The advantages of owning a franchise store

Opening a Signarama franchise store is a viable alternative to starting a small business as the mitigating risk factors are severely minimised. The franchisor is responsible for providing a developed and successful business model with ongoing support and guidance in return for payments in fees or royalties. Besides providing the established and proven business model, there are many more advantages to owning a franchise store.

Advantages:

• Independence of a small business ownership
• Supported by a larger and established business network
• Start-up guidance
• Ongoing technical assistance
• Minimal experience is required as the franchisor provides comprehensive training
• High rate of success
• Securing franchise finance is easier
• Franchises cost less than small independent business start-ups
• Established reputation
• Established marketing support
• Best industry entry point for new business owners
• Better buying power with suppliers and service providers
• Research and development provided by the franchisor
• Existing franchise relationships – mentors can assist struggling owners
• Be your own boss

Franchise growth rates in South Africa and abroad continue to increase which alludes to the notion that opening a franchise store is a good business decision and investment. Signarama has over 19 years of operating experience within South Africa, including a proven business model which ensures that franchisee owners have every opportunity to succeed.

Similarly, the sign industry is booming and continues to gain traction every year. New and existing businesses are continually opening or rebranding needing signage. Opening a franchise store to meet this high demand in the industry is a great business investment. Without appropriate signs, businesses won’t be as visible and in turn will suffer, a Signarama franchise store is often found in good locations servicing businesses in the area.

Signarama offers not only the franchisee owners’ great benefits but their consumers too. With great locations across the country boasting state-of-the-art showrooms, and effective marketing strategies, it is not surprising that Signarama continues to grow and expand! Further benefits of owning a Signarama franchise store is the wide range of products available to meet the needs of small and medium companies or walk-in clients looking for assistance.

Signarama has sound knowledge of the franchising sector both locally and globally. In addition, Signarama is a member of FASA (Franchise Association of South Africa), which further cements their success in the industry. We are the leading franchise in the sign and digital printing industry with a track record of success both locally and abroad.

If you would like to explore franchising with your own Signarama store, contact us for more information.