This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established territory covering 800,000 Properties, with potential for a 4+ van business, covering some of the South East's most desirable and commercially active property markets.
With an impressive 800,000 residential properties and the potential to develop a substantial four-van-plus operation, this expansive territory offers ambitious entrepreneurs the opportunity to build a scalable business with significant long-term growth potential.
An Established Business with Outstanding Growth Potential
Countrywide Signs has maintained a presence across this territory for more than 10 years, providing an established foundation from which a new owner can develop the business further.
The current franchisee acquired the business just over a year ago but is reluctantly selling due to family circumstances requiring relocation overseas.
This is a genuine resale opportunity, offering an incoming owner the advantages of an established territorial presence, the backing of a recognised national brand and considerable scope to develop additional business.
Extensive Territory Coverage: The territory encompasses five major property markets:
- Sevenoaks – An affluent commuter location with premium residential properties and established estate agency networks.
- Royal Tunbridge Wells – A prestigious residential market with strong demand for sales, lettings and property management services.
- Maidstone – Kent's county town, offering a substantial residential market, new housing developments and commercial opportunities.
- Chatham and the Medway Towns – A densely populated urban area with active sales and lettings markets and ongoing regeneration.
- Gravesend – A well-connected Thames Gateway location benefiting from commuter demand, residential development and regeneration.
The wider territory also extends across parts of Bromley, Dartford, Tonbridge, Edenbridge and South East London, providing access to a diverse network of independent, regional and national estate and letting agents.
Why This Territory Stands Out
- 800,000 residential properties providing an exceptionally large potential customer base.
- Four-van-plus growth potential, offering the opportunity to develop a substantial management-led business.
- Over 10 years of Countrywide Signs presence within the territory.
- Diverse property markets, combining affluent commuter locations, major towns, urban centres and rural communities.
- Excellent transport infrastructure, including the M2, M20, M25, A2 and A21.
- Ongoing residential development and regeneration, creating opportunities for new customer relationships.
- Repeat business potential from estate and letting agents requiring ongoing installation, replacement and removal of property signage.
- Low-overhead, van-based operating model, with opportunities to expand as demand grows.
Countrywide Signs offers a proven business model providing essential signage services to estate agents, letting agents and commercial property professionals.
With access to specialist systems, comprehensive training, national account relationships and ongoing franchisor support, a new owner can concentrate on developing customer relationships and growing the business.
The territory's considerable size creates the opportunity to begin with a manageable operation before recruiting additional drivers, expanding the vehicle fleet and moving towards a management-led business.
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 £53,995, and covers the Franchise Fee of £29,995, plus 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
As this is a van-based operation, you will also need a van. However, you do not need to source or design it independently from scratch. Countrywide Signs provides full support, and the professional vehicle graphics (livery). Or the outgoing franchisee has a Vauxhall Vivero LWB Van, racking, various tools and fixings available for £16,100.
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.
An Opportunity for an Ambitious Buyer
For someone seeking more than a traditional owner-operated franchise, this established territory offers an exciting proposition.
Combining an established Countrywide Signs presence with an exceptionally large property market and the potential to support four or more vans, it provides an excellent platform for building a substantial, long-term business asset.
Enquire today to discover more about this established franchise resale and its considerable growth potential.
