About Us
Signal Graphics, which is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has been in the printing business since 1974. Franchising since the mid 80s, Signal Graphics has revamped their printing franchise opportunity to include a wider variety of services. Now, in addition to digital copying, design services, and commercial printing, they offer packaging and shipping as an added value for their customers and as another profit center for their franchisees.
Steve Morris, CEO, says another change in their franchise opportunity is the addition of a production center, located in Denver, which can satisfy much of the offset printing requirements for Signal Graphics franchise centers. Benefits of the Signal Graphics' System
• Initial Training - We start from scratch and assume you have no prior background in the printing industry or in owning and operating your own business.
• Ongoing Support – You will receive visits from us during your first year in business, and our Help Line is only a phone call away.
• Site Selection Assistance and Lease Negotiation - A good location is critical for success. We'll help you through the entire process.
• Equipment and Financing - We will help you through the equipment buying, financing, and set-up process.
• Design and Layout - Signal Graphics' signature eye-catching and functional layout.
• Marketing and Advertising - Powerful, effective, and affordable marketing and advertising campaigns to help you grow your business.
• Communications and Conventions - You'll regularly receive newsletters, emails and more from us. Our national conventions feature prominent speakers.
• Grand Opening Assistance - You'll receive a Grand opening Assistance Package, and a support specialist will help you with set-up and grand opening.
• Online Tools and Resources - A "franchisee only" support web and the Signal Graphics Network help you to successfully and easily run your business.
• Access to Top Vendors - In addition to our strategic relationships with hundreds of the premier manufacturers in the industry, Signal Graphics business owners can take advantage of our Remote Printing services. Training and Support
This hands-on, classroom training program assumes no prior business, graphics or printing background and details the fundamentals of opening and operating a business.
Topics covered include operation of the equipment, pricing methods, general business procedures (including purchasing, pricing, invoicing, credit and collection), copy layout and graphic design, hiring and managing employees, advertising and marketing, and effective sales techniques. You'll also learn how to prepare your center to open.
In addition, we will be with you for on-site pre-opening/opening assistance to ensure the smoothest possible start for your new business.
You'll receive follow-up training visits during your first year to fine-tune operations and evaluate your progress. Additional help and advice is just a phone call away, whether you have questions about pricing, marketing techniques, finances or vendors. Our expert support specialists are available to provide assistance and offer solutions via our toll-free Signal Graphics' "Help Line."
On Going Support
- Site Selection Assistance
- Lease Negotiation
- Equipment Financing Marketing
Signal Graphics develops powerful, effective and affordable marketing and advertising campaigns to help you grow your business. An Advisory Board composed of franchisees and SAMPA Corp. personnel helps guide long-term marketing strategies and programs. Financial
Cash Investment: $40K - $60K
Total Investment: $159K - $201K
Minimum Net Worth: $201K
Franchise Fee: $25K (AD $25K for 1st / $7K for next 2 or more)
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