Safety in numbers
“We recently announced figures for Signs Express (Leeds), which has seen turnover grow by 69% over the course of the year." - Craig Brown, Signs Express
Despite current upheaval in the economy, Signs Express continues to increase turnover and expand its franchise network.
With concerns of an economic downturn, many new businesses are finding themselves in a vulnerable position and on the front line of their sector. But despite these fears, there is one business model which offers the stability and support required to survive these harsh times. Franchising is showing a positive outlook and is proving a much safer option when wanting to start up in business.
Signs Express has been in the franchising industry since 1989 and has witnessed a number of changes in the economy over that time. But it is this experience which has helped to prepare for fluctuations in the current financial market. Franchisees receive not only a stable business structure with parental franchise backing, but also ongoing support from a team of professionals in all areas of business. A four week training course is included along with guidance from the outset on location, budgeting, recruitment and unit fit out.
Managing director Craig Brown commented: “We attribute a large amount of our current success to our tried and tested business formula. Our turnover is up 11% year on year and with new franchises due to open in coming months along with prospective franchisees set to come on board soon, we’re full of confidence for the future.”
Signs Express (Farnborough) will be the next centre to open. Tim Burt an ex-officer in the RAF recently retired from the forces and was looking for a viable business enterprise to move into. Tim first approached the Signs Express team at last year’s National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC and soon put the wheels in motion ready for leaving the RAF. Another centre soon to start trading and currently in training is Signs Express (Northwich).
“As well as new franchisees coming on board we are also seeing positive feedback from our current more established centres,” Craig continued. “We recently announced figures for Signs Express (Leeds), which has seen turnover grow by 69% over the course of the year. The centre was also recognised in recent months at the Signs Industry Awards reaching the finals of Sign Business of the Year. To us this is even more of a testament to the rewards which can still be achieved even with the current economic downturn.”
It isn’t just the franchise package which gives Signs Express its edge. As signage suppliers with over 80 centres nationwide, the franchise network also has the bonus of its own market potential. Competition is tougher than usual for businesses in general so it has become more and more vital for them to stand out from the crowd. It’s therefore important for their signage to work harder in order to attract the level of custom required to survive. As a national signage supplier Signs Express is in an ideal position to capitalise on these tough markets.
Signs Express will be exhibiting at this years’ National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC on stand N80.
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