About Us
First launched in Dallas, Texas in 1985, we originally offered signs, graphic and visual communication solutions to local businesses. Just one year after launching the business, our founders, Gary Salomon and Bob Schanbaum, realised there was a demand for both their signs and their business model. Their answer to this call from both public and aspiring professionals alike, came in the form of franchising. In 1986 we officially expanded into the franchising sector and began on our journey to become the global brand we are today and reached the UK in 1992.
The Opportunity
Our signage solutions provide businesses with high-quality, high-impact visual resources, including digital signage, banners, building signs, vehicle graphics, windows, walls, doors and floors graphics and so much more. By investing in your own FASTSIGNS franchise, you’ll be joining a business with a proven franchise model and over 33 years industry experience.
FASTSIGNS offers more than just a sign-creation service. You will be involved in providing practical solutions and become a consultant to customers, who are looking to develop their signage and graphics when promoting their business, event or product.
First launched in Dallas, Texas in 1985, FASTSIGNS offered signs, graphic and visual communication solutions to local businesses. Just one year after launching the business, founders, Gary Salomon and Bob Schanbaum realised there was a demand for both their signs, and their business model. In 1986, FASTSIGNS officially expanded into franchising, before reaching the UK in 1992, where we continue to grow and develop in the UK signage industry. This opportunity combines a proven business model with the technological advancement for cost-effective signage solutions, helping businesses to showcase their brand with the use of our expertise.
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal franchisees don’t require any experience and can come from virtually any industry background. Having some experience of managing people and understanding what makes a successful team could be a bonus, but all we require is that you are motivated, have the right work ethic and are enthusiastic about developing a profitable business.
FASTSIGNS will support you as you enter into this diverse industry, through our comprehensive training programme, which has been developed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and resources to launch and run a successful FASTSIGNS franchise. With additional ongoing support from our support team, you can build a business designed with your success in mind.The Investment
Minimum investment of £36,000 with high street Bank support.
Training and Support
We provide a brand name which delivers a competitive advantage, and a commitment to research and development, that ensure your business remains at the cutting edge.
Upon joining we’ll continue to support you with:
- Protected territories, and assistance selecting a site
- Industry-leading training
- Pre-opening marketing campaigns
- Grand opening support and guidance
- Dedicated business consultants
- Franchisee mentoring programme
- 24-hour web-based learning management
- Outside sales support
- And much more!
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The impact of a branded statement
31st August 2022The impact of a branded statement Thinking of opening a FASTSIGNS franchise but unsure what you could be doing each day. As you can see from this franchisee client case study, you could be involved in some pretty exciting projects! Did you know: 79% of consume...
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Is a signage franchise a smart business move for a successful future?
31st August 2022Is a signage franchise a smart business move for a successful future? If you’re waiting for a sign before picking the right business… this is it! What kind of future are you hoping to build? If you’re seriously considering going into business for yoursel...
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Not sure where you fit in? There’s a place for you at FASTSIGNS!
1st June 2022If you’re struggling to find your place in the business world and take the next step in your career, then you could be exactly the kind of person we’re looking for! Are you still looking for your niche, knowing you have the potential to enjoy so much more ...
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Ready to make your statement with a new business opportunity?
19th April 2022A FASTSIGNS franchise is about so much more than just making signs. It’s about finding solutions to help your customers’ businesses stand out for all the right reasons. Do you have a good head for business but also love to express your creativity? Are you ...
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The barriers to women starting a business
23rd February 2022March has been a celebration of women in leadership and business. Did you know FASTSIGNS is led by a female CEO? At our core, we empower women to fulfil their ambition for business ownership, through our franchise opportunity; could it work for you? Do you won...
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Help businesses go green with innovative sign solutions
19th January 2022Love making signs, but also want to do your bit for the environment? Now you can, with your own FASTSIGNS franchise! Ok, so you may not have thought cutting-edge signage manufacturing is your life’s calling, like we do here at FASTSIGNS. However, we’re sur...
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FASTSIGNS remain within the UK’s top 50 franchises
13th December 2021For the second consecutive year, FASTSIGNS remains the highest ranking signage franchise in the UK, according to the newly released Elite Franchise Top 100 franchise brands. When you’re looking for a franchise to help you start your business, having the acco...
