Services - Other Business Services | Mfg. - Printing, Publishing

Asking Price	$150,000	Inventory	$5,000*
Gross Income	$376,000	Real Estate
Cash Flow	$52,000	Year Established	2000
FF&E	$20,000*	Employees	3

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

This is a five year old, well-established and profitable sign and digital graphics franchise and is part of a large and well known and high ranking sign franchise system. The company uses state of the art computer technology to create custom signs and graphics, banners, tradeshow exhibits, vehicle graphics and more. Customers are primarily other businesses although some walk in retail business is generated. A significant repeat customer base has been built up over the years. The current owner wants to move out of the area and is motivated to make a quick sale. The franchise is well located in North Charlotte on a heavily traveled thoroughfare. It occupies 2800 sf of leased space with reasonable rent and is visible from the road. The interior of the business is well decorated and functional and designed to help customers make decisions regarding the products they purchase. There is plenty of parking and room to do any work outdoors including vehicle graphics. The company enjoyed steady sales growth through 07. The recession and owner inattention has caused last years sales to be reduced although profit percentage has been maintained due to the high gross profit margins that the business generates. Currently, the business employees 3 people, one of which is a manager of the business. . This sign production franchise is a desirable business, incorporating sales, marketing and light manufacturing to produce sophisticated signs and graphics solutions for a variety of customers. The ndustry continues to change and grow at a rapid pace as new technology and systems allow sign businesses to produce better products for their customers. Being part of this excellent franchise allows the owner to take advantage of on demand business, marketing and technical expertise and insures that the franchise will maintain a competitive edge over many of its competitors.

Facilities: Leased premises; 2800 SF in well traveled shopping center wtih ample parking.

Competition: There is competition in the Sign Production business, but being part of one of the best franchises in the country ensures visibility, name recognition, ongoing training and full technical and marketing support that many competitiors don't have.

Growth/Expansion: Growth potential is excellent with a focused marketing and sales effort to the existing customer base and to attract new customers. Current owner has not put in the time or effort to acquire new sales during the last year or so. All businesses need this service at one time or the other.

Financing: Negotiable

Support/Training: Two weeks from the seller and full training and ongoing support from Franchisor;

Reason Selling: Wants to move out of area.