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Monthly Archives: November 2022

SpeedPro Named a Top 500 Franchise Brand

November 30, 2022

Aspiring franchisees want to join businesses that are known for their success. SpeedPro is proud to announce our ranking among the Top 500 Franchise brands by Franchise Times Magazine! Our brand’s inclusion in this highly regarded list demonstrates our year-over-year success, our lasting relevance in the industry, and the great potential awaiting current and future franchise owners.

As one of the nation’s leading wide-format printing franchises, SpeedPro serves businesses and organizations across a vast range of industries with high-quality graphics and signage. Our top sellers include wall murals, vehicle wraps, banners, and trade show displays. In 2022, SpeedPro’s sales grew 20.9% to $91 million globally. This has landed us the #2 spot in Franchise Times Magazine’s top three brands in the “Sales Growth: Printing, Graphics & Signs” category.

The SpeedPro team is immensely proud of our Studio owners’ achievements this year, and we’re looking forward to even greater growth in the years to come. If you’re interested in investing in a franchise that offers great growth potential, check out some of the many benefits a SpeedPro Studio can offer.

Top benefits of SpeedPro franchising

There are plenty of reasons to join our rapidly growing brand. SpeedPro franchise owners enjoy many advantages in the market thanks to our established presence, leading-edge innovation, and scalable business model. Here are just a few more reasons to consider SpeedPro franchise ownership.

  • Strong profit margins: Across the SpeedPro product line, we offer Studio owners high profit margins that put more money in their pockets. The cost of goods for our large-format products are relatively low, but our service and skill allow us to price competitively. According to our 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document, our franchise Studios have an average of 68% gross profit margins.
  • High Net Promoter Score: We don’t just provide great products—we are also known for providing great service! SpeedPro has achieved a fantastic Net Promoter Score of 95, showcasing the level of customer satisfaction our Studios garner every day. Our brand is synonymous with quality, smart solutions, and good client relationships—and these things help bring in new business across the country.
  • Network of innovation: SpeedPro has remained a leader in large-format printing technology and applications for over 20 years. Our corporate team invests heavily in innovation to ensure each Studio has access to the latest and greatest in the industry. We do the research for our owners, so they can focus on serving customers’ needs and building a stronger client network.
  • No print experience needed: No print experience? No problem! Anyone has the potential to join the SpeedPro family. As long as you have business skills, passion, and creativity, you could be a good fit for franchise ownership. Our training program will show you the ropes and help you build the skills you need on the print side to ensure your business runs smoothly.

Join the growing industry with SpeedPro

On top of the benefits unique to our business, SpeedPro also benefits by operating in a consistently growing industry. Contrary to popular belief, print lives on—and the sales numbers don’t lie! In 2021, the print industry as a whole had a combined $3.1 billion in sales.

The rise of and continued reliance on out-of-home advertising makes large-format printing an evergreen business model that’s unlikely to fall out of favor. And, because SpeedPro targets such a diverse pool of clients, there are almost endless client opportunities to be found across the nation like marketing agencies, school districts, design firms, healthcare entities, government, and more.

We’ve proven the concept, but we’ve far from maximized the industry’s potential. Take advantage of the tremendous opportunity awaiting our business and inquire about franchising with SpeedPro today. 

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SpeedPro: The Perfect Mix of Growth and Opportunity

November 21, 2022

There’s a lot to consider when selecting a franchise to invest in. Many entrepreneurs are drawn to new concepts that haven’t completely flooded the industry. At the same time, they want to trust that the business model is stable and proven in the marketplace. It’s tough to find brands that have struck that balance—but SpeedPro has!

SpeedPro, one of the nation’s leading large-format printing franchises, offers new studio owners the perfect mix of growth and opportunity. With around 170 locations, we’ve proven our business’s traction and demand, but there’s still a ton of room for new franchisees to join our family! Learn more about how this makes SpeedPro such an attractive model.

A proven concept

One of the biggest benefits of joining a franchise system is a proven business concept. Entrepreneurs face less risk because the brand has succeeded in other markets. Buying into an established business helps you feel secure in your ability to thrive.

A proven concept is exactly what SpeedPro delivers to its franchise owners. Our B2B light manufacturing business started franchising in Canada in 1996 and expanded to the U.S. franchising market in 2003. Over the past 20 years, our growth has been phenomenal, providing international opportunities and tremendous growth potential to our owners. Now, we have nearly 170 studios—more than proving our concept in the marketplace.

This history and growth has allowed us to deliver bigger and better benefits to our franchisees. We’ve built a strong national network with substantial buying power and close vendor relationships. And, we’re constantly researching and innovating to stay on the leading edge of the wide-format printing industry. Both these things help franchisees maintain high profit margins and large competitive advantages year over year.

We’ve even gone beyond that and created a Kickstart program that helps brand-new studios. Existing studio owners mentor and support new owners before they can even open their doors, helping both the brand and the studio alike. What this means for aspiring franchisees is that they can trust SpeedPro to offer the tools, support and proven concepts that will elevate them to success.

