Signal Graphics Business Center vs GlobalTranz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
GlobalTranz Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $201,000$22,300 - $40,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$12,500 - $20,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1974-
Year Franchised 1982-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
GlobalTranz Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    GlobalTranz 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
    GlobalTranz 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
    GlobalTranz Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 GlobalTranz

    Globaltranz offers you the ability to market DHL and Carrierrate.com in your territory that you purchase. DHL is the nation's 3rd largest small package carrier. DHL has enabled Globaltranz rights to market its services throughout the United States.Globaltranz also offers you the ability to market its sister company's website Carrierrate.com. Carrierrate.com is an online freight shipping solution/software that companies use to manage their freight. You will receive incredible carrier prices we have established and will only be charged a small royalty on top of them. Think about walking into a business and offering the owner rates from DHL that beat UPS and FEDEX and also offering a 'Travelocity'like experience when they ship their freight.