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Explore SpeedPro’s GREAT. BIG. Revenue Potential

May 25, 2023

There are many benefits that attract aspiring franchisees to the SpeedPro business model. Our low-overhead operation, supportive team mentality, nationwide network and unlimited scalability are all big draws to the right kind of entrepreneur. But beyond that, we understand your franchise decision is greatly influenced by the numbers—how much your investment costs and how much you can ultimately earn from the business.

If you’re interested in joining the thriving B2B large-format printing industry, take a look at the numbers from SpeedPro’s 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Our success speaks for itself!

How much can you make with SpeedPro?

SpeedPro’s year-over-year financial performance is a great indicator of the strength of our industry and the tremendous potential awaiting new Studio owners. Systemwide, SpeedPro’s franchises generated over $99 million in gross sales in 2022*. This reflects a 32% year-over-year increase in sales from 2021, which saw $75 million in gross sales.

In terms of an individual franchisee’s earning potential, the average gross sales from SpeedPro’s top quartile (25%) is $1,595,290, with an average owner’s discretionary profit of $422,234*.

As the large-format printing industry grows and becomes even more efficient, SpeedPro Studio owners can take advantage of our business’s nearly unmatched gross profit margin of 68%, on average. This paves the way for our owners’ long-term success.

SpeedPro’s initial investment costs

It’s not only about how much you can make. It’s also about how much it costs to get started. SpeedPro is proud to help franchisees begin with a low initial investment relative to the industry.

The average cost to open a new SpeedPro Studio ranges from $246,382–$329,114*. This cost is inclusive of the initial franchise fee of $49,500, working capital, marketing fees and our all-inclusive startup package, which provides everything from printers and equipment to studio furniture. 

Many new SpeedPro franchisees finance this initial investment by using an SBA loan, personal savings or a 401(k) Rollover. Combined with the relatively low investment cost, these options make SpeedPro an accessible business for many.

4 factors driving SpeedPro financials

Our FDD is a strong validator of SpeedPro’s financial performance. However, it’s also important to look further down the road and understand what’s helping to drive our revenue potential. Both SpeedPro’s operational structure and trends in the large-format printing industry can help owners maximize their earnings once their Studio is up and running.

  • Low overhead: The overall cost of operating a SpeedPro Studio is low compared to other business types. Studios can be opened with just one or two employees and a modest amount of equipment. Owners can then scale with more employees and equipment additions as they grow their client portfolios. This keeps monthly overhead low and allows you to maximize profit.
  • Broad range of substrates: Innovations in the large-format printing industry have helped companies like SpeedPro broaden their product offerings. Our printers work on a wide array of substrates, from paper and vinyl to wood, glass and textiles. This allows owners to promote the most cost-effective substrates for better profit margins. It also drives more revenue by offering a wider range of options to customers.
  • Diverse client verticals: In addition to offering a variety of products, SpeedPro Studios have the ability to serve a wide array of clients. Our model is set up to serve nearly any business or organization with signage, marketing and advertising needs. Studio owners can forge partnerships with local businesses, school districts, nonprofits, event planners and small-format printing providers. This allows for tremendous revenue potential while reducing business risk for our owners.
  • Repeat business partners: Part of the reason SpeedPro is so successful is because of the partnership approach we bring to customer relationships. We’re not merely a print provider—we’re our clients’ partner in large-format product ideation, printing and installation. Our top-quality service encourages customers to return again for future advertising needs, driving repeat business and improving customer ROI.

Get your start with SpeedPro

The numbers speak for themselves. SpeedPro has experienced year-over-year sales growth as our franchise system expands to new locations. Don’t wait to join in on this exciting franchise opportunity and launch your own lucrative business!

Reach out to learn more about our large-format printing franchise system and begin your journey to ownership today.

