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 UK Celebrates Outstanding Female Achievements at Annual Convention
FASTSIGNS UK marked the close of another successful year with its highly anticipated annual convention and awards ceremony, bringing together franchisees, employees and industry professionals from across the network.
FASTSIGNS UK marked the close of another successful year with its highly anticipated annual convention and awards ceremony, bringing together franchisees, employees and industry professionals from across the network.
For the first time, 80% of this year’s awards were won by women, highlighting the increasing diversity within the network and the capabilities of women across a range of disciplines in signage.
The event, hosted at The Belfry Hotel in Nottingham, featured a full day of workshops and collaborative sessions, ending with an illustrious awards ceremony, which saw a total of 22 awards presented.
Kicking off the ceremony, one of this year’s most highly regarded awards, the ‘Employee of the Year Award’, was presented to Isobel Martin of FASTSIGNS Crawley. Excelling in sales, Isobel was also recognised for demonstrating exceptional project management and client partnership skills, with customers like London Gatwick Airport and the Steer Automative Group.
The achievement reflects not only Isobel’s exceptional capabilities but also FASTSIGNS Crawley’s ongoing commitment to fostering female leadership in signage and manufacturing, thanks to co-owner, Melanie Martinez.
The success for women across the network continued throughout the evening, with the ‘Rising Star of the Year Award’ going to Ches Munro of FASTSIGNS Tunbridge Wells, recognised for her innovative thinking and creative approach to driving sales.
After joining the network in Spring 2024, Rosie Lees, of FASTSIGNS St Albans, also earned the ‘Newcomer of the Year Award’ after securing the highest level of sales. Meanwhile, the ‘Sales Professional with the Highest Overall Revenue’ recognition was awarded to Neena Patel from FASTSIGNS Hammersmith, for her outstanding sales performance and exceptional client engagement.
One of the most prestigious awards presented during the evening was ‘Franchisee of the Year’, which went to Simon and Friederike Slee from FASTSIGNS Hammersmith. While the ‘Project of the Year Award’ was won by FASTSIGNS Manchester for its work to launch a one-of-a-kind fire safety training facility with local business, UAP.
Commenting on the annual convention, John Davies, Managing Director at FASTSIGNS UK, said:
“2024 has been a remarkable year for FASTSIGNS UK. Our network has continued to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and excellence in service delivery, all amidst a dynamic business environment.
“Although women represent almost half of the labour force in the UK, they account for just 26% of all workers in the manufacturing sector, so it’s particularly gratifying to see the leadership and achievements of women within our network, who have claimed a significant share of this year’s awards.
“Congratulations to all the winners and a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped make 2024 a truly remarkable year.”
On winning Employee of the Year, Isobel Martin, key account manager at FASTSIGNS Crawley, said:
“I am absolutely honoured to receive the Employee of the Year Award. This journey has been incredible, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such an amazing team. Having Melanie as an inspiring leader has been transformative and being in a position to foster growth, particularly with the new female hires we have made, like Athena and Michele, has been a privilege.
“This award holds special meaning to me as a woman in the industry and I take great pride in the talented individuals who make up our network across the UK. I hope it inspires more women to step into this field and thrive within it.”
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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