Signal Graphics Business Center vs SteamRoller Copies Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
SteamRoller Copies Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $201,000$229,675 - $301,385
Franchise Fee $25,000$28,800
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
SteamRoller Copies Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    SteamRoller Copies 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
    SteamRoller Copies 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
    SteamRoller Copies Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 SteamRoller Copies

     SteamRoller Copies Inc is a reasonably priced new franchise opportunity featuring a very large digital output capacity. SteamRoller Copies is at the forefront of this technology. A SteamRoller Copies franchise will use the SteamRoller Copies Inc trademark, signage and distinctive exterior and interior design, trade dress, decor and color scheme. SteamRoller Copies can make 1 or 1,000,000 copies; no job is too big or too small.