Area Franchise (AF):
Please complete this form to request new exterior signage in the AF – Area Franchise market and submit to UPSStoreSignage@onestratus.com. Complete the form in its entirety to prevent order delays. All details must be completed before the exterior sign rendering can be completed.
Estimated timeline for the new exterior sign are listed below. These timelines are not guaranteed and are subject to change due to factors such as, approval turnaround, city/ municipalities permitting timelines, and installation.
Exterior Sign Process Timeline Table
Step | Estimated Time |
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Initial Survey, Code and Graphic Rendering Quote | 3 Business Days |
Site Survey | 2 weeks |
Artwork | 1 Week |
Request artwork and 2nd budgetary quote approval from Franchisee and landlord | Approx. 2 weeks |
Submit for permit | 2–8 weeks (varies based on City/Municipality) |
Owner approves quote and pays 50% before shipping and 50% at completion | 1–2 weeks |
Manufacturing of sign | 4–6 weeks standard sign (6–8 weeks custom sign) |
Installation | 1–2 weeks |
Total | Approx. 14–25 weeks |
Process For AF Project
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Complete the form in its entirety and email to UPSStoreSignage@onestratus.com with the center number in the subject line (one form and email per center location). Provide photos of center and landlord criteria in email as well.
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Stratus will contact you within 48 business hours for more information if needed and/or confirmation of receipt.
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TUPSS’ approved sign vendor will submit an “Initial Project Quote” for survey, Municipality Quote Research and Site-Specific Rendering to gather information to provide an accurate site-specific quote. Payment is due for these three elements to start the signage process.
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Upon payment is complete, Stratus will proceed with surveying the center and complete city code research to gather accurate information needed for determining the proper signage size that is allowed within the city code and center wall space. If the project is later requested to be cancelled or asked to be converted to ‘Product Only’ vs. ‘Turnkey’ status, the client is responsible for covering the additional incurred costs accumulated prior to cancellation or change of status.
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Upon completion of the survey and city code research, Stratus will submit a quote/invoice, along with artwork with accurate available signage within city code and allowable size for the center wall space.
For a Deferral, Stratus can provide:-
The city code research details/snip of where the city states it requires a certain type of custom sign
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The LL criteria notes that state the required custom signage
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The artwork/renderings for custom signage.
The TUPSS field representative would be responsible for completing the deferral application form for TUPSS approval
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Upon approval of the quote and signed artwork, Stratus will seek landlord approval. Signage is subject to change if the previously presented signage is not within the landlord’s criteria.
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Upon landlord approval, Stratus will apply for necessary permits. Actual permit costs are unknown until the permitting process is completed.
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Once permits are approved by the local city/municipality, the "final" quote will be submitted. This quote will include the "actual" permit costs incurred will require a signature.
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Once the franchisee approves the final quote, Stratus will begin manufacturing. 50% of the final quote must be paid before the signage is shipped. Once manufacturing is complete and 50% payment is received, Stratus will ship the signage and schedule the installation. The remaining 50% of the final invoice must be paid upon completion of installation.