Signal Graphics Business Center vs PostNet Canada Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
PostNet Canada Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $201,000$116,900
Franchise Fee $25,000$29,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19742004
Year Franchised 19822004
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
PostNet Canada Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    PostNet Canada 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
    PostNet Canada 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
    PostNet Canada 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 PostNet Canada

    PostNet offers an array of high demand services and products, tailored to meet the needs of small business owners and today's busy consumer. We like to think of PostNet as an entrepreneur's store, helping the small office, home office and small business owners get what they need, when they need it. At the same time, PostNet caters to the general consumer, offering a host of products and services to help them complete their personal business needs quickly and efficiently.