A-Frames
A-frame signs, also known as sandwich boards or sidewalk signs are portable and highly effective ways to draw customers to your business. You’ve probably seen them outside of cafes and stores.
Affordable, simple and effective, sandwich boards are a great way to reach out to anyone walking by and convince them to give your business a chance. SpeedPro Chicago Loop can help you create unique and high-quality signs for a variety of indoor and outdoor A-Frame applications.
We are just 3 blocks from McCormick Place, moments away from Merchandise Mart and downtown– we can support your printing and signage needs in and around Chicagoland. Our state-of-the-art printing and high-speed cutting technology is standing by to make your vision a reality.
SpeedPro Chicago Loop is the largest of all the SpeedPros in Illinois, situated three blocks from McCormick Place and convenient to all downtown locations. SpeedPro Chicago Loop is a proudly certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with the NVBDC, featured in multiple national trade magazines for our work, the International Franchise Association’s 2022 Franchisee of the Year, #112 on Inc. Magazine’s 2024 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the Midwest, the only two time recipient for the national ‘Project of the Year’ award, recipient of the ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, named ‘3-Best Sign Shops in Chicago‘ for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as well as being A+ Accredited with the BBB ; see what a difference it is to work with us!
Request a QuoteWhere’s the Sidewalk Sign?
Despite their name, sidewalk signs aren’t just for sidewalks. They’re also popularly used for:
- Open houses
- Promotions and sales outside of stores, restaurants and other businesses
- Roadsides
- Storefronts
- Directional information, to tell customers you’re around the corner or just moved
- Special events signs
- Just opened signs
- Today’s specials
- Fun messages to intrigue customers to stop in
- Trade shows and indoor events
Best Signage Tips
You can turn to SpeedPro Chicago Loop to create your A-frame sign. Before you plan out your sign, you’ll want to keep a few tips in mind:
- Keep it simple: Don’t feel you need to list all the details of a promotion or event. People walking by will take only a quick peek at first, so draw them in with a short, pithy quote, irresistible deal, humor or a great graphic. Look for something that will make pedestrians and drivers slow down and look.
- Stand out: Sandwich boards may be common, so use a laugh-out-loud joke, stunning colors or something unusual to make your design stand out. Feeling stuck? SpeedPro Chicago Loop has in-house graphic designers to help you out.
- Consider a sign you can change: You can buy sandwich signs you can change up to reflect new offers. If you’re going to be taking your sign to trade shows or want it to reflect new sales, consider getting the outside structure along with panels you can swap out.
- Don’t make a fair-weather sign: Will your sign be outside? If so, make sure it’s heavy enough not to top over easily and sturdy enough not to melt or run in the rain. If you're not sure which A-frames or signs are best don't worry, our studio professionals are here to help answer all of your questions and guide you in the right direction.SpeedPro Chicago Loop is the largest of all the SpeedPros in Illinois, situated three blocks from McCormick Place, moments from Merchandise Mart, convenient to all downtown corporate offices and event venue locations. We offer a suite of high-tech suite large format printing and digital cutting capabilities, rarely seen in an urban based printing facility.SpeedPro Chicago Loop is a proudly certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with the NVBDC, featured in multiple national trade magazines for our work, the International Franchise Association's 2022 Franchisee of the Year, #112 on Inc. Magazine's 2024 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the Midwest, the only two time recipient for the national 'Project of the Year' award, recipient of the 'Excellence in Customer Service' award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, named '3-Best Sign Shops in Chicago' for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as well as being A+ Accredited with the BBB ; see what a difference it is to work with us!