About FASTSIGNS® Franchise

The FASTSIGNS® concept was created in 1985 by Gary Salomon and his partner, the late Bob Schanbaum. Gary had been a franchisee of another business-to-business concept when Bob and he tested the concept of quick-turnaround signs and graphics. Little did Gary know at the time that he and FASTSIGNS® would revolutionize the sign industry and, in fact, help create an entire new niche within the industry.

By late 1987, there were three company-owned FASTSIGNS® centers in the Dallas metroplex. By that time, Gary was committed to growing the FASTSIGNS® brand through franchising. For health reasons, Gary’s business partner was forced to leave the business.

Today, FASTSIGNS® is a recognized leader in the sign industry with over 560 franchised units in six countries -- the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Australia (operating under the SIGNWAVE® brand). Our per-store gross sales average is the best in the industry by far.*  In addition, our franchisee satisfaction has never been greater! FASTSIGNS® was recently recognized as #1 in Business Services and #5 overall in Franchise Business Reviews Annual Top 50.

The entire management team at FASTSIGNS® is driven toward a common goal: to help our franchisees increase their sales and profitability.

We hope you enjoy the information presented on this website and we look forward to working with you as you evaluate the FASTSIGNS® franchise opportunity.


* per FASTSIGNS Franchise Disclosure Document, (FDD) and other sign franchises that disclose sales information in their FDD's