Make Your Statement
With signs and graphics, you can say anything, do anything and be anything! Become a franchisee today.
Overview
- Outlets: 765+
- Minimum Investment: £36,000
- Funding Support: Yes
- Total Investment: £150,000
- Franchise Fee: £21,000
- Business Type: Franchise
- Expected Revenue after 2 Years: £200,000
- Operating Fee: N/A
- Advertising Fee: 2%
- Royalty Fee: 7%
- Average Floor Space: 1,500 sqft
About FASTSIGNS
FASTSIGNS is a global leader in the franchised signs and graphics sector, with over 765 centres operating worldwide. Offering a proven route to successful business ownership, in an industry driven by technology and creativity, to exceed an annual turnover of £1 million.
As a FASTSIGNS franchisee, you’ll help any business, in any industry, make their statement through signs and graphics. Whether they need exterior building signs, signs to direct and inform, signs to decorate, signs to theme an event, or signs to promote - signage is always in demand. So, your business will always be in demand.
Training and Support Provided
With a dedicated, UK-based support team and a US-based Head Office, the business support you’ll receive is at the core of our promise to lead you to grow a profitable business.
With world-leading, industry experts at the helm, you’ll soon feel confident in your journey, as you are nurtured throughout the lifetime of your franchise with us.
“We were definitely nervous, as we were both complete sign novices. But we had help at every turn!” Tunde Sodipo, FASTSIGNS Northampton
Comprehensive Training Delivered
We know signage looks technical, and we can’t deny that it is! But, we have comprehensive training methods designed to ensure you’re well on the path to becoming an expert, when you open the doors of your business.
As a franchisee, you will receive:
- 2 weeks of Foundations Training at our Dallas Head Office
- 1 Week in a UK centre with your mentor
- 1 Week, Centre-based Business Consultant training visit, pre-launch
- 24/7 access to FASTSIGNS University
- Gamification Mobile Access Training
- A robust programme of ongoing training events, in sales, marketing, substrates and more
- Annual visits from US-based industry experts
- 2 Convention event opportunities, per annum
Business Management
Our team of dedicated Business Consultants work with you to develop your business plan, and help you manage your objectives against it for success. We are also able to help you access HR support, accounting support, technical expertise and much more. Whatever you need, whenever you need it.
“We love being owners; being in control of our business and working in it, as well on it. The Head Office Support Team helped us move our mindsets from employees to owners, supporting us to achieve our goals. We’ve grown our business by over 30%, have taken on new team members, and we’re extremely excited for the future!” Melanie & Jose Martinez and Alan White
Marketing Support
We consistently invest in our brand positioning, website, and technology ensuring we can attribute ROI to your marketing activities. Marketing is at the centre of what we do. With consistent ‘On Your Behalf’ marketing activity and local marketing support, we’ll help you ensure your business is as visible as possible.
The Ideal FASTSIGNS Franchisee
Believe it or not, our franchisees rarely join us with previous signage experience! All we require from our franchisees is for you to be organised, business-minded and able to communicate effectively with your customers.
As our franchise opportunity is predominantly a management opportunity, depending on your experience, skills and likes, we can build your team around you! If you’re a great manager, we’ll build a team of sales, design and production around you.
Like-wise if you’re a creative designer, we’ll recruit management skills, sales experience and production expertise.
FASTSIGNS’ History
FASTSIGNS first launched in Dallas, Texas in 1985, reaching the UK in 1994 and has expanded into 8 other countries over the past 37 years. Over this time, FASTSIGNS we’ve helped our franchisees build businesses that facilitate their lifestyle, allowing them to build a career to complements their skills.
To do this, we continuously strive to bring cutting-edge signage technology, coupled with powerful business strategy, so our top centres consistently achieve sales in excess of £1million.
FASTSIGNS has won countless international franchise industry awards and, specifically in the UK, we are consistently awarded 5-star satisfaction from our franchise network.
Next Steps – your exciting future awaits you!
If you would like more information on what are the next steps toward your exciting future, please complete the form below.
Typically banks will lend up to 70% of the total investment. FASTSIGNS have excellent relationships with all major banks and are able to introduce you to franchise specialists in each bank.
The typical total investment is £81,798 (plus working capital), and the franchise fee is £17,500.
FASTSIGNS | From community work to community business
When your background is in helping people and building connections, it turns out that running your own business isn't such a big leap after all; when you have the right franchise behind you, that is!
In last month’s blog, we welcomed one of our newest franchisees, Alex Horseman, as he launched his new FASTSIGNS Bristol business. We’ve since welcomed him, his partner, Caitlin Mosler and his father, Chris Horseman, onto our training programme, and everything is progressing smoothly for their first few months in business.
We thought this would be a great time to learn more about them and what brought them to FASTSIGNS. After all, we’re nothing without all the wonderful people who make up our network, and every one of their stories is worth sharing!
Proving what’s possible!
Alex’s progress so far is a testament to what can be achieved in a short space of time with the right mindset, support, and a lot of hard work. In just four months of ownership, Alex is already getting to grips with the realities of his venture. Last week, Alex experienced his busiest week to date; the variety and pace of projects speak volumes.
