SIGNARAMA Franchise News

New eco-friendly array of banners and graphic materials ties into company’s ‘green’ commitment.
Fort Collins (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 - SIGNARAMA Fort Collins has just introduced the Green Message ™ line, an array of fully recyclable banner and display signs. The zero-waste product line can be used for a variety of durable outdoor and odorless indoor displays. It is now possible to produce large, colorful graphics for exhibits and visual displays on materials that can be completely reused.
The provision of the new eco-friendly display media gives conscientious customers the option to specify recyclable materials when producing large format signs such as durable event banners, trade show displays and posters...

World’s Largest Sign Franchise Offers Veterans Up to $40,000 to Open New SIGNARAMA Store
April 13, 2012 // Franchising.com // West Palm Beach, FL – SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest full-service sign business, announced today the launch of “SIGNARAMA Salutes Our Veterans,” a new initiative that supports returning military members seeking to start a SIGNARAMA franchise. As part of the program, the company will waive the franchise fee for one qualified U.S. military veteran, making it easier for them to start their own business. This saving is estimated at up to $40,000.
“Our military men and women risk their lives so that we Americans can pursue the American dream,” said ‘JT’ Jim Tatem, President of SIGNARAMA...

SIGNARAMA in Fayetteville, NC is under new ownership by Mike DeGroff.
Fayetteville, NC, March 16, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that the SIGNARAMA in Fayetteville is now owned by local resident Mike “Buzz Saw” DeGroff. The store is located at 1015 Robeson Street Suite 103.
Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, DeGroff served for a total of 28 years in the 5th and 3rd Special Forces Group and the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade; he retired June of 2011 as a Command Sergeant Major.
DeGroff says discovering this franchise came at a perfect time because he was ready to retire from defense contracting, adding, “I have always wanted to run a business and my many years experience leading and managing troops has prepared me for this challenging endeavor...

Edmonton SIGNARAMA Expands and purchases new printer.
Edmonton, Canada, January 28, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today that Edmonton SIGNARAMA has expanded into the space next door and has a new flatbed printer.
The expansion has effectively doubled their operating space and gives them the capability to increase their project load. With the addition of the new FujiFilm Acuity Advance LT UV Flatbed Printer with white ink option, Edmonton SIGNARAMA can meet almost any request for printing.
The flatbed printer can print on any material – paper, fabric, glass, and wood – of any color up to four feet by eight feet in size.
“Our expansion was necessary; we were outgrowing our small space,” says Colin Reid, the owner...

The Sign A Rama in Riverhead, NY is under new ownership and is set to open January 17, 2012.
Riverhead, NY, January 18, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announces the new ownership of the Riverhead Sign A Rama store at 721 E Main St. under Osama Botros and Adriana Garcia.
Before becoming a Sign A Rama franchisee, Osama worked as a manager at Walmart for ten years. Prior to that, he worked in fine dining and food service management. Adriana worked for 12 years as an adjunct lecturer and consultant, and she currently works full time as a service coordinator for the Department of Human Services for People with Disabilities.
“We are looking forward to serving the local community in all their signage needs and helping their business increase profits by becoming more visible with their custom made signs...

A new SIGNARAMA store opened December 6, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, at 601 Ryan St.
Pewaukee, WI, December 16, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today a new store at 601 Ryan Street, under the ownership of local residents Ken and Marcia Skarie. The store opened on Dec. 6.
Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Ken Skarie worked as the vice president of global accounts at The Nielsen Company.
“SIGNARAMA offers me the opportunity to utilize my marketing and sales skills to help local businesses maximize their business locations through effective use of signage,” says Skarie.
SIGNARAMA Pewaukee recently hired Lynn Daluga, who has more than eight years of graphic design experience with SIGNARAMAs in the greater Milwaukee area...

Serving the local Smithfield and Selma communities.
November 28, 2011 // Franchising.com // Smithfield, NC  – SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise, announces local residents Jim and Dolores Thorpe are the new owners of the Smithfield store at 721-5 North Brightleaf Boulevard. The store opened under their ownership on September 19.
Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Jim Thorpe was an IT specialist and worked in software development. He also has a background in Computer Security and Mainframe programs. Dolores Thorpe was with Edward Jones, specializing in customer service and office management.
“We were ready to take on the new challenges of owning a business and changing our direction in life,” said Jim Thorpe...

