Countrywide Signs Franchise

About Countrywide Signs Franchise

THE property signage franchise

Established in 1998, Countrywide Signs has a strong nationwide presence. Franchisees erect, manage and take down For Sale and To Let boards, and also offer a design and print service to all kinds to businesses, giving franchisees extra revenue streams. They work closely with estate agents to deliver a vital service to property buyers and sellers, as well as landlords, commercial agents and tenants.

The scope is huge – just look around your own local area and you’ll see numerous ‘for sale’ and ‘to let’ sign boards, many of which will have been installed by the Countrywide Signs network.

The team is still on the search for more dynamic, driven, and enthusiastic entrepreneurs looking for a new venture. Countrywide Signs was established in 1998 and has a strong nationwide presence, and also offers a design and print service to all kinds to businesses, giving franchisees extra revenue streams.

Countrywide Signs franchise has recently been chosen as the approved supplier of property signage to Purplebricks, the UK’s largest online estate and letting agent – read more HERE.

How does the Countrywide Signs franchise model work?

The franchise is van-based, and the company’s services are all carried out on customer sites. Countrywide Signs franchisees erect signs for independent, regional and national estate and letting agents throughout the UK. Franchisees become the local property signage expert, managing customers’ property board needs from print, install, update instructions, signboard removal through to aftercare.

The concept is simple, but there’s more to erecting property signs than many realise. Countrywide Signs franchisees enjoy low overheads, thanks to an efficient business model that offers multiple revenue streams within both the residential and high-spend commercial property sector. By offering a range of services such as print, design, and stock management, Countrywide Signs franchisees enjoy high-yield returns with opportunities to build a resilient business ready for our modern times.

The business opportunity requires low investment as no premises are required. You simply run your business from your home and conduct your daily property signage installs throughout your territory area on the road in your Countrywide Signs van.

Overheads are minimal, and if you follow the proven-franchise business model, as well as take full advantage of the business development and marketing support available, profit, business growth and your future retirement security are cemented.

Countrywide Signs has an outstanding success rate of 96% of franchise owners making a success of their business – that is one of the best records of any UK franchise network.

What type of franchisee is Countrywide Signs looking for?

Countrywide Signs is looking for people with a passion for excellent service, who enjoy getting out and about. If you’re motivated, determined and prepared to follow the business model, and prepared to work on developing good general business skills, a Countrywide Signs franchise is the ideal business for you and can provide a fantastic life.

With a professionally sign-written van, you’ll benefit from instant credibility with agents. Offering a local service backed by Countrywide Signs’ national standards, recognised brand name and full support, this is the opportunity to become the go-to provider of board management services in your local communities.

It may be hard work, but if you’re practical, hands-on and business-minded (and of course if you choose), you could grow your single-van business into a multi-van Countrywide Signs franchise and take the next step to become a regional operation.

No prior experience in the property industry is required to succeed with your Countrywide Signs franchise. All franchisees are given complete training to help you establish your business, and grow at a sustainable rate.

As with any franchise, having the skills needed to manage your own business, self-motivation, and ambition will be essential qualities to help you succeed.

Franchisees enjoy impressive earning potential and a potentially massive customer-base.

Training and support

Countrywide Signs’ comprehensive training package includes remote learning and classroom-style sessions, a strategic business launch programme followed by a strategic ongoing support structure.

Countrywide Signs new franchisee training is led by highly successful former franchisee Sue Jamil, and covers:

• Marketing and sales to win business
• Countrywide Signs’ unique Print. Manage. Promote service offering
• Health and safety
• Practical board installation and management skills, to meet the brand’s high-quality standards
• Managing and growing your business and income
• Online systems and simple accounting procedures
• In fact, everything you need to become a property signage expert

Support includes:

• Training and operations: maintaining high standards, including best practice and safety
• Business development expertise: identifying opportunities, implementing growth strategies, and maintaining customer relations
• Marketing guidance and support: promoting services on a national, regional and local level
• National accounts: managing and overseeing Countrywide Signs’ multi-location clients
• Online business management software: to manage orders, data, credit control and invoicing

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How much does a Countrywide Signs franchise cost?

