This is a unique opportunity to secure an existing, currently company owned, Countrywide Signs franchise territory in Oxford.
Countrywide Signs - Oxford supplies, installs and manages estate agent signage within the territory.
Established in 1998, Countrywide Signs now has a strong nationwide presence, supporting independent, regional and national agents with reliable, professional board management services. The brand won the Continuous Improvement Award at The Best Franchise Awards 2026
Oxford combines a substantial property market, a resilient lettings sector, and the acquisition of an existing customer base rather than starting entirely from scratch.
This territory covers all the OX postcodes where there is:
- Large concentration of estate and letting agents
- Strong private rental sector driven by students and professionals
- Premium residential market with consistent sales activity
- Significant commercial property presence
The Countrywide Signs franchise model benefits from markets with high transaction volumes and active lettings sectors, both of which are strengths of Oxford and its surrounding areas.
Oxford is particularly attractive because it combines:
- High-value housing stock
- Consistent demand for rental properties
- Independent agencies alongside national chains
- Opportunities in commercial signage as well as residential boards
As this is a working franchise territory you will inherit:
- Existing customers
- Established estate agency relationships
- Immediate turnover
- Ongoing recurring work
- Local reputation and operational infrastructure
Your Investment & Financial Potential
The franchise offers one of the most accessible entry points into the property sector:
- The cost of this territory is £39,995, and covers the Franchise Fee of £29,995, and the inherent brand reputation, customer loyalty (goodwill) (Funding available (up to 70% subject to status)
- Low working capital requirements
- No premises costs
Your Investment includes:
- Exclusive five-year trading license
- Existing Customer database
- Online board management system including driver app.
- Operations manual on line
- Training: Theory, Practical, Marketing, Health and safety, accounts
- Loan application support
- Corporate clothing
- First year’s public liability insurance
- Specialist fixing pack
- Vinyl cutter
- Corporate van graphics
- Specialist tools and equipment
- Specialist starter slip pack
- Automated online invoicing
- Head office credit control and accounts support
- Stationary pack
- Bespoke website page and social media platforms with ongoing support
- Marketing materials
- VAT registration and 1st quarter VAT return
- Data protection registration
You will also need a van, as this is a van-based operation. However, you do not need to source or design it independently from scratch. Countrywide Signs provides full support, and the professional vehicle graphics (livery).
Financial performance is a key attraction:
- Typical single-van sales: £5,000–£6,000 per month
- Profit margins: approximately 55–65%
- Multi-van potential: £250,000+ annual turnover
With recurring work from estate agents and the ability to scale, the model is designed to deliver strong ROI and long-term business value.
Countrywide Signs is looking for motivated, practical individuals who are:
- Self-driven and organised
- Comfortable working outdoors and independently
- Keen to build relationships with local businesses
- Ambitious to grow a scalable enterprise
No prior experience in signage or property is required—just a willingness to follow a proven system and deliver excellent service.
