Sign Maker in Huddersfield
Lucrative Franchise Business for Sale:

Huddersfield

Pound Sign WHITEQuick Sale Price £60,000
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Established Franchise Opportunity for Sale:

Signs Express Huddersfield

Established in October 2007, Signs Express (Huddersfield) has been successfully operating for over 15 years and has been under the current ownership of Martin and Bing Davis ever since. With a strong emphasis on customer service and attention to detail, the centre sees customers returning time and time again.

Situated amongst a hub of activity, this fantastic franchise business for sale presents a great opportunity for any new business owner, with growth potential and a solid bottom line.

Run your own £500k+ business

Comfortably operating at £200,000+ with a healthy profit line, this centre has the potential to double its turnover within the next 24-month period, creating a lucrative business growth opportunity for a new business owner to take it to the next level.

For more information and to find out 'all you need to know' about Signs Express (Huddersfield), check out our recent article here...

Contact us for more information and to attend one of our in-centre Discovery Days!

To discuss this business opportunity in more detail, contact us using the form below to arrange a call at a time that suits you. And why not attend one of our Discovery Days? Held at our flagship company owned Signs Express (Twickenham) centre, we offer you the chance to find out all about us and see our centres in action!

Buying a Business: The Legal Process

When it comes to buying a business, it can certainly seem quite daunting. Whilst we can support you every step of the way, we want to ensure you’re getting expert advice at all times, therefore we partnered with Franchising Specialist Law Firm EMW Law to break down each stage of the legal process associated to buying a new business. Read on for a full breakdown of the legal process...

Signs Express Huddersfield: All you need to know:

  • Q. My background isn’t in signage, is training provided?
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    Yes, full and extensive training is given to all new franchisees over a four-week period, plus handover and ongoing support from our Franchise Support Centre team. For more information, click here to find out about our three-week training programme.

  • Q. Who currently runs the centre and why is it being sold?
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    The centre is currently run by Martin and Bing Davis who have run the business for over 15 years and are selling the centre to move into retirement.

  • Q. What’s the minimum capital I need initially to purchase the business?
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    Based on a selling price of £60,000, you would require:

    • 30% of the sale price (£18,000) to purchase the business
    • £8,500 +VAT franchisee fee for your rights to trade under the Signs Express brand and within the territory for a 10-year period
    • £1,250 +VAT for our legal fees
    • £7-10k for your own legal and accountancy fees to complete the sale and due diligence
    • Totalling: c. £28,750
  • Q. What sort of person are you looking for to take over the business?
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    We’re looking for a business minded, driven individual with strong sales skills, strong team values and a core focus on customer excellence.

  • Q. Are there any other costs involved?
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    All of the above costs are one off costs associated with the purchase of the business. As a franchise, the only other ongoing monthly costs you will incur are:

    1. Monthly Management Service Charge (MSC) fee of 7.5% of your turnover to cover use of the brand, all aspects of support from the Franchise Support Centre including IT, Finance, Sales, Operational Support and Marketing including our website (your shop window), bespoke marketing campaigns and much more.
    2. National Promotional Fund (NPF) levy of 1.5% of your turnover, or you can opt to pay NPF at a fixed monthly rate (currently set at £420 per month) which covers all of our national brand advertising, lead generation and your monthly PPC campaign.
  • Q. If I’m interested in finding out more, what do I do next?
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    1. First off, send us an enquiry via our website or get in touch over the phone (01603 598455) and we’ll arrange a short introductory call with you. This gives us a chance to understand what it is that you’re looking for, what your business experience is and where your skills lie, what your goals are for the future and so we can give you a detailed overview of Signs Express.
    2. Following this, if both parties are happy to proceed, we’ll send you the confidential prospectus for our Huddersfield centre which gives you more financial information and information specific to the centre (following a signed NDA).
    3. We would then invite you to attend one of our Interactive Discovery Days at Signs Express (Twickenham) where you can have a tour of our company owned centre, see demonstrations, meet some of the team and have an open and honest conversation about how the business works.
    4. Again, if both parties would like to proceed, we’d then invite you to speak to our network and visit our Huddersfield centre to get a real feel for what you’re looking to invest in!
  • Q. I've never bought a business before, how does the legal process work?
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    When it comes to buying a business, it can certainly seem quite daunting. Whilst we can support you every step of the way, we want to ensure you’re getting expert advice at all times, therefore we partnered with Franchising Specialist Law Firm EMW Law to break down each stage of the legal process associated to buying a new business. Read on to view the full legal process involved...

Wide-Ranging Territory

Ideally situated on the busy Queens Mill Industrial Estate in Huddersfield, the centre has close links to the A62 Huddersfield ring road. Located just a short drive from Huddersfield town centre, Signs Express (Huddersfield) is conveniently located in between both busy shopping centres and thriving industrial estates, offering plenty of business opportunity on your doorstep.

Local areas include: Huddersfield, Mirfield, Holmfirth, Brighouse, Flockton, Emley, West Bretton, Middlestown, Clayton West, Scissett, Skelmanthorpe, Lepton, Grange Moor, Fenay Bridge, Denby Dale, Shelley, Kirkburton, Highburton, Meltham, Honley, Brockholes, Marsden, Slaithwaite, Linthwaite, Shepley and Lindley.

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Extensive Customer Base

Understanding the power of using great signs and graphics and how they can transform a business and the customer's experience, the sign making team can assist with an extremely varied range of outdoor signs, interior signs and hoardings and service a wide-ranging loyal customer base.

At Signs Express (Huddersfield), we offer a wide range of products and services including: vehicle graphics, interior and exterior signage, banners, window graphics, exhibition and display graphics, labels and stickers and also DDA compliant health and safety signage.

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Business Growth Opportunity

Signs Express (Huddersfield) is a fantastic centre to have within the Signs Express network, with the opportunity to double the turnover within the next 24-month period. This centre presents a great opportunity for business growth and development for a new, ambitious owner.

After 15 years of ownership, current owners Martin and Bing Davis are selling this established business and moving into retirement. 

This resale opportunity presents a new owner with a solid business, a strong emphasis on customer service and attention to detail, leading to customers using them time and time again.

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