World’s Largest Sign Franchise Recognized Among All Top Franchise Systems Worldwide
West Palm Beach, FL (October 24, 2011) – SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest full-service sign business, announced today that it was ranked 140th on Franchise Times magazine’s Top 200 List. The Franchise Times ‘Top 200’ is comprised of all top franchise systems ranked by worldwide sales for the year of 2010. The full report appears in the magazine’s October issue.
“We are honored to receive this recognition by Franchise Times,” said Jim Tatem, President of SIGNARAMA. “This is a true testament to our hard work, commitment to quality and innovation and comes at a significant time as we celebrate our 25th year anniversary...

Rocky Hhill, CT, October 06, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, announced today Richard and Gabriela Kossakoski are now the new owner of the Rocky Hill SIGNARAMA at 2162 Silas Deane Highway.
Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Richard Kossakoski worked as a Regional Training Unit General Manager with Sbarro’s Restaurants for 10 years. He was also a general manager for A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurants.
“After 30 years in the restaurant industry it is time for a change – to have the opportunity to enjoy life and spend time with my family,” says Kossakoski, whose son, Ricky Kossakoski, will also work for the store.
With more than 800 locations in 50 countries, SIGNARAMA uses cutting-edge industry software programs to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community...

Somerset, KY, October 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- SIGNARAMA, the world’s largest sign franchise, announces local residents Chad and Oonhi Dunn are now the new owners of the Somerset store at 2044 S. Hwy 27.
After recently being medically discharged from the Marine Corps., Chad along with his wife, Oonhi, decided the time was right to pursue business ownership, and the SIGNARAMA business model appealed to them.
The couple will host an open house on Tuesday, October 18th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to meet the new owners and learn more about SIGNARAMA’s product and service offerings.
Approaching 900 stores in more than 50 countries, SIGNARAMA uses cutting-edge industry software programs to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community...

Cutting Edge Technologies and Personalized Service Continue to Propel World's Largest Sign Franchise
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGNARAMA, the world's largest full-service sign business, announced today that it is celebrating 25 years of sign industry innovation. In 1986, the father and son team of Roy and Ray Titus founded SIGNARAMA after they realized businesses needed a more efficient means of purchasing signs.
Roy Titus, the founder of the national printing franchise Minuteman Press, and his son Ray leveraged their many years of experience in the printing industry to bring the sign business out of industrial warehouses and into easily accessible retail storefronts with their first location in Farmingdale, New York...

October 18, 2010 // Franchising.com // Gahanna, OH – SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, announces local resident John Persons is now the new owner of the Gahanna store at 158 N. Hamilton Road. To celebrate, SIGNARAMA Gahanna is throwing a Grand Re-Opening Halloween party Tuesday, October 26 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. The event will feature complimentary appetizers and beverages along with door prizes including a drawing for an iPod Nano. Costumes are encouraged.

"We want to meet SIGNARAMA Gahanna's past customers as well as new faces to let them know we are ready to do business with them," said Persons.

Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Persons worked as a finance professor at Ohio State University...

Peterborough, Canada --(PR.com)-- SIGNARAMA Peterborough co-owner Morgan Smith knows the sign industry. After five years in the business, Smith realized one of his franchise's most popular products was being under-used, even wasted and was left to face the sometimes brutal Canadian weather.

"Pole banners are a great publicity tool for organizations and events," Smith said. "However, they are often time-stamped causing them to be out-dated and made essentially useless after the event happens."

Additionally, the standby installation techniques and pole banner hardware did little to protect the banners from harsh weather conditions. This is where the partnership with Scene Media came into play. According to Smith, Scene Media has developed a wind spill technology hardware system that allows the pole banners to flex in the wind – saving the pole and banners from inclement weather...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, introduces a new, comprehensive web-based design and ordering service called ShopSIGNARAMA.com. Available 24/7 with a few clicks of the mouse, customers can create their own sign design from scratch, or modify any of the thousands of templates available, putting convenience and control in the hands of the customer.

