I recommend buying an existing sign business that is NOT a franchise. You can never get out of a franchise, and they just take.

I like what I do - make signs/graphics. I success in spite of (not because of) the Franchisor. The franchisor is useless.

Everything about the franchisor. I rarely call for help on something, because their help is worthless. I have plenty of examples of the Franchisor being as helpful as a rock.

Actually provide useful advice and tips. Too many examples of uselessness to list here.