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About Image360


Liquid Capital: $75,000

Net Worth Requirement: $250,000

Franchise Fees: $40,000

Royalty: 6%

Training and Support: Available

Home Office: Plymouth, MI

CEO: Michael Marcantonio

Image360

Investement Range $221,595 - $522,080


About Image360 Franchise

Custom Signage and Displays

Signs. Graphics. Displays. Give Your Business 360 Degrees of Exposure.

At Image360 we distinguish ourselves with coordinated and effective visual communication solutions. But we’re not just a one-stop sign center. From start to finish, collaboration and consultation are things at which we excel. Our strength is working with you from imagination through installation to attain the high quality you seek, while adhering to your timeframe and budget.

Why Image360?

PRESENTING 4 EXCELLENT REASONS TO CONSIDER OWNERSHIP

When considering franchises, the ownership of a sign business may not be the first that comes to mind. But it should — especially if it’s branded Image360. As a Center owner, you will:

  1. ENTER A STABLE, STEADILY GROWING INDUSTRY

Stores, offices, factories, municipalities and others are almost always in need of new or replacement signs and displays provided by Image360 Centers. Businesses of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to “mom-and-pop” stores rely on our products and services. And that’s not to mention the need for temporary graphics by civic fairs, gala fundraisers, golf outings and other special events, large and small! Check out our sign industry overview!

  1. OPERATE A BUSINESS-FOCUSED BUSINESS

As an Image360 Center owner, most of your clients will be much like you. With a business-to-business focus, you’ll interact with company owners, marketing executives and facility managers. Another plus? Most of your staff will be career-minded people who focus on design and production. Wondering if Image360 is right for you? See what our ideal candidate looks like.

  1. EXPERIENCE A GREAT WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Image360 Centers maintain business hours from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Of course, many Franchise Members establish a high profile within their communities by participating in civic clubs, charitable causes and the like to reap the rewards of networking and be a good steward. And work life balance means having great support. Want to meet the team you’ll have behind you?

  1. ENJOY REWARDS BEYOND JUST PROFITS

You’ll help your clients determine their signage needs, identify options and point them to the solutions they’re seeking. By their heartfelt appreciation as well as your revenues, you’ll find that Image360 ownership can be highly satisfying in more ways than one!

ASSISTING YOU WITH PROGRAMS THAT ARE SECOND TO NONE — INCLUDING TWO EXCLUSIVES

Having helped other new Image360 Center owners achieve success across the U.S. and Canada, we know what it takes to get you open and build your business to maximize your opportunity.

PROVIDING INITIAL TRAINING

Everyone starts with a New Owner Training class at our Alliance University in Middle River, Maryland. It’s here that we teach you how to successfully run your new sign business. You’ll learn about:

  • Advertising, marketing and promotion
  • Business management, daily operations and product knowledge
  • Customer service, sales processes and point-of-sale training
  • Staffing, hiring practices and employee relations
  • Sign-making skills, processes and opening package production equipment
  • Web-based tools and support
  • And more

DELIVERING ONGOING ASSISTANCE

We respond quickly to your questions and concerns via calls and emails. We also provide on-site support through visits to your Center by our Home Office staff and field-based consultants. Many on your support team are successful former franchise owners. They understand first-hand the challenges that you’ll encounter. Look to us for programs addressing:

  • eLearning and certifications for all Center staff positions
  • Preferred vendor relations and new product development
  • Marketing your Center’s services to local businesses and organizations
  • Research and development
  • Specialized webinars and field training
  • Technology help-desk support and communications
  • And more

OFFERING TWO IMAGE360 EXCLUSIVES

Many Image360 Center owners choose to participate in two programs that are unique to the industry:

Performance Groups: Five to seven Franchise Members meet twice yearly to discuss all areas of their business. Facilitated by one of our staff, the group acts as a “board of directors” for each other to drive business improvement. Be prepared to dish out — and receive — some “tough love” to and from fellow owners — many of whom will become lifelong friends!

Profit Assessments: A Regional Director conducts an on-site analysis of your Image360 Center in five key areas. You’ll receive a report including specific action steps for improvement. And that’s just for starters. You get assistance in implementing the updates. We’ll also follow-up with you regularly to help ensure they’re working.

