Signarama franchise
Signarama runs full-service sign shops that design, produce and install signs, banners, vehicle wraps and displays for local businesses. At the end of 2025 there were 684 Signarama locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $245K–$345K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 684+18 in 2 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Time to open
- Must open within 180 days of signing
- Agreement length
- 35 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Sign-A-Rama Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Signarama franchise costs
Opening a sign center with the standard equipment package costs an estimated $245,432 to $344,768. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Sign-A-Rama Inc, 2026 filing, page 23
Signarama franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500, $39,500 for an existing owner's additional center. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Sign-A-Rama Inc, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales up to $1,000,000 a year and 4% above that, with a minimum of $500 a month. |
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Source: Sign-A-Rama Inc, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Signarama publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 average gross sales for reporting centers. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Sign-A-Rama Inc, 2026 filing, page 54
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 675 (+9) | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 681 (+6) | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 684 (+3) | 0 | 20 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Sign-A-Rama Inc, 2026 filing, page 56
How Signarama compares
Of the 4 printing franchises on this site, Signarama is the most expensive to open and the 3rd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Signarama | Typical printing |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $245K | $231K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5.5% |
| Closed or left per year | 2.6% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +2.7% | +4.7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in printing franchises.
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Signarama franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Signarama?
Must open within 180 days of signing, according to Signarama's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Signarama help with financing?
No. Signarama does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Signarama franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Signarama grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Signarama can open nearby.
How long is a Signarama franchise agreement?
The initial term is 35 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Signarama growing or shrinking?
Over the last 2 years 47 franchised locations opened and 35 closed or left, a net change of +2.7%. About 2.6% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 2% typical for printing franchises.
How does Signarama compare with other printing franchises?
Of the 4 printing franchises here, Signarama is the most expensive to open (low end $245K against a $231K median) and the 3rd largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 5.5% median.
Does Signarama say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 average gross sales for reporting centers. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Signarama based?
Sign-A-Rama Inc is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.