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.
Family of West Midlands Entrepreneurs Take Over Successful Birmingham Signage Franchise
The takeover of the organisation follows the departure of the centre’s previous owners, Martin and Janie Drury, who managed the business for 28 years.
Launched in 1994, and situated on Great Charles Street Queensway, the organisation is part of the FASTSIGNS franchise network, which currently has 23 centres operating in the UK and almost 800, globally.
Joining the franchisee network, following the Drury’s joint retirement, is the Gilpin family; made up of a father and two sons from Solihull.
As part of the new ownership, the trio will be looking to expand their team’s capabilities in design and production, as well as recruiting an additional sales resource, in line with their expansion plans.
Day-to-day operations are set to be spearheaded by Tom, a former salesperson with strong business credentials, having launched his first business at the age of just 14.
Tom joins the business with an established reputation in the West Midlands business community, having launched and continues to manage an existing landscaping business in Solihull and Knowle. Tom took the start-up business from grass-roots and has developed the business into a stable enterprise, employing eight workers.
Supporting Tom are his father, Nigel Gilpin, a qualified accountant and Jack, an experienced marketing professional.
Commenting on the new venture, Tom Gilpin, said:
“I’m delighted to be embarking on this new business adventure, particularly as the city of Birmingham is as invested in FASTSIGNS, as FASTSIGNS is invested in the city, having had a presence here for close to three decades.
“As a trio, we bring a wealth of experience to the franchise, and wider network; including marketing and customer service, sales and finance, all of which we hope will stand us in good stead to continue Martin and Janie’s work.
“Birmingham has a real authenticity to it; it’s got culture and pride and, most importantly, a strong business infrastructure. It’s a diverse city that’s full of independently-owned businesses, as well as some really big brand names – giving us ample opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of visual signage solutions across a range of disciplines.”
John Davies, managing director at FASTSIGNS UK, added:
“We’re proud to be welcoming new owners, Tom, Nigel and Jack Gilpin to the FASTSIGNS UK network - a family of entrepreneurs that have a stellar business background, and a genuine love for the Birmingham community.
“On a personal note, it has been hugely rewarding to see how Martin and Janie have developed the business over the last 28 years; overcoming various economic challenges and the onset of a global pandemic, each of which they have taken in their stride. They’ve been exemplary stewards of the Birmingham franchise since 1994, and I wish them both a relaxing and well-deserved retirement.
“I wish Tom and his team all the very best for this new venture, as they build on the centre’s strong foundations.”
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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