FastSigns Int'l. Inc.Signs & graphics solutionsBackground
Founded: 1985 Franchising since: 1986
In 1985, print broker and catalog developer Gary Salomon visited a computer shop in Austin, Texas. Impressed with how quickly the shop was able to produce vinyl signs, he decided to open a signmaking shop of his own. Salomon and partner Robert Schanbaum convinced the store's owner to train them on the new technology and signmaking techniques. In exchange, they promised not to open a competing business in Austin.
The partners opened their first store in Dallas later that year and began selling franchises in 1986. By 2000, the company had more than 400 stores making banners, architectural letters, vehicle graphics and signs for windows, yards and buildings.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 95 employee(s); 7 employee(s) in franchise department. Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming Outside the U.S.: Australia/new zealand, Canada, Mexico, South america, Western europe Exclusive territories available. Territory size: Minimum 4,000 businesses Special Programs Fastsigns supports the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Franchises also participate in Toys for Tots. Costs and Fees
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Qualifications Net worth requirement: $250K Cash liquidity requirement: $75K Business Experience:
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#108 (2009); #138 (2008); #100 (2007); #106 (2006); #109 (2005); America's Top Global Franchises: #86 (2009); #115 (2008); #79 (2007); #79 (2006); #87 (2005); Related Franchises
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