FASTSIGNS - Franchise
Quick Summary
FASTSIGNS is the leader and ranked # 1 by number of units in North America, verified by third party sources such as Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Research Institute as #1 in our category. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
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FASTSIGNS
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $65,000 | |
| Year Founded | 1985 | |
| # of Existing Units | 750 | |
| Training & Support | Yes | |
| Military/Veteran Promotion | Yes |
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FASTSIGNS - Franchise
They See Signs. You See Dollar Signs.
Now more than ever, businesses look to FASTSIGNS® for innovative ways to connect with customers in a highly competitive marketplace. Our high standards for quality and customer service have made FASTSIGNS the most recognized brand in the industry, driving significantly more traffic to the web than any other sign company.
We Also Lead In These Important Areas:
- Entrepreneur magazine #1 in Category: 2017 - 2022; 47 Overall
- Franchise Business Review Franchisee Satisfaction Award 2006-2022
- Franchise Business Review - Top Franchises for Woman 2022
- CFA Franchisees’ Choice Designation – 2011-2021
- Forbes - America's Best Franchises 2019
- FASTSIGNS is one of only a handful of franchises approved for $20 million in SBA financing for approved franchise candidate
Industry Leading Support Separates Us From Our Competitors
In an industry that's experiencing unprecedented growth and rapid innovation, you want a leadership team that can provide strong strategic direction. FASTSIGNS excels here, too. We invest in our franchise owners by offering a royalty reduction of 50% in the first year for a faster ramp up. And you also have the benefit of dedicated support in:
- Site selection and build-out
- Four weeks of training
- 1 week in a FASTSIGNS center
- 2 weeks at our Dallas Headquarters
- 1 week onsite in your new center
- Pre-opening marketing blitz
- Grand opening support and guidance
- Dedicated Business Consultants
- Franchisee Mentor Program
- 24-hour web-based learning management
- Outside sales support
FASTSIGNS Creates Opportunity to Make Your Statement
As a FASTSIGNS franchise owner, your earnings potential is unlimited. And you’ll enjoy owning a business with these compelling features:
- Over 750 locations in 9 countries
- Low staffing requirements
- Business-to-business hours
- Professional business clientele
- Attractive margins
- Strong brand name recognition
- More than 35+ year proven history
- Highly visible low cost real estate
- $11 Million National Ad Fund
- Low inventory
- Buying power with key suppliers and vendors
Need More Convincing?
FASTSIGNS is the only franchisor in our industry to include a full Financial Performance Representation (Item 19) in our Franchise Disclosure Document, including information on our 2021 center average and top quartile Owners Discretionary Profit (ODP):
- Top Quartile Owners Discretionary Profit (ODP): 34.8% or 1,379,287
- Full Service Owners Discretionary Profit (ODP): 20.6% or 1,063,802
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates and existing franchisees come from all walks of life however those with strong senior or executive level experience in Sales, Project Management, Technology, or overall Management ( CEO, CFO, COO) often do best as this business is about managing relationships and people. FASTSIGNS is also a great business for two (Husband/Wife) or other teams. FASTSIGNS is also a great family business; many franchisees engage their children in the business.
50% of veterans and first responders
My career prior to FASTSIGNS required a lot of travel, so I was looking for a business opportunity that’s open five days a week with regular hours. With FASTSIGNS I get to own my own business, my schedule is flexible and I don’t have to work weekends. It’s the best of both worlds.Laurie Sigillito
I've always been entrepreneurial by heart, but I liked the structured systems FASTSIGNS has in place. It was important to me that I have an experienced team of professionals behind me that were dedicated to achieving my success. There's no better system if you are looking to get into the business.Clint Ehlers
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