FASTSIGNS® Sign and Graphics Centers Opens 500th Location

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2007

CARROLLTON, TX - FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers, announces the opening of its 500th FASTSIGNS® center, located in North Haven, Connecticut.

Founded in 1985, FASTSIGNS has been consistently recognized as the sign industry's leading franchise. “We are now in our 21st year as a company, and the demand remains high for signs and graphics in all fields of business,” said Larry Lane, president of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. “As industries continue to evolve, so shall we. The business-to-business nature of our centers, business opportunities we offer entrepreneurially-minded individuals, and support provided to FASTSIGNS owners are just a few of the many reasons people continue to be drawn to our concept.”

The FASTSIGNS network is characterized by low turnover among owners, satisfied franchisees and sales-per-center above the sign industry average, Lane said, citing franchisee surveys and information compiled annually by the company. The integrated network of sign centers has expanded throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Australia (under the SIGNWAVE® name).

When asked why he wanted to be part of the FASTSIGNS franchise system, David Homer, whose North Haven, CT center opened in mid-December said, “We wanted to be part of a business that would be successful from the start and felt that the franchise system FASTSIGNS offered would provide us with the best support in our efforts. To become the 500th store in the franchise is a real honor for us, and we are truly ecstatic to begin our business on such a high note.”

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. recently received Franchise Business Review’s “Franchise 50 Best-in-Category Award” for the business services industry, which is based on levels of franchisee satisfaction. The national franchise market research firm also ranked FASTSIGNS International, Inc. second overall on the list of the top 50 franchise companies. The Franchise 50™ awards are an annual ranking by Franchise Business Review of the top 50 franchise companies in the U.S.

About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers offer a full range of custom sign and graphic products, including wide-format full color graphics, banners, window and vehicle graphics, floor graphics, safety and identification signage, trade show displays, point-of-purchase signs and exterior signage. For more information, visit franchise.fastsigns.com or call 1-800-827-7446.