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FASTSIGNS franchise is shortlisted for bfa Business Resilience award
20th September 2021After the challenges of 2020, it’s good to be able to celebrate the FASTSIGNS’ achievement as finalists at the bfa Awards, 2021. FASTSIGNS is proud to announce we have been shortlisted for the bfa’s Business Resilience award, 2021. The British Franchise ...
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FASTSIGNSⓇ – When the Going Gets Tough…
28th January 2021FASTSIGNSⓇ – When the Going Gets Tough… In the immortal words of Billy Ocean, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. When a problem arises, as a franchisee, you need to know exactly who is in your corner and what support you’ll receive...
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FASTSIGNS – helping customers build a brighter future
24th September 2020Throughout the recent crisis and into the uncertainty of the future, FASTSIGNS is making it very clear to its customers that whatever the situation, or whatever the need, they have a sign for it. FASTSIGNS showed recently how they had gone to extraordinary len...
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FASTSIGNS Is Helping Businesses Bounce Back
24th September 2020FASTSIGNS Is Helping Businesses Bounce Back There is no denying that over the past four-months life as the UK public knows it, has changed irrevocably. Rather than looking back to a pre-Covid19 era, FASTSIGNS UK centres have been working with the businesses in...
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FASTSIGNS: The perfect opportunity for uncertain times
24th September 2020The steady growth of the international FASTSIGNS franchise over the last 35 years, even during periods of economic crisis, is the perfect example of just how resilient a strong franchise can be. Deciding to strike out on your own and take control of your caree...
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Stronger together – the power of the FASTSIGNS franchise network
22nd September 2020How FASTSIGNS has helped and supported its franchisees during the pandemic shows how the franchise is about so much more than just signs – it’s a cohesive, supportive network which can overcome even the most challenging of circumstances. To say COVID-19 ha...
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FASTSIGNS are proving to be the perfect opportunity for uncertain times
11th August 2020The steady growth of the international FASTSIGNS franchise over the last 35 years, even during periods of economic crisis, is the perfect example of just how resilient a strong franchise can be. Deciding to strike out on your own and take control of your caree...
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FASTSIGNS Recognised at the Best Franchise Awards
13th December 2019FASTSIGNS International Inc’s UK franchise support centre, based in Stafford, was recently recognised as a ‘Management Category’ Finalist at the Best Franchise Awards. FASTSIGNS were honoured alongside two other businesses within the management category ...
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We’re Going to The International Franchise Show! Are you?
1st March 2019The biggest ever International Franchise Show returns at ExCel London, 5th amd 6th April 2019! The Franchise Show has grown over the past 9 years, making us the UK’s biggest, and earning the well-deserved International show status. FASTSIGNS® will be exhibi...
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FASTSIGNS Goes The Extra Mile for the Simon Cooper Foundation
31st August 2018Over the summer, FASTSIGNS franchises have worked together to raise funds for the Simon Cooper Foundation. The franchise network aimed to cover a minimum of 720 miles by walking, running or cycling, to raise funds and awareness for a charity close to their com...
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Think You Know Your Limits?
14th August 2018You’re apprehensive about starting a new career, you don’t know where to begin, you can’t start something completely new – or can you? Here at FASTSIGNS, we believe you can! Venturing into franchising doesn’t have to be limited by your skills or expe...
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FASTSIGNS® awards winners at National Conference
29th January 2016FASTSIGNS® International Inc., a global leader in the visual communications industry, recently recognised its UK franchise owners with awards at their national conference. The conference, held in Stratford-upon-Avon and attended by all 19 of the owner-run ‘...
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FASTSIGNS® International relocates UK head office to Stafford and announces new UK Managing Director
14th January 2016FASTSIGNS® International Inc., a global leader in the visual communications industry, recently relocated its UK head office from Chesterfield to Stafford and announced John Davies as the new UK Managing Director. Davies, 44, has an extensive background in bus...
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FASTSIGNS® Hammersmith named best business
4th December 2013Husband and wife duo Simon and Friederike Slee, have been presented an award from Hammersmith and Fulham Mayor, Cllr Frances Stainton, recognising the success of their signage, graphics and visual communications centre. The owners of FASTSIGNS®, in Hammersmit...
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FASTSIGNS celebrates its leading lights
28th November 2013FASTSIGNS®, the signage, graphics and visual communications franchisor, has recognised its brightest stars at an awards evening attended by 80 guests during its annual convention. Franchisees and their staff, head office employees and key suppliers from aroun...