CHOOSING THE PATH THAT WILL LET YOU SLEEP BETTER AT NIGHT

If you are intent on owning your own business, you’ll soon come to a fork in the road. Should you go it alone as an independent? Or, will you be better off acquiring a franchise?

There are pluses and minuses to each option, of course. For example, an independent business will be more economical, at least in the short term. After all, you’ll avoid the initial franchise fee.

On the negative side, you’ll be operating without the safety net that a franchising network offers. Your accountant, friends or spouse may provide general business advice, but you’ll have no one to show you the ropes that are specific to your store, service or industry.

Franchising will let you sleep better at night. If researched well, you’ll select one with a proven business model. What’s more, you’ll benefit from initial training and ongoing support. Want to see what a day in the life of an Image360 owner is like?

Encounter a challenge or have a question? You’ll receive a useful answer soon if not immediately!

Need some new software, equipment, or supplies? Any network worth its salt will have researched the best options and have negotiated advantageous pricing for its Franchise Members.

Care not to spend weekend hours monitoring industry trends. Specialists in your field, you can rely on a good franchisor to alert you to key developments and best practices.

Many — but not all — franchising organizations will also help you when you least expect it: years down the road when you’re ready to retire. How? By advertising your business for sale and even directing qualified prospects through your door!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN IMAGE360 OWNER

PROVIDING AN OVERVIEW OF YOUR TYPICAL DAILY ACTIVITIES

Beyond opening your doors at 8:30 a.m. and closing them at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, all other aspects of operating an Image360 Center are less certain and more dynamic! Throughout the course of any day, you might expect to:

  • ADDRESS STAFFING ISSUES.

These include recruiting, training, benefits and more. Image360 Centers typically begin with two employees (including you) and may grow to over 10. New to all this? Don’t worry. We can assist you.

  • PURSUE SALES LEADS.

Some prospects will walk through your doors however the thrust of high-value clients is captured through networking and referrals. Additional business will come from the many promotional programs we administer in support of you. One example? Your locally branded and network-hosted Image360 website.

  • OVERSEE SIGNAGE PRODUCTION.

You and your team will design and produce many graphics, signs and displays “in-house.” The fabrication of others will be outsourced — most often to well-qualified vendors vetted for you by the Image360 network.

  • MONITOR EQUIPMENT NEEDS.

We stay on top of the newest equipment and latest software. Better yet, we use the power of our network to negotiate advantageous prices if you need upgrades. And, on top of that, we offer ongoing technology help-desk support!

  • PACK YOUR BAGS FOR TRAVEL.

While optional, we regularly schedule Franchise Member conventions and other networking opportunities with owners in our system. You’ll join training sessions and meet fellow franchise owners. Through a good mix of recreational activities at these events, you’ll also have a great deal of fun!

DEFINING THE 5 QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL IMAGE360 CENTER OWNER

No experience in signage or business is required. While Image360 Center owners are widely diverse in their experience, almost all share a number of common qualities. Most owners are:

  1. OUTGOING

Always ready to shake a hand — and offer a business card — you should genuinely enjoy meeting the new people you’ll encounter at your Image360 Center, on sales calls, in service clubs, as a volunteer or even when waiting in line at the grocery store.

  1. PROBLEM SOLVERS

Business owners, marketers, facility managers and event planners will come to you seeking better ways to promote, inform or direct. You’ll work with them to identify their needs, discuss their options graphics, signage and display options, and provide solutions.

  1. ATTENTIVE TO DETAIL

Meeting a prospect and making a sale is just the start of the process. Once you’ve gained an order, you’ll need to shepherd it through design, production, delivery or installation and, of course, billing!

  1. MULTITASKERS

While no Image360 Center owner can be expected to be an expert on every aspect of their Center’s operation, you’ll need to gain a working familiarity with them all.

  1. PERSISTENT

To maintain a steady stream of revenue for your Image360 Center, you’ll need to pursue new prospects and follow-up with old clients to check on new opportunities, provide cost quotations and solicit orders. Your Image360 website and the digital marketing techniques we assist you with are key.

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