Monday: Alex’s team were installing company logos for new tenants across a large managed office complex, earning a 5-star review.
Tuesday: Saw Alex lead his team installing signage for a care home, alongside transforming a bistro trailer with eye-catching logos and text.
Wednesday: The Bristol team were completing a full wrap for another food trailer.
Thursday: Delivering large-scale banners for both a construction company and a craft market stall, along with another 5-star review.
Friday: The team rounded off the week by erecting a new fascia for a double-fronted TaxAssist franchise.
Not bad for someone who only started trading at the end of November and was stepping into the signage industry for the first time.
No signage experience? No problem!
Alex’s experience is typical of a FASTSIGNS franchisee's start when launching a centre. Not everyone who joins FASTSIGNS arrives with a background in print, signage or manufacturing.
Alex has spent much of his working life helping local charities and selling digital platforms to businesses. While he greatly enjoyed his previous roles, there came a point where he knew he wanted to leave corporate life behind and build something he could truly call his own. He’d always had a deep-seated desire to become his own boss and take full control of his professional destiny, but signage was something he’d never considered before; until the right conversation at just the right time inspired him to move in a new direction.
That conversation came with a unique insider’s insight into the signage industry, from none other than his uncle and cousin, Nick and Charlie Horseman. As owners of a very well-established signage supplier themselves, they suggested Alex might also be able to build his own successful business in the sector, with the help of the right franchise. Of course, once he started looking, it wasn’t long before he found FASTSIGNS!
Alex Comments, “I’ve always loved working with people and from my experience in sales, I know how foundational building a relationship with customers can be. With recommendations from family members about the signage industry, I knew I could marry the two. Joining FASTSIGNS is the start of that journey.”
Business confidence to take the leap
After looking at a range of opportunities, FASTSIGNS was the one that felt different. It wasn't just the scale of the brand, though that mattered; it was the people behind it. As someone who’s had considerable business experience, Alex very quickly saw the advantages of franchising compared to starting from nothing and having to navigate a new industry for himself. Knowing he’d have professional resources, cutting-edge technology and expert assistance at his fingertips at every stage of his business journey gave him the confidence he needed to make the leap.
However, the appeal wasn’t just about tapping into a proven business model. It was also about the sense of community and connection that comes with it, not just within the network itself, but in terms of relationships he believed he could build in the local area. An idea which appealed to Alex, as he’d already worked closely with charities and community projects in his hometown of Bristol.
His first impressions of FASTSIGNS proved to be correct, in more ways than one! Just as we do with everyone who joins us, we made sure Alex, Caitlin and Chris felt like part of the family from day one. We’ve worked hard to support them through training, which has given them all the skills and confidence to make their FASTSIGNS business a success.
Alex comments: “So far, the training in America, centre build and operational learning has all gone to plan!” We attended our first FASTSIGNS UK and International conventions - we loved them both! The UK one was all about building our connections with the network, while the international event opened my eyes to the scale of the FASTSIGNS business and opportunity.”
Becoming part of the FASTSIGNS family
We’ve also connected them with a dedicated business consultant to guide them through those all-important first few months, whilst being mentored by the award-winning team at FASTSIGNS Crawley, from whom they’ll get advice and guidance, as franchisees who love and thrive in their business. Despite being independent business owners, our franchisees are genuinely happy to help, share advice and troubleshoot challenges together. They understand how much stronger we are when we work together. It’s this sense of community within FASTSIGNS that means a great deal to someone whose life and career have always revolved around helping other people.
For Alex, it wasn’t just a nice bonus on top of everything else the franchise could offer; it was the deal breaker that made his decision to join FASTSIGNS feel right.
Focused on the future
Alex and Caitlin now look forward to building a thriving and profitable business, but their ambitions go further than the bottom line. They’re genuinely excited about establishing a lasting presence within the Bristol community, an area Alex knows well and cares about deeply. He's particularly focused on building the right team and surrounding himself with a group of people who share their commitment to pulling together and delivering great work to their clients.
“We’re so excited to see where the next 12 months will take us! We’re already proactively marketing to key segments in Bristol, handling client projects and taking our learned knowledge and putting it into practice, comments Alex.”
One thing is for sure for Alex, Caitlin, Chris and the FASTSIGNS Bristol team the only way is up. We couldn't be more pleased to have them join the FASTSIGNS family. And it seems like the feeling’s mutual: "I couldn’t recommend it more highly!" Alex exclaimed!
Could you fit within the FASTSIGNS community?
If so, FASTSIGNS can help you fulfil your dream of owning your own business. One where people and profit are equally important. Let’s find out. Get in touch.
As a franchisee I wanted a franchisor that had more than just a business model. Apart from being a globally trusted brand, FASTSIGNS provides a wide support network of highly regarded professionals with excellent product knowledge. There is a solid platform that ensures franchisees have all the tools required to reach their potential.
FASTSIGNS is the complete package – excellent training and start-up support, professional ongoing marketing and technical support, respected by suppliers and customers.
"They understand that the success of the franchisee is paramount to their success - a rare feature with most franchisors. If I had to do it again - no question about it - FASTSIGNS®."
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