Former Engineering Manager Finds Future in Franchising Opens New Signs Now Center and Offers "Green" Sign Making Technology

Waterford, Mich. August 26, 2010 - In 2008, local businessman Tom Kiihr became another casualty of the U.S. auto crisis and failing economy. Along with thousands of others, his engineering management position with Delphi was eliminated after the company declared bankruptcy. After some job searching and coming to the realization that he no longer wanted to get back into the corporate world, Kiihr decided to consider franchising. This month, he opened a brand new Signs Now center at 5368 Dixie Highway. An open house and grand opening will be scheduled in the near future. Read More »

Las Vegas Sign & Printing Businesses Merge

Las Vegas, Nev. August 26, 2010 - Terry and Ruth Whalen, owners of Signs Now Las Vegas, recently announced the purchase of local printing company Allegra Las Vegas. The merger earlier this month brings all services under one roof at the Signs Now facility located at 6290 S. Pecos Road, Suite 600. Read More »

Sign Now Merges with Budget Signs

Bradenton, Fla. August 23, 2010 - Brian and Debra Lamb, owners of the Signs Now locations in both Sarasota and Bradenton, recently announced the purchase of local sign company Budget Signs. The merger brings all services under one roof at the Signs Now facility at 5608 Cortez Road West. Former Budget Signs owner Christian Slager is staying on board to manage the combined store. A powerful and responsive customer focused team is now in place. Read More »

Signs Now Team Designs & Wraps World Trade Center Beam Transport

Sarasota, Fla. August 10, 2010 - Several team members from Signs Now headquarters in Sarasota, Fla. recently completed a volunteer wrap project to be proud of. Representatives of Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue recently called on Signs Now Technical Support Director Lee Manevitch to request the donation of vehicle lettering for their Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride. After learning their mission was to tow a trailer to New Jersey and pick up a beam from the skeleton of the World Trade Center to incorporate into a local monument to those who lost their lives in the collapse of the twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001, Manevitch decided the project required more than lettering. Read More »

Local Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting And Open House

Houston, Texas. July 15, 2010 - Local business owners Albert and Susan Strausser held an open house & grand opening on June 22 for their new Signs Now facility, located at 12117 Jones Road. The event attracted over 75 people, including business clientele, chamber executives and Signs Now corporate team members. Signs Now has been serving the community for over 12 years and relocated from its original center at 12310 Jones Road in March of this year. Read More »

Signs Now President Named Allegra Chief Operating Officer

Sarasota, Fla. July 14, 2010 - Allegra Network LLC, one of the world's largest marketing, print and graphic communications franchises, recently announced that Steve White has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. White was previously Allegra Network Executive Vice President and Signs Now President. White will direct and manage field operations for Allegra Network's print and sign divisions and will continue to oversee development efforts for both divisions. White will be relocating from Florida to the new Allegra headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., this fall. Read More »

Local Company Celebrates Ribbon Cutting And Open House

Plano, Texas. July 13, 2010 - Local business owner Amy Lankford recently held a grand opening ceremony on May 27 for her Signs Now center, located at 701 East Plano Parkway, Suite 113. The grand opening attracted over 60 people, including business clientele, chamber executives and Signs Now corporate team members. The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony and a vehicle wrap demonstration. The open house also provided an inside look at the services available to the community through Signs Now. Read More »

Local Business Converts To Signs Now Center

Orlando, Fla. May 25, 2010 - Orlando business owner Kirk Seager recently converted his business, Impact Signs, into a Signs Now franchise center. The business, located at 1311 W. Fairbanks Avenue, has been serving the community for 13 years and will continue to provide high-quality customer service with the same staff on board. As a result of the conversion, the center has a newly-renovated customer service and production area. Read More »

Signs Now Anounces Top Franchise Awards For 2009

Sarasota, Fla. June 15, 2010 - Signs Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently announced their top franchise awards for the past year. Alan and Harriet Bleiweiss, owners of Signs Now 424 in Hollywood, Fla., were recognized with the Best of the Best Award; Jeff and Deborah Parmentier and Darren and Destiny Stanz, owners of Signs Now 468 in Rapid City, South Dakota, were recognized with the Rookie of the Year Award; and Howard Stovall, owner of Signs Now 366 in Lexington, Ken., received the Franchisee Advisory Board Award. Read More »

Signs Now Launches New Development Web Site

Sarasota, Fla. May 26, 2010 - Signs Now, a division of Allegra Network LLC, recently launched a new Web site designed to introduce entrepreneurs to their graphics communication & signage franchise opportunity. One of the Web site highlights provides prospects with a step-by-step presentation of the company’s proven business models. Read More »

