CARROLLTON, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS
International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the
leading sign, graphics and visual communications
franchise, announced today it was named one of Franchise
Dictionary Magazine's 100 Game Changers of 2019. FASTSIGNS was
recognized for its leadership in the $29
billion signage industry, explosive domestic and
international growth, and providing strong support to help veterans
become entrepreneurs.
"We're thrilled that Franchise Dictionary Magazine has
recognized FASTSIGNS as a game changer in the industry for the
second year in a row," said Mark
Jameson, Executive Vice President of Franchise Support and
Development, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. "Year after year,
our team continues to work hard to remain the top-ranked sign and
graphics franchisor and provide unparalleled support to help our
franchisees be successful. This recognition is a testament to our
strength and leadership in our space."
"Franchising itself is a game changer because it allows people
to step into business ownership quickly and successfully, and with
support. Each step along the way is explained so people can enter
business ownership without the stress of going it alone," said
Alesia Visconti, CEO &
Publisher, Franchise Dictionary Magazine. "A brand that
makes our 100 Game Changer issue sets itself apart!"
FASTSIGNS has reported exceptional results this year. In the
U.S. the brand signed 40 franchise agreements to develop new,
co-branded, and conversion centers and is projected to open over 30
locations this year. Internationally, FASTSIGNS opened its first
locations in Chile and
Malta and signed master franchise
agreements to develop centers in France and the Dominican Republic. FASTSIGNS is continuing to
seek qualified candidates to grow its international footprint in
target markets throughout the world, including Québec, New Zealand, and Brazil, as well as countries throughout
North Africa, Southwest Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
FASTSIGNS currently offers veterans and first responders,
including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police
officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, a 50-percent reduction
on the franchise fee — a savings of $24,875.
FASTSIGNS is consistently ranked as a top franchise opportunity.
In 2019, Entrepreneur magazine named FASTSIGNS the #1
franchise opportunity in its category and 95 overall on its annual
Franchise 500® list, making it the only sign,
graphics, and visual communications franchise to be recognized in
the top 100. Entrepreneur also named FASTSIGNS one of the
Top Franchises for Veterans in 2019. FASTSIGNS also was
recognized as one of the top business opportunities for veterans in
Franchise Business Review's 2019 Top Franchises for
Veterans report. FASTSIGNS was named to the 2019 America's
Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine.
FASTSIGNS made Franchise Direct's list of the Top 100
Franchises 2019 and ranked #2 on this year's Franchise Gator
Top 100 list, both ranking the best franchises for 2019.
Franchise Business Review has recognized FASTSIGNS as one of
the "Best of the Best" for franchisee satisfaction for the last 10
years, as well as naming FASTSIGNS to its "Innovative Franchises"
list in 2017, and its Top 50 Franchises for Women and Top Service
Franchise lists in 2019. In 2018, Franchise Business Review
named FASTSIGNS a "Best-in-Category" franchise. This year, the
Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) awarded FASTSIGNS
International, Inc. the Franchisees' Choice Designation for the
seventh consecutive year for its strong relationship with Canadian
franchisees, as well as extensive franchisee training and
support.
About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual
communications franchisor in North
America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 700
independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 10 countries
including the United States,
Canada, Chile, England, Grand
Cayman, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, Malta, Spain,
and Australia (where centers
operate as SIGNWAVE®).
FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and visual
graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all
industries attract more attention, communicate their message,
promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend
their branding across all of their customer touch points.
FASTSIGNS centers provide architectural and interior decor
graphics, fleet vehicle graphics, digital signs and digital signage
content, event graphics, displays, banners, posters, ADA signage,
safety and identification signs and much more, as well as handle
everything from design to project management to installation.
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is a recipient of many awards,
including being ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category
in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 for the past three years,
and Best-in-Category in the business services sector on Franchise
Business Review's list of the top 200 franchises for multiple
years.
Learn more about sign and visual graphic solutions or find a
location at fastsigns.com.
Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns,
Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For
information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact
Mark Jameson
(mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).
Contact:
Chelsea
Bear
Fish Consulting
954-893-9150
cbear@fish-consulting.com
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