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Mandatorycertain products and services (such as design work, blueprint reading, project management, estimate assistance and other services), and we are the only designated supplier of the CoreBridge point -of-
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Signs By Tomorrow or Signs Now
Professional servicesSigns By Tomorrow and Signs Now require the CoreBridge point-of-sale system, with the franchisor as its only designated supplier, and require franchisees to obtain integrated computer hardware and software that meets the franchisor's System Standards. The network is mapped to 241 operators across roughly 245 located units, concentrated in Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The brand operates under parent Alliance Franchise Brands alongside Image360.
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Total units
259
259 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
—
of gross sales
Ad fund
—
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$88K–$733K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
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er month (plus tax (if applicable)) . You are not permitted to develop, establish, register, or authorize any website, domain name, e - mail address, social media account (such as LinkedIn®, Facebook®
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Internet service plan with an estimated cost of $ 75 per month • Cloud-based back -up service with an estimated cost of $350 to $410 per year , depending on the options selected • myHRcounsel with sub
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LASSROOM TRAINING2 HOURS OF ON-THE- JOB TRAINING3 LOCATION Business Administration & Center Operations • “Day in the Life” Daily Tasks • Ongoing Support Structure • Safety, OSHA • QuickBooks Online Re
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 7 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You agree to establish and maintain at your own expense a bookkeeping, accounting, and recordkeeping system conforming to the requirements and formats we prescribe from time to time, using the Computer System, other technologies, and any other methods we approve and/or designate.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We currently have independent access to some, but not all, of the data generated by the required software programs; therefore, we may require that you assist us in procuring independent access to additional data in the future.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You further agree to deliver to us such financial records, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, operating statements, cash flow statements, statistical reports, bank activity reports, tax records, and/or any other records we request, at the intervals and in the formats we specify.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are the only approved supplier of the Lobby Accessory Package.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 20
The Franchise Advisory Board is endorsed by us but its members are elected by franchisees.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
We may modify specifications for, and components of, the Computer System.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
520718Item 8
our affiliate AFB CO had $520,718 in revenue from franchisee purchases during fiscal year 2025
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Currently, we receive (i) a 5% rebate from franchisee purchases of selected e-mail marketing services; (ii) a rebate equal to 10% of all franchisee purchases of certain graphics materials; and (iii) a rebate of 1.5% to 4% based on the aggregate purchases made by franchisees of certain wholesale print products.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
60Item 8
We estimate that 60% to 65% of your required purchases and leases of goods and services used in the ongoing operation of a n Image360 Center , and 20% to 30% of your required purchases and leases of goods and services used in the ongoing operation of a Signs By Tomorrow Center or Signs Now Center, are subject to our…
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
you may request in writing our approval of additional approved suppliers providing comparable products and services meeting our specifications
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
cease using and assign to us all telephone numbers , facsimile numbers and Online Presences ;
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
participation in quality assurance and customer satisfaction programs
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 6
We may inspect your Center (including all associated Online Presences) at any time.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 17
No modifications except in writing, but we may change Operations Materials and System Standards.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
We must approve the Premises and you may operate your Center only at the Premises.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You are not permitted to develop, establish, register, or authorize any website, domain name, e - mail address, social media account (such as LinkedIn®, Facebook®, Instagram®, YouTube®, TikTok® or Google® Business Profile), username, other online presence or presence on any electronic, virtual, or digital medium of…
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesFranchise agreement
E. LOCAL MARKETING. In addition to your contributions to the Marketing Fund and the KickStart initial marketing deposit, we may require you to spend at least 3% of your monthly Gross Sales 24 Alliance Franchise Brands LLC (Image360 / SBT / SN) Ex.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesFranchise agreement
During this Agreement’s term you must purchase or lease all Operating Assets and other products and services for your Center only according to our standards and specifications and, if we require, only from suppliers or distributors that we designate or approve (which may include or be limited to us and/or our…
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
