With over 770 FASTSIGNS® centres, operating in 9 countries, including 24 centres in the UK, our business-to-Leading franchisor in the global signage industry, FASTSIGNS® has an extensive history of providing signs, graphics and visual communications that help businesses make their statement.
Launched in 1985, our international enterprise has almost 40 years of experience, helping our franchisees become their own boss. Our model has helped over 800 would-be franchisees build a business that delivers healthy profits and provides a real work-life balance that complements the realities of modern living.
With over 800 FASTSIGNS centres operating in 9 countries, including 23 centres in the UK, our business-to-business management opportunity is at the forefront of signage and visual communication technology. Our franchise opportunity helps businesses operating in virtually any industry to make their statement through visual communications, be that signs on the outside of their building, interior decor, directional mapping and so much more.
As a FASTSIGNS franchisee, you require no previous experience in the signage industry. We’ll provide you with all the initial and ongoing training you need to help you become a signage expert. You’ll manage your team of design, production and sales professionals to deliver exceptional signage and visual solutions to your customers.
As a franchisee, you can enjoy:
- Launch and Ongoing Business and Marketing Planning
- Recession-Resistant Business Model
- Protected Territory
- Businesses to Business Customer Base
- Monday – Friday Operating Hours
- State-of-the-Art Training, available around the clock
- UK-Based Support Team
In 2025, FASTSIGNS UK was recognised by the BFA as a FINALIST in the Franchisor Support Award, while WorkBuzz also recognised us as a 5-star franchise for satisfaction rating, having received an 89% Franchisee Satisfaction score. We are also thrilled to be included in the EF100 ranks for the consecutive 8th year.
Our franchisees told us that:
- 90% were satisfied with their franchise operation
- 92% felt their training and support were exemplary
- 96% felt that FASTSIGNS had great leadership and culture
- 100% felt that their peer-to-peer support was excellent
Who are our Franchisees?
There is no typical FASTSIGNS Franchisee. Our franchisees have past working histories that are diverse, with roles such as business professionals, school teachers, bankers, graphic designers and landscape gardeners! The one thing they have in common is their desire to work for themselves, but not by themselves. Whether you’re business-minded, a creative type or a technology-focused individual, FASTSIGNS could be the franchise for you. Whatever your skill set your FASTSIGNS team can be built around your expertise.
As long as you are willing to learn, have great ambition and can follow our model, you could be our next signage expert.
If you’re ready to launch your future as a business owner with FASTSIGNS, make an initial enquiry to us and we’ll take you on the following steps in your FASTSIGNS Journey:
- speak with our recruitment team
- attend a 1-2-1 discovery day at our support office in Stafford. We’ll then facilitate some centre visits so you can conduct your due diligence.
- business planning support
Testimonials
“I was drawn to the FASTSIGNS franchise model because I liked that I could run my own business, make use of my practical skill set and focus on the future with the technical aspect of the franchise offering.
I also liked that I could enjoy my personal life due to the B2B nature of the business, as I still had my evenings and weekends to spend time with my family.” – Mark Phelps, FASTSIGNS Kingston
I already had a successful print business. Co-branding my existing business with FASTSIGNS allowed me to expand my product range. No project is ever the same; it keeps it exciting. I knew that through the support of the UK team and the training I received, I could achieve great things with FASTSIGNS. – Lee Simpson, FASTSIGNS St Albans
Our centre has been in business for 30 years. In that time, FASTSIGNS has been the complete package. We’ve always received excellent training and resources, professional marketing, business management and technical support. We’re respected by suppliers and have great relationships with them, which help us to delight our customers. – Andy Simpson, FASTSIGNS Leeds