FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. NAMES U.S. AND CANADIAN VENDORS OF THE YEAR

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, presented the U.S. Vendor of the Year Award to Grimco and the Canadian Vendor of the Year Award to both Grimco and ND Graphics at the 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Vendor of the Year Award to Grimco and the Canadian Vendor of the Year Award to both Grimco and ND Graphics at the 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
  • The FASTSIGNS Vendor of the Year is selected by FASTSIGNS franchisees and is based on the integrity of business practices, product quality, and having a long-term commitment to the FASTSIGNS network.
  • "ND Graphics would like to express our gratitude for being awarded Canadian Vendor of the Year by FASTSIGNS," said Rick Lewicki, Strategic Account Manager at ND Graphics.
  • We look forward to continued success and value our relationship with the Canadian FASTSIGNS team."

FASTSIGNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. HONORS RENEE FRIEDMAN-GOLDSTEIN WITH PRESTIGIOUS FASTSIGNS AWARD

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recognized Renee Friedman-Goldstein, FASTSIGNS of Orlando, Fla.- Central, with the FASTSIGNS Award, the highest honor in the FASTSIGNS network.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recognized Renee Friedman-Goldstein, FASTSIGNS of Orlando, Fla.- Central, with the FASTSIGNS Award, the highest honor in the FASTSIGNS network.
  • The FASTSIGNS Award recognizes a franchisee who best represents the culture and values of FASTSIGNS, both in the business community and within the FASTSIGNS network.
  • It is the culmination of 37 years, and I share this award with our amazing FASTSIGNS team, clients, vendors, and our family and friends," said Renee.
  • A true success story, Renee Friedman started with FASTSIGNS in 1987, as the first customer service representative at the fourth FASTSIGNS center in the United States.

Catherine Monson of Propelled Brands Honored with International Franchise Association Hall of Fame Award

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Propelled Brands, the premier multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS International®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow®, and NerdsToGo®, announced today that CEO Catherine Monson has been honored with the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame Award.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Propelled Brands, the premier multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS International®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow®, and NerdsToGo®, announced today that CEO Catherine Monson has been honored with the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame Award.
  • The Hall of Fame Award is the oldest and most prestigious recognition conferred by the IFA, recognizing a franchisor or franchisee who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the franchise business model and to the benefit of the IFA mission.
  • As the only two-term chair of the International Franchise Association, Catherine Monson is a passionate advocate for the franchising business model and a leading voice for the industry.
  • In partnership with LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli, Catherine led the creation of Propelled Brands, an international multi-brand franchisor which includes FASTSIGNS®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow®, and NerdsToGo®.

FASTSIGNS 2024 International Convention Celebrates Franchisee Growth

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida. Themed 'Power Your Possibilities,' the multiple-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the continued growth of the franchise network in sales, profitability and number of locations.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry, recently held its 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
  • Themed 'Power Your Possibilities,' the multiple-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the continued growth of the franchise network in sales, profitability and number of locations.
  • "Overall, 2023 marked a year of incredible growth for the FASTSIGNS brand.
  • Highlights from the 2024 convention include:
    The FASTSIGNS Award recognizes a franchisee who best represents the culture and values of FASTSIGNS, both in the business community and within the FASTSIGNS network.

Propelled Brands Announces Speakers at International Franchise Association's 64th Annual Convention

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled Brands, the leading, multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow® and NerdsToGo®, announces its speakers and honoree at the International Franchise Association's 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix, Feb. 17-20.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled Brands, the leading, multi-brand franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow® and NerdsToGo®, announces its speakers and honoree at the International Franchise Association's 64th Annual Convention in Phoenix, Feb. 17-20.
  • Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and Past Chair of the IFA, will be receiving the IFA Hall of Fame Award during the Opening General Session on Saturday, Feb. 17.
  • On Monday, Feb. 19, Jeffrey Lewis, Assistant Vice President for Franchise Support, will be a featured panelist speaking on franchise renewals and updates.
  • Additional members of the Propelled Brands Executive team attending include: Mark Jameson, Chief Development Officer for Propelled Brands; Jennifer Herskind, Chief Marketing Officer for Propelled Brands; Shayne Mehringer, Chief Information Officer for Propelled Brands; and Russell Kruse, General Counsel for Propelled Brands as well as franchisees and members of the FASTSIGNS, MY SALON Suite, Camp Bow Wow and NerdsToGo leadership teams.