* Figures reflect 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

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SpeedPro’s Connection to Community

May 8, 2023

Many aspiring franchisees pursue small business ownership for the independence, work-life balance and earning potential entrepreneurship can offer. However, there’s another exciting benefit that comes with running a B2B business in your local community. When you open a new SpeedPro Studio, you’re not merely becoming a provider of large-format print products. You have the opportunity to become part of the fabric of your local community.

SpeedPro Studios serve a diverse pool of clients with a vast array of large-format products. By forging partnerships with other local businesses and organizations, you can deepen your business connections, support initiatives that are important to you and enhance your community.

Our local approach facilitates community connections

Community connections are baked directly into the SpeedPro franchise business model. Even before your Studio doors open, you’ll join networking groups and get involved in your local business community to generate leads. Although SpeedPro Studios can grow to serve a national footprint, most franchises begin by selling in their immediate communities, where they can forge the strongest partnerships.

After you’ve developed some initial relationships, word-of-mouth referrals from happy customers will further spread your Studio’s reach and clientele. Our top-notch quality and excellent service leaves a lasting impression on customers, leaving them likely to return and spread the word. From there, it’s easy to build deeper connections with businesses throughout the community.

What’s critical to SpeedPro’s B2B franchise model is our ability to serve any type of organization—from other small businesses, to marketing agencies, school districts, and real estate agents. Our products help these organizations sell their products and services, promote events, fundraise and much more. Essentially, our business helps other businesses be successful!

This is a win-win scenario for everyone. SpeedPro Studio owners benefit by earning more revenue from a diverse pool of customers, and local organizations receive exceptional-quality large-format print products that suit their marketing needs. It’s this mentality that helps our Studios become staples in each community.

How SpeedPro franchisees can support their communities

Each SpeedPro owner has the freedom to focus their sales efforts on whatever customer segments they choose. Studio owners are encouraged to support initiatives specific to their community by helping organizations promote their causes, events and services.

SpeedPro Norcross led the way in their community with support for first responders and “HEROES WORK HERE!” exterior, large-format signage.

Here are just a few ways SpeedPro Studios can serve as a valuable resource to their communities and build strong relationships with local partners.

  • Support small businesses: Small businesses rely on large-format print products to market and grow their operations. SpeedPro is a fantastic partner to small businesses, identifying their unique marketing needs and providing products like storefront window graphics, exterior signage, vehicle wraps or promotional posters.
  • Promote community events: Communities typically have a calendar packed with public events, such as festivals, farmer’s markets, charity walks and fundraisers. SpeedPro Studios can partner with their municipalities or event hosts to design and print signage, banners and other promotional materials to promote participation and attendance.
  • Enhance educational initiatives: SpeedPro makes an excellent partner to local schools, universities, daycares and community centers. These organizations often need large-format products like banners, posters, directional signage and graphics to inform parents and students of events, school board meetings, athletic sponsorships, and more.
  • Beautify the community: SpeedPro can support community beautification efforts by providing printing services for murals, signs or other art installations. This might include working with local artists or art organizations to bring their designs to life.
  • Raise awareness for nonprofits: Nonprofits, faith-based organizations and charities often need help raising awareness about their causes or missions. SpeedPro Studios can support them by printing fundraising materials, posters and banners for events.

Take pride in your community with SpeedPro

By forging partnerships with local organizations, you can build wealth for your future and make a difference in your community. Our Studio owners take immense pride in the quality products they create for partner organizations and in the many ways they support their local economies.

Are you interested in launching a franchise that offers lucrative earning potential and allows you to play an important role in your neighborhood? Learn more about SpeedPro, the nation’s leading large-format printing franchise, today!

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SpeedPro’s Team Mentality

April 1, 2023

When you choose to open a SpeedPro Studio, you are not doing it alone. Not only will you have the full support of the corporate franchise team behind you—you’ll also have the support of your fellow franchisees!