"This groundbreaking online system allows customers to create their own banners, signs, decals, lettering and displays from the convenience of their own computer," says Jim Tatem, president of SIGNARAMA. "Customers can pick up at their local store, have the order shipped to them, or have it sent out of town to trade shows and other events...

Louisville, KY --(PR.com)-- Maggie and Brian Harlow, owners of Sign-A-Rama Downtown in Louisville and recent inductees into the Sign-A-Rama corporate Hall of Fame, will embark on a speaking tour across Europe on behalf of the national Sign-A-Rama franchise group. The couple will make stops in Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Milan, Italy; Frankfurt, Germany and Madrid, Spain, October 17-26.

"As an international franchise operation, it is crucial for franchisees around the world to learn from each other," said Scott Mast, vice president, Global Performance, Sign-A-Rama. "This is a direct opportunity to have some of our most accomplished franchisees interact with others in Europe."

"Sign-A-Rama sets out every year to bring successful franchise owners from the U...

Louisville, KY --(PR.com)-- Sign-A-Rama Downtown has officially launched its new online ordering system allowing customers anywhere, anytime to now order signs from Sign-A-Rama Downtown via the online system using its simple design tools.

This groundbreaking online system allows customers to create their own banners, signs, decals, lettering and displays at the click of a button and then direct the order to be shipped out of town, delivered by Sign-A-Rama Downtown locally or picked up by the client direct from the store.

Customers can reach the online ordering system through Sign-A-Rama Downtown's Web site (SignARamaDowntown.com), where they can click through to the Online Ordering link.

"This is an exciting feature we can now offer all our customers – current or new...

Sign-A-Rama Downtown owners Maggie and Brian Harlow were recently inducted into the franchise's Hall of Fame during World Expo 2009 – United Franchise Group's (UFG) annual exposition for its franchises. Sign-A-Rama is UFG's largest franchise with more than 950 retail locations worldwide. Louisville, KY --(PR.com)-- Sign-A-Rama Downtown owners Maggie and Brian Harlow were recently inducted into the franchise's Hall of Fame during World Expo 2009 – United Franchise Group's (UFG) annual exposition for its franchises. Sign-A-Rama is UFG's largest franchise with more than 950 retail locations worldwide.

"To say this is an honor is an understatement," said Maggie Harlow. "We were truly surprised and humbled to be named among this elite group of owners who represent excellence in the industry in every possible way just six years into our business...

World's Largest Sign Franchise and Local Business Combine to Provide Customers the Best of Both Worlds

ISSAQUAH, WA--(Marketwire - February 20, 2008) - SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, located at 1555 NW Mall St., is now joining hands with the existing craftsmen at THE SIGN ZONE.

"By teaming up with the world's largest sign franchise we can provide more advantageous pricing for our customers and an extended product line while still utilizing the well-known local artists of THE SIGN ZONE," Ron Harwood, President, says. "Issaquah is a great place to run a business in Washington and we have built great relationships with our clients over the years. SIGNARAMA has allowed us to focus on growth and provide more products and services to our loyal customers...

BENSENVILLE, IL--(Marketwire - February 12, 2008) - SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, has a new store at 453 W. Irving Park Rd., under the ownership of local resident Steve Unseth.

Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Unseth was a purchasing manager for 21 years.

"Discovering SIGNARAMA came at a perfect time in my life because I wanted to finally be my own boss and be in charge of my life and career decisions," says Unseth.

With more than 850 retail locations worldwide, SIGNARAMA uses cutting-edge industry software programs to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community.

For more information on SIGNARAMA in Bensenville, contact Steve at (630) 860-8995 or bensenville@signarama...

BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - February 12, 2008) - SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, has a new store at 1100 Light St., Suite A, under the ownership of local resident Vanessa Dallatezza.

Before becoming a SIGNARAMA franchisee, Dallatezza was a commercial property manager and has worked in commercial real estate for the past 18 years.

"Discovering SIGNARAMA came at a perfect time in my life because I want to work hard, but for a cause that I can be in control of," says Dallatezza. "I want to be able to show my creativity and have the opportunity to build a business from the ground up. Most people thought I was a little crazy to quit my job and pursue something that I've never tried before, but I felt comfortable with the SIGNARAMA franchise and their support system...