About Image360 Franchise
Transforming Visual Communications
At Image360, we empower entrepreneurs to create successful visual communications businesses. Our Franchise Members transform ideas into impactful signs, graphics, and displays that help businesses stand out. From traditional signage to cutting-edge digital solutions, our comprehensive offerings enable you to meet the diverse needs of your clients while building a thriving business.
Our passion is empowering your success.
Our commitment to innovation and quality has positioned us as a leader in the digital imaging and sign manufacturing industry, where we continually push the boundaries to deliver exceptional results. We’re looking for passionate entrepreneurs to help us drive our values further. Let’s build something together.
Our Core Values
- Franchise Members first
- Ethical and Trustworthy
- Can-do, Results Driven
- Respect Others
- Passion for Being Great
Being part of the Image360 franchise means more than just sharing a brand; it means embodying our core values. These values distinguish us not only as a sign and graphics franchise but also as leaders in the franchising industry.
Our Corporate Team
The team standing behind your team.
Mike Marcantonio
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Marcantonio
Chief Executive Officer
CEO since 2011, Mike Marcantonio became an investor in the company in 2000 with others on the management team. In 2006, he expanded his role by becoming Chief Strategy Officer. His entrepreneurial spirit and success-driven attitude has been instrumental in planning the future of the company and positioning it as a driving force in the visual communications industry today. He has spearheaded growth strategies through acquisitions and company restructuring, paving the way for growth. Marcantonio’s franchising experience began at Domino’s Pizza, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI where he served as Vice President of Tax.
Ramon Palmer, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
Ramon Palmer, Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
Ray Palmer was named COO in 2023 to provide executive oversight for all Alliance Franchise Brands across the sign, print and direct mail industries. As President, CEO and Co-founder of Palmer Vohrer Enterprises, Palmer had been a multi-unit Signs By Tomorrow franchise owner for more than 10 years. He served as a member and chairperson of Signs By Tomorrow’s Franchise Advisory Council on which he played a key role in developing a national website for the firm and establishing an advertising fund for franchise members. Palmer holds both an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in business from Johns Hopkins University.
Danielle Scott
Chief Development Officer
Danielle Scott
Chief Development Officer
Lisa Buehler
President Marketing and Visual Communications Brands
Lisa Buehler
President Marketing and Visual Communications Brands
Lisa Buehler was named President Marketing and Visual Communications Brands in 2023. She is the former Vice President – Sales & Marketing as well as an owner of two franchise brands in Little Rock, Arkansas – Allegra Marketing Print Mail and Image360. The centers have received numerous local and national awards for their achievements. She served as a member and chairperson of Allegra Marketing Print Mail’s Network Advisory Council and served as a member of Image360’s Franchise Advisory Board. Prior to these roles, Buehler worked in the hospitality industry, opening and managing restaurants for Hardee’s Food Systems and then Applebee’s. With over 30 years of experience in the print and graphics industry, Buehler brings a passion and understanding for building great client experiences
Jessica Eng
Executive Vice President Marketing and Business Development
Jessica Eng
Executive Vice President Marketing and Business Development
Jessica Eng is a passionate marketing, communications, and business professional who loves helping small businesses drive results – and leading and mentoring others. She has over 20 years of franchise marketing and sales experience and helps develop the company’s strategic vision and direction as a key member of the management team. As the Executive Vice President of Business Development, she leads the business development and sales support team, as well as Franchise Member communications. She understands the need to align sales and marketing with a strong focus on the customer experience, while increasing sales through strategic product diversification. Eng has her MBA in Marketing Management and loves sharing her enthusiasm for franchising, marketing, and solutions-based sales through educational speaking engagements at local and national events.
John Castillo
Vice President Print & Sign Operations
John Castillo
Vice President Print & Sign Operations
John Castillo began his career in the sign industry in 1994 with a sign franchise company as a corporate trainer, business consultant and owner of two centers in Florida. He joined Signs Now in 2000 as the Regional Director for the Southwest Region. In 2014, Castillo was named Senior Regional Director overseeing the field support for the company’s Sign & Graphics Division. He was promoted to vice president in 2019 and with the merging of Alliance Franchise Brands’ two divisions in 2020, his responsibilities now span the entire network to include support of Marketing & Print Franchise Members.
Chris Miller
RightStart and Training Director
Chris Miller
RightStart and Training Director
Chris Miller is a dedicated member of the Alliance Franchise Brands team, bringing years of experience in the industry to his role as Senior RightStart Manager. Miller’s journey with the company began at the Signs By Tomorrow Owings Mills Center, where he spent four years before joining the home office in 2014 as a Field Support Representative. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the RightStart Manager in 2017 and then moving into his current role as SR. RightStart Manager. In this position, Miller oversees the RightStart program, which is responsible for onboarding new Franchise Members from Opening Training to Center opening and beyond for three years. His expertise and passion for the industry make him an invaluable asset to the Alliance Franchise Brands team.
Jim Jehl
Mergers & Acquisitions Director
Jim Jehl
Mergers & Acquisitions Director
Jim Jehl began his journey with Alliance Franchise Brands as a Franchise Member in suburban Detroit, MI. He later transitioned to various roles within the home office team, including Regional Support Manager, VP of Operations-AFB Master Franchise where he was instrumental in developing what is now the Midwest Region , and Regional Director. Jehl also served as a Franchise Business Consultant, working hand in hand with franchisees to help them grow their businesses, maximize their profits and achieve their goals. With over 35 years of experience in the franchise industry, Jehl now serves as the Mergers & Acquisitions Director for Alliance Franchise Brands. In this role, he works closely with Franchise Members to grow their business through acquisitions and helps business owners of independent print and sign businesses looking to sell. Jehl leverages his experience to help candidates find the best path forward, whether it’s through acquisition-related growth, resale, or exit strategy planning.
Leading the Visual Communication Industry for Over 35 Years
Image360 has evolved with the industry, with locations across the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our journey is a testament to our commitment to innovation and franchisee success.
Founding
Our journey began in 1986 with a strong foundation in the sign industry, establishing the Signs Now and Signs By Tomorrow brands.
Expanding
Both brands were brought together under Alliance Franchise Brands, aligning with other leading names in the print industry.
Evolving
Alliance Franchise Brands unveiled Image360, the industry’s first total visual communications provider, offering graphics, signage, and displays from a single source. Many Signs Now and Signs By Tomorrow locations embraced the opportunity to rebrand as Image360.
Today
The network continues to expand as the Image360 franchise concept grows from coast to coast. Numerous Signs By Tomorrow and Signs Now franchisees have broadened their business scope by transitioning to Image360.