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SIGN GYPSIES Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for SIGN GYPSIES.

Based on 2025 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
51
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score from 3 risk dimensions. Click for breakdown ↓
Health Score
D
41/100
2/7 metrics · Low confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a SIGN GYPSIES franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a SIGN GYPSIES franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $4K – $10K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$4K – $10K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $1K franchise fee. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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SIGN GYPSIES Franchise Analysis

SIGN GYPSIES requires a total initial investment of $4K to $10K (midpoint approximately $7K), with an initial franchise fee of $1K.

SIGN GYPSIES does not publicly disclose Item 19 financial performance data in their FDD. This is a significant transparency gap — franchisees must rely on validation calls and personal research rather than audited financial representations. Prospective buyers should demand current unit-level financials from existing operators during due diligence.

SIGN GYPSIES operates approximately 665 franchised units. However, the brand has been contracting with a 10.3% net unit decline, which may signal franchisee dissatisfaction, territory saturation, or competitive pressure.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$4K – $10K
MinMid: $7KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$1K
Royalty Rate
-
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
-
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
665
-78 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -10.3%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
10.5%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
MED ×1
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

SIGN GYPSIES vs. Retail Average

MetricSIGN GYPSIESRetail Avg
SBA Default Rate - 8.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 11.2%
Total Investment$7K$290K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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5 data-driven questions every SIGN GYPSIES franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is SIGN GYPSIES's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does SIGN GYPSIES disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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