Local Company Celebrates Grand Opening

Missoula, Mont. March 10, 2010 - Local business owners Rick Bice and Jamie Baughman held a grand opening ceremony on March 4 for their Signs Now center, located at 225 North Higgins Ave. The grand opening attracted over 125 people, including business clientele, chamber executives, Signs Now corporate team members and local officials, including Missoula Mayor, John Engan. Read More »

Local Company Celebrates Grand Opening

Helena, Mont. March 16, 2010 - Local businessmen Archie Broadbent and Trevor Parrish held a grand opening ceremony on March 2 for their new Signs Now center, located at 323 North Last Chance Gulch. The grand opening attracted over 200 people, including business clientele, chamber executives, Signs Now corporate team members and local officials, including Helena Mayor, James E. Smith. Read More »

Signs Now's Atwood Wins Regional Operations Director Of The Year Award

Sarasota, Fla. Feb 4, 2010 - Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently awarded Jim Atwood the Regional Operations Director of the Year Award. The awards were announced at the signage and graphics franchise company's Annual Kick-Off Meeting in Sarasota, Fla. This is the fifth such award for Atwood. The award is determined based off of the most successful performance within a region in the Signs Now network. Read More »

Michigan Sign Company Lands Two International Hospital Contracts

Holland, Mich. Feb 4, 2010 - Local business people Tim Weber and Leslie Louisell co-owners of Signs Now Holland located at 832 Productions Place, were recently awarded signage contracts for two hospitals in the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI). Read More »

Local Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Mill Creek, Wash. Feb 3, 2010 - Local business partners David and Rani Bal held a one-year anniversary open house on January 28 for their Signs Now center, located at 18002 Bothell-Everett Highway, Suite 6. The open house attracted over 50 guests, including local clientele, key business leaders, business entrepreneurs, and chamber ambassadors. Read More »

Signs Now Fort Myers Completes Driving Safety Vehicle Project

Fort Myers, Fla. Jan 29, 2010 - Signs Now Fort Myers was recently hired by the Fort Myers Police Department and Stay Alive. Just Drive! (SAJD) to produce and install a full vehicle wrap promoting the dangers of distracted driving. The project was completed late last year and was featured in a December 23rd entry on "Welcome to the Fast Lane," The Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Read More »

Signs Now Announces Corporate Staff Promotions

Sarasota, Fla. Jan 28, 2010 - Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently announced the promotion of two corporate staff members, Sandie Hawkins and Lisa Dixon. Hawkins was named Director of Training, and Dixon was named Marketing Programs Manager. Read More »

Signs Now President Named Allegra Chief Development Officer

Sarasota, Fla. Sept 17, 2009 - Allegra Network LLC, one of the world's largest print and graphic communications franchises, recently announced that Signs Now President Steve White, has been appointed as the company's Chief Development Officer. Read More »

Signs Now Announces Completion Of Annual Operating Ratio Study

Sarasota, Fla. Aug 17, 2009 - Now more than ever, the need for solid support systems in the franchising industry is increasing. Even in good financial times, franchise veteran Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, has strived to go above and beyond meeting the needs of their franchisees. The company recently announced the completion of their fourth annual Operating Ratio Study (ORS)-one of the largest compilations of sign center statistics in the industry. Read More »

Local sign company tapped for military training project

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio. May 12, 2009 - Area business Signs Now, located at 1277 North Fairfield Road, recently finished a project with Mission Essential Personnel, LLC, for use in the training of soldiers headed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Read More »

Regional businesses turn to vehicle wrap advertising to stretch marketing dollars

WILMINGTON, Dela. May 8, 2009 - The team at Signs Now Wilmington, located at 506 1st State Blvd., has been specializing in vehicle wraps and graphics for over nine years. But recently, Signs Now owner Mark Carlson has seen an increase in his vehicle wrap business, as local companies are beginning to look for alternative forms of marketing. Read More »

Signs now offering business opportunities to entrepreneurs depsite challenging economy

SARASOTA, Fla. April 23, 2009 - In today’s economic climate, many entrepreneurs are finding it difficult to fund and open their own businesses. But, Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, is going against these trends by continuing to place individuals in established businesses with successful funding opportunities. The company has already opened seven new franchise locations since December of 2008 and is on track to continue positive company growth well into 2009. Read More »

Signs now announces top franchise awards

SARASOTA, Fla. May 7, 2009 - Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently announced their top franchise awards for 2008. August and Tony DiCola, owners of Signs Now 193 in Chicago, Ill., were recognized with the Best of the Best Award, and Mike Tyson, owner of Signs Now 452 in Monroe, La., was recognized with the Rookie of the Year Award. The awards will be officially presented at the 2009 Allegra Network Convention in Chicago this August. Read More »

