FASTSIGNS HAS DESIGNS TO OPEN STORES IN CHICAGO

Leading Sign Franchise Plans to Add 8 Locations in Region

CARROLLTON, TX - Branding is the buzzword of the decade as companies invest millions to ensure their image is more dominant than the competition. With more than 20 years of proven success in the industry, FASTSIGNS International, Inc., a leading sign and graphic franchise, has built a booming business by helping companies brand themselves through expert graphics and design solutions.

With 13 stores currently operating in the Chicago market, FASTSIGNS plans to open an additional 8 locations in the area by the end of 2008. The expansion into the local market is part of a national growth plan that calls for approximately 75 centers in 20 markets by the end of 2008.

“The large number of businesses in the Chicago market presents a huge opportunity for FASTSIGNS,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of domestic franchise development for FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “Graphics and signage are key components of any business to attract customers and establish brand identity. We are excited to offer our sign and graphic solutions to help new and existing businesses in the area achieve their objectives.”

With a growth and profitability that has consistently outpaced the more than $4 billion non-electrical commercial sign industry, FASTSIGNS continues to be recognized as the industry’s leading franchise. With a team of customer service representatives and graphic design specialists, FASTSIGNS has worked with companies from all industries and business sectors to help them achieve their visual marketing objectives. The result is a consistent business look and feel, customer awareness, increased message retention and a differentiated message from competitors.

According to McPherson, FASTSIGNS is seeking franchisees with a strong desire to help grow an already well-established brand in an industry that continues to grow. Prospective franchisees should have experience in sales or middle management or other supervisory experience, and should be able to network and build business relationships within their communities.

With a franchise fee of $20,000, FASTSIGNS offers a solid franchise investment opportunity that can provide excellent return on investment potential. Through a combination of personnel hiring assistance, site selection, lease negotiations and ongoing training, FASTSIGNS has an unwavering commitment to help franchisees succeed in their local markets through maximized sales and profitability.

About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS sign and graphics centers offer a full range of custom sign and graphic products, including banners, window and vehicle graphics, floor graphics, safety and identification signage, trade show displays and exterior signage. The more than 500 FASTSIGNS centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil and Australia (where centers operate under the name, SIGNWAVE®) focus on serving the needs of the business community. For more information, visit www.fastsigns.com or call 800-FASTSIGNS.

For franchising information contact Bill McPherson, vice president of domestic franchise sales for FASTSIGNS, at (214) 346-5616 or Bill.McPherson@fastsigns.com.