Description of Operation: As one of the founders of the computer generated, one day sign business, Signs By Tomorrow has the greatest depth of experience in all aspects of the business. The industry and Signs By Tomorrow are high growth, high profit margin, business to business, and full of variety. Our customers are all types of business executives and owners and there is strong repeat business. The industry is totally fragmented so competition is disorganized.

SBT offers the most complete training and support program in return for the most reasonable royalty structure: 6% on in-house products and 3% on subcontracted signs. We want franchisees who have some business experience, like dealing with people, have good communication/networking skills and have a strong desire to control their own destiny. No previous experience required.

Number of Franchise Units: 160 in 29 states

In business since: 1986

Franchising since: 1987

Franchise fee: $24,500

Capital requirements: $40,000 + financing of $95,000

Financing options: Third party sources.

Training and Support: You will start with 2 weeks of basic training at corporate headquarters in Maryland followed by 2 weeks of advance training and store opening in your store. All aspects of sales, marketing, operations, personnel, administration and growth management are covered. In store visits, regional meetings, annual meetings, newsletters, 800# support, corporate resource center and regular consultation are provided.