What Fastsigns International does

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is a Carrollton, Texas-based franchise company specializing in custom signs, banners, vehicle graphics, digital signage, and visual communication solutions for business-to-business customers across the United States, Canada, and seven additional countries. Founded approximately in 1991, the company operates through more than 785 independently owned franchise centers, making it the largest brand in the Propelled Brands portfolio. FASTSIGNS' product portfolio spans exterior signage, interior decor signs, custom banners and graphics, exhibits and trade show displays, point-of-purchase signage, digital signage and interactive displays, promotional items, and printing and mailing services, supplemented by wraparound services including graphic design, content development, project management, site survey and permitting, installation, and shipping and storage.

The underlying production model is custom, quote-based sign manufacturing with local site installation; there is no standardized price list and no direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront. Technology components consist of digital content management for digital signage, display hardware (LED, kiosks, interactive, meeting-room booking), and broad-format printing rather than a centralized software platform. Underlying proprietary technology, patents, and AI/ML capabilities are not disclosed.

FASTSIGNS generates revenue through franchise royalties and fees (franchise fees, ongoing royalties, and services provided to franchisees), with system-level sales distributed across highly diversified end-markets including construction, healthcare, automotive, retail, manufacturing, education, hospitality, restaurants, financial services, real estate, and others. Distribution is exclusively through franchise centers, supplemented by a National Accounts program for multi-location enterprise buyers. Revenue figures, headcount growth, and ownership composition beyond the Propelled Brands parent relationship are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fastsigns International

Legal name

FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

Website

https://fastsigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FASTSIGNS International is a Carrollton, Texas-based franchise company operating 785+ independently owned custom-sign and visual-communications centers across nine countries, serving B2B customers in construction, healthcare, retail, automotive, and other verticals with quote-based signage, graphics, and digital-signage products and services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Franchise royalties and fees: FASTSIGNS operates as a franchise business model with independently owned centers. Revenue is generated through franchise fees, royalties, and services provided to franchisees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FASTSIGNS International is a franchisor of custom sign and visual graphics solutions, delivering end-to-end services through 785+ independently owned centers across nine countries. Its offering spans exterior signage, interior decor signs, banners, vehicle wraps, trade show exhibits, point-of-purchase signs, digital signage, promotional items, and printing/mailing, supported by in-house graphic design, installation, project management, content development, survey, and permitting services.

Product overview

FASTSIGNS is a custom sign and visual solutions franchise company operating over 785 independently owned centers across nine countries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of visual communication products organized into distinct categories: Exterior Signage (awnings, building signs, channel letters, monuments), Interior Decor Signs (canvas prints, glass whiteboards, wall graphics, murals), Custom Banners and Graphics (signs, decals, vehicle wraps, wayfinding), Exhibits and Displays (trade show displays, kiosks, podiums), Point of Purchase Signs (A-frames, menu boards, floor graphics), Digital Signs and Displays (digital signage, LED displays, interactive displays, meeting room booking), Promotional Items (pens, apparel, plaques), Printing and Mailing services, and Germ Prevention/Medical Signage. The company also provides supporting services including graphic design, installation, project management, content development, survey and permitting, and shipping and storage. FASTSIGNS serves diverse industries including construction, healthcare, automotive, retail, manufacturing, education, hospitality, and restaurants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exterior Signage Outdoor signage solutions including awning signage, building signs, curbside pickup signs, monument signs, channel letters, and wall graphics, sold to businesses needing exterior visibility and branding.
• Interior Decor Signs Indoor visual solutions including custom canvas signs, ceiling tiles, imaged glass, glass whiteboards, magnetic graphics, window shades, wall lettering, murals, and fine art prints for business interiors.
• Custom Banners, Signs, and Graphics Wide range of custom signage including business hour signs, banners, decals, light-up signs, feather flags, party signs, safety signs, vehicle wraps, wayfinding signs, and yard signs, sold to businesses needing flexible visual communication.
• Exhibits and Displays Trade show and event display solutions including custom displays, standees, counter graphics, kiosks, podium signs, pop-up banners, table signs, and vertical banner stands, for businesses participating in events and exhibitions.
• Point of Purchase Signs Retail signage solutions including A-frame sidewalk signs, commercial posters, custom umbrellas, floor graphics, menu boards, restaurant barriers, and standees, sold to retailers, restaurants, and bars.
• Sign Hardware and Accessories Signage mounting and display hardware including A-frames, banner stands, brackets, bungees, sign mounts, strap brackets, fence holders, and sign clamps.
• Message Boards, Digital Signs and Displays Digital signage solutions including digital content, display boards, kiosks, menu boards, posters, digital signage, interactive signage, LED displays, meeting room booking displays, and QR code signs, for dynamic content management.
• Promotional Items and Products Branded promotional merchandise including custom pens, pencils, plaques, clothing, apparel, and promotional inflatables, for business marketing and gifting.
• Printing and Mailing Commercial printing services including take-out menus, flyers, business cards, direct mail, letterhead, custom posters, and collateral printing.
• Germ Prevention Signage Health and safety signage including face mask required signs, COVID-19 signs, no-contact signs, safety screens and shields, social distancing signage, and temperature check signs, for businesses managing public health communications.
• Medical Signage Healthcare-focused signage including hand washing signs, medical safety signage, and medical testing and vaccination signage, sold to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
• Graphic Design Services Professional graphic design services for custom signage and visual solutions, supporting franchise customers from concept through production.
• Installation Services Professional installation services for signage and visual graphics, delivered locally by franchise center teams.
• Project Management End-to-end project management for signage and visual graphic projects, coordinating design, production, permitting, and installation.
• Content Development Content development services for visual messaging and branding, supporting digital and printed signage outputs.
• Survey and Permitting Site survey and signage permitting services, navigating local jurisdiction requirements on behalf of the customer.
• Shipping and Storage Shipping and storage services for signage and graphics, supporting rollouts and inventory management for customers.

