Resale Opportunity

Signs Express Milton Keynes

Established Franchise Opportunity for Sale:

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK

Asking Price: £250,000

Turnover: £500,000+

EBITDA: £100,000+

Signs Express Milton Keynes presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-performing business within the UK’s leading signs and graphics franchise network. With an EBITDA of £100,000+ and a strong, consistent turnover, this centre offers a solid foundation for immediate returns. There is also scope for further growth, including the potential to expand into neighbouring territories and build on an already successful business.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch today!

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Business Overview

Trusted Brand: Part of the UK’s leading signs and graphics franchise network
Ready to Trade: Established businesses with proven revenue
Fully Equipped: Modern production facility in Milton Keynes
Diverse Client Base: Serving multiple sectors with growth potential in digital and vehicle graphics
Strong Location: One of the UK’s fastest growing business hubs, near Stadium MK
High Growth Potential: Exclusive territory of 7,000 + businesses
Full Training & Support: Suitable for new or experienced owners
Scalable Model: Opportunity to expand into neighbouring territories

Signs Express (Milton Keynes) has been trading for over 30 years and offers the opportunity to acquire an established, nationally recognised business with a strong track record of success.

Operating as part of the UK’s largest signs and graphics network, the business benefits from the support, training, and buying power of an experienced franchisor, while retaining the independence of local ownership. A broad and loyal customer base across commercial, retail, industrial, and public sectors provides a reliable revenue stream.

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Location & Territory

Milton Keynes is a fast-growing commercial centre, positioned within the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and well connected via the M1 and mainline rail. Its diverse economy and ongoing investment create strong, sustained demand for professional signage solutions. The exclusive territory includes over 7,000 businesses, offering excellent scope for continued growth.

The centre is fully equipped and supported by an experienced team, including a Centre Manager overseeing day to day operations, ensuring a smooth transition and allowing a new owner to focus on growth.

Backed by the strength of the Signs Express brand, established marketing systems and national lead generation, this is a ready-made platform for profitable, long-term success.

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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
- £1,750 +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...