FastSigns Franchise

Custom sign and graphics manufacturer

In 1985, print broker and catalog developer Gary Salomon visited a computer shop in Austin, Texas. Impressed with how quickly the shop was able to produce vinyl signs, he decided to open a signmaking shop of his own. Salomon and partner Robert Schanbaum convinced the store's owner to train them on the new technology and signmaking techniques. In exchange, they promised not to open a competing business in Austin.

The partners opened their first store in Dallas later that year and began selling franchises in 1986. By 2000, the company had more than 400 stores making banners, architectural letters, vehicle graphics and signs for windows, yards and buildings.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a FastSigns franchise?

Total Investment: $172,700-$247,300
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

How to contact FastSigns

FastSigns International Inc.
2542 Highlander Way
Carrollton, TX
75067

Phone: (214)346-5600
Toll Free: (800)827-7446
Fax: (972)248-8201

Website: Visit Website

FastSigns News

Irving, Texas Fastsigns Named 'Small Business Of The Year'
The Irving, Texas FASTSIGNS sign and graphics center, owned by Jeff Youngblood and Cory Merchant, has been named the winner of the Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce at the 76th Annual Membership & Awards Ceremony. The Small Business of the Year... more

Owner Of York Fastsigns® Center Named To Franchise Committee
Jon Toy, owner of the York FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics center, has been selected to serve a two-year term on the FASTSIGNS Franchise Advisory Committee (FAC) for FASTSIGNS International, Inc., a worldwide sign and graphics franchisor. As a member of the FAC, Jon will help provide strategic advice ... more

Fastsigns® Of Irving Makes-over The Dfw Humane Society's Pet Adoption Center
Jeff Youngblood and Cory Merchant, co-owners of the FASTSIGNS sign and graphics center in Irving, made good on their commitment to give back to the community. After purchasing the FASTSIGNS center in 2005, Youngblood and Merchant challenged their staff to select a local business/organization to rece... more

Norcross Fastsigns® Center Prepares To Celebrate 20 Years In Business
Norcross FASTSIGNS sign and graphics owner Barbara Nolan has seen a lot of changes over the past 20 years. She opened her center in June 1988, as just the 14th center in the FASTSIGNS franchise, which now totals over 520 centers worldwide. As technology "" and for that matter, the entire pro... more

Business Services Franchise Fastsigns(r) Opens Ten New Sign And Graphics Centers In California
Business is booming in California, and FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers are making a concentrated push into the "Golden State" to fulfill a need that has been previously untapped for area businesses and organizations. Since 2005, ten FASTSIGNS centers have opened or are preparing to ... more
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Franchise History

When did the first FastSigns open? 1985
When did FastSigns start franchising? 1986

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 409 11 58 0

2004 393 8 51 0

2003 385 7 53 0

2002 376 8 55 0

2001 375 9 62 0

Expansion Plans

International: Canada, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No Yes

Payroll No Yes

Third Party Financing Source(s): GE Capital, The Lending Source, the SBA & other sources

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 8

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience
Marketing skills
Sales experience

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