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Apprentice Nic Signs up for new Career
30th October 2013A chance encounter with a new employer has led 20 year old Bolton mechanic Nichola Devaney into a completely new career. On the look out for a new position after a spell of unemployment, Nic became aware of a possible position next door to where her par...
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Father and Son Team Shortlisted for National Award
15th August 2013Chris and Andy Simpson, owners of FASTSIGNS®, a signage, graphics and visual communications company in Leeds are down to the final four contenders for a prestigious franchisee of the year award. They have been shortlisted by the bfa (British Fra...
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Fastsigns® Achieve top Health and Safety Rating
27th June 2013FASTSIGNS®, a signage, graphics and visual communications business based in Sheffield, has passed its annual Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme inspection (CHAS) for the third year running. The CHAS accreditation demonstrates to prospective custo...
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FASTSIGNS Advocates Cross-Media Marketing
30th April 2013The worldwide leading franchise in visual communications, signage and graphics centres with 530 locations in eight countries, FASTSIGNS®, is impressed with the results from its cross-media marketing campaigns designed to generate sales leads for its franchise...
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FASTSIGNS Presents Exciting Co-branding Programme at North Print & Pack 2013 – Stand B312
24th April 2013Visitors to the FASTSIGNS® stand at this year’s North Print & Pack show can find out more about a unique and exciting opportunity to put the strength of the FASTSIGNS brand to work for their print business. FASTSIGNS is the worldwide leading franchise ...
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FASTSIGNS® Boss Undercover on UK Screens
24th October 2012The CEO of FASTSIGNS International Catherine Monson appeared on UK television last week as the star of ‘Undercover Boss’. Screened on Channel 4, her personal and professional journey unfolded as she investigated the inner workings of FASTSIGNS centres in t...
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FASTSIGNS® passes with flying colours
19th October 2012FASTSIGNS in Sheffield has passed its ISO 9001 audit with flying colours. ISO 9001 assesses the efficiency and productivity of an organisation, and is a valuable certificate for a business to have as it demonstrates that quality systems are in place to ensure ...
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It’s All About Dogs At FASTSIGNS Birmingham
28th September 2012On Sunday 9 September Janie and Martin Drury, Owners of FASTSIGNS® Birmingham, spent the day as guest judges for the fourth annual All About Dogs event at Warley Woods. Janie and Martin, who have been running their signage and graphics company since 1996, wer...
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FASTSIGNS® Hammersmith on the up
26th September 2012A family owned sign and graphics specialist based in Hammersmith, has had a successful and eventful first ten months in business. The established FASTSIGNS® business in Hammersmith was bought by husband and wife team, Friederike and Simon Slee in November 201...
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FASTSIGNS® Team Up With the Legoland® Windsor Resort
30th August 2012As part of the creation of the newly launched LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Experience at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, FASTSIGNS® were commissioned to produce and install all of the internal wall graphics and adorned the exterior windows with a large LEGO® ...
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Once in a lifetime opportunity for avid BTCC fan
23rd August 2012When working mum of two, Sally Grossmith, entered a competition to win a day out at the British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) she really did not believe she would be the winner. As a sponsor of the Pirtek Racing team in this year’s BTCC, Revive! ran a com...
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FASTSIGNS® Leeds is on the up
9th August 2012A family owned, Leeds-based business is shining through the doom and gloom of this year’s financial forecasting with an increase in sales, a new employee and the purchase of a new state-of-the-art cutting machine. FASTSIGNS Leeds, has been owned for the last...
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Historic Sealife Centre Given New Lease Of Life
2nd July 2012Sign and graphic design specialist, FASTSIGNS® has lent its expertise to the UK’s oldest sealife centre during its recent multi-million pound transformation. Sealife Brighton, originally called the Aquarium and Dolphinarium, first opened its doors to the pu...
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FASTSIGNS® Launches New Brand Initiative to be Better Known as ‘More Than’ a Sign Provider
29th June 2012FASTSIGNS® the leading visual communications/sign and graphics franchisor of the more than 535 FASTSIGNS® centres worldwide, has unveiled a new branding platform with updated messaging : More than fast. More than signs.™ “We want people to know that whil...
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Business Gets Behind Its Local Team
20th September 2011A business has cemented its strong ties with its local football team by sponsoring a vital game against one of its biggest rivals. FASTSIGNS® Peterborough was the main sponsor of the Championship side Peterborough United’s home game against Hull City...
