Speedy Sign-O-Rama
The total investment to open a Speedy Sign-O-Rama franchise ranges from $25,000 to $116,600. The initial franchise fee is $36,200.
What is the Speedy Sign-O-Rama franchise?
The Speedy Signorama franchise operates in the graphic design services sector from its headquarters in PHOENIX, AZ. It provides visual communication services through signage and graphic design. Businesses of all sizes and across many industries use distinctive branding, clear messaging, and attractive marketing materials to attract customers, build brand recognition, and stand apart from competitors. This ongoing demand for visual assets supports the Speedy Signorama franchise business model.
Speedy Signorama has 23 operating units across various markets. Its customers include startups, small local businesses, and established corporate companies seeking coordinated visual branding that speaks to their target audiences.
The franchise model positions franchisees as trusted local experts in custom signs, banners, vehicle wraps, promotional materials, and other graphic solutions tailored to client needs. Each location is intended to build a strong presence in its local community.
Loan Activity Score
36/100
SBA Default Rate
26.0%
Active Lenders
28
According to its Franchise Disclosure Document or public business records, Speedy Sign-O-Rama has 36 locations, all owned by franchisees. Public SBA loan records show 28 lenders made 50 loans to franchisees of Speedy Sign-O-Rama. PeerSense calculates Speedy Sign-O-Rama's score as 36 out of 100, using public SBA loan performance and recent lending activity.
36 locations
$25,000 to $116,600
$36,200
36
36 franchised
Proprietary PeerSense metric
FairDistinct lenders in public SBA records for Speedy Sign-O-Rama
50
Total SBA loans
$83K
Average loan size
Source: public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025
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SBA Lending Activity for Speedy Sign-O-Rama
Loan Activity Score Breakdown
Established (25 to 99 loans)
Are lenders increasingly or decreasingly funding this brand? Growing trends score highest.
Blended default rate (recent + all time) compared to NAICS sector peers.
Quality lenders actively backing this brand, with penalty for lender pullback.
FDD availability, Item 19 disclosure, and overall data completeness.
Geographic spread of SBA funded locations across states.
SBA Lending Performance
SBA Default Rate
26.0%
vs 9.9% peer avg
SBA Loans
50
Total Volume
$4.1M
Active Lenders
28
5 selective
States
21
vs. SBA Sector Average
SBA loan default rate vs. all franchises in the same NAICS sector, not limited to direct competitors
Key Highlights
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Data Insights
Key performance metrics for Speedy Sign-O-Rama based on SBA lending data
SBA Default Rate
26.0%
16.1% above peer avg
SBA Loan Volume
50 loans
Across 28 lenders
Lender Diversity
28 lenders
Avg 1.8 loans per lender
Investment Tier
Low cost entry
$25,000 to $116,600 total
Speedy Sign-O-Rama: Deep SBA Data
Brand specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records: peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.
Peak SBA Year
1996
12 approvals. The best year on record for Speedy Sign-O-Rama.
Top SBA State
Arizona
6 SBA financed Speedy Sign-O-Rama locations, the densest operator footprint.
Average Loan Size
$83K
Median $76K. Use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own Speedy Sign-O-Rama unit.
Lender Concentration
32%
Moderately Spread
Share of Speedy Sign-O-Rama approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.
Speedy Sign-O-Rama's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 1996 (12 approvals). Operator density is highest in Arizona with 6 SBA financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $83K, with the median at $76K. Lender mix is moderately spread: the top three SBA lenders account for 32% of approvals. Meaningful choice exists, but specific lenders carry the brand.
Payment Estimator
Estimated Monthly Payment
$259
Principal & Interest only
Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.
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Reviewed by Edward L. Freeman, Founder and Managing Director, PeerSense
- PeerSense is a capital advisory firm that places commercial financing with direct capital sources; it does not lend, fund, or approve loans, and the capital source sets final terms.
- Edward L. Freeman founded PeerSense in January 2020.
- He is a Registered Franchise Consultant with Business Alliance, Inc., a credential issued in March 2022, and worked as a franchise consultant there from March 2022 to May 2023.
- His recorded experience includes a $22 million SBA construction loan, with about $16 million funded on the deal.
- In the 12 months through September 30, 2026, PeerSense tracked 912 publicly announced financings with a disclosed size of $361.32 billion. PeerSense Capital Data Report · Methodology page
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