Custom A-frame and sandwich board signs for restaurants, retail storefronts, salons, and sidewalk promotions across San Jose. Printed inserts, chalkboard panels, and snap-frame styles — built to stand up to daily outdoor use.
An A-frame sign — also called a sandwich board or sidewalk sign — is one of the most effective tools a street-level business has. It sits right in the path of foot traffic, at eye level, with a message that changes as often as you need it to. For restaurants promoting a lunch special, a salon running a same-day discount, or a retailer directing shoppers off the main corridor, a well-designed A-frame does its job without requiring a sign permit in most San Jose sidewalk placements.
The right A-frame depends on how you plan to use it. Chalkboard-style frames give restaurants and cafes a hand-written, approachable feel that customers respond to. Snap-frame A-frames use interchangeable printed inserts — the frame stays on the sidewalk while you swap graphics for different promotions, days, or seasons. For businesses that want full brand impact, custom-printed acrylic or aluminum panel A-frames deliver a sharp, consistent look that matches your storefront signage.
We supply frames, design and print custom inserts, and can produce matching sets for multi-location businesses throughout San Jose and Silicon Valley. If your lease or property requires sidewalk sign approval, we can advise on the City of San Jose sidewalk encroachment permit process for A-frames on public sidewalks.
Aluminum or steel frames with custom-printed coroplast or foam board inserts. Sharp, full-color graphics at a low cost — ideal for promotions that run for weeks at a time.
Frames with spring-loaded snap borders that hold interchangeable printed inserts. Change your message in seconds without tools — one frame, unlimited campaigns.
Classic black chalkboard panels on folding frames — wooden or aluminum. The handwritten look works especially well for restaurants, coffee shops, and boutique retail.
Heavy-duty aluminum frames with permanently printed aluminum or acrylic panels. Used when the message doesn't change and a more permanent, polished look is needed.
Hollow-base frames that fill with water or sand for stability in high-wind areas or on uneven surfaces — a practical choice for San Jose's outdoor dining areas and exposed sidewalks.
Non-standard shapes, custom colors, and branded frame finishes for businesses that want their sidewalk sign to stand out as part of a cohesive storefront identity.
We handle the graphic design, frame supply, and insert printing together. You get a finished, ready-to-deploy A-frame — not a frame from one vendor and a print job from another that don't quite fit.
Printed inserts for most A-frame formats turn around in 1–3 business days. When you need to update a promotion quickly, we move fast — no week-long waits for a sidewalk sign swap.
We design A-frame inserts that carry your brand from your storefront signage down to the sidewalk. Consistent fonts, colors, and messaging — the sign that walks people through your door looks like it belongs to the sign above it.
Running multiple locations across San Jose or Silicon Valley? We produce matched sets of frames and inserts with consistent branding across all sites and handle delivery to each location.
Daily specials, happy hour promotions, weekend brunch menus, and grand opening announcements for San Jose's food and beverage businesses.
Sale events, new arrivals, and directional signs that pull shoppers off the main corridor and through your door.
Walk-in availability boards, seasonal promotions, and service menus displayed at street level for hair salons, nail studios, and day spas.
Directional A-frames for parking, building entry, and suite location — especially useful in medical parks with multiple tenants and shared lots.
Open house directional signs and property feature boards for agents and brokers hosting showings across San Jose neighborhoods.
Temporary event directional signs, market booth identification, and pop-up retail displays for one-day and recurring events throughout Silicon Valley.
Most A-frame projects are quoted, designed, and delivered within a week.
We discuss your frame style, insert format, message, and how often you plan to change the graphics. We'll recommend the right setup for your location and usage pattern.
Our designers lay out your insert to fit the exact frame dimensions with your branding, message, and colors. You approve the proof before anything goes to print.
Inserts are printed on the correct substrate for your frame type, trimmed to size, and paired with your frame hardware. We check fit and finish before delivery.
Pick up in San Jose or arrange delivery to your location. Replacement insert reprints are fast — just send us the updated message and we'll turn it around quickly.
Based in San Jose, serving street-level businesses throughout the South Bay.