The industry holds immense potential

While our history and growth thus far is certainly important, what matters more is what lies ahead. Nobody wants to invest in a business that has oversaturated the market or an industry that might fall off in a few short years. But soon-to-be studio owners don’t need to fear! Our industry and market hold plentiful opportunities for existing and new businesses alike. SpeedPro’s potential as a franchise has not even come close to being maxed out.

It’s no secret that the large-format printing industry continues to grow. Out-of-home advertising is an evergreen industry that experts believe is here to stay. New businesses are coming online each day, meaning more potential clients for SpeedPro studios across the nation. New printer technologies are also making new products possible, giving us more opportunities to offer creative solutions. Each of these trends demonstrate tremendous potential for brands like SpeedPro.

Our regional territories also leave a lot of room for growth. Despite having 170 studio locations, new owners have an abundance of choice. We still have territories available in almost every major market across the United States, and we’re even expanding internationally!

Think about the number of small businesses you pass every day in your hometown. Now add the number of schools, churches, nonprofits and event spaces nearby. Add in the number of corporations that have a branch or are headquartered in your city. It’s probably a ton of organizations! All of these—and more—are potential customer segments for a SpeedPro studio. When you consider that the majority of small businesses spend an average of $10,000 to $50,000 per year on marketing and advertising, it’s clear how much potential is still out there.

Opportunity is abundant

SpeedPro’s proven concept and opportunity for future growth is a combination aspiring franchise owners do not want to miss. If you’re looking for a stable business model with nearly endless growth potential, don’t pass up your opportunity! Learn more about the SpeedPro large-format printing business today and begin your journey to franchise ownership.

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School Districts as a SpeedPro Demographic

November 1, 2022

When you think of “marketing and advertising,” K-12 school districts probably aren’t the first customer segments that come to mind. However, local schools rely heavily on marketing and branding efforts to support their operations, communications, and activities. Now more than ever, school districts are learning that a strong brand helps build deeper connections with their communities.

Education is one of the biggest customer segments SpeedPro serves as a large-format printing business. Opening a SpeedPro Studio in an area with lots of schools could be a boon for your small business!

K-12 schools rely on great branding and signage

If you think about it, schools use a tremendous amount of signage throughout their campuses and facilities. Given their size, many elementary, middle, and high schools need wide-format printed products to bring their marketing and advertising visions to life, making them a great candidate for SpeedPro’s printing services.

What’s more, school districts are increasingly using branding to build connections within their communities. Schools rely on a clear color scheme, logo, or mascot, mission statement, and values to create a strong identity in the area. They often echo these elements through signage and aesthetics. Older schools are also turning to large-scale renovations to improve their physical spaces and reinforce their brands through visuals.

Consider the many ways large-format printing can support K-12 education.

  • School branding: Schools love to create a welcoming and exciting atmosphere through colorful and engaging signage. These institutions might install a new wall mural in a common space to emphasize school spirit or upgrade their exterior signage to reflect a more modern logo. Wayfinding signage is helpful on large, sprawling campuses. Temporary banners are often used both on and off school property to advertise school events. The school might even have a small bus or van fleet needing custom-branded vehicle wraps.
  • New initiatives: Schools that are pushing for a new curriculum or district-wide initiatives want to catch the eye of passersby. Quality graphics, bold colors, and clear text are needed on banners, flags, and window graphics to give parents, staff, and visitors critical information.
  • Sports and activities: Schools are constantly hosting events and activities for student groups. Athletics, arts, and other clubs typically require their own branded signage to promote upcoming events and give each school space a unique identity. Flags, banners, and floor graphics are commonly used to make each activity stand out.
  • Fundraising: Fundraising is a huge part of K-12 schools’ marketing efforts. These important initiatives require big signs and impressive graphics to communicate a need and encourage people to donate.

Where schools of the past may have been content to not stand out in the community, modern schools are constantly looking to improve their facilities and wow parents and students alike. SpeedPro’s Great. Big. Graphics. help them achieve this goal!

Listen to a SpeedPro Studio team communicate about their school system work.

SpeedPro serves as a school district partner

Beyond our wide range of products, SpeedPro Studios provide something even better to schools across the country: fantastic service. Many schools are unfamiliar with large-format printing and might not know exactly what they need to transform their spaces. SpeedPro not only brings high-quality printed products to the table but also the creativity and solutions-oriented mindset schools need to accomplish their goals.

Because of this, many school districts consider SpeedPro a true partner in their marketing and advertising efforts. Our Studio owners are capable of meeting them where they are and posing creative solutions for their unique needs. As the schools’ events and initiatives change over the years, they feel comfortable turning to SpeedPro for ongoing services.

This also means that SpeedPro franchisees have the opportunity to really serve their communities in a deep way. Building strong relationships with local schools helps bolster education. Some of our owners even serve the schools their children attend! As a Studio owner, you can go to work each day knowing that you’re staying involved with the community, all while earning a living through your small business.

If you’re interested in launching a thriving career in large-format printing, consider investing in a SpeedPro Studio of your own! Our B2B large-format printing business allows you to connect with local organizations like schools, universities and much more. Reach out to learn more about our business model and get started!

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