Print & Signage franchises

Signwave Franchise Opportunity

Signage and graphics franchise operating the global FASTSIGNS brand in Australia, offering banners, vehicle wraps, displays and digital signage.

17 units in AustraliaFranchising since 1996Registered as SW Management Solutions Pty Ltd
On the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register

captured 18 Aug 2026. View the Register profile

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

Public data profile

This information is compiled from the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register and other public sources. It hasn’t been confirmed by the franchise team.

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How much does a Signwave franchise cost?

A Signwave franchise requires a total investment of $150,000–$350,000 all-in.

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register · captured August 2026. See full cost breakdown

Full cost breakdown

Fees vs the market

Signwave vs the Print & Signage median · Q3 2026 Fee Index
FeeSignwaveCategory median (systems)Position
All-in establishment cost$150K–$350K$180,000–$365,000 (5)below median

Medians from the Print & Signage Fee Index: the figures franchisors publish and their ACCC Register establishment costs. A fee median is only shown when at least five systems publish that fee.

Network & venues

17venues in Australia
17franchised businesses
0company-owned units
13franchisees (operators)
30years operating in Australia

Operates in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

Expanding into NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003013) · captured 2026-08-19.

Investment & payments

Costs and payments as published by the franchisor on the Register
Establishment cost (all-in setup)$150,000 – $350,000
Other payments (annual)$4,000 – $20,000

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003013) · captured 2026-08-19. Ranges are the franchisor’s own estimates; confirm every figure against the disclosure document.

Franchise agreement

Standard agreement term 5 or more years

Option to renew Yes

Restraint of trade after exit Yes

Goodwill compensation on exit Yes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003013) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor disclosures

Signwave’s own answers to the mandatory Register disclosure questions, a starting point for your due diligence.

Serious offence conviction (last 10 yrs)No
Civil judgment against franchisor (last 5 yrs)No
Bankruptcy / insolvency (last 10 yrs)No
Upfront payment required to applyNo
Franchisor can change the agreementNo
Restricts who you can buy supplies fromNo
Agreement provides for arbitrationYes

Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003013) · captured 2026-08-19.

Franchisor details

Website www.signwave.com.au

Phone 0413670417

Email linda.sultmann@signwave.com.au

Registered office Level 1, 84 Mount Eliza Way Mount Eliza VIC 3930

View the full ACCC Register profile. Source: ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register (profile FNC-003013) · captured 2026-08-19.

This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. It does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.

How Signwave’s answers compare: what Australian franchisors disclose on the Register, by category.

Available territories

Territory availability
StateRegionStatusAs at
New South WalesStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
VictoriaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
QueenslandStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
South AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
Western AustraliaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
TasmaniaStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026
Northern TerritoryStatewiderecruitingcaptured July 2026

Before you buy into Signwave

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Signwave franchise cost?

A Signwave franchise requires a total investment of $150,000–$350,000 all-in (ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register).

What are Signwave's ongoing fees?

Signwave's ongoing royalty and marketing fees are not published. Ask the franchisor and check the disclosure document for the current fee structure.

Is Signwave on the Franchise Disclosure Register?

Based on FranchiseScope's research, Signwave appears on the ACCC Franchise Disclosure Register. We recommend confirming the current entry yourself at franchisedisclosure.gov.au before relying on it.