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Propelled Brands says FASTSIGNS on track to add 20 franchises this year News 

Propelled Brands says FASTSIGNS on track to add 20 franchises this year

Propelled Brands, the parent company of FASTSIGNS, SIGNWAVE, NerdsToGo, and MY SALON Suite announced the company ended the first half of 2023 with more than 40 new deals signed across its combined network. Propelled Brands is privately held. “Propelled Brands kicked off 2023 following our most successful year to date, and now just halfway into the year, we’re on track... Read More
FASTSIGNS parent Propelled Brands buys salon franchisor News 

FASTSIGNS parent Propelled Brands buys salon franchisor

As an indication the company is moving further away from its copyshop roots, Propelled Brands, the corporate umbrella of FASTSIGNS International. Inc., announced its acquisition of Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza®, two salon suite franchisors. Propelled Brands is the corporate umbrella of FASTSIGNS, SIGNWAVE, and NerdsToGo. “We are excited to welcome... Read More
Fastsigns acquires NerdsToGo, an IT services franchise brand News 

Fastsigns acquires NerdsToGo, an IT services franchise brand

Fastsigns Holdings Inc. has acquired GTN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC the parent company of NerdsToGo, an IT services franchise brand. “We are excited to officially welcome NerdsToGo, a growing franchise organization in the IT Services business, into our family,” said Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International. “We look forward to what lies ahead for this exciting brand, especially the continued growth that... Read More
FASTSIGNS marks 35th anniversary with celebratory franchise fee of $35,000 News 

FASTSIGNS marks 35th anniversary with celebratory franchise fee of $35,000

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of the FASTSIGNS franchise, is marking its 35th year in business by offering qualified U.S. franchisees  a franchise fee of $35,000 — a savings of $14,750. The limited opportunity will be available through April 30, 2020, and applies to franchise agreements for new, co-branded, and conversion centers. This year, FASTSIGNS is aiming to sign more than 45 franchise agreements... Read More
FASTSIGNS acquires seven Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising locations Acquisitions News 

FASTSIGNS acquires seven Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising locations

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, announced it acquired sign franchise Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising. Each of Sign Me Up’s six locations throughout Long Island and one in New Jersey will be converted to a FASTSIGNS center by February 2020, growing FASTSIGNS’ presence on Long Island to eight locations. “We’re delighted to end 2019 with this acquisition, adding seven locations to the FASTSIGNS network.... Read More
FASTSIGNS launches first location in Queens, New York News 

FASTSIGNS launches first location in Queens, New York

Candy and Graydon Grush Open New Business with Support of Franchising Industry Veteran CARROLLTON, Texas, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc. recently announced the opening of a new center location under the support of franchising industry veteran Greg Carafello of Executive Franchise Group, LLC. Carafello is working to utilize his New York business relationships to bring this region’s centers through the process from opening... Read More
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. names Grimco vendor of the year Press releases 

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. names Grimco vendor of the year

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS® International, Inc., the leading sign and visual graphics franchisor, recently presented the Vendor of the Year Award to Grimco, Inc. at the 2019 FASTSIGNS International Convention, held in Orlando, Florida. The FASTSIGNS Vendor of the Year is selected by FASTSIGNS franchisees, and is based on integrity of business practices, product quality and having a long-term commitment... Read More
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. announces partnership with Automated Sales Platform Click2Sell News Press releases 

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. announces partnership with Automated Sales Platform Click2Sell

Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Franchisor Adds Virtual Sales Assistant Software System-wide to Support Franchisees CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today its partnership with Click2Sell, an online platform created to simplify, automate, and personalize the process for sales professionals performing business-to-business sales. “Click2Sell’s software was designed with the... Read More
FASTSIGNS announces signs 32 franchises year to date News Press releases 

FASTSIGNS announces signs 32 franchises year to date

CARROLLTON, Texas – FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that it has signed 32 franchise agreements so far in 2018 to develop new, co-branded, and conversion centers across the U.S. in cities such as Manhattan, Orlando, and Portland, Oregon. The company also signed agreements to develop centers internationally in Alberta, Canada, and the United Kingdom, in addition... Read More
Imagebuggy drives commercial sales for photographers Feature 

Imagebuggy drives commercial sales for photographers

The commercial printing business and photography have been on a collision course for years. In the amateur market, retail labs are busy adding print-for-pay services, commercial graphics, and signs. IPI has made this segment a major component of its The Print Refinery licensed business model, while FastSigns has picked up several notable franchisees among the traditional retail lab operators, like... Read More
FASTSIGNS reduces franchise fees 50% to first responders Press releases 

FASTSIGNS reduces franchise fees 50% to first responders

Award-winning Franchisor to Offer First Responders 50 Percent off Franchise Fee, a Savings of $23,750 CARROLLTON, Texas – FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that it is offering a new franchise development incentive to fuel additional growth throughout the U.S. FASTSIGNS now offers a reduced franchisee fee of $23,750 –... Read More
FASTSIGNS announces worldwide partnership with mobile training platform 1HUDDLE Press releases 

FASTSIGNS announces worldwide partnership with mobile training platform 1HUDDLE

Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Franchisor Is the First in Its Category to Add Science-backed Quick-burst Training Games to Support Suite for Franchisees April 23, 2018// CARROLLTON, Texas – FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today its worldwide partnership with 1HUDDLE, a workforce training platform that converts unique training content into... Read More
FASTSIGNS signs master franchise agreement to expand to Chile Press releases 

FASTSIGNS signs master franchise agreement to expand to Chile

Chilean Signage Company NEOMARK Will Develop Six FASTSIGNS Centers in Santiago and Is Targeting Additional Growth throughout Chile CARROLLTON, Texas, March 21, 2018 /CNW/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement to expand to Chile. NEOMARK, a full-service sign business based in Santiago, Chile, will... Read More
FASTSIGNS International, Inc., named one of the best franchises of 2018 by Military Times Press releases 

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., named one of the best franchises of 2018 by Military Times

– Leader in Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Franchise Receives Recognition for Benefits Offered to Military Veterans and Active-duty Service Members – CARROLLTON, Texas, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, announced today that it was named one of the Best Franchises of 2018 by the Military Times... Read More
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. welcomes new leader of national accounts People on the Move Press releases 

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. welcomes new leader of national accounts

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the franchisor of more than 675 FASTSIGNS® locations worldwide, announced that Chris Becraft has been named Vice President of National Accounts. The FASTSIGNS National Accounts program provides comprehensive project management for companies with sign and graphic needs spanning across multiple locations. With the support of the global franchise network, FASTSIGNS... Read More