FASTSIGNS
FASTSIGNS
2550 Midway Rd., # 150
Carrollton, TX 75006-2357
800#: (800) 827-7446 + 283
Tel: (214) 346-5616
Fax: (972) 248-8201
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.fastsigns.com
Contact: Mr. Bill N. McPherson, VP Franchise Development
FASTSIGNS, the sign and graphic solutions provider for businesses worldwide, continues to receive accolades as the premier business-to-business franchise concept. FASTSIGNS was recently named #1 in Business Services in Franchise Business Review's Top 50 and repeatedly in Entrepreneur Magazine for 15 years. Average per store gross sales has increased 13 of the last 14 years to $534,889 in 2004. Average per store gross sales has increased 13 of the last 14 years to $585,000 in 2005.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1985
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 503
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 503
Distribution:
U.S. -- 431;
Canada -- 13;
International -- 69
-North America -- Operations in 45 States, 4 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 52 in TX, 36 in CA, 26 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States and AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,700 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $172 - 247K
Average Total Investment: $209.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $240K
Fees:
-Franchise: $25K
-Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
-Royalty: 6%
-Average Royalty: 6.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Int
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association: CFA MEMBER
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 94
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks in Dallas, TX; 2 Weeks On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: UK, New Zealand, Australia
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