FASTSIGNS

FASTSIGNS is a leading B2B visual communications franchise providing signage, graphics, and digital marketing solutions through a proven, low-overhead, Monday - Friday business model backed by over 40 years of brand leadership.

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FASTSIGNS Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Franchising is a powerful business model, one that FASTSIGNS has continued to perfect over the decades. FASTSIGNS is a franchise that stands apart from the rest of the sign and graphics industry. What makes us unique? We provide effective franchisee training, support from the FASTSIGNS franchisee community, and a mutually-beneficial structure between FASTSIGNS and our franchisees - the three signs of a world-class franchise.

In fact, for the last ten years (2017-2026) we have been recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as the #1 franchise in our category. This recognition is a result of our powerful franchise model, award-winning support, and amazing franchisees, delivering world-class results to our customers. Our Franchisee satisfaction is a result of our powerful franchise model.

More Than a Franchise - It's a Way of Life
What sets FASTSIGNS apart from other models is that our franchise rewards creativity and unique vision. Developing a business' visibility is never a one-size-fits-all approach, which is why innovation and a passion for visual problem solving are highly prioritized for our franchisees.

Established: 1985
First Unit Franchised: 1987
Franchised Units: 802
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Hawaii - HI, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, North Dakota - ND, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, Washington - WA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: Yes(Australia, Europe, South America)

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Specify: FASTSIGNS is committed to helping franchisees access the capital they need to get started. The brand has relationships with third-party lenders and 401k rollover programs.

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: In house Real Estate team

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: In house Real Estate team

Recruiting Assistance: No

Co-operative Advertising: Yes
Specify: $14+ million national ad fund

Training:
We provide 4 weeks of training, one in local Mentor Center, 2 weeks in Dallas with initial hired staff, and one week on-site at the new location. FASTSIGNS manages all real estate from site selection to lease review and negotiation to build out and construction. We make it easy to get started with our training, sale management, and onsite in-market training and support.

FASTSIGNS has a 24/7 learning management system for training of all personnel for both initial and ongoing education.
We provide each center an assigned "New Center Development" person that is focused on training new franchisees including pre-opening visits and other field visits during the ramp process. We hold a National Convention & Trade Show and an Outside Sales Summit & Trade Show on an annual basis. These events provide great training, networking and keep everyone up to speed on new products and services. In addition, we host generally no less than 10 Town Hall meetings throughout the US and Canada for all franchisees and their staff.

FASTSIGNS has a staff of more than 150 employees focused on support only, in a network of 775+ locations. This is a very high ratio of support, much of which is field-based and includes all areas of the business, from marketing, operations, technical, buying, training, etc.

Special Instructions/Notes: While no business is likely recession resistant, our business has diversified greatly since the last recession and we sell to every industry from Real Estate, Health/Medical, Retail, Manufacturing and many more creating great protection against one industry. Our business has grown every year since the 2009 recession and had strong growth prior. We serve small, medium and large business and that diversity also protects us during difficult times.

What does a FASTSIGNS Franchise Cost?

FASTSIGNS franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $80,000
Total Investment: $231,225 - $386,285
Minimum Net Worth: Net Worth: $300,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $49,750
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $49,750
Royalty: 6%
Ad Fee: 2%
Other Fees: Technology fee $175 month
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 2
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: No
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes(50% off franchise fee)

Is FASTSIGNS a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. FASTSIGNS is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is FASTSIGNS a Home Based franchise?

No. FASTSIGNS is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do FASTSIGNS Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much FASTSIGNS franchisees make. FASTSIGNS offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is FASTSIGNS a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. FASTSIGNS is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does FASTSIGNS Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. FASTSIGNS franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does FASTSIGNS Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. FASTSIGNS franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is FASTSIGNS Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. FASTSIGNS franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is FASTSIGNS Looking for International franchisees?

Yes. FASTSIGNS franchise is looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see FASTSIGNS's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Categories

Advertising & Marketing, Printing & Copying, Business Opportunities, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Home Based Franchise

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

Yes

E2 Visa Franchise

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FASTSIGNS Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

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