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FASTSIGNS Production Manager Wins Holiday Vouchers in Trade Competition
4th August 2011PRODUCTION manager Brad Kitchener from FASTSIGNS® Chelmsford is planning to celebrate his wedding anniversary in style after winning £500 holiday vouchers from Antalis in a print trade competition. The 41-year-old from Harlow works at a production manager th...
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FASTSIGNS Franchisee Elected Board Member of the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA)
28th April 2011This week Jenny Boreham, owner of FASTSIGNS® Chelmsford is celebrating being elected to join the Board for the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA). Jenny said: “I’m delighted to be given this opportunity to make a contribution to maintaining high...
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FASTSIGNS Launches Brand New Website
19th April 2011FASTSIGNS®, one of the UK’S leading graphic design and sign specialists, has launched a brand new website for customers and centre owners across the country. The site has been designed to be accessible and easy to use and is packed full of ideas and informa...
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FASTSIGNS Celebrate Network Success
20th December 2010THE awards were flowing at the recent FASTSIGNS® annual Convention Awards Dinner held in Stratford-Upon-Avon, where individual centres were celebrated for their excellence in customer service, specific project accomplishments and sales achievements. The prest...
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Sheffield Themed Board Game Raises Cash for Charity
27th April 2010FASTSIGNS® Sheffield has developed a special Monopoly style board game for the city’s John Lewis department store. The board was designed and produced by FASTSIGNS at its signs and graphic centre in Chesterfield Road as part of John Lewis’ f...
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Jeremy Clarkson and AA Gill Pop into FASTSIGNS
23rd April 2010With a busy high street shop-front you never know who is going to pop in next! Dick Northcote, owner of FASTSIGNS® Watford in St Albans Road did a double-take when he saw TV star Jeremy Clarkson and writer A A Gill heading towards his sign and graphics centre...
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FASTSIGNS® Banner on Parade at Lourdes
13th April 2010This year, the Leeds branch of the HCPT charity (formerly called the Handicapped Children’s Pilgrimage Trust) had a new colourful marching banner for their annual Easter pilgrimage to Lourdes, thanks to the team at FASTSIGNS. The HCPT take over 2000 children...
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FASTSIGNS UK Centres ‘Peak’ at International Awards Ceremony
25th March 2010Three FASTSIGNS® franchisees from the UK were recognised for their outstanding sales volumes at the recent FASTSIGNS 2010 annual convention, held in Austin, Texas, where they were presented with special awards. Franchise owners from across the globe attended ...
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Award Winning Father and Son Business Race Towards Fifth Anniversary with Buoyant Sales
26th February 2010FASTSIGNS® Huddersfield, the company responsible for producing over 70% of all the commercial and retail signage in the town, reports that business is brisk. The year has got off to an impressive start for father and son team Trevor (59) and Mark Davies (28) ...
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FASTSIGNS Boosts Workforce
17th February 2010Leeds based signage company FASTSIGNS is quietly optimistic that the recession might be over. Sales are increasing month on month and the company has taken on a new member of staff to help cope with the increased business. Chris & Andy Simpson, owners of ...
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Signs of a New Start
15th February 2010It’s a new start for 29 year old Gill Brown, who opened her new business, FASTSIGNS® Derby this January. Gill, who was born in Crich and now lives in Church Gresley (near Swadlincote) left her job as a Bid Manager for a European IT solutions company, to be ...
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FASTSIGNS Swansea invests in ‘greener’ printer
29th January 2010Owner of FASTSIGNS Swansea, Simon Rees and pal Stig test drive his new flat bed printerSimon Rees, owner of FASTSIGNS Swansea said: “Despite the tough current economic circumstances it is still import… Simon Rees, owner of FASTSIGNS Swansea said: “De...
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FASTSIGNS receives feathered visitor!
15th January 2010Jenny Boreham and her staff from FASTSIGNS Chelmsford got quite a surprise when a robin flew into their office to seek sanctuary from the cold. He found the perfect place to rest, right on top of the warm kettle! Eventually staff helped him out and the photo...
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"FASTSIGNS is the complete package – excellent training and start-up support, professional ongoing marketing and technical support, respected by suppliers and customers." Read More...
Andy Simpson (UK FASTSIGNS® Franchise Owner since 1995)
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"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 th..." Read More...
Simon Slee (UK FASTSIGNS® Franchise Owner since 2004)
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""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®."" Read More...
Jerry Goldstein (US FASTSIGNS® Franchise Owner since 1988)
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