SIGN-A-RAMA
Signarama franchises operate full-service retail sign centers that produce, fabricate, install, and sell a wide variety of signage products including magnetic signs, banners, vinyl lettering, vehicle graphics, trade show displays, and electronic/neon signs. The business model leverages the franchisor's trademarks, proven procedures, and trade secrets to provide comprehensive sign solutions. Target customers primarily include businesses, industrial parks, retail centers, and large corporations in a mature market with increasing demand for advanced electronic signage.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% marketing fund + $586/mo POS software and technology fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data based on 332 Signarama franchisee centers in operation for 2 years or more as of December 31, 2024, which properly reported their sales for each of the twelve (12) months in 2024. These centers include both United States and international locations.
* Average gross revenue is taken directly from the 'Total Centers' row in Table 1, which states an overall average gross sales of $846,534 for 332 centers. This value was confirmed by weighted average calculation based on the two segmented categories.
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How SIGN-A-RAMA Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 95% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SIGN-A-RAMA Current | $260K – $356K | $50K | 6.0% | 390 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+28 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SIGN-A-RAMA franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
695 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Suit by franchisor against franchisee for failure to pay royalties and failure to use the proper EPOS system.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SIGN-A-RAMA franchise ranges from $259,595 to $355,709. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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