Resale Opportunity

Signs Express Cardiff

Established Signage Franchise Business for Sale in Cardiff (Priced to Sell)

Business Growth Opportunity

Location: Cardiff

Asking Price: £40,000 (Priced to sell)

A great opportunity to acquire an established signage business in Cardiff, ready for a quick sale. With an experienced team, fully equipped premises, and an existing customer base, you can start trading from day one.

Historically trading at a steady £500,000 per annum, the business has the potential to achieve 20% EBITDA; supported by an experienced team and a wide range of equipment capable of delivering a comprehensive range of bespoke signage solutions.

The business is currently on the market for £40,000 due to the owners’ health and personal circumstances. This presents a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to acquire an established Signs Express centre at a fraction of the cost of a standard resale.

Currently operating at approximately £300,000 turnover, the business would benefit from a strong sales-led owner who can drive growth, maximise local opportunities and further develop the Cardiff territory under the Signs Express brand.

The centre operates with a team of five, including the two business owners. This includes two multi-skilled sign makers and installers, alongside a part-time bookkeeper. The ideal new owner would be a confident relationship builder, an excellent networker and someone with strong sales skills and a proactive approach.

The centre is equipped beyond the standard printer, plotter and laminator set-up. In addition to these core items, the equipment includes additional plotters, a CNC machine, and a letter bender, providing the capability to produce a broad range of signage solutions in-house.

With a territory consisting of over 9,000 selected businesses, and scope for future expansion, Cardiff offers considerable opportunities across key sectors including retail, manufacturing, construction, transport and communications.

This resale presents an excellent opportunity for a new business owner to make their mark, build on the centre’s existing foundations and take the business to the next level.

No signage experience is needed. As part of the Signs Express network, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support.

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About Signs Express

With over 35 years of industry expertise and a network of 60+ locations nationwide, Signs Express is the UK’s largest and most established signs and graphics franchise.

As part of this established national network, you’ll benefit from strong earning potential, a Monday–Friday operating model, and the backing of a trusted, recognised brand.

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Why Choose Signs Express?

UK’s leading signs and graphics franchise
Award-winning network with 60+ locations across the UK & Ireland
35+ years of experience with a proven, scalable business model
Potential to achieve £750,000+ turnover with 20%+ EBITDA
Monday–Friday working for a better work-life balance
Exclusive territory with room for growth
Full training, mentoring, and operational support
Access to national accounts and group buying power
58% larger support team than comparable franchisors (*BFA)
Lower management service charges than the UK franchising average (*BFA)
Winner of the BFA & HSBC 2024 Business Transformation Award

Training & Ongoing Support

From day one, you’ll be supported with a comprehensive training programme designed to give you the confidence and skills to succeed. Ongoing mentoring and operational support ensure you can continue to grow, scale, and maximise your business potential.

Start the conversation today to find out how you can take ownership of your future with this unique Signs Express opportunity.

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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 three-week period, plus ongoing support from our Franchise Support Centre team. You will also have an in-centre handover period with the exiting franchisees for additional support along with customer handover/instructions for key accounts.

For more information, click here to find out about our three-week training programme.
Q. What’s the minimum capital I need initially to purchase the business?
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- 30% of the sale price to purchase the business
- £8,500 +VAT franchise fee for your rights to trade under the Signs Express brand and within the territory for a 10-year period
- £1,250 +VAT for 50% of Signs Express Limited legal fees associated with the sale
- £6-10k for your legal and accountancy fees to complete the sale and due diligence
Q. What sort of person are you looking for to take over the business?
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The centre presents further opportunity for expansion potential and would benefit from a new owner who recognises the significance of stakeholder relationships, understands the importance of financial and operational control and reporting, believes in leading by example and empowering their team and the value they have in the workplace.

We’re looking for a business minded, driven individual with strong sales skills, a flair for project management and problem solving, along with 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 £460 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 the 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 Discovery Days at our Signs Express Franchise Support Centre in Norwich where you can 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 the 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...