Quick Verdict · who it fits
Signal 88, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$160K - $10.2M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$150K
Royalty (Item 6)
4% + 5% ad
System size (Item 20)
1,883 +238
Agreement term
3 yrs
Training (Item 11)
90 days
Item 3 litigation
9 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•9 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4% + ad fund 5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4%)
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Ad fund (5%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
1,883
Total units open
302
Units opened last year
66
Units closed last year
236
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Signal 88 ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
74th pct · of 87 peers
Franchise fee
96th pct · of 87 peers
System size
97th pct · of 87 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $449K
Avg franchise fee
$67K
Avg system size
213
Franchises analyzed
87
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal 88 | Disclosed | $150K | $160K - $10.2M | 4% | 1,883 |
| Venture XSimilar price | Disclosed | $80K | $2.4M - $4.3M | — | 73 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $57K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Signal 88, LLC requires a $150,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $160,200–$10,189,650, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Signal 88, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4% of Gross Revenues and an advertising fund contribution of 5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Signal 88, LLC has 1,883 total locations, with 238 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Signal 88, LLC's most recent FDD documents approximately 90 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Signal 88, LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Signal 88, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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