SIGNARAMA Opens New Franchise in Sierra, Leone

Oct. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign and graphics franchise, continues to lead the visual communications industry with the opening of their new sign center at 12 Pademba Road, Freetown, Sierra Leon.  SIGNARAMA appeals to both established and emerging markets, anyplace where high quality signage, outstanding customer service and a proven business model is desired.

The Freetown SIGNARAMA signcenter is owned and managed by well known local businessman and Freetown resident Abu Bockaire.  Mr. Bockarie also manages TransTech, a major satellite and IT company in Freetown.
After completing the nearly three weeks of intensive training at the West Palm Beach, FL SIGNARAMA Headquarters, Mr. Bockarie and his Freetown staff were ready to launch their sign center.  For the final preparation and center opening, WPB based International Operations Advisor Joe Souza, spent three weeks in Freetown were Joe continued the training for the local SIGNARAMA staff, finalizing preparations for the September 5th, 2011 SIGNARAMA sign center opening. Excited with the potential growth in Freetown and the surrounding areas, Mr. Bockarie is quoted, “What we are going to offer from now on in Freetown is above and beyond anything currently provided domestically”.  

SIGNARAMA, the first sign center and franchise in the country, brings a new level of quality, customer service and turnaround time to Sierra Leone.  For more than 25 years, SIGNARAMA has been serving local communities with quality products and excellent customer service.  SIGNARAMA uses cutting-edge software programs and state of the art signmaking equipment to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community.

Freetown, Sierra Leone is a major port city on the Atlantic Ocean located in the Western Africa  With a population of 1.2 million, Freetown is the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone.  The city's economy revolves largely around its fine natural harbor, which is the largest natural harbor on the continent of Africa. Freetown is the economic, financial, and cultural center of Sierra Leone.  Many of the country's largest corporations and a majority of the international companies in Sierra Leon, have their local headquarters' in Freetown.   The new SIGNARAMA sign center is strategically located at 12 Pademba Road, near the center of Freetown.

Sierra Leone is emerging from a protracted civil war and is showing signs of a successful transition to a market economy.  Rich in mineral and petroleum resources, renewed opportunities abound for companies and individuals with the vision to see the potential of this African nation.  Investor and consumer confidence continues to rise, adding impetus to the country's economic recovery. The need for quality signage and graphics is evident and will play a critical role in the economic growth of the nation.

SIGNARAMA, the world's largest sign franchise, with nearly 900 retail locations worldwide, locations in over 50 countries, is part of a successful system of business-to-business franchises under United Franchise Group.  For more information on SIGNARAMA in Freetown contact Abu Bockaire at 076-345-550. For franchising information, please call (800) 465-0362 or visit www.signarama.com.