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Investing in and opening a Signarama franchise in Canada is a smart move for entrepreneurs looking to build a future in a growing industry. With more than three decades of expertise, we’ve grown from a single family-run shop into the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise, proudly recognized by Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 rankings.

For Canadians ready to step into business ownership, joining the booming sign and printing sector with a trusted leader like Signarama offers an unmatched opportunity.

The idea of running your own business and being your own boss is exciting—especially for first-time owners. But between the financial planning, setup, and day-to-day operations, there are challenges you may not have considered. That’s where franchising with an established brand like Signarama makes all the difference. You’ll still go through a structured process to become an owner, but with our proven model and Canadian support network, you’re never building your future alone.

The Process

Step 01

Pass a Prerequisite Check

We receive a large number of inquiries into franchise ownership, and both for this reason and to be sure that potential franchisees are able to make an investment, we require a few financial prerequisites.

When you contact us, we’ll likely ask you about these or there will be questions regarding them on a form you fill out.

By reaching out to us or filling out a form, you’re already moving on to Step No. 2 if you qualify.

Step 03

Discovery Day

Think of this stage as a chance for both sides to get to know each other—it’s less formal than a job interview, but just as important. You’ll visit our Canadian team in person and have the opportunity to meet not only our corporate staff but also some of our local franchise owners. This is your time to get a real sense of our culture, values, and how we operate.

At the same time, we want to learn more about you—what drives you, why entrepreneurship appeals to you, and why you believe Signarama is the right fit.

During this process, we’ll walk you through the essentials: what you can expect from us, what we’ll need from you, the key milestones leading up to ownership (if you’re selected), and what it means to be part of both the Signarama network and the wider United Franchise Group family.

We’ll also take time to review the financial side in detail, including investment requirements, how your funds are allocated, qualification criteria, timelines for payments, and the financing options available to Canadian franchisees.

After Discovery Day, our team will regroup and decide if we’re ready to move forward together. If everything aligns, you’ll be invited to review and sign your Franchise Agreement.

Step 05

Financing

You’ll need to have a plan for how you plan to finance the business before signing the Franchise Agreement. Chances are that even when you’re financially qualified, you’ll still be in need/in search of financing.

We can help you in this process, and fortunately for you, it’s typically easier to acquire financing when franchising opposed to starting a business on your own.