Frequently Asked Questions

For the first year of trading under the FASTSIGNS brand, there are reduced fees, based on your monthly gross turnover:

 

• 4% royalty fee
• 1% Central Marketing Fund

After the first year, this increases slightly, to

• 7% royalty fee
• 2% Central Marketing Fund

None! Many of our franchisees have never had experience in the signage industry prior to joining the FASTSIGNS network. With our training and support, you will benefit from over 30 years of experience..

At FASTSIGNS, we understand the signage industry, and the necessary requirements for you to set-up your centre. We support you all the way! Including:

• Site selection
• Site analysis
• Market & demographic analysis
• Land-lord coordination
• Site evaluation
• Fit out drawings
• Lease reviews
• Negotiation assistance
• Architectural planning
• Contractors bid reviews
• Pre-opening marketing, to drive enquiries to you
• Grand opening support and guidance from a franchise business consultant

…and more

Yes! We provide you with a protected territory, containing a minimum of 5,000 businesses around yours. No other FASTSIGNS centre will open within your territory, without significant changes to the demographics in your area.

Our training and support doesn’t stop once you open for business. We have more to offer, including:

• Dedicated Business Consultants, who will assist you with business/finances training, marketing and sales, production and staff management
• Our Franchisee Mentor Programme is there to guide you in every aspect of your business
• Our 24-hour web-based learning management system, keeps you and your staff up-to-speed and in-the-know, in our fast-paced industry
• Personalised Operational Support, such as advanced pricing and cost analysis tools and dedicated Business Consultants
• Business & Financial Management, product testing & ratings, supplier & equipment evaluations and advanced technological expertise
• Being part of the FASTSIGNS network, where you can participate in:
  • Our annual convention and supplier show,
  • Franchisee message boards,
  • Franchise Advisory Committee
  • Online access to support training, technical, marketing and HR tools

Depending on a number of factors, such as:

 

• Lease negotiation
• Permits
• Finance
• Completion of the New Owner Training
• Construction time, etc.

You could be up and running within six months of signing with FASTSIGNS.

FASTSIGNS operates a Central Marketing Fund (CMF) which the franchise network contributes to:

• First year: 1% gross profit
• Thereafter: 2% gross profit

The CMF is spent on marketing activities designed to support the whole network, and covers activities such as Pay Per Click (PPC) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

The way this fund is spent is decided by the CMF board, made up of franchisees who are elected by the FASTSIGNS network.

We also provide assistance in creating and implementing a bespoke annual marketing plan for your centre.