CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS
International, Inc., the leader in signs, graphics and visual
communications, held its annual International Convention at
Disney's Contemporary Resort in Orlando,
Fla. and recognized high achievers from 2015.
The convention theme – Believe to Achieve – spoke to the
goals that have been achieved and the exciting plans for
FASTSIGNS® in 2016. A recording-breaking 109 FASTSIGNS
franchisees in four countries were recognized for exceeding
$1 million in annual sales in
2015.
"It's an honor to recognize locations from eight countries for
superior performance and special accomplishments during our
International Convention," said Catherine
Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. "We are poised
to make 2016 our best year yet as we continue to evolve our 'More
than fast. More than signs®.' consultative service
offering, providing a wide variety of sign and graphic products to
help customers visually communicate with all of their
audiences."
The awards highlights from the convention include:
- The highest volume
FASTSIGNS center exceeded the $8
million threshold in annual sales for the first time in the
brand's 31-year history.
- The FASTSIGNS Award, which recognized the franchisee who
best represents the FASTSIGNS name in both the business community
and within the FASTSIGNS network, was awarded to Sarosh Nayar from Dallas, Texas-Northeast.
- The Wide-Format & Signage/FASTSIGNS Project of
the Year award was presented to Susan and
Sam Cilone, owners of FASTSIGNS of Louisville, for the signs and visual graphics
provided for the University of
Louisville.
- Grimco was named FASTSIGNS' Vendor of the Year, voted on by
FASTSIGNS franchisees, for integrity of business practices and
their long term commitment to the FASTSIGNS network.
During the four-day International Convention, FASTSIGNS also
presented more than 29 educational sessions and peer roundtables
for franchisees and their teams. Festivities concluded with keynote
speaker Jeffrey Hayzlett, Primetime
TV & Radio Host and Best-Selling Author, who shared with
attendees how to "Think Big, Act Bigger: The Rewards of Being
Relentless" and hosted a special C-Suite Franchisee Panel, modeled
after his prime time television show C-Suite TV.
About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS International,
Inc. is the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in
North America, and is the
worldwide franchisor of more than 600 independently owned and
operated FASTSIGNS® centers in nine countries including
the US, Canada, England, Brazil, Saudi
Arabia, UAE, Grand Cayman,
Mexico and Australia (where centers operate as
SIGNWAVE®).
FASTSIGNS consultants provide comprehensive visual marketing
solutions and help companies of all sizes and across all industries
attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more
products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding
across all of their customer touch points including décor, events,
wearables and marketing materials. Learn more about sign and
visual graphic solutions at fastsigns.com. Follow us on Twitter
@FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. Call
800-FASTSIGNS to be connected to a location near you. For
information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact
Mark Jameson
(mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).
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