FASTSIGNS® Ranked #1 in Category on Entrepreneur's Highly Competitive Franchise 500® List for the Eighth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Franchise Times, Growth, International Franchise Association, FASTSIGNS, Veteran, Franchise, Retail

CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® for the eighth consecutive year. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks FASTSIGNS as #73 overall for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength, stability, and brand power. To view FASTSIGNS in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS® , the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® for the eighth consecutive year.
  • In addition to ranking on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, FASTSIGNS was also recognized on leading industry lists from Franchise Business Review, Franchise Times, Franchise Dictionary Magazine and Global Franchise in 2023.
  • The total investment for a FASTSIGNS franchise is approximately $240,080 - $310,569, including a $49,750 franchise fee.
  • For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson ( [email protected] or 214-346-5679) or visit https://www.fastsigns.com .

FASTSIGNS® Ranked #1 in Category on Franchise Business Review's List of the Top Franchises for 2024

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked Best-in-Category in the Business Service sector on Franchise Business Review's list of the Top Franchises for 2024. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners, and the sixth consecutive year FASTSIGNS has ranked. The list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/lists/top-200-franchises/. 

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS® , the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked Best-in-Category in the Business Service sector on Franchise Business Review's list of the Top Franchises for 2024.
  • This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities as rated by franchise business owners, and the sixth consecutive year FASTSIGNS has ranked.
  • Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today's Top Franchises .
  • FASTSIGNS was among over 375 franchise brands, representing more than 35,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research.

Propelled Brands' FASTSIGNS and MY SALON Suite Recognized Among Top 100 Game Changers for 2023 by Franchise Dictionary Magazine

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled Brands, a best-in-class multi-brand franchisor platform company, announced today that two of its prominent brands, FASTSIGNS® and MY SALON Suite, were included in this year's Franchise Dictionary Magazine list of the top 100 Game Changers in the franchising space. This recognition highlights franchises that fill a niche, help the communities they are a part of and provide opportunities for aspiring business owners. The ranking comes amid a strong year of development across the Propelled Brands roster.

Key Points: 
  • "FASTSIGNS and MY SALON Suite continuously raised the bar throughout 2023 with both astonishing growth and continued innovations," said Mark Jameson, chief development officer at Propelled Brands.
  • As the brands continue to grow, I look forward to seeing how FASTSIGNS and MY SALON Suite will further their impacts in 2024."
  • The full list of the top 100 "Game Changers" can be found in the December issue of Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
  • For more information about Propelled Brands franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.propelledbrands.com/franchising-opportunities/ , or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or 214-346-5679.

Propelled Brands' FASTSIGNS and MY SALON Suite Ranked on 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 List Amid Stellar Growth

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled Brands , the multi-brand platform company of FASTSIGNS® , SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and MY SALON Suite , has two brands ranked on the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 list amid rapid franchise development and growth of each brand.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled Brands , the multi-brand platform company of FASTSIGNS® , SIGNWAVE®, NerdsToGo® and MY SALON Suite , has two brands ranked on the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400 list amid rapid franchise development and growth of each brand.
  • The Franchise Times Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales based on the previous year's performance.
  • Growing salon suite franchise MY SALON Suite rose 48 spots on the list from its previous rank of #378 on the 2021 Franchise Times Top 400 list.
  • For more information about Propelled Brands franchise opportunities, including FASTSIGNS and MY SALON Suite, visit https://www.propelledbrands.com/franchising-opportunities/ , or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or 214-346-5679.

FASTSIGNS Gains Recognition With Three Additional Awards From Franchise Business Review

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, was named by Franchise Business Review in its 2023 report as a Top Franchise for Veterans, among the Most Profitable Franchises and one of the Most Innovative Franchises. Adding to the brand's growing list of accolades, FASTSIGNS also earned recognition from Franchise Business Review as Best in the Business Services Category, a Top Franchise for Women and a Top Recession-Proof Franchise earlier this year.

Key Points: 
  • Adding to the brand's growing list of accolades, FASTSIGNS also earned recognition from Franchise Business Review as Best in the Business Services Category , a Top Franchise for Women and a Top Recession-Proof Franchise earlier this year.
  • Franchise Business Review (FBR) provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance.
  • The brand recognition, franchise support and collective strength of the franchisee network made the decision a no-brainer," said Mike Godby, franchisee at FASTSIGNS of Casselberry/Winter Park, Florida.
  • The total investment for a FASTSIGNS franchise is approximately $240,080 - $310,569, including a $49,750 franchise fee.