Franchise of the Week: A Franchise You Can Start for as Low as $100k** & A Highly Scalable Pet Franchise

Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.

Today, in 5 minutes or less:

✔ Highly Scalable Pet Franchise (Price Reduced)

✔ A Marketing Franchise You can Start for as Low as $100k**

✔ Keith’s Shift From Earner to Owner

✔ We Tell People Not To Buy a Franchise. Here's Why.

**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

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FEATURED RESALE

Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few. 

CONFIDENTIAL - For Qualified Buyers 

Northeast San Diego, California (CONFIDENTIAL: Brand & Location available upon request)

• Pet Services 
• Asking Price: $339,000 (price reduction)
• Prior year Gross Sales: $438,412** 
• 1 years in business
  **Sales/ SDE, or any financial numbers, are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.

Franchise Empire’s Take:

• More than 100 open units 
• Booming pet services industry
• Recurring revenue 
• Highly scalable
• Prior leadership and/or management experience a real plus
• Pre-approval financing recommended

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Curious to learn more about this particular franchise resale, or other resales available in your area?

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History:

Signarama was founded in 1986 in Farmingdale, New York, with the goal of helping businesses create professional signage and visual branding. What began as a single sign shop quickly grew into a franchise system focused on providing companies with everything from storefront signs and vehicle graphics to large-scale commercial branding solutions.

Over the years, Signarama expanded internationally and is now considered the largest sign and graphics franchise in the world, serving businesses across multiple industries. The company focuses primarily on business-to-business services, producing custom signage, promotional displays, and branded marketing materials for local companies.

Today, Signarama operates 750+ locations worldwide, supporting businesses with signage, printing, and visual communication solutions. Because nearly every business needs signage to attract customers and build brand awareness, the company operates in an industry with consistent demand.

With the signage and visual graphics industry estimated to be worth over $50 billion, Signarama continues to position itself as a leading provider of branding and visibility solutions for businesses of all sizes. So, let's see what it takes to own one of your own.👇

*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.

Numbers*:

• Franchise Fee: $49,500
• Royalty: The greater of $500 per month or 6% of your gross sales up to $1,000,000 and 4% of your gross sales over $1,000,000.
• Brand Fund: $840 or 1% of gross sales (whichever is greater)
• Estimated Total Investment:
  • $259,595 to $355,709 if equipment is purchased
  • $109,182 to $188,540 if equipment is leased
• Term: 35 years
  *Numbers according to their website and FDD released on September 25, 2025

Function of the Owner:

Signarama franchisees typically operate as owner-operators, especially in the early stages of the business.

Initially, owners focus on:

• Managing customer relationships with local businesses
• Overseeing design, production, and installation of signage
• Hiring and managing graphic designers and production staff
• Building relationships with commercial clients and local organizations
• Driving local B2B marketing and networking

As the business grows, many owners transition into a more managerial role, focusing on sales growth and business development while a production team handles the day-to-day operations.

Ideal Franchise Candidate:

Signarama is looking for candidates who:

• Have the financial capability to open and operate a B2B franchise
• Enjoy working with local businesses and commercial clients
• Are comfortable managing a small team and overseeing production operations
• Want to build relationships within their local business community
• Are interested in a scalable service-based business model

Prior experience in signs, printing, or design is not required, as franchisees receive training and operational support to learn the systems and technology used in the business.

Financial Data*:
*Below screenshot taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document - Item 19

 

Benefits for the Franchisee:

Global Industry Leader – Signarama is the largest sign franchise in the world, with hundreds of locations serving businesses across multiple countries.

Strong B2B Model – The business primarily serves commercial clients, creating opportunities for repeat business and long-term relationships with local companies.

Recurring Revenue Potential – Many customers return regularly for new signage, promotional materials, and branding updates.

Established Franchise Platform – As part of United Franchise Group, franchisees gain access to proven systems, training programs, and operational support.

Comprehensive Training – Franchisees participate in a multi-week training program that covers production, marketing, operations, and customer management.

Large Market Opportunity – The global signage and graphics industry is estimated to exceed $50 billion, driven by ongoing demand from businesses needing branding, marketing, and visibility.

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Episode #170: We Tell People Not To Buy a Franchise. Here's Why.

Most people shopping for a franchise are asking the wrong questions — and it's costing them everything. In this episode, Tariq sits down with veteran franchise brokers Marc and Chris for a brutally honest conversation about who should NOT buy a franchise, the passive income myth that destroys new owners, and what separates the operators who win from the ones who lose everything.

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That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter. 

Feel free to reply with any questions, or feedback. I appreciate and value your time and attention.

I’ll see you at the same time next week!

-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team