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.
Familar Faces Takeover Huddersfield Business as it Marks 20 Years in the Community
Keven Mitchell has been director of FASTSIGNS Huddersfield for almost five years, but as the company enters its milestone 20th anniversary, he is handing over the keys to Harry Latham, production manager, and Simon Meehan, centre manager.
Keven is stepping back from his position – a move that was part of the business’s wider strategy when he acquired it in 2018.
Simon has over three decades’ worth of experience in the signage industry, working with high-street roll-outs to bespoke creations. He began at FASTSIGNS Huddersfield 10 years ago, starting in sales and customer relations, working on the shop floor and installing signage. He’s built a strong relationship with customers across the community.
Harry, a digital signage specialist, has been at FASTSIGNS Huddersfield for five years and works closely with Simon to deliver projects for customers across the education, healthcare, local government, construction and retail industries.
The Huddersfield franchise plays a pivotal role in the wider FASTSIGNS network, currently made up of 25 centres across the UK. The centre, based on Hoyer Industrial Park, Leeds Road, has more technical output than others centres and, as such, supports teams around the country, including FASTSIGNS Crawley, Birmingham, Gloucester and Milton Keynes.
Talking about handing over the business, Keven, said:
“Four and a half years ago, when I acquired the business, Simon and Harry were already key to its success. I came in to drive forward the business, and put in place strategies that could future-proof the company.
“Harry and Simon were both eager to learn and had an excellent foundation of knowledge of the business, its operation and the wider market. From the start, I knew my role wasn’t going to be for the long-term and that, with their expertise, and the support of the FASTSIGNS UK network, I could eventually leave the centre in good hands.”
While Keven is to take a step back from his current role, he will be on-hand to support Harry and Simon on a consultancy basis, offering insight on strategy as they look to scale the business.
Commenting on what the future holds for the centre, Simon, added:
“What a milestone year this is. Not only does the centre celebrate two decades working within the community, Harry and I are also taking the reins from our friend and colleague, Keven, who has led the centre’s success over the past five years.
“Our plan for the next 12-months is to keep the foundation of the centre in place, alongside our talented workforce. Moving forward, we’re aiming to attract new clients, while still offering our current customers the very best quality of product and experience. We’d like to thank Keven for his service, and all that we’ve learnt during his time with us, and we look forward to being a part of the centre’s next chapter.”
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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