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Top-Ranked Signage & Large Format Print Franchise in NC Metro
Business Description
$725K SDE | Recession-Resilient B2B
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a nationally top-ranked signage and large format printing franchise in one of North Carolina's fastest-growing metro markets — a turnkey B2B business generating $2.09M in revenue and $745K in adjusted SDE in 2025 alone.
The Business:
Operating under a premier national franchise with exclusive protected territory, this location provides commercial clients with the full spectrum of visual branding solutions: architectural and exterior signage, vehicle and fleet wraps, wall murals, retail graphics, trade show displays, and large-scale environmental branding. Clients span commercial real estate, contractors, institutional organizations, hospitality, and retail — the kind of diversified B2B base that provides stability across economic cycles.
The franchise system delivers real advantages: preferred vendor pricing, proven production systems, brand recognition that opens doors, and a national support infrastructure that a standalone shop simply can't replicate.
The Numbers:
2025 Revenue: $2,093,000
2025 Adjusted SDE: $745,000
SDE Margin: ~35.6%
SBA Eligible: Yes
These are not aspirational figures — they reflect a business operating at genuine scale with healthy, dependable margins.
Why This Business Is Different:
Over 95% of revenue is referral-driven. This is not a business that relies on paid lead generation, cold outreach, or expensive marketing campaigns to fill the pipeline. Repeat customers and word-of-mouth have built a self-sustaining revenue engine — which means a new owner inherits a client base, not a sales problem.
The result is a lean cost structure, minimal customer acquisition cost, and cash flow that shows up consistently.
Growth Opportunity:
Despite ranking among the top locations in the franchise system nationally, this market remains under-leveraged. The high-growth NC metro continues to attract commercial development, contractors, and institutional expansion — each a natural demand driver for signage and branding services. A buyer with even modest sales initiative or fleet/contractor relationships could materially accelerate revenue from a strong baseline.
Ideal Buyer:
This business is well-suited for an owner-operator seeking a strong income replacement with immediate cash flow, or a strategic acquirer looking to add a profitable, franchise-backed services business to an existing portfolio. SBA financing eligibility makes the path to ownership accessible with the right capital structure.
Summary:
Established franchise | Exclusive territory | Top national ranking
$2.09M revenue | $745K SDE | ~35% margins
95%+ referral-based | Minimal marketing spend
Diversified B2B client base | Recession-resilient services
High-growth North Carolina metro
SBA eligible | Owner-operator or strategic buyer ready
NDA required for financials and location disclosure.
The Business:
Operating under a premier national franchise with exclusive protected territory, this location provides commercial clients with the full spectrum of visual branding solutions: architectural and exterior signage, vehicle and fleet wraps, wall murals, retail graphics, trade show displays, and large-scale environmental branding. Clients span commercial real estate, contractors, institutional organizations, hospitality, and retail — the kind of diversified B2B base that provides stability across economic cycles.
The franchise system delivers real advantages: preferred vendor pricing, proven production systems, brand recognition that opens doors, and a national support infrastructure that a standalone shop simply can't replicate.
The Numbers:
2025 Revenue: $2,093,000
2025 Adjusted SDE: $745,000
SDE Margin: ~35.6%
SBA Eligible: Yes
These are not aspirational figures — they reflect a business operating at genuine scale with healthy, dependable margins.
Why This Business Is Different:
Over 95% of revenue is referral-driven. This is not a business that relies on paid lead generation, cold outreach, or expensive marketing campaigns to fill the pipeline. Repeat customers and word-of-mouth have built a self-sustaining revenue engine — which means a new owner inherits a client base, not a sales problem.
The result is a lean cost structure, minimal customer acquisition cost, and cash flow that shows up consistently.
Growth Opportunity:
Despite ranking among the top locations in the franchise system nationally, this market remains under-leveraged. The high-growth NC metro continues to attract commercial development, contractors, and institutional expansion — each a natural demand driver for signage and branding services. A buyer with even modest sales initiative or fleet/contractor relationships could materially accelerate revenue from a strong baseline.
Ideal Buyer:
This business is well-suited for an owner-operator seeking a strong income replacement with immediate cash flow, or a strategic acquirer looking to add a profitable, franchise-backed services business to an existing portfolio. SBA financing eligibility makes the path to ownership accessible with the right capital structure.
Summary:
Established franchise | Exclusive territory | Top national ranking
$2.09M revenue | $745K SDE | ~35% margins
95%+ referral-based | Minimal marketing spend
Diversified B2B client base | Recession-resilient services
High-growth North Carolina metro
SBA eligible | Owner-operator or strategic buyer ready
NDA required for financials and location disclosure.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 10
- Employees
- 5 Full-time
- Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- The company operates out of a leased facility supporting design, production, and vehicle installations. Included are modern large-format printers, laminators, CNC router, plotters, finishing equipment, and a company vehicle. Estimated equipment and office market value exceeds $403K.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business serves the growing U.S. signage and large format printing market, supported by demand from construction, retail, education, healthcare, and commercial clients. Competition is highly fragmented, and the company differentiates through national branding, in-house production and installation, enterprise-level project capability, and an exceptional reputation including a 5.0 Google Rating and Net Promoter Score of 99. Further, the business was recently ranked in the top 10 franchisees nationally.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Opportunities include adding outbound sales, expanding digital marketing, growing fleet and enterprise programs, and deepening relationships in proven verticals. Existing staff and equipment can support higher project volume without major capital investment.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 5,800
- Rent
- $6,740.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 6/30/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is pursuing a planned retirement and will support a smooth transition.
- Transition Support
- Seller will provide agreed upon transition assistance and is open to paid consulting post-closing beyond the included transition. Buyer will also benefit from a franchisor support representative located nearby.
- Financing Options
- The business is pre-qualified for SBA financing.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2464199
- Listing Views
- 595
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