DENVER, CO (October 21, 2004) -- Signal Graphics, a national printing and graphics franchise company, announced the launch of Signal Graphics Business Resource Centers, an innovative new franchise concept featuring the lowest start-up costs in the industry - nearly half the cost of other comparable printing franchise companies - as well as an expanded range of services for businesses and consumers.

Signal Graphics Business Resource Centers offer industry-leading customer service and high quality printing and graphics services including graphic design, typesetting, commercial printing, quick printing, copying, and finishing services, as well as custom packing and shipping materials and services.

The centers utilize a centralized production facility for offset printing, which increases efficiency and decreases costs.

"Signal Graphics has lowered the barriers to entry in the printing/business services marketplace," said Steve Morris, Signal Graphics founder, chairman and CEO.  "We're making it possible for more people to own a business and realize their dreams of professional fulfillment and financial success."

Interest in franchise opportunities continues to flourish as thousands of employees are downsized or laid off.  According to Printing Industries of America, the $160 billion printing industry is expected to grow three percent in 2004.

The minimum initial investment required for a Signal Graphics business Resource Center, which includes the franchise fee, equipment, inventory and working capital, is $161,000.  This figure is $100,000 less than the minimum initial investment needed for a traditional Signal Graphics franchise and up to $191,000 less than the minimum initial investment required by comparable printing franchise companies.