Magnetsigns Advertising vs 4 Color Press Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Magnetsigns Advertising vs 4 Color Press including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
4 Color Press Franchise
Investment $24,000 - $80,000$127,000 - $370,000
Franchise Fee $5,000$30,000
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
4 Color Press Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Magnetsigns Advertising Franchise
    4 Color Press 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
    4 Color Press 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
    4 Color Press 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 4 Color Press

    The 4 Color Press franchise system brings an exciting new concept to its business customers and franchisees. The market demand for short run, full color, true offset printing is exploding, and our business is positioned to not only meet, but exceed client expectations. 4 Color Press is responsible for saving people time and money by providing full color marketing materials usually within 24 - 48 hours.
     
    The staff at 4 Color Press is a dedicated team with over 500 years of cumulative industry experience! Not only are we one of the most experienced printers in the Dallas/Ft Worth area, but also have a dedicated customer service staff that can guide you to transform your ideas into reality. To make sure your print projects look as good and vibrant as you imagine, we have the newest print technology and finishing equipment so each project is executed with outstanding performance from beginning to end. Our pricing is very competitive and combined with our expertise and knowledge we make sure that each print project is executed with maximum efficiency and care.

    4 Color Press printing franchise was founded more than some twenty years ago, and had since been running successfully and delivering top quality services to their esteemed customers. But it was in 2004 that they started the four colour service when they saw the call for a short run full four colour service.

    They have a business system that had proven successful over the many years, and with this proven system, they ensure they always deliver nothing short of the best equipment and services to their customers within the United States.