$1M EBITDA Signage Franchisee with Data Center and Infrastructure Focus
September 26, 2025
by an intermediary from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School in Denver, CO, USA
We represent a Midwest-based franchisee of large-format signage and graphics to B2B clients with a focus on data centers and the construction-related infrastructure end market. The Company is a mission-critical ‘picks and shovels’ provider for the AI-fueled data center surge without the tech risk. The Company offers full lifecycle services—design, fabrication, and installation of custom signage with a proven track record of execution excellence.
Highlights:
• Robust Financial Performance: 16.7% revenue CAGR since 2022 with LTM August 2025 revenue of $4.1 million, gross profit of $3.1 million (75.7% margin), and adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 million (24.8% margin)
• Strong Backlog: Contracted backlog of $4.5 million in August representing 110% of LTM revenue
• Growth Opportunities: Architectural signage design for data centers, combined painting/signage services, and a renewed focus on traditional franchise offerings
The owners are open to a full exit or a majority recapitalization with a growth-oriented investor to scale the business further capitalizing on the increasing demand from AI-driven data center development.
from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Portland, OR, USA