Signarama

Signarama
Private, Subsidiary of United Franchise Group
Industry Advertising
Genre Signage
Founded 1986
Founder Roy Titus
Headquarters West Palm Beach, FL, US
Number of locations
 955
Area served
 USA, Canada, UK, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Guatemala, India, Albania
Key people
 Ray Titus, CEO; Jim Tatem, President; David Baxter, COO; Todd Newton, CFO
Products Signs, graphics, decals, displays, other visual communications
Number of employees
 200
Website Official website

Signarama is an international sign and advertising franchise working under the United Franchise Group.[1][2][3] Founded in the US in 1986, it now has franchises in 65 countries, including France, French Guiana and Australia.[4][5][6][7] It has been named 71st in the top 500 Franchises in the US by Entrepreneur magazine.[2] It also ranked third in the top franchise for veterans category for 2014-15 by Franchising USA.[8] It possesses over 900 franchise units across the globe.[9][10][11]

History

Signarama was founded in 1986 by Ray and Roy Titus. Its first store opened in Farmingdale, New York, with a second location opening in North Palm Beach, Florida less than a year later. It counts with over 200 employees working from offices in five countries to support more than 900 locations around the world.[12] Some of their franchises have recently upgraded their equipment to produce accessible signage, including braille and 3D printing capabilities.[13]

Services

Signarama specialises in making custom banners, signs, vehicle graphics, decals, signage, and displays in general. It also provides design services and consultation, as well as delivery and installation.[7]

Philanthropy

Through its VetFran program, thousands of veterans have become franchise owners through considerable franchise discounts offered by the parent company.[14]

Signarama also works with Shriners Hospitals for Children, Africa Bridge and JA Worldwide.[15]

References

  1. ↑ HALL, JOEL. "Why It's Key for Franchisees to Have an Exit Strategy". Entrepreneur Magazine. Entrepreneur Magazine. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Sign-A-Rama Inc.". Entrepreneur Magazine. Entrepreneur Magazine. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Kate, Taylor. "Franchise Players: How This Entrepreneur From a Franchising Family Chose to Open Her Own Signarama". Entrepreneur Magazine. Entrepreneur Magazine. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "LE RÉSEAU SIGNARAMA S’IMPLANTE À VANNES". Toute la Franchise. Toute la Franchise. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  5. ↑ White, Nic. "TLC doubles wide format, buys a Signarama". ProPrint. ProPrint. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Jacquin, Laurence Theodore. "SIGNARAMA SATISFAIT DE SA PARTICIPATION AU SALON FRANCHISE EXPO". Toute la Franchise. Toute la Franchise. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  7. 1 2 "About Signarama". Signarama. Signarama. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  8. ↑ Stinson, Sonya. "Franchising: An Opportunity For Veteran Entrepreneurs?". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "At 60, manufacturing executive turns down retirement to run Monroeville Signarama". New Pittsburgh Courier. New Pittsburgh Courier. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  10. ↑ White, Nic. "Signarama takes own advice and rebrands". ProPrint. ProPrint. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  11. ↑ Jacquin, Laurence Theodore. "PREMIÈRE OUVERTURE DE L'ANNÉE EN GUYANE POUR SIGNARAMA". Toute la Franchise. Toute la Franchise. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "About-History". Signarama. Signarama. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  13. ↑ Wedley, Brendan. "3D signs, braille signs focus of new division at Signarama Peterborough". Peterborough Examiner. Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "Signarama VetFran Program". Signarama. Signarama. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  15. ↑ "About-Charities". Signarama. Signarama. Retrieved 23 April 2015.

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