Gary Salomon and Bob Schanbaum founded FASTSIGNS in 1985, opening the first center in Dallas, Texas. In response to their successes, they began offering FASTSIGNS franchises, selling the first center in 1986. Three years and 16 centers into the development of the business, Schanbaum passed away from terminal cancer. In honor of Schanbaum’s legacy, Salomon pushed forward and, within the first five years, the system grew to more than 150 locations.
In 2003, FASTSIGNS� was acquired by Roark Capital Group and then by Levine Leichtmen Capital Partners in 2014. Today, FASTSIGNS� is a leading sign, graphics and visual communications company with more than 750 franchised centers located in nine countries.
In 2003, FASTSIGNS� was acquired by Roark Capital Group and then by Levine Leichtmen Capital Partners in 2014. Today, FASTSIGNS� is a leading sign, graphics and visual communications company with more than 750 franchised centers located in nine countries.
Location: United States, Texas, Carrollton
Employees: 51-200
Phone: 800-327-8744
Founded date: 1985
Investors 3
Mentions in press and media 20
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| 19.08.2025 | FASTSIGNS® Secures Top Industry Honors and Expands in First Half of 2025 | FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, marked the first half of 2025 with notable achievements, earning multiple accolades, including being recently named to Entrepreneur’s 2025 Best of the Best Franchi... |
| 16.11.2024 | Navigating the Franchise Landscape: A Guide for Aspiring Owners | The world of franchising is a vast ocean. For veterans and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, finding the right franchise can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With countless options and varying costs, it’s crucial to navigate this... |
| 11.11.2024 | These Are the Best Franchises for Veterans in 2024 — And Startup Cost Can Be As Low as $3,000 These top franchises provide exclusive incentives and customized programs to help veterans become franchis... | Veterans bring unique skills and dedication to the table, making them ideal candidates for franchise ownership. To recognize and support veterans transitioning into business ownership, these top franchises offer exclusive incentives and tai... |
| 28.02.2023 | FASTSIGNS Cincinnati - Highland Ave. Recognized For Customer Solutions | Madeira Optical Brushed Aluminum Dimensional Letter Sign Custom Dimensional Letter Signs Custom Window Graphics And ADA Signs At the 2023 FASTSIGNS National Conference, FASTSIGNS Cincinnati was awarded a 2022 Customer Solutions Award. The F... |
| 27.02.2023 | FASTSIGNS Ranked First in Signage and Communication Category by Global Franchise | The Leading Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Franchise Wins its Fifth Consecutive Global Franchise Award at the Annual IFA Conference CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual... |
| 20.12.2022 | Cincinnati Sign Shop Adds Custom LED Capability | FASTSIGNS - Make Your Statement FASTSIGNS Cincinnati - Highland Avenue Completes Several Key Projects in 2022 We are excited to bring new focus to custom business signs with LED elements to Cincinnati” — Lane PenceCINCINNATI, OHIO, USA, Dec... |
| 27.10.2022 | FASTSIGNS® Ranked a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine | The Leading Sign, Graphics and Visual Communications Franchise Makes the 2022 List at #4 out of 150 CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise in the nation, h... |
| 24.05.2021 | FASTSIGNS® Receives "Franchisees' Choice" Designation By Canadian Franchise Association For 9th Consecutive Year |
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