SpeedPro prides itself on the team mentality each and every one of our owners share. Our franchisees work together to mentor one another, overcome challenges and grow their businesses, to the benefit of the entire system. Take a closer look at all the ways we foster a collaborative, supportive and team-oriented environment at SpeedPro.

Non-competitive territories

First and foremost, SpeedPro Studios do not compete with one another. SpeedPro offers protected territories, where only one Studio location exists to serve the needs of that specific market. You won’t find two Studios on the same street like in other franchise systems! Multiple Studios may exist in a particular metro area, but only where business potential is very high, so you won’t compete for sales.


What this does is allow each Studio owner to scale and fully penetrate their market over time. You don’t have to worry about a Studio two blocks over capturing your customers. Every business and organization in your territory holds potential, and you’re free to network and market your products and services to achieve maximum growth.

Buddy Studio support

Not only do nearby Studios not pose a threat to your sales—they can actually help you generate sales in the early days of your business! Once you sign with SpeedPro, you’ll have access to our Buddy Studio program, which pairs you with an existing Studio close to your territory.

You’ll be able to network with and sell products to customers in your area, and your Buddy Studio will help you fulfill those orders. This lets you generate revenue even before your own Studio doors open. The owner of your Buddy Studio is also a great resource as you learn and begin to grow within the large-format printing industry. Chances are they came into the SpeedPro network without any print experience – maybe just like you – and will have tons of valuable information to share!

Ask the Owners program

Innovation is helping to drive the large-format printing industry. But in order to innovate, we first have to collaborate, ask questions and solve problems together. This is why SpeedPro instituted our internal ‘Ask the Owners’ system, which allows Studio owners to reach out to fellow franchisees about their experiences, challenges or ideas. Together, our owners can discuss and come up with innovative solutions that not only benefit the asker but also the franchise system at-large. Another Studio owner might pose a challenge you’ve faced yourself, and advice or guidance from other owners helps you both overcome it.

Franchisees can make more money and propel their businesses to the next level by relying on the collective expertise of the SpeedPro network.

Annual convention gathering

To take our system-wide collaboration a step further, SpeedPro hosts an annual convention, where all Studio owners are invited to gather and learn together. This is a fantastic opportunity for franchisees new and experienced to network, share ideas, swap lessons learned and leave as stronger business owners.

During the convention, we both celebrate the success of the entire company and prepare for its future. In addition to providing networking opportunities, SpeedPro’s corporate team may share information about emerging trends, new products, upcoming innovations and more.


SpeedPro creates success through teamwork

SpeedPro is the true embodiment of the phrase, “You won’t do it alone.” Our success is only possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of our Studio owners across the nation.

Are you interested in opening a scalable business in a thriving industry? Reach out to the SpeedPro team today to learn more about our large-format printing franchise opportunity.

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SpeedPro’s Local Approach Produces Better Results

March 1, 2023

When an organization needs large-format graphics, they have a lot of options to choose from. Internet print companies and major corporations may be some of the largest vendors, but a national footprint doesn’t always equate to better service. What makes a locally focused business like SpeedPro stand out is our exceptional service and quality. We prioritize partnerships in each Studio’s region first and foremost, which helps us offer an extra level of attention that clients just can’t find anywhere else.

Take a closer look at how SpeedPro’s local approach produces great results for our partners and franchisees.

Strong client partnerships

Every SpeedPro Studio starts off by selling products to businesses in their immediate territory. Owners forge connections with these organizations by working with the local Chamber of Commerce, business networking groups and small-format printers or marketing agencies.

What this does is allow our Studio owners to build stronger partnerships with their clients. Owners and clients have common ground by operating in the same region. They can connect more easily through in-person meetings and may even be a part of the same business groups, allowing for routine interaction.

Building these kinds of relationships can produce many benefits, including greater trust and loyalty in your SpeedPro Studio. When they feel understood and appreciated, clients are more likely to become repeat customers and may even recommend your business to others.

