A-Frames
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!
SpeedPro Chicago Loop
Located just three-blocks from McCormick Place on Michigan Avenue, serving the entirety of downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, we are convenient, accessible and able to support all of your large format graphic printing.
The Best Large-Format Printing in Chicago
SpeedPro Chicago Loop was the largest SpeedPro franchisee in the region (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan & Indiana) for 2022 and in the Top 10% of all SpeedPro’s nationwide.
We are humbled and proud of of the recognition we have received, not merely as a high performing studio, but by the accolades of our clients and the awards we’ve received, to include; the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) ‘2022 Franchisee of the Year’ (Nominee), ‘3 Best Sign Shops in Chicago’ 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, ‘Exceptional Customer Service’ 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, the only two-time winner of ‘Project of the Year’ 2018 and 2021, ‘Exceptional Growth’ 2018, ‘Rookie of the Year’ in 2016, over 300 perfect 10/10 online reviews and countless other franchise awards– SpeedPro Chicago Loop is committed to delivering great results and a delightful experience for our customers.
What Are the Advantages of Partnering With SpeedPro Chicago Loop?
Why should you choose SpeedPro Chicago Loop over other studios in the area? We offer a range of unique benefits, including:
- Fast turnaround on projects against tight deadlines
- Professionalism in every interaction
- Reliability you can count on
- Precision of graphics, which we use digital measurements to create
SpeedPro Chicago Loop creates one-of-a-kind graphics that will last for your company. See how we can connect you with the potential customers you want while also creating graphics you feel proud to display. Our graphics will make you look better. When companies partner with us, they see results.
Schedule a Consultation With SpeedPro Chicago Loop
Let us get your message noticed. You have something you want to tell potential customers. Visual communications such as the ones designed by SpeedPro Chicago Loop can deliver that information and build bridges that could develop into longstanding relationships.
We want to help you accomplish your goals and grow your business. Chicago-area companies can contact us today to discuss a consultation or request a quote.