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FASTSIGNS
 

Signage has never been more important. Right now, businesses are looking for new and better ways to compete. Industries are revamping to meet compliance standards. And advertisers are expanding their reach into new media, like digital signage, QR codes and mobile websites. Join the franchise that's leading the next generation of business communication. Now more than ever, businesses look to FASTSIGNS® for innovative ways to connect with customers in a highly competitive marketplace. Our high standards for quality and customer service have made FASTSIGNS the most recognized brand in the industry, driving significantly more traffic to the Web than any other sign company. We also lead in these important areas: #1 Sign Franchise in Entrepreneur magazine Franchise 500, 2011; Franchise Business Review Best in Category 2006-2010; World Class Franchisee Satisfaction Recognition, 2011 Franchise Research Institute; Franchisees' Choice Designation, 2011 Canadian Franchise Association. FASTSIGNS is one of only a handful of franchises approved for the Franchise America Finance Program, with 6 million dollars in financing for approved franchise owners.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1985

Franchising Since:

  1986

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:529 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:529 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:451 85.3% In 45 States
Canada:22 4.2% In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:56 10.6% In 6 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:529 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Texas58
2. California45
3. Florida35

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$75K
Total Investment:$176-292.5K
Average Total Investment:$234K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$34.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   2-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,200-1,500

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

   Bus. Oriented Retail Strip Ctr., Mixed Use/Flex Sp

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:100
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:24 week sales building program
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. On-Site1 Weeks
2. Dallas, TX;2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:2
Asian-American:37
Hispanic:40
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority:Development allowances, franchise fee reduction, financing referrals, lease negotiations, loan assistance, managerial training, mentoring.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 2 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada except Quebec
Overseas:Yes, UK, New Zealand, Australia
 
 
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