Staying positive makes a difference for executive

Friday, May 1, 2009 - Tom Steepy . . . “You can hear it a million times, but until you are a small business owner, you just can't fully understand the commitment of hours.” View Larger When Tom Steepy was laid off in 2007 after nearly 30 years in manufacturing, he looked at it as his chance to pursue a life-long dream of owning his own business. Read More »

signs now open in Mill creek

- The folks at Signs Now realize that marketing is the most important factor in business success. That’s why they provide multiple solutions and digital imaging for outdoor and indoor signage, exhibit and vehicle graphics, magnetic signs, banners, window graphics, ADA signage, dimensional letters, directional systems and other visual communications tools. Read More »

SIGNS NOW(R) CREATES DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS WITH MATCHMAKER™ PROGRAM

Sarasota, Fla. January 20, 2009 - Despite the news of the current economy, signage and graphics franchise company, Signs Now, a Division of Allegra Network LLC, is beating the odds and experiencing positive growth with the help of the MatchMaker™ program. The conversion program, originally developed Signs Now parent company Allegra Network, matches independent sign shop owners with prospective Signs Now franchisees. Read More »

Signs Now(R) Creates Development Success With Matchmaker(Tm) Program

Sarasota, Fla. December 17, 2008 - Despite the news of the current economy, signage and graphics franchise company, Signs Now, a Division of Allegra Network LLC, is beating the odds and experiencing positive growth with the help of the MatchMaker™ program. The conversion program, originally developed Signs Now parent company Allegra Network, matches independent sign shop owners with prospective Signs Now franchisees. Read More »

MatchMaker: Sign Franchise Style

Cincinnati, OH. December 01, 2008 - Dave Pearson had no thoughts of selling his nearly 20-year-old, three-employee sign company in Hendersonville (greater Nashville), TN. He ignored an initial letter from the Signs Now franchise's acquisitions department. Read More »

Signs Now Wraps Trolly With Nordstrom Ad

Fort Myers, FL. November 26, 2008 - The Signs Now center, at 18070 S. Tamiami Trail, unit 7 in For Myers, was recently hired by Naples Transportation Tours & Event Planning to produce and install a full cehicle wrap around one of the company's trolleys. Read More »

Local Business Lands Contract For Trolly Wrap

Cape Coral, FL. November 28, 2008 - The Signs Now center located at 18070 S. Tamiami Trail #7 was recently hired by Naples Transportation Tours & Event Planning to produce and install a full vehicle wrap around one of the company's famed trolleys. The wrap is designed to promote the new area Nordstrom's store, whic opened on Nov. 7. Read More »

Signs Now® A Top Company

Holland, MI. September 07, 2008 - Co-owners of Holland-based company Signs Now, 832 Productions Place, have been selected for the second year in the row as one of the top healthcare sign companies in the United States in the February issue of Healthcare Buildings Ideas Magazine. Read More »

Communication Key to Fruitful Franchise Relations

Washington, DC. September 01, 2008 - What separates franchise systems from other independent businesses is the relationship between the franchisor and its fanchisees. The interdependence between the two parties indicates that the whole is no stronger than its parts. Read More »

Signs Now® Announces Global Development Partnership

Sarasota, Fla. July 23, 2008 - Signs Now, a Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently announced a new corporate partnership with Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS). EGS CEO William Edwards is working in conjunction with the Signs Now corporate team to bring the signage and graphics franchise company into international markets outside of North America. Read More »

Hanover Business Under New Owner

Handover, PA. July 13, 2008 - Adam Kirkpatrick recently acquired the Signs Now franchise center at 643 Fredrick St., Hanover, and said her will continue to provide the quality and expert signage and graphic services to current and prospective clients. Read More »

SIGNS NOW EXECUTIVES AND FRANCHISE OWNERS ATTEND ALLEGRA NETWORK 2008 SUMMIT

Sarasota, Fla. June 12, 2008 - Corporate team members and top franchise owners from Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently attended the annual Network Summit, held May 15 – 18 at the Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina, near Charleston. Read More »

Signs Now Franchise Advisory Board appoints two new members

Sarasota, Fla. Jan. 10, 2008 - Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, recently held elections for new seats for the company’s Franchise Advisory Board (FAB), and has named Kristin Trevino and Travis Masters as its two newest members. Both members will serve on the FAB until 2011. The FAB is comprised of seven elected franchisee representatives and one appointed representative from Signs Now headquarters. Read More »

About Signs Now, a Division of Allegra Network LLC
As a leader and top innovator in the sign and graphics industry, Signs Now truly stands out in a crowded world. Signs Now has over 230 franchise locations across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The corporate offices and international training center are headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. For more information, visit www.signsnow.com.

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