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Business Description
Signage has never been more important. Right now, businesses are looking for new and better ways to compete. Industries are revamping to meet compliance standards. And advertisers are expanding their reach into new media, like digital signage, QR codes and mobile websites. Join the franchise that's leading the next generation of business communication. 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: #1 Sign Franchise in Entrepreneur magazine Franchise 500, 2011; Franchise Business Review Best in Category 2006-2010; World Class Franchisee Satisfaction Recognition, 2011 Franchise Research Institute; Franchisees' Choice Designation, 2011 Canadian Franchise Association. FASTSIGNS is one of only a handful of franchises approved for the Franchise America Finance Program, with 6 million dollars in financing for approved franchise owners.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1986
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Bus. Oriented Retail Strip Ctr., Mixed Use/Flex Sp
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
Signage has never been more important. Right now, businesses are looking for new and better ways to compete. Industries are revamping to meet compliance standards. And advertisers are expanding their reach into new media, like digital signage, QR codes and mobile websites. Join the franchise that's leading the next generation of business communication. 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: #1 Sign Franchise in Entrepreneur magazine Franchise 500, 2011; Franchise Business Review Best in Category 2006-2010; World Class Franchisee Satisfaction Recognition, 2011 Franchise Research Institute; Franchisees' Choice Designation, 2011 Canadian Franchise Association. FASTSIGNS is one of only a handful of franchises approved for the Franchise America Finance Program, with 6 million dollars in financing for approved franchise owners.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1986
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Franchised Units: | 529 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 529 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 45 |
| 2. Florida | 35 |
| 3. Texas | 58 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $75K |
| Total Investment: | $169.7K |
| Average Total Investment: | $170K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $34.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,500
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Bus. Oriented Retail Strip Ctr., Mixed Use/Flex Sp
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 2 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 100 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | 24 week sales building program | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. On-Site | 1 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Dallas, TX; | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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