End-to-end service

SpeedPro’s local approach also allows us to offer more comprehensive and superior service than our competitors. Our Studios don’t merely accept graphics files and churn out a large-format product. Instead, we work with our clients to find solutions to their advertising problems, then execute those solutions from start to finish.

Being geographically close to our customers allows our Studio owners and staff to ideate, produce and install large-format print products. We dedicate time to collaborating with clients initially to find products that meet their unique needs and work through the small details. Once the product is made, we don’t just ship it off. Our professionals can provide expert installation for wall murals, vehicle wraps, window graphics and more.

Good work-life balance

This kind of local approach benefits Studio owners, too. Many people pursue franchise ownership to achieve greater work-life balance. However, that’s not always guaranteed, depending on the system. At SpeedPro, we’re proud of how our operation helps owners maintain good boundaries between work and home, leaving ample room for personal and family time.

SpeedPro is strictly a B2B business, and we operate non-retail hours. This means owners already have nights and weekends off. But by focusing our sales on the immediate region of each business, we also minimize travel. Studio owners won’t need to be away for days to handle sales visits. Client meetings and installations are just a short drive away, so you’ll be back in time for school pickup!

Support the local economy

Many small business owners take immense pride in contributing to the local economy through their operation. As a SpeedPro Studio owner, you not only support the local economy through your business—you also support other small businesses, too!

Small businesses rely on marketing and advertising through large-format graphics and print products to grow. Without a local partner like SpeedPro, they might not get enough attention to keep the doors open and employ members of the community. By focusing your sales efforts in your Studio’s immediate region, you’ll circulate more dollars locally and help your community thrive.

Take pride in your work

SpeedPro’s local sales also help Studio owners take more pride in their work. It’s one thing to produce products and receive positive reviews from happy customers. It’s entirely another to actually see those products in your local community!

Because of the breadth of client verticals available, SpeedPro owners might get to see their Studio’s work in action everywhere they go. They might encounter their products at their child’s school, in the local shopping center or outside their favorite museum. Being able to see the results first-hand creates lots of pride and purpose in your profession.

Become your community’s local print provider

Although SpeedPro’s large-format printing business can be scaled to a national footprint, there’s no question that a local approach is a great choice for our Studio owners. If you’re eager to make a difference in your community and build a thriving business, consider investing in your very own SpeedPro location. Contact our franchising team today to learn more.

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SpeedPro: The Marketing Industry’s Go-To Partner

February 16, 2023

Few customers rely on large-format printing quite like marketing, advertising and event agencies do. Large-print graphics are heavy hitters in ad campaigns and event promotion plans. But in order to source these products for their clients, agencies need a strong relationship with a reliable wide-format printer like SpeedPro.

One of SpeedPro’s largest client verticals includes marketing and advertising agencies. The business partnerships our Studio owners form with these customers are extremely powerful and generate benefits for both parties. Take a closer look at why event planners, ad agencies and marketing and design firms make SpeedPro a go-to partner.

SpeedPro is collaborative—not competitive

Marketing and advertising agencies typically provide a suite of services to their clients, such as graphic design, marketing plan creation, ad execution, and event coordination. In many cases, large-format print products are necessary to support those services. Take, for instance, an event planner who needs banners to promote a charity gala, or an ad agency that needs window graphics to display a fashion retailer’s newest line.

Typically, these agencies do not have their own wide-format printing equipment to create these graphics. In order to offer those products to their clients, they need a vendor to print the graphics for them. Enter SpeedPro!

SpeedPro’s niche is in large-format graphic creation, printing, and installation. We are not a competitor to these agencies. Instead, we’re a collaborator. By serving as a wholesale vender of banners, window graphics, vehicle wraps and more, SpeedPro helps to expand what our agency partners are able to offer. The two businesses work together to create and execute the end client’s advertising strategy.

