boat while it's in the water, makes us #1. Yesterday to Today; In 1996 we designed and built a self contained sign manufacturing truck. Through the years many changes have been made and the newly designed sign truck of today is a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that has no equal.