Signal Graphics Business Center vs Image360 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Signal Graphics Business Center vs Image360 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
Image360 Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $201,000$196,497 - $370,473
Franchise Fee $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%-1.5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19741986
Year Franchised 19821987
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
Image360 Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    Image360 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
    Image360 Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 21 hours Classroom Training: 119 hours Additional Training: At various locations
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2

    Expansion Plans
     
    Signal Graphics Business Center Franchise
    Image360 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 Image360

    Image360 Centers provide signage and graphic solutions to companies and organizations. Franchise owners enjoy the work/life balance of a business-to-business enterprise while participating in a growing industry. With 22 million businesses in the U.S., the need for our products and services increases every year. Unlike traditional sign shops with limited products and services, an Image360 Center is a full-spectrum provider of all types of visual communications. With your own resources backed by the expertise of our professional staff, you can differentiate your business from others as a single, responsive source for graphics, signage and display solutions. As an owner, you can benefit from:
    * Initial training
    * Available in-house provided training & support
    * Product services & in-network solutions
    * Advertising, marketing & promotional programs
    * Alliance Corporate Services (national accounts)
    * Networking opportunities

    * Resale & exit strategy programs

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a start-up Image360 Center ranges from $192,595 to $365,299. If you will operate a start-up center, this includes $57,000 that must be paid to franchisor.
    The total investment necessary to convert either a Signs By Tomorrow® center or a Signs Now® center into an Image360 Center ranges from $13,316 to $65,284. This includes $0 to $500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    For qualified candidates, the total investment necessary to convert your existing independent graphic solutions business to an Image360 Center through our Advantage program ranges from $38,652 to $214,304. This includes $19,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Western Europe
    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
    #187 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #376 in Franchise 500 for 2021.