To set up your Countrywide Signs business you will need the ability to raise £19,995 + VAT for the franchise fee. Total Investment required is £32,000. The business model is approved by the major banks, so you could borrow up to 70% of the total required, subject to your personal circumstances; as such, you may only need £10,000 to secure your territory.

Working with these leading franchise finance specialists, Countrywide Signs can guide and support you through the process of obtaining the business finance that is right for you. The franchisor has a very strong track record of securing loans as a result.

Single-van business

On average Countrywide Signs franchise owners enjoy 60–65% profit on their turnover with a single van operation, averaging between £5–6k sales per month.

Multi-van operation

Expansion and development bring significant rewards; Countrywide Signs has several franchise owners operating multi-van businesses who enjoy turnover of more than £250k per annum. Top performers run multiple territories and continue to increase turnover year-on-year – it adds up to an impressive return.

Even with a multi-van or management franchise area, you can start with one van and build up to a second van in just 12 months.

Why invest in a Countrywide Signs franchise now?

The franchise package has everything you need to succeed

Your investment provides you with everything you need to get your business started and growing, and covers:

• Detailed marketing plan to hit the ground running
• Complete business planning along with loan applications (if required)
• Licence agreement to trade under Countrywide Signs identity
• Exclusive territory area
• Full training: remote and self-managed, classroom style and practical on-the-job
• Cloud-based business management system, including driver app
• Full operations manual access
• Regional and national accounts
• Customer database (resales only)
• Marketing launch plan
• Promotional literature and stationery starter pack
• Corporate clothing, specialist tools and equipment
• Centralised invoicing and credit / accounts support
• ISO 9001 certification
• Livery for your first van
• First year’s public liability insurance
• Ongoing support in accounts, operations, business development, and sales and marketing

What territories are available for a Countrywide Signs franchise?

Countrywide Signs has territories available all over the UK, with a range of options available. Franchisees can purchase a vacant territory to start from scratch or purchase a resale franchise with an existing customer base already active.

Being named as an authorised supplier by Purplebricks has been a game-changer for Countrywide Signs; the brand now has an urgent need for new franchise partners to take up especially lucrative areas.

Some franchisees are seeing £2k to £10k+ increases in monthly turnover, and Countrywide Signs has vacant territories promising up to £5k per month – from day one. So, if your biggest concern about starting a business of your own is “Can I make enough money?”, this is your answer.

The Purplebricks news sparked a huge response, and Countrywide Signs has already seen several of the most lucrative available territories snapped up. If you were interested in any of these areas, they’ve gone:

• Bristol – SOLD!
• Wrexham – SOLD!
• Bolton – SOLD!
• Conwy – SOLD!
• Middlesbrough – SOLD!
• Cheltenham – SOLD!
• Ipswich – SOLD!
• Blackpool – SOLD!

However, if you live in or near these areas, you could still be in luck:

• North West – Lancaster, Carlisle
• North East – Leeds, Doncaster/Pontefract, Lincoln, Boston
• South East – Oxford, Portsmouth, Guildford, Reading, Brighton, High Wycombe, Luton
• West – Taunton, Exeter, Swindon, Salisbury
• East – Peterborough
• Wales – Cardiff, Swansea

Established businesses for sale

In addition to new starts, existing Countrywide Signs franchises become available to purchase when current franchise owners are ready to realise their investment and sell their business. These resale opportunities come with established clients already in place, so you can start making money from day one, nurturing your existing client list while building new business.

What are the Countrywide Signs franchise’s terms of agreement?

The investment allows current franchisees to operate under the Countrywide Signs brand for five years. This is renewable subject to terms and conditions.

Your next step… Enquire today!

If you want to learn more but you’re not ready to schedule a call, simply complete the enquiry form below and one of Countrywide Signs’ recruitment specialists will be in touch to answer your questions.