During this Agreement’s term you must purchase or lease all Operating Assets and other products and services for your Center only according to our standards and specifications and, if we require, only from suppliers or distributors that we designate or approve (which may include or be limited to us and/or our…
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Concurrently with the execution hereof, you agree to sign and deliver to us the documents we require to authorize us to debit your business checking account automatically for the Royalty, Marketing Fund (as defined in Section 9.B) contributions, and other amounts due under this Agreement (the “EFT Authorization”)…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Additionally, if you will operate a new Image360 Center you must hire, and you have an ongoing obligation to retain a full-time professional graphic designer or production specialist , as well as a part -time customer service representative.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You further acknowledge and agree that the allowance of more than 60 days to adopt this component of the Computer System in no way acts as a waiver of our future right to require that you update the Computer System within 60 days of receipt of notice from us.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We currently have independent access to some, but not all, of the data generated by the required software programs; therefore, we may require that you assist us in procuring independent access to additional data in the future.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
If we provide you with training outside of our regularly scheduled training programs , you must pay our additional assistance fee for this training, which is $400 per person per day, in addition to all travel expenses of the attendees.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
Besides attending these courses, you must attend the annual meeting of all Center fra nchisees at a location we designate, which may be virtually.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at Signs By Tomorrow/Signs Now
Signs By Tomorrow and Signs Now, sister brands in the professional-services sign segment, map to 241 operators across roughly 245 located units, led by Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. The FDD's Item 19 financial performance representation covers Image360 Centers only. The brands operate under parent Alliance Franchise Brands alongside Image360, giving a vendor relationship here reach across a multi-brand corporate structure.
Who controls software purchasing
The franchisor periodically specifies the integrated computer hardware and software components franchisees must obtain and use to meet its System Standards, and requires franchisees to use a defined list of software and services. Franchisees must purchase the most current versions of upgrades and licenses for all required software programs.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
The franchisor is the only designated supplier of the CoreBridge version 2 point-of-sale system. Franchisees must also use QuickBooks Online Plus, Microsoft Office 365 Business Standard, myHRcounsel, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Flexi Expert Cloud. The FDD also names Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok in Item 11, and ServiceTitan in Item 2.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list: franchisees must buy the Lobby Accessory Package, certain marketing materials and branded apparel, certain software subscriptions, technology and website products and services, and the CoreBridge point-of-sale system from the franchisor or an affiliate. The franchisor estimates that 60% to 65% of ongoing purchases for an Image360 Center, and 20% to 30% for a Signs By Tomorrow or Signs Now Center, are subject to its specifications or an approved supplier. Franchisees may propose additional suppliers for approval.
How to read the Signs By Tomorrow/Signs Now FDD
The embedded viewer below carries the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, including the Item 8 and Item 11 language summarized above.
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Questions vendors ask
Signs By Tomorrow or Signs Now, answered from the filing
The franchisor is the only designated supplier of the CoreBridge point-of-sale system and periodically specifies the computer hardware and software components franchisees must run — a corporate mandate vendors should approach through the franchisor's approved-supplier process.
CoreBridge version 2 is the mandated point-of-sale system. Franchisees must also use QuickBooks Online Plus, Microsoft Office 365 Business Standard, myHRcounsel, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Flexi Expert Cloud. The FDD also names Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and ServiceTitan.
The 2026 FDD reports 68 franchised Signs By Tomorrow Centers at the end of 2025, none company-owned. Across the operator footprint, 241 operators run roughly 245 located units in the professional-services sign segment, concentrated in Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Maryland, and Illinois.
Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list: certain items — the Lobby Accessory Package, marketing materials, software subscriptions, and the CoreBridge system — must be bought from the franchisor or an affiliate, and franchisees may propose additional suppliers for approval.
Franchisees must purchase the most current software upgrades and licenses whenever the franchisor requires them, giving vendors a recurring point of contact tied to the franchisor's technology specification cycle.
The embedded PDF viewer below carries the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
241 operators run 245 mapped locations. 3 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit238
2–9 units3
Top states by locations
| FL | 27 |
|---|---|
| NC | 20 |
| TX | 15 |
| MD | 15 |
| IL | 14 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Signs By Tomorrow or Signs Now
strategic_multibrand of Alliance Franchise Brands.
Sibling brands
Related Professional services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.