Sarasota, Fla. July, 2007 - Through the end of July, Signs Now, A Division of Allegra Network LLC, has signed ten new franchise agreements, nearly outpacing the new store growth for the whole of 2006. Moving into 2007, the sign and graphics franchise company set a goal to develop 18 to 20 new centers throughout the country—Signs Now is over half-way complete in their yearly projection. The company is paced to gain nearly 30 new owners, with center re-sales included.

As of July 31, new owners have signed on to open franchise locations in California, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri and Arizona. Following a recent trend in Signs Now owner backgrounds, these new franchisees have varied business backgrounds that are beneficial in the development and management of a successful Signs Now franchise, including store management, engineering, sales and marketing and information technology.

Signs Now Director of Franchise Development, Phil LeBlanc, cites several reasons for the boost in new franchise agreements. "Signs Now offers a highly-effective business-to-business marketing program that makes the opening of a new franchise very attractive to the entrepreneurs we are seeing come through our doors," remarked LeBlanc. "We also have an acquisition program that provides current franchisees the opportunity to acquire profitable, independent sign businesses, allowing them to grow their business and client base more aggressively."

For more information on becoming a Signs Now franchise owner, contact Phil LeBlanc, director of franchise development, at (800) 356-3373, or visit their web site at www.Signsnow.com.