Instant Imprints vs Sign Biz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Instant Imprints Franchise
Sign Biz Franchise
Investment $157,817 - $339,385$195,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $29,500$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%0
Advertising Fee -0
Year Founded 19921989
Year Franchised 20011989
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $2.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Instant Imprints Franchise
Sign Biz Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Instant Imprints Franchise
    Sign Biz Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Instant Imprints Franchise
    Sign Biz Franchise
    Training -1. In-Home Study 2 Weeks 2. Dana Pt, CA 6 Days 3. S. California Store Training 4 Days
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesCentral Data Processing

    Central Purchasing

    Field Operation Evaluation: At Additional Cost Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Instant Imprints Franchise
    Sign Biz Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Instant Imprints

    The First and Only Franchise in the industry Offering This Level of Comprehensive Products and services. The promotional advertising industry includes many different products and services. Most people don't realize just how immense this industry has become. Although they have been around for over half a century, the screen printing, embroidery, sign, and promotional products industries lacked the technology to easily enter into them. We were the first and are still the only franchise to merge these normally separate businesses under one roof. Why settle for a clothing franchise when you can get all five franchise concepts rolled into one! New innovations, as well as over thirty years of experience in this market, have allowed us to completely revolutionize these well established industries. Instant Imprints is not just an apparel franchise. We also do signs, banners and promotional items! Our store owners can provide a one-stop solution to their customers. From signs and banners to embroidery and screen printing, our franchisees enjoy high profit margins, great opportunities to upsell, and, most importantly, ability to fulfill their dreams of being a business owner. Your customer base is limitless. Nearly every company, school, organization, team, and a growing numbers of consumers buy and use our services and products daily. As a whole, the industry has never seen a decline. We have developed turnkey solutions for newcomers as well as created benefits and new systems for seasoned industry veterans. For a cost comparable to that of other franchises offering only one service, you can have the freedom to fill all promotional needs of your clients. The opportunities are limitless! For those interested in purchasing an existing business, Instant Imprints also has established franchise opportunities available in certain areas.

    About Sign Biz

    Sign Biz, Inc. was established in 1989 to develop entrepreneurs in the exciting field of computer-aided sign making (CAS). The business is clean, colorful, and provides great diversity. The industry continues to grow at a rate of approximately 13% every year, and by leveraging the latest technology, CAS companies are able to fulfill even the largest sign orders of Fortune 500 companies.
    Sign Biz, Inc., specializing in full-course education for new entrepreneurs, has built a chain of over 200 high-technology digital sign companies across the US and in six foreign markets, the world's largest network of its type.
    Renowned for two decades advancing signage as both a science and an art, the Sign Biz Network has become the go-to chain for products, training, sign services and consulting, and marketing services for sign industry's top names.
    Sign Biz Inc. offers the most complete digital signage program today, with full-service consultants, coast to coast. Corporate website features a locator service, "video sign” programs, business plan tutorial, and environmentally-friendly sign products available from click-and-mortar sign businesses in its international chain. Headquartered in Dana Point, CA, the team has over a century of experience in visual communications, and all principles are Dynamic Sign Certified Experts.