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!
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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 Network Continues Strategic Expansion with New Ownership and Major Relocations
The FASTSIGNS® UK franchise network is demonstrating significant momentum in 2026, marking a period of strategic growth through high-calibre new ownership and substantial facility expansions across its 23-location network.
From the Midlands to Hertfordshire, the brand continues to attract seasoned industrial leaders, while its established centres scale up to meet demand.
FASTSIGNS Gloucester Welcomes Global Operations Expert as new owner of the centre.
The Gloucester centre has entered a new era following its acquisition by Mark Wilsdon, a global industrial leader, with over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. Most recently serving as an industrial operations director for American manufacturer Grupo Antolin.
Mark brings a wealth of expertise in managing multi-site production facilities to his role as the franchisee of FASTSIGNS Gloucester. After living in the United States for over a decade and being aware of the FASTSIGNS brand from his time there, Mark saw his opportunity to snap up FASTSIGNS Gloucester, as part of his plan to return to the UK. "FASTSIGNS is a household name in America, finding the Gloucester centre for sale, in the area I wanted to live in, felt like an opportunity I couldn’t miss," comments Mark.
Mark will be pulling on his background in lean manufacturing, to drive operational enhancements and optimise the customer experience for the centre’s current customers, which includes Hartpury College and various local government and education entities.
FASTSIGNS Birmingham Centre Scales Up After 30 Years
In the Midlands, FASTSIGNS Birmingham has completed a major strategic relocation to a modern 2,000 sq. ft. facility, in Gravelly Industrial Park. This move marks the completion of a development plan initiated by father-and-son duo Nigel and Tom Gilpin when they took over the 30-year-old business in 2023.
The new premises almost double the centre's previous space, providing significant operational advantages:
- Enhanced Capabilities: Interior vehicle bays now allow for on-site, temperature-controlled vehicle wrapping.
- Streamlined Production: An open-plan layout improves workflow efficiency.
- Customer Experience: A larger showroom featuring digital displays and built-up letters allows clients to interact with signage solutions tangibly.
St Albans Achieves Record Growth and Anniversary Milestone
Following its most successful year to date, highlighted by a massive 30% growth in turnover, FASTSIGNS St Albans has relocated to a 3,100 sq. ft. home, in the Sphere Industrial Estate. Franchisee Lee Simpson, who recently celebrated the centre's five-year anniversary with the network, moved the operation to be closer to the St Albans business community.
The expansion follows Simpson’s decision to focus solely on the FASTSIGNS brand, after selling and exiting his previous venture, SIM Imaging. Supported by a team of five, Simpson now plans to recruit additional production and customer service experts to support a growing client list that includes prestigious brands like Brocket Hall and HR Owen.
A Vision for the Future
John Davies, Managing Director of FASTSIGNS UK, views these developments as a testament to the strength of the franchise model and the calibre of its partners.
"It is fantastic to see our franchise partners taking such proactive, strategic approaches to their territories," said Davies. "Whether it’s welcoming a global leader like Mark Wilsdon or seeing established partners like Tom, Nigel and Lee scale their operations, these milestones set a new standard for signage solutions across the UK".
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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