Leading Franchised Sign Production Centre For Sale

Business description

A remarkable opportunity to invest in a Company, which is in the unique position of being able to provide truly effective signage solutions for any situation, anywhere. The Business is custom-designed and equipped with the kind of cutting-edge technology required to meet the most exacting customer requirement.


First established in 1999 this Major franchised operation has built an enviable reputation within the sector due to the quality of workmanship and the excellent customer service. A large percentage of sales come from regular repeat business with the remainder being from specialist one off projects. From a simple individual sign to an entire sign system, the Company can match the requirements of any contract, large or small. This branch is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed with highly skilled personnel, able to tackle the most demanding jobs effectively and efficiently. Additionally, this branch has recently invested in its own custom-designed drive-in vehicle bay for the application of top-quality vehicle graphics.

Since inception the owner has grown and developed the business by developing strong links with the local business community, this is augmented by the Franchisors National Accounts Programme which has produced work for such well known names as McDonalds, Mercedes Benz, The Post Office, Bairstow Eves, Dyno Rod, Autoglym, Audi to name but a few.

This businesses on-going success is underpinned by change. Whenever companies rebrand, move office, establish new facilities, renew vehicle fleets, acquire other companies or are acquired themselves, new signage is almost always required. This business is structured such that it remains sufficiently flexible to meet often tight deadlines to produce new signs.
This operation benefits from a full support programme developed and constantly enganced by the Franchisors over the last 15 years specifically to support their 80 plus succesful franchised centres throughout the UK and Ireland.

The company’s core range of products includes:

? EXTERIOR SIGNS

? INTERIOR SIGNS

? VEHICLE GRAPHICS

? WINDOW GRAPHICS

? WINDOW FILMS

? BANNERS

? EXHIBITION SIGNS

? LABELS & STICKERS

? HEALTH & SAFETY SIGNAGE.




Equipment:

The company utilises the latest equipment for the production of signs wherever they are applied. If very specific requirements are demanded, which cannot be undertaken in-house, the work can always be sub-contracted. This means the business rarely refuses any new work.

Through a policy of continual investment in new technology the company is able to offer customers an in-house wide format digital print & cut solutions onto a variety of materials including the option of wide format lamination alongside all the usual sign & graphic products.
The Capital Equipment of the company (not included in the asking price) will form part of the sale and includes the wide format printing & plotting equipment, office, computer & network equipment, tools & access equipment, showroom furniture, fixtures and fittings, software applications, a fully kitted out & liveried light commercial vehicle & hatchback, the value of which to be agreed between the parties, expected to be somewhere in the region of circa £45,000.

Customer Service:

By providing quality, expertise and service to its clients, the business has steadily grown, with customers acknowledging that this company represents excellent service based on quality advice, honesty and integrity.

Offering technological know how and attention to detail, by putting emphasis on customer service, technology, and an unmatched breadth of services, that combine the highest standards of accuracy with detailed design.


Key Strengths:

The company demonstrates a real ‘we care’ attitude, which ensures that much repeat business is generated. Via the Franchisors support infrastructure, the company benefits from: Technical Support, National Account generation, Marketing, Operations, Sales and IT support.

The company has a superb supply chain in place providing next day availability from a wide range of partner suppliers providing an extensive product range. As a consequence of the excellent relationship it enjoys with its suppliers, the company is not burdened with the need to hold large amounts of stock.

Property information

Location:

The company operates from an excellent location near town in a well-fitted Leasehold light industrial unit of circa 2,000 square feet, consisting of, Reception area/Design studio, Production area, kitchen/utilities/storage and a vehicle graphics fitting bay. The rent payable is very reasonable at £18,000 per annum inclusive of Business Rates and all utilities.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The opportunities for the expansion and growth of this Business are so far reaching that only a face-to-face meeting with the Owner would do justice to the true potential of this Business.

This specialist business maintains an extensive base of satisfied clientele who appreciate superior service together with a widespread reputation. There are many excellent avenues for growth, especially with additional staffing and further promotion within the appropriate market sectors. With a strong demand for services and capacity to significantly increase turnover, a new owner would contribute fresh ideas and outside influence to build on this excellent base.

Competition / Market:

The business has built up a strong advertising base to build on. Its range of advertising includes the yellow pages, local exhibitions, various networking activities and local community sponsorship agreements, which compliments the National advertising and marketing undertaken by the Franchisors. Being a branch of a National Brand, the company has a high profile web presence and regularly receives enquiries and quotation requests via the web-site. The Franchisor is extremely active on keeping the name in the top echelon of search terms on the usual search engines. With high quality marketing literature available and core marketing strategies already set in place by the franchisor, a new owner can take advantage of these plans and take this business to an even higher level.

Support & training:

Naturally, the new owner will need to be approved by the franchisor who will additionally provide support via a comprehensive training course that will take place on exchange of the business, but prior to completion of the sale.

Reasons for selling:

The current owner is looking to dispose of his interest in the business to enable him to maximise fully an opportunity in the IT market. The owner will however provide full business familiarisation, training and handover and is offering the business for sale not only as an organically expanding going concern but also with further significant growth potential.