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 St Albans Supports Charities Ambitious Growth Plans to Double Service Provision for Young People
After being limited by the space of its former headquarters, with a growing number of young people needing a safe space to talk about their worries and concerns, Youth Talk has moved into a new facility, complete with eight therapy rooms - an increase from four in its previous location.
Now situated on London Road, Youth Talk provides free confidential advice to 13 - 25 year olds in the local district and surrounding areas. This year, it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Supporting its five year strategy to double service provision, FASTSIGNS’ team of signage specialists manufactured and installed the visual aesthetic at the charity’s new home, including full exterior signage, window and door frosting.
The partnership was not limited to signage, managing director of FASTSIGNS St Albans, Lee Simpson, also took part in a half-marathon on behalf of the Youth Talk team, raising £700 for the charity to fund 14 one-to-one counselling sessions.
Commenting on his work with Youth Talk, Lee Simpson, said:
“We’re proud to have played a role in supporting local charity, Youth Talk, with its plans for growth.
“Signage can make a real difference to any environment. So, to have been involved in making their new space feel more like ‘home’, and a place that service users feel comfortable to share their thoughts in, is hugely important. I’m also honoured to have completed the half-marathon on their behalf, raising money that will go towards essential services like private counselling sessions.”
Commenting on the project, Rachel Simkin, fundraising manager at Youth Talk, added:
“Lee and his team at FASTSIGNS St Albans have gone above and beyond to ensure our signage needs have been met.
“We have recently moved to our new home on London Road, as part of an ambitious five year strategy to double our service provision. This move has enabled us to strive towards meeting the growing number of young people needing support within our community - numbers which have grown since the pandemic.
“It’s great to have a local business actively offering their skills, technical expertise and services to help other organisations, like us, in St Albans flourish. It’s collaborations like these that empower our team to continue carrying out their all-important work, in a safe and comfortable space.”
To further support Youth Talk’s fundraising events, the FASTSIGNS St Albans team also provided multiple pull-up banners and large feather flags which will be used to raise the charity’s brand awareness when attending local events, or those further afield.
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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