Marketing, advertising and event agencies love SpeedPro because our Studios have in-depth experience in large-format printing, specifically. We specialize in the biggest, boldest graphics on the market. This has allowed us to provide the highest-quality and most innovative large-format products possible like murals, signage, vehicle wraps, banners, floor graphics, and more. And, our installation expertise allows for seamless service from start to finish. These things combined make for very happy end users.

Agency clients expand your network

Working with agencies has ample benefits for SpeedPro Studios, too. The biggest advantage of working with an agency is the ability to access pools of clients that have already been established. Finding and acquiring new customers takes time and money. SpeedPro owners can minimize these costs when they build relationships with marketing and ad agencies. You can potentially unlock a large customer base just by developing a single relationship. And, agencies have lots of opportunity for repeat business that can help a Studio grow.

Agency work also helps to diversify a SpeedPro Studio’s revenue streams. Event planners and marketing agencies often work with a broad spectrum of clients, just like SpeedPro does. This prevents owners from focusing their products into one business area. You’ll generate experience working on products for a range of industries. This experience and portfolio examples might be useful in attracting more customers in that industry later on.

There are financial benefits of working with agencies, too. Should one industry become flat due to economic or other challenges, an agency relationship will keep orders coming in from other client segments. The ability of SpeedPro Studios to provide Great. Big. Graphics. for every industry means we maintain relevance and are recession-resistant. SpeedPro partnerships create a win-win.

SpeedPro’s large-format printing business enjoys a symbiotic relationship with event planners, marketing firms and advertising agencies across the nation. We’re proud to create a win-win scenario for our agency partners and Studios alike. Owners who are dedicated to building these kinds of agency relationships might find the revenue possibilities are endless!

Are you interested in opening your own printing Studio and serving businesses in your area? Learn more about SpeedPro’s large-format printing opportunity today and begin your journey toward franchise ownership.

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A World Full of Large-Format Graphics

February 1, 2023

Most people have never heard the term “large-format printing” before. If you were to ask someone on the street, they probably wouldn’t be able to give you the definition. However, everyone has encountered large-format printing in their day-to-day life. You may not have realized, but your environment is full of large-format graphics!

It’s this prevalence of large-format printing that makes franchise businesses like SpeedPro so appealing. Once entrepreneurs understand what the concept means, they realize just how vast the market really is. Investing in a SpeedPro wide-format printing Studio means tapping into an entire world of sales potential.

Large graphics are all around you

When you really think about it, you’ll realize that large-format graphics are everywhere. You can’t drive down the street, visit your favorite coffee shop, or go into work without seeing some kind of large, printed design. Whether they’re on vinyl, glass, wood, or wallpaper, large-format graphics have been carefully designed and installed almost everywhere you go. You’re exposed to hundreds—maybe thousands—of large-format graphics every single week.

By definition, large- or wide-format printing involves products printed at a large scale, usually between 64 and 120 inches. These products cannot be produced on standard printers and require specialized equipment and expertise to create and install. Emerging technologies have made it possible to print large-format graphics on a wide range of substrates, from traditional paper and vinyl to glass, textiles, and wood.

There’s a lot of competition for messaging in our world today, and this has driven marketers to go bigger to attract more attention. Instead of being handed brochures or flyers all day, you’re faced with super-sized murals, window graphics, billboards, and signs at every turn.

Consider an everyday example, like a standard workday. You leave your house to drive to work, and on the highway, you pass multiple billboards with advertisements. You also drive past a van that’s wrapped with a plumbing company’s logo and contact information. As you pull up to your office complex, you see large wayfinding signage directing visitors to the appropriate building. The building you work in has a large sign with your company’s name out front. Once you get inside the building, you pass a wall mural with an inspirational quote from your CEO. The elevators are wrapped to display your company’s logo and colors. In just half an hour, you’ve been exposed to a surprising number of large-format printed products!

