Image360
$100,000
$40,000
127
2012
Middle River,MD
Michael Marcantonio
Overview
Image360 provides customers with a variety of digital print imaging and sign-making services. Each center can create full-color graphics such as architectural signage, special event signage, real estate signage and vehicle signage. Every local business needs to promote their brand and inform or direct their customers. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 32.6 million businesses, which represents a huge opportunity for the right sign franchise.
Image360’s parent company — Alliance Franchise Brands LLC — is a world leader in marketing and visual communications. It is a holding company for nine franchise concepts, linking more than 550 locations in North America and the United Kingdom. The company’s brands include Allegra Marketing Print Mail, Image360, RSVP Direct Mail Advertising, True Install, Signs by Tomorrow, Signs Now, KKP, Insty-Prints, and American Speedy Printing. Our independently owned and operated franchises provide national, regional and local businesses and institutions with a one-stop resource for their graphic communications needs.
Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue
127
3
$882,543
* in 2023
Franchise Fees
$40,000
Veteran's Fee: $30,000
1.5% - 6.0%
Gross Sales
2.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose Image360?
The Image360 franchise model is an established concept and trusted brand name in the marketplace. You’ll ease your way to successful business ownership with:
- Pre-opening training
- Multi-channel marketing programs
- Product development
- Sales training and support
- Technology services
- Plus, you’ll tap into a network of like-minded franchise owners who know your challenges and opportunities and are there to share best practices and lessons learned.
Limitless Revenue Streams: There are more than 30 million businesses of the type that Image360 specializes in serving across the U.S. Offices, schools, manufacturing plants, airports, constructions sites, corporate events and countless others need new, replacement and temporary signage. Industry insiders say they are poised for growth, and there are new opportunities for large-scale projects with existing and new customers.
Achieve the ideal work-life balance: Our business-to-business franchise model allows you to operate during standard business hours, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
On-going lead generation and customer retention support programs: Your royalty fees feed back into your business through marketing programs such as website creation and maintenance, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) programs, social media content creation, public relations/community involvement programs, email marketing campaigns, client follow-up surveys, and much more.
Image360 MatchMaker Program: Avoid the risks associated with opening a new, “scratch-built” business by acquiring an up-and-running company with an established customer base, experienced employees and cash flow from day one.
Starting Costs and Investment Requirements
$125,596 - $429,931
$300,000
$100,000
Training and Support
Everyone starts their journey with New Franchise Member Training at our Alliance UniversitySM. It’s here where you learn the ins and outs of how to successfully run your new sign business. You’ll grow your knowledge in:
- Advertising, marketing and promotion
- Business management, daily operations and product knowledge
- Customer service, sales processes and point-of-sale training
- Sign-making processes and production equipment
- Web-based tools and support
On-site Training and Support: We spend up to 15 days with you in your Center to help you and your staff successfully integrate the Image360 systems. Adopting our proven processes gives you a leg up as a new business owner so you’re better prepared to hit the ground running.
Ongoing Assistance: We’re always just a phone call or email away, so any questions or concerns are resolved quickly.
We will support you and your business with the tools and expertise we have gained over our 35-year tenure in the signs and graphics industry because in the end, your success is our success.
History
Our sign and graphics franchises have 35+ year history as a leading concept in the graphic communications industry. Our creative approach, unsurpassed industry experience and every evolving technology are only some of the reasons why our clients believe in our products and our brands.
To meet the needs of an evolving marketplace and business demand for a full-service provider who could take a “360-degree view” of their operation for company branding and promotion, the Image360 concept was unveiled in 2013. Many of our Signs Now and Signs By Tomorrow locations seized the opportunity to rebrand to Image360. Our consultative approach with our clients provides added value when the focus is on solutions that help businesses professionalize their brands with high-quality graphics.
Ideal Candidate
If you have business or leadership experience, enjoy being involved in your local business community, and a have desire to thrive by leaving your comfort zone, you might be the perfect candidate for franchise ownership with Image360.
Lifelong learners are never disappointed by our ever-changing, dynamic industry and previous experience in sign and graphics is not required for success with Image360. Those running our franchise businesses come from all walks of life. What they have in common is the desire to control their own professional destiny and build long-term equity while enjoying a very comfortable living today.
