LEAP Into a Thriving Custom Apparel Business
Business Description
Ready to jump into business ownership? This established Big Frog franchise serves Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, Channahon, and surrounding southwest Chicago communities. This turnkey custom apparel and promotional products business offers multiple revenue streams through direct-to-garment printing (DTG), DTF transfers, embroidery, screen printing, vinyl graphics, promotional products, and branded merchandise.
Over the years, the business has built a loyal customer base consisting of local businesses, schools, sports teams, nonprofits, and individual consumers. Big Frog's no-minimum-order model, free design services, and strong reputation for customer service help the business stand out in a competitive marketplace and keep customers hopping back in for repeat orders.
Included in the sale are production equipment, furniture, fixtures, customer relationships, established operating systems, and the benefits of the Big Frog franchise network. A new owner will receive comprehensive franchise training, ongoing support, and access to proven systems designed to help them hit the ground running.
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, entrepreneur, salesperson, or business professional seeking an established business with significant growth potential. Whether you're looking to leap into your first business venture or expand your existing portfolio, this business offers a strong foundation and room to grow. Seller is retiring and will assist with a smooth transition, making it easy for the next owner to jump in the pond and make a splash!
Over the years, the business has built a loyal customer base consisting of local businesses, schools, sports teams, nonprofits, and individual consumers. Big Frog's no-minimum-order model, free design services, and strong reputation for customer service help the business stand out in a competitive marketplace and keep customers hopping back in for repeat orders.
Included in the sale are production equipment, furniture, fixtures, customer relationships, established operating systems, and the benefits of the Big Frog franchise network. A new owner will receive comprehensive franchise training, ongoing support, and access to proven systems designed to help them hit the ground running.
This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, entrepreneur, salesperson, or business professional seeking an established business with significant growth potential. Whether you're looking to leap into your first business venture or expand your existing portfolio, this business offers a strong foundation and room to grow. Seller is retiring and will assist with a smooth transition, making it easy for the next owner to jump in the pond and make a splash!
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 13
- Employees
- 4 (2 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
Manager is willing to stay -- trained and experienced - Franchise
- This business is an established Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- Assets Included - Brother GTX DTG printer - Pretreatment equipment - Heat presses - Vinyl cutter - Desktop Dye sublimation equipment - Computers and office equipment - Showroom fixtures and displays - Production tables and workstations - Customer database - Vendor relationships - Operating procedures and workflows - Franchise training and support resources - Business goodwill and brand recognition - Inventory (to be negotiated at closing)
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The business operates within the growing custom apparel and promotional products industry, serving businesses, schools, sports teams, nonprofits, and consumers throughout Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, Channahon, and the southwest Chicago suburbs.
While competition exists from online providers and independent print shops, Big Frog's established reputation, personalized service, no-minimum-order model, free design services, and multiple decorating capabilities create a strong competitive advantage. Services include DTG printing, DTF transfers, embroidery, screen printing, vinyl, promotional products, and custom apparel.
The store has a loyal customer base, strong community recognition, and significant opportunity for growth through increased marketing, local partnerships, and business-to-business sales. - Opportunities for Growth
- The business offers significant growth potential for a motivated owner. Current opportunities include expanding business-to-business sales, increasing outreach to local companies, schools, sports organizations, municipalities, and nonprofits, and developing recurring customer relationships.
Additional growth can be achieved by expanding higher-margin product offerings such as promotional products, signs and banners, window graphics, decals, branded merchandise, and printed marketing materials. These products can increase average order value while strengthening relationships with existing customers.
The business also has opportunities to increase community engagement, referral marketing, digital marketing, and strategic partnerships with local organizations. With an established customer base, recognized brand, and multiple production capabilities already in place, a new owner can focus on growth initiatives without significant additional equipment investment.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,200
- Rent
- $2,900.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 10/31/2026
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner retiring and seeking qualified successor
- Transition Support
- Comprehensive training and support are available to ensure a smooth transition. Big Frog provides a week-long Big Frog University training program covering operations, sales, marketing, production, and customer service, followed by a week of hands-on training at an established Center of Excellence location. Owners benefit from ongoing franchise support, marketing resources, vendor relationships, and a collaborative network of franchise owners. Seller is willing to assist with transition and training after the sale; terms to be determined with the buyer.
- Financing Options
- Bank, SBA, Conventional
Listing Info
- ID
- 2192505
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Business Location
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