Start-up your own Signs Express centre with an investment of £65,000 and achieve £500,000+ turnover in the next four years.
Starting-up your own Signs Express franchise business provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the opportunity to leverage an established brand, proven business model, along with extensive training and support, whilst tapping into the lucrative and diverse signage industry.
Our model, your business.
Alternatively, this is where our Conversion model comes into play. If you’re interested in one of our vacant territories, but don’t wish to start from scratch, our conversion model sees us work with you to find an independent signage business for sale (in one of our vacant territories) and then help you to purchase it and convert it to a Signs Express in the process.
This approach allows you to take over an existing business with assets, customers, and local presence — but with the added value of national brand recognition, tried-and-tested systems, and ongoing expert support. Find out more about our Conversion model today.
Why Macclesfield?
Macclesfield presents a compelling opportunity for a Signs Express business due to its strategic location within the affluent county of Cheshire, close to Manchester and other economic hubs. With a population exceeding 50,000 and strong transport links including the M6, A34, and a direct train route to London, the town supports a thriving local economy. The area is home to a healthy mix of independent businesses, industrial estates, corporate offices, and retail parks—each with regular demand for signage solutions including exterior signs, vehicle graphics, exhibition displays, and wayfinding systems. The business community is active and well-connected, making local networking and business development more accessible for a new signage provider.
Macclesfield’s ongoing regeneration efforts—such as the revitalisation of its town centre and increased investment in commercial spaces—indicate growing demand for branding and visual communication services. Signs Express could benefit from both repeat business and project-based signage work as local businesses expand or refurbish. Unlike oversaturated urban areas, Macclesfield offers a relatively untapped market with less direct competition in the premium signage space.
