SIGN GYPSIES

SIGN GYPSIES

Sign Gypsies Franchising, LLC offers franchises for operating a custom yard greeting installation business under the 'SIGN GYPSIES' or 'SG YARD SIGNS' names. Franchisees meet with clients to design celebratory yard signs using proprietary Sign Pieces, manage installations, and ensure quality and customer satisfaction following the franchisor's System, standards, and Manuals. The target market includes individuals seeking unique temporary outdoor decorations for events like birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries, competing with other sign companies and retailers.

587
Locations
$4K–$5K
Investment
Since 2020
Franchising
ServicesCelina, TXsigngypsies.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$1,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$4,100 $5,450
Low: $4,100High: $5,450
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
N/A
Item 6 of FDD

No royalty or ad fund. $1,000 annual minimum purchase of sign pieces.

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

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How SIGN GYPSIES Compares


Key Insights

  • One of the lowest investment costs in Home Services (ranked #1 of 130)
  • #3 largest franchise system in Home Services
  • One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Home Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
SIGN GYPSIES
Current
$4K – $5K$1KN/A587
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$150K – $177K$127K10.0%653
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
MOSQUITO SHIELD$121K – $158K$55K8.0%435
Home Services Average
130 franchises
$144K – $289K$53K7.0%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home 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

Top States
1TX
111
2FL
37
3LA
34
4GA
33
5TN
25
6OH
25
7NC
25
8IN
25
9CA
22
10OK
20
11AL
17
12PA
16
13SC
16
14IL
15
15VA
14

+32 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SIGN GYPSIES franchisees (20212021)

Total Loans
2
Average Loan
$18,000
Total Volume
$0.0M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
35
Non-Renewals
32
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
7
Transfers
49
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
53

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a SIGN GYPSIES franchise ranges from $4,100 to $5,450. This includes a franchise fee of $1,000.

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