FASTSIGNS® Named Number One on Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchises of 2017

CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that it was selected as the number one pick for Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchises of 2017. This is the second consecutive year that the brand has received this industry top honor. 

"Each opportunity on the Top 100 list has demonstrated strong growth potential coming into the new year," said Eric Bell General Manager at Franchise Gator. "Not only are these opportunities among the very best in the industry, they also offer a solid investment for the everyday franchise buyer."

The online franchise directory developed the Top 100 ranking as a way for prospective franchisees to identify opportunities with strong growth potential that are also affordable investments for the average franchise buyer. The annual ranking measures franchise opportunities based on several key factors, including financial stability, growth, transparency, engagement, continuity and sustainability.  

"This recognition reaffirms FASTSIGNS International's recent growth along with the long-term sustainability and franchisee satisfaction that we strive to achieve," said Mark Jameson, EVP of Franchise Support and Development, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. "We are honored to be named at the top of Franchise Gator's Top 100 Franchises for 2017 and look forward to continuing to provide the best training and support in the industry."

In addition to more than 400 U.S. and Canadian markets targeted for development, FASTSIGNS has 65+ international locations open for continued expansion.  As part of the brand's development strategy, FASTSIGNS is also targeting co-brand and conversion opportunities whereby print shop owners can expand their services by adding FASTSIGNS to their existing business or convert their business into a thriving FASTSIGNS center.

For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or 214-346-5679) or download an eBook that explores the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity at http://amzn.to/1FrnDJu.

About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the largest sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 650 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in nine countries including the US, Canada, England, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Grand Cayman, Mexico and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®).

FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive sign and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, sell more products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points including décor, events, wearables and marketing materials. Earlier this year, FASTSIGNS ranked number 1 in the Business Services/Signs category and 95 overall in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500^®. Learn more about sign and visual graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on Twitter @FASTSIGNS, Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS or LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fastsigns.

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