FASTSIGNS Franchise
Opportunities!!
575+
Locations in
9
Countries
Low staffing requirements
Business-to-business hours
Professional Business Clientele
Attractive margins
510+ 400+ Focus
Locations in
the US
Open Markets in
the US &
Canada
On local ownership
starting with
protected territories
Entrepreneur
Franchise 500
Ranked #1
Three Years in a Row
Canadian
Franchise
Association
Franchisee’s Choice
2011 - 2014
Meet the CEO
Catherine Monson
• Joined FASTSIGNS® in early 2009
• 28-year career with a print industry franchisor
• Member of the International Franchise
Association Board of Directors
• Featured on CBS Undercover Boss in 2012
•
Panelist in 2011, 2012 & 2013
The FASTSIGNS® Brand
Our Brand Promise:
FASTSIGNS® is more than fast, and more than
signs. We’re a visual ideas company. Our
marketing-savvy consultants create solutions for
a wide array of communications challenges. So
you can increase your business visibility, reach
more customers and accomplish more than you
ever thought possible.
The FASTSIGNS® Brand
Comprehensive
Solutions
Actual Comprehensive Solutions
The FASTSIGNS Customer
Top 5 Industries
FASTSIGNS Sales Strategies
• FASTSIGNS drives traffic to the centers with an $8
Million+ advertising fund. The ad fund puts a
great deal of focus on national television
advertising (CNN, Fox News, CBS This Morning,
and CNBC) and strong web dominance, through
“pay per click” and SEO focus (documented # 1
web hits of all competition in the industry).
As Seen on TV
Cable and Network Television
• “Umbrella” for messaging/brand
• National buy: runs locally (US & Canada)
• Visual: shows and tells what we do
• Credible: elevates us above the competition
• Targeted: Business owners and managers
FASTSIGNS Fact Sheet
Industry
Sign & Graphics
Year started
franchising
1986
Year business
started
1985
Franchise units
open
575+
Number of
Company units
open
0
Investment Range
$
$178,207 - $289,498
Franchise fee $
$37,500
Required liquid
capital $
$80,000
$250,000 minimum
Royalty
Industry size $
$29 Billion
Available in
Canada/
Internationally
6% royalty
Reduced by 50% for new
units for 12 months
Canada = yes
Master or area developer
only outside of US
SBA Registry?
Yes
VetFran/Minority
Fran
VetFran: Yes
Minority Fran: No
Offer Group
Health Insurance?
No
State Registrations
All States
In House
Financing?
NO, but $21 million in
dedicated SBA financing
Required net
worth $
FASTSIGNS Fact Sheet
Industry
Sign & Graphics
Year started
franchising
1986
Year business
started
1985
Franchise units
open
550+
Number of
Company units
open
0
Investment Range
$
$178,207 - $289,498
Franchise fee $
$37,500
Required liquid
capital $
$80,000
$250,000 minimum
Royalty
Industry size $
$29 Billion
Available in
Canada/
Internationally
6% royalty
Reduced by 50% for new
units for 12 months
Canada = yes
Master or area developer
only outside of US
SBA Registry?
Yes
VetFran/Minority
Fran
VetFran: Yes
Minority Fran: No
Offer Group
Health Insurance?
No
State Registrations
All States
In House
Financing?
NO, but $6 million in
dedicated SBA financing
Required net
worth $
Thank you for your time today –
I look forward to working with you!
Steve Ritley
Franchise Development Director
Steve.ritley@fastsigns.com
214-346-5671