Magnetsigns Advertising vs American Sign Shops Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Magnetsigns Advertising vs American Sign Shops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
American Sign Shops Franchise
Investment $24,000 - $80,000$66,000 - $93,000
Franchise Fee $5,000N/A
Royalty Fee 10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1995-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
American Sign Shops Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
    American Sign Shops Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
    American Sign Shops Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    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
     
    Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
    American Sign Shops Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Magnetsigns Advertising

    Magnetsigns Advertising Inc. was founded in Ontario, Canada in August 1995. Franchising began in early 1996 and since then, the Magnetsigns franchise system has rapidly grown to over 90 franchises with 10 more coming on board in the very near future. Visit the franchising pages of this website to see the training, support and services that we offer our franchisees. Magnetsigns portable and permanent sign products provide powerful roadside advertising. The fluorescent magnetic letters and graphics are easily changed to suit the advertisers' needs. Our local Magnetsigns franchisees offer a complete sign rental service to their local customers.

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    #74 in Canada's Top franchises.

    About American Sign Shops

    AMERICAN Sign Shops is a retail store that makes custom signs predominantly for the business community. We use computers to design and cut pressure sensitive material that can be applied to any smooth surface. You don't need experience in sign making to be a successful AMERICAN Sign Shops owner. Just follow our system and use your people skills to grow and enhance your business.