FastSigns Int’l. Inc.

About FastSigns Int'l. Inc.

At FASTSIGNS®, our goal is to work with you to provide the right communications solutions to meet your business challenges and help your company realize its full potential. We want to make you look great, and we have both the sign and marketing knowledge and the product expertise to help you succeed.

FASTSIGNS® consultants provide comprehensive visual marketing solutions and help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points including décor, events, wearables and marketing materials. To learn more, find a location near you or call 800-FASTSIGNS to be connected to the nearest center.

With more than 750 FASTSIGNS® locations in 9 countries, you’re never far from sign solutions. Whether you want banners, building signs, vehicle graphics, or signs for your windows, walls, doors, or floors, FASTSIGNS® uses the latest sign-making systems and techniques to create high-impact signs that provide results. To learn more about how signage solutions have impacted businesses like yours, view our online case studies. FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor with more than 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 9 countries including the U.S., Canada, England, France, UAE, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, Chile, and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®).

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. does not perform or offer to perform electrical sign work in any state. All FASTSIGNS® centers are independently owned and operated. FASTSIGNS centers may or may not perform or offer to perform sign installation and/or electrical work. It is the responsibility of each FASTSIGNS center to comply with the licensing and regulation code requirements regarding electrical work and sign installation in their city, county and/or state.

WHY FRANCHISE?

Franchising is a powerful business model, one that FASTSIGNS has continued to perfect over the decades. FASTSIGNS is a franchise that stands apart from the rest of the sign and graphics industry. What makes us unique? We provide effective franchisee training, support from the FASTSIGNS franchisee community, and a mutually-beneficial structure between FASTSIGNS and our franchisees—the three signs of a world-class franchise.

In fact, for more than a decade we have been recognized by the Franchise Research Institute as a World-Class Franchise (2006-2016), based simply on surveys of our franchisees. Their satisfaction is a result of our powerful franchise model.

MORE THAN A FRANCHISE—IT’S A WAY OF LIFE

What sets FASTSIGNS apart from other models is that our franchise rewards creativity and unique vision. Developing a business’ visibility is never a one-size-fits-all approach, which is why innovation and a passion for visual problem solving are highly prioritized for our franchisees.

When a franchisee joins FASTSIGNS, they:

– Become a contributing member of their business community
– Exercise their sense of innovation by helping clients solve marketing challenges
– Find fresh and new solutions to different business problems on a daily basis
– Build a life of satisfaction, pride, and impressive achievement—on their terms

FASTSIGNS’ ability to adapt to market conditions has positioned us to conquer the sign and graphics industry for decades to come. In fact, our franchisees average upwards of $729,098* in revenue annually, with top quartile centers earning 28.3%** in discretionary profit.

BENEFITS

WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT FROM DAY ONE – Partnered with over 750 franchise locations, FASTSIGNS® is committed to franchisee success. We understand that the secret to our continued growth is the creativity, ambition, and passion our franchisees bring to the table. FASTSIGNS International, Inc.’s goal is to continue equipping them for success in all areas by providing exceptional resources and support. The primary benefits FASTSIGNS offers franchisees include:

MINIMIZED RISK – Proven practices, a strong model, and a well-known brand make profitability margins much higher than an average graphics business starting from the ground up.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – For qualified franchisees, we can help you get the funds you need to get started. FASTSIGNS has $21 million set aside just for SBA financing.

NAME RECOGNITION – Building a client base is dependent on trust. Thousands of businesses all over the world already know and trust the FASTSIGNS name alone.

TRAINING – FASTSIGNS provides our franchisees a Foundations Training Class, 24/7 online education at FASTSIGNS University, sales training, and more.

PRE-OPENING MARKETING BLITZ – Prior to opening, our team will lay the groundwork for your client base. By the time you open your doors, you’ll have a stream of traffic ready for your FASTSIGNS location.

ESTABLISHED OPERATING SYSTEMS – The FASTSIGNS systems have been continuously developed since 1987 to meet the needs of businesses in every industry, driving profitability and minimizing waste.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTS & SERVICES – FASTSIGNS is always researching new ways to help franchisees profit from trends and meet cutting-edge business needs. Once a new product or service has proven its worth through rigorous testing, we roll it out to our other FASTSIGNS locations.

In addition to the above benefits, our franchisees receive:

– Thorough and ongoing business support
– Protected territories
– Network of franchisees
– National marketing initiatives
– National buying power

TRAINING & SUPPORT – While FASTSIGNS is known among businesses as a quick and reliable signage and graphics provider, we are known in the franchise industry for equipping our franchisees with the tools for success. We have more than 120 support staff serving our 750+ franchisees. That’s a support ratio of 1:6, the largest of any sign franchise anywhere! FASTSIGNS has also won numerous industry awards for franchisee satisfaction and the unique resources we provide.

Our training and support resources include:

– Foundations training class
– New Center Business Consultant
– Online FASTSIGNS University
– Sales training
– Sales bootcamp
– Sales Leadership Academy
– Vehicle Wrap Class
– Mentor program