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About FASTSIGNS
More than fast. More than signs.
The brainchild of Gary Salomon and his partner, the late Bob Schanbaum, FASTSIGNS came to realization in 1985 when the duo experimented with the concept of quick turnaround signs and graphics. Ultimately - and, of course, unbeknownst to Bob and Gary at the time - FASTSIGNS would go on to revolutionize the signage industry and helped create an entirely new niche.
By late 1987, the Dallas Metroplex area played host to three company-owned FASTSIGNS centers, and by that time, Gary was committed to growing the brand through franchising. Today, FASTSIGNS is a recognized leader in the sign industry with over 675 franchised units in eight countries - the United States & Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Grand Cayman and Australia (operating under the SIGNWAVE brand).
At its core, FASTSIGNS is a company of collaborators, strategists, graphics experts and problem solvers all focused on one thing: raising the visibility of businesses across the country and around the world. By design, this is a goal largely left open to interpretation. There are virtually endless ways to raise visibility for a company, limited only by imagination. This fact alone makes FASTSIGNS a unique franchise opportunity best suited for driven, creative individuals.
Signs & Printing/Copying Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of FASTSIGNS against other Signs & Printing/Copying franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of FASTSIGNS with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| 4 Color Press | $30,000 | $127,000-$370,000 | ||
| Advanced Sign Centers | N/A | 0 | $74,500-$89,500 | |
| Allegra Network | $10,000-$45,000 | 1.5%-6% | 1% | $30,872-$373,911 |
| AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future | $48,000 | 3% -7% | 2.5% | $74,250-$380,568 |
| American Sign Shops | N/A | $66,000-$93,000 | ||
| Around the Town Signs | $10,000-$100,000 | $750 - $2,500/mo. | $21,035-$186,200 | |
| Biz Card Xpress | $39,000 | 7% | $114,346-$197,475 | |
| Business Cards Tomorrow | $35,000 | 6% | $161,800-$539,500 | |
| Copy Club | $30,000 | 7% | $311,300-$421,950 | |
| Flicko's | $13,800 | 5.5% or Min. $50/wk. | $71,790-$119,150 | |
| Grafix Stop | N/A | $20,000-$40,000 | ||
| Have Signs Will Travel | $10,000-$25,000 | 6% | $300/Mo.Max | $103,500-$148,500 |
| Image360 | $40,000 | 6%-1.5% | 2% | $196,497-$370,473 |
| Imprint In Time | $27,000 | $400/Mo. | $72,240-$198,500 | |
| Instant Imprints | $29,500 | 5% | $157,817-$339,385 | |
| Kwik Kopy | $35,000 | 7% | $173,684-$251,355 | |
| Lazerquick | $25,000 | to 5% | $172,500-$275,000 | |
| Local Copies Etc | $25,000 | 6% | 2% | $164,500-$260,500 |
| Magnetsigns Advertising | $5,000 | 10% | $24,000-$80,000 | |
| MarkCo | N/A | $99,900-$179,800 | ||
| Minuteman Press | $32,500-$47,500 | to6% | $74,904,180,053 | |
| PIP Printing & Document Services | $25,000 | 0.25%-6.5% | 2% | $227,981-$277,981 |
| Print Three | N/A | $54,000-$100,000 | ||
| Rayacom | $25,000 | $94,130-$222,062 | ||
| Sign Biz | $20,000 | 0 | 0 | $195,000-And Up |
| Sign Me Up | $39,500 | 5% | 2% | $39,500-And Up |
| Signal Graphics Business Center | $25,000 | 5% | $159,000-$201,000 | |
| Signarama | $49,500 | 2%-6% | 1% | $106,513-$308,520 |
| Signs By Tomorrow | $20,000 | 6% | 1% | $90,799-$317,047 |
| Signs Now | $20,000 | 6% Sliding Scale | 2% with cap | $90,799-$317,047 |
| SignWorld | N/A | 0 | 0 | $185,000-And Up |
| Sir Speedy Printing and Marketing Services | $25,000 | 4-6% | 1-2% | $279,975-$304,975 |
| SteamRoller Copies | $28,800 | $229,675-$301,385 | ||
| US Recognition | $40,000 | $139,500-$235,500 | ||
| YESCO | $50,000 | 6% | up to 3% | $65,000-$352,200 |