How many SIGN-A-RAMA franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, SIGN-A-RAMA has 684 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1987.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SIGN-A-RAMA franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SIGN-A-RAMA franchises. Historical data shows 158 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for SIGN-A-RAMA franchisees, with an average loan amount of $309,009. The historical default rate is 18.4%.

Is SIGN-A-RAMA a good franchise to buy?

SIGN-A-RAMA shows several positive indicators: established brand with 684+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

SIGN-A-RAMA

FDD Year:

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.

684

Locations

$245K–$345K

Investment

Since 1987

Franchising

ServicesWest Palm Beach, FLUnited Franchise Groupwww.signarama.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$245,432 – $344,768

Low: $245,432High: $344,768

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$741 – $741

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty (min $500/mo, 4% over $1M gross sales) + 1% marketing fund (min $880-$915/mo) + $741/mo (POS software + technology/support)

How SIGN-A-RAMA Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 92% of Business Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
SIGN-A-RAMA Current	$245K – $345K	$50K	6.0%	684
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 189 franchises	$121K – $290K	$47K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SIGN-A-RAMA franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

158

Average Loan

$309,009

Total Volume

$48.8M

Default Rate

18.4%

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

475 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Primarily royalty, marketing fee, and technology fee collection disputes, along with operational non-compliance.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a SIGN-A-RAMA franchise ranges from $245,432 to $344,768. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.