Named customers12 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NerdsToGominorOthersPart of the same Propelled Brands portfolio. Jim Howe transitioned from his previous role as president of NerdsToGo to become President of FASTSIGNS, bringing 30+ years of franchising experience.
• Franchise Customer Experience InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFASTSIGNS renewed its Franchise Customer Experience Certification from the Franchise Customer Experience Institute for the second consecutive year, validating the company's efforts to enhance profitability and customer experience.
• StellantisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStellantis is mentioned as adding a third shift in the Windsor, Ontario region, providing partial relief to the local economy affected by trade uncertainty. FASTSIGNS franchisees in the area serve automotive-related customers including Stellantis operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signarama: Direct franchise competitor offering custom signs, banners, vehicle wraps, and visual graphics through a global network of independently owned centers. Closest one-to-one analogue to FASTSIGNS' franchise model and product mix.
• SpeedPro Imaging: Franchise competitor specializing in large-format printing, vehicle wraps, and custom graphics for businesses. Comparable in franchise structure, B2B focus, and product overlap on banners, wraps, and displays.
• Image360: Sign and visual graphics franchise network (part of the Allegra Marketing Print Mail family) offering custom signs, graphics, and displays. Direct competitor with overlapping product catalog and franchise delivery model.
• Sir Speedy: Franchise network providing printing, marketing, and sign services to SMBs. Comparable in franchise model, SMB customer focus, and the bundling of signs with print/direct mail services.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise network of print and sign centers serving local businesses. Overlaps with FASTSIGNS on signage, banners, and printing services under a franchise system of comparable scale.
• Allegra Marketing Print Mail: Franchise brand offering marketing, print, mail, and signage services. Direct competitor for FASTSIGNS' printing-and-mailing line and for the integrated marketing/sign customers that franchisees target.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise network providing print, marketing, and signage solutions to SMB and enterprise customers. Comparable franchise economics, customer mix, and product overlap on custom signs and graphics.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Large-scale online printing and marketing services platform. Competes with FASTSIGNS on small-format printed signage, business cards, and promotional products, primarily through self-service digital channels rather than franchise locations.
• FedEx Office: National retail print and document services chain offering signs, banners, posters, and direct mail. Overlaps with FASTSIGNS on basic signage and printing, though without the deep custom-manufacturing and installation specialization.

Emerging players

• Signs.com: Online direct-to-consumer custom sign platform. An emerging digitally native competitor targeting the lower-complexity, self-serve portion of FASTSIGNS' addressable market, particularly SMBs and small-format custom work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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