Countrywide Signs are now an approved supplier to Purplebricks. Franchisees erect, manage & take down For Sale & To Let boards, working closely with estate agents, landlords, commercial agents delivering a service to property buyers, sellers & tenant...
Countrywide Signs - The Property Signage Franchise with Multi-Van Growth Potential
Countrywide Signs offers a UK franchise opportunity in estate agent board management, combining exclusive territories, repeat agency business and a model that can develop from one van into a managed operation.
Established in 1998, the brand provides signage production, installation and management to independent, regional and national estate agencies. For candidates comparing home-based franchises, it offers a practical service business with scope to grow through people, vehicles and customer accounts.
Choose the operation that matches your ambitions…
The owner-operator route lets you start with one van, carrying out service work while building relationships with local estate agents. It provides an opportunity to establish the business before expanding your team.
The management route puts greater emphasis on account development, customer retention and leading staff. As teams undertake installation work, you can devote more time to increasing capacity and developing the operation.
You can, potentially, start with one van even when planning a management business, adding a second around 12 months later according to demand and available funding. Further expansion can include additional vans and, where available, multiple territories.
Compare the reported performance
Countrywide Signs reports average single-van turnover of £5,000–£6,000 per month, with profit of 55–60% of turnover. Several franchise owners operating multi-van businesses achieve annual turnover above £250,000. Top performers run multiple territories and continue to increase turnover year on year.
These franchisor-supplied figures illustrate reported performance and are not guaranteed. Each operation has its own costs, trading conditions and growth trajectory.
What supports the business model?
Repeat commercial demand from estate agency clients.
Exclusive territories for developing local accounts.
A home-based model without commercial premises costs.
Signage production, installation and management revenue.
National buying power and national and regional account opportunities.
Established systems and operational software.
Countrywide Signs is now an approved supplier to Purplebricks, the UK’s largest online estate and letting agent, which has been a huge boost for franchisees.
What training is included?
No previous signage or property-sector experience is required. Countrywide Signs provides commercial and
operational training, business launch support, territory development guidance and help with sales, marketing and account growth.
Ongoing mentoring supports owners as they develop customer relationships, add staff and expand capacity. The aim is to build a business with long-term growth and resale potential.
Your Investment and Territory Availability
The investment starts from £19,995 + VAT (subject to territory size and your aspirations) and provides you with everything you need to get your business started and growing. Thanks to our strong relationships with lenders, who are familiar with our business model, up to 70% funding is available, subject to status - meaning you could get started with just £10,000 of your own money.
For the total investment, working capital and additional set-up costs you can request the full breakdown to understand the funding needed for your preferred model.
New territory regions include Central, East, South East, South West and North West England, North Essex/Suffolk, the Midlands, Yorkshire and Wales.
Established Resales include Coventry, Exeter/North Devon, Harlow, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton, Nottingham Central and Oxford.
Get in touch today to check availability, and explore your owner-operator and management franchise options.
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