You might see even more wide-format graphics on a trip to your local shopping center. Colorful banners are hung outside stores to advertise seasonal promotions or a grand opening. As you head up to the second floor of the mall, the escalator bay is wrapped with an advertisement. The next shop you visit has a full-sized window graphic in its storefront showcasing its latest product line. Floor decals help direct you through the store to find the items you need. Large-print graphics really are all around you.

The possibilities are endless

Because we’re faced with so many large-format graphics every day, it’s easy to forget we’re exposed to them at all. However, every ad or sign we see is another touchpoint for a company or a new message that we process. Once you start to pay attention, you come to understand just how big of a role wide-format printing plays in your life every single day.

There are nearly limitless possibilities for large-format graphic applications. Whether they’re used by a school district, marketing agency, sports team, or fundraising group, these printed products can send endless messages in so many ways.

This is the reason the large-format printing industry is so appealing to aspiring franchisees. The client pool is vast, because almost every industry has a use for large-format printing. As a SpeedPro Studio owner, you could help the organizations in your community design and share their own messages. There is tremendous revenue potential awaiting you!

Large-format printing is everywhere—and that’s not going to change anytime soon. There’s so much potential in the wide-format printing industry, and SpeedPro makes it easy to get started with a large-format printing franchise of your very own. Jump on the opportunity to join a thriving industry and build your own network of customers putting large graphics out into the world. Reach out to a SpeedPro franchise representative to get started.

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Add SpeedPro to Your Franchise Portfolio

January 5, 2023

If you’re a franchise owner who’s looking to build a portfolio of investments, it can be challenging to determine which businesses are the best fit. You might want to branch out from your first franchise system, but you also don’t want your businesses to compete with one another.

SpeedPro, the nation’s leading wide-format printing franchise, is a great choice for franchisees interested in adding a new business to their portfolio. Large-format printing makes a great complement to almost any business, and our system is built in a way that keeps overhead low and profit margins high. Here’s why you should consider adding SpeedPro to your franchise portfolio.

Reduce risk with low overhead

Finances are the biggest factor to consider when choosing to expand your franchise portfolio with a new business. But beyond the initial franchise investment cost, you need to think about how much the franchise will cost to operate over time. Investing in a high-overhead business while you already own several others could put you in a tight spot financially. You want to make sure you have the cash flow and reserves needed to keep all businesses stable.

Selecting a low-overhead business like SpeedPro will allow you to minimize your upfront investment as well as ongoing costs. SpeedPro’s model is lean, requiring a small team of employees, and a modest Studio space. Better yet, SpeedPro boasts industry-leading profit margins of around 68 percent (per our 2022 FDD). We leverage strong buying power within our network of equipment and materials vendors, keeping our cost of doing business low and our returns high.

Assemble non-competing businesses

The type of business you add to your franchise portfolio can make a big difference. A diversified portfolio holds less overall risk for the franchisee. Even if downturns affect one industry, businesses in other sectors can keep your portfolio afloat.

The key to building a diversified franchise portfolio is assembling businesses that aren’t competitors. Instead, you want to find brands that complement one another.

In SpeedPro’s case, large-format printing sits in a small niche of businesses. We’re not a competitor to customer-facing printers, nor are we competing with B2B small-format printers. If you own franchises in the marketing, advertising, or other B2B services spaces, SpeedPro would be a great complement.

Create a built-in print provider

SpeedPro isn’t only complementary to B2B service brands, though. Given the nature of our products, SpeedPro can be useful within a portfolio of franchises from almost any industry. This is because of the products we offer.

SpeedPro’s large-format print products provide benefits to any business in need of branding or marketing materials. The cost of these products add up when they’re coming from external providers. If you own a SpeedPro Studio, though, your other businesses have a built-in, reliable vendor for large-format print graphics! You can harness the ROI from SpeedPro’s vehicle wraps, window graphics, signage and more to bolster sales performance across your entire portfolio.

