Signs Express Franchise Opportunity In Kettering Territory For Sale

Description

Location: Kettering, NorthamptonshireFranchise Fee: £8,500-£25,000Liquid Capital Required: Typically 30% of total investment (approximately £65,000)Ownership Options: Start-Up | Conversion | RebrandWith over 35 years of industry expertise and a network of more than 60 locations nationwide, Signs Express is the UK’s largest and most established signs and graphics franchise.Identified as a key location within the company’s 2026/2027 expansion plans, Kettering presents a strong commercial opportunity for a new Signs Express centre.With flexible ownership options available, franchisees can join the network through a route that suits their experience, investment level and business goals.Routes to OwnershipStart-Up:Establish a new Signs Express centre within the prime Kettering territory, supported by full training and ongoing assistance for ambitious entrepreneurs.Conversion:Signs Express can assist in identifying an independent signage business available for purchase, supporting the acquisition process and helping convert it into a Signs Express centre. This provides the advantage of acquiring an established business with existing trading history within an available franchise territory.Rebrand:Existing independent signage businesses can seamlessly rebrand as a Signs Express centre and benefit from national marketing support, operational guidance, group purchasing advantages and a scalable growth model.Not sure which ownership route is the right fit? The Signs Express team can help explore the available opportunities.Why Kettering?Kettering is a strategically located commercial town in Northamptonshire, benefiting from excellent connections across the Midlands and South East. Positioned close to the A14, A45 and M1 corridor, the area serves as an important centre for logistics, distribution and manufacturing.The local economy has a strong presence across logistics, warehousing, construction, engineering, retail and professional services. Established industrial estates and expanding business parks create consistent demand for professional signage, branding and visual communication solutions.With continued regional development and strong transport links throughout Northamptonshire, Kettering offers an attractive and scalable territory for building a successful B2B signage operation serving both local businesses and wider regional clients.This opportunity allows a new owner to establish a profitable business within a clearly defined territory while benefiting from the support of an experienced national franchise network.Number of viable businesses in the territory: 6,800+Key industries: Logistics & Distribution, Manufacturing, Construction, Retail and Professional ServicesWhy Signs Express?• The UK’s leading signs and graphics franchise• Award-winning network with over 60 locations throughout the UK and Ireland• More than 35 years of experience with a proven business model and established brand• Potential to achieve £750,000+ turnover with 20%+ EBITDA potential• Monday to Friday working schedule supporting a strong work-life balance• Exclusive territory ownership with opportunities for business expansion• Full training, mentoring and operational support throughout• Access to national accounts and collective purchasing advantages• 58% larger support team compared with like-for-like franchisors (*BFA)• Lower MSC rates than the UK franchising average (*BFA)• Winner of the BFA & HSBC 2024 Business Transformation AwardTraining & Ongoing SupportSigns Express provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to help franchisees achieve their business objectives. Franchise owners receive the expertise, systems and resources required to successfully establish, manage and grow a Signs Express centre.Join the UK’s Leading Signs & Graphics FranchiseWhether you are an experienced sign maker looking to expand, an independent signage business considering a rebrand, or a commercially minded entrepreneur seeking a new opportunity, Signs Express provides the platform to build a successful and sustainable business.No previous signage experience is required. The franchise is seeking individuals with strong relationship-building skills, sales ability, ambition, creativity and a customer-focused mindset.Interested parties are invited to contact Signs Express to discuss available business opportunities in the Kettering area.