FASTSIGNS specializes in providing custom sign and graphic solutions for any size business and event.
Request InformationFASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in nine countries including the United States, Canada, Chile, England, Grand Cayman, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Malta, and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). Locations are slated to open in two additional countries – France and Spain – in 2022. FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points.
Franchise Business Review has worked with over 1,100 franchise systems. We independently contact all open and active franchisees and invite them to participate in our satisfaction survey. Only the brands that exceed our satisfaction benchmark are displayed on our website. The franchisees are satisfied in all aspects of the business and support they receive from the FASTSIGNS system. Core Values, Leadership and Training & Support scores landed at the top and are rated well above the industry benchmarks. FASTSIGNS conducted their franchise review in October 2020, and collected feedback from 54% of the active franchisees (345).
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Not all franchise systems share their results publicly. FASTSIGNS does. Download the franchisee satisfaction report on FASTSIGNS for free.
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
They help qualified franchisees get the funds needed 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 franchisees a Foundations Training Class, 24/7 online education at FASTSIGNS University, sales training, and more.
PRE-OPENING MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Prior to opening, the home office 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, franchisees receive:
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