Scale as you need

One last element that makes SpeedPro a worthy addition to any franchise portfolio is the ability to scale your operation within a single Studio. Franchise owners often hit a “cap” at which their franchise location isn’t able to sustain more business. At that point, they have to open a new location in order to continue growing—and that requires a lot of hands-on work upfront.

SpeedPro doesn’t operate this way. Our model is designed to scale when and as much as an owner wants by adding more equipment, team members, and sales outreach. If your sights are set high, national sales are possible from your initial location. This allows an owner to skip the repeated “launch” period involved with multi-unit franchise investment and simply build off the strong foundation you set in the beginning.

Large-format printing is a growing industry with diverse verticals and tremendous potential. If you’re interested in adding a new business to your franchise portfolio, reach out to SpeedPro to learn more today.

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SpeedPro is Designed to Scale

December 13, 2022

Entrepreneurs have big dreams, and they need to invest in a business that will help them reach them. If you hope to build wealth for your family through a fast-growing investment, you don’t want to be limited by the market or business model. SpeedPro, one of the nation’s leading large-format printing franchises, understands this. That’s why we give all our franchisees the opportunity to achieve GREAT. BIG. GROWTH!

One of the things SpeedPro Studio owners love about our franchise model is how easy it is to scale their businesses. Thanks to our diverse market verticals, lean Studio size, and streamlined operations, our franchisees have a seemingly limitless opportunity to grow.

How SpeedPro Studios scale

The beauty of the SpeedPro model is that owners can choose how, when and where they scale up their operations. Whether you’re the type of owner who wants to keep your business local or you have your sights set on nationwide sales, SpeedPro ownership is built to support you. Essentially, you can grow as large as you want, all at your own pace!

What’s most important is SpeedPro was not been built to limit owners. In fact, we’ve designed the SpeedPro franchise system in a way that encourages tremendous growth, giving franchisees the power to grow efficiently.

SpeedPro only requires two employees to open, and our turnkey startup package gives you the exact equipment you’ll need to offer a full product line of large-format print products. Starting at this scale allows you to minimize your overhead and find your footing in a new market.

As your Studio gains clients—ideally on a repeat basis—you’ll have the opportunity to grow. You can hire additional employees and purchase new equipment to keep up with the demand from new clients in the region. This allows for a natural progression to higher volume, where your revenue and costs grow in a sustainable way. Thanks to SpeedPro’s national buying power, vendor relationships, and innovative production methods, SpeedPro owners are able to take advantage of great profit margins—meaning the ramp-up is that much more beneficial!

In other franchise systems, owners might hit a point where the market is tapped and growth isn’t possible without opening a new location. This isn’t the case with SpeedPro! Rather than selling multiple units, we encourage every owner to continue building out their existing Studio and expand their reach with current B2B customers while also adding new customers. With the right setup, owners have the ability to sell nationally, right from their single Studio location.

Gain the freedom to grow with SpeedPro

SpeedPro’s scalability provides a number of benefits. First and foremost, franchisees have the freedom of choosing how large or small their operation is. Some owners prefer a lean team that serves only their immediate communities. Others want a large-scale operation that produces graphics for clients around the country. Both are possible with our business model.

The way our Studios start small and scale later helps new franchise owners feel more secure in their investment as they learn the ropes. You won’t suddenly be responsible for a team of 10-plus salaried employees. Your operation starts and stays proportional to your client base, alleviating the stress of forced growth.

Many aspiring franchisees seek the great opportunity potential SpeedPro has to offer. In an industry as fast-growing as ours, you don’t need to worry about the business limiting you. There are millions of businesses and organizations eager to find a high-quality print partner like SpeedPro who can offer everything from vehicle and fleet wraps to tradeshow displays and signage to floor graphics and wall murals.

If you’re a passionate entrepreneur with your sights on immense growth, don’t miss your chance to invest in SpeedPro’s large-format printing opportunity. Request information today to get started.

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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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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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