---
title: "NerdsToGo seeks to conquer Pittsburgh market"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/12c9ba9e-dfbc-4922-80cd-254f8572457b
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/nerdstogo-seeks-to-conquer-pittsburgh-market
author: "Raghav Patel"
category: "Business Services"
industry: "Business Services"
topics: ["Technology"]
published: 2021-11-15T15:08:59.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:23:57.651Z
image: https://cdn.global-franchise.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/shutterstock_547507963-1.jpg
---

# NerdsToGo seeks to conquer Pittsburgh market

**TL;DR:** NerdsToGo is expanding its presence in the Greater Pittsburgh market by adding eight new units to meet rising demand for its services. The brand has undergone significant changes since being acquired by Propelled Brands in September 2020.

*By Raghav Patel, originally published in Global Franchise on 2021-11-15. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/nerdstogo-seeks-to-conquer-pittsburgh-market).*

## Story

NerdsToGo is looking to grow its brand presence in the Greater Pittsburgh market by adding eight new units in the area to meet the rising demand for its services.

“Working remotely has become a part of everyday business with companies of all sizes choosing to leave the classic office setting for a stay-at-home business model,” said Mark Jameson, chief support and development officer at Propelled Brands.

“We see amazing growth potential in the Pittsburgh area, and with the support and resources we offer along with our proven business model, our franchisees will flourish in this market.”

In September 2020, NerdsToGo was acquired by Propelled Brands. Under new leadership, the NerdsToGo brand and its franchisees will receive ongoing training, support, and unparalleled resources to position the brand as a leader among the industry and the local communities it serves.

“NerdsToGo fills a gap that exists between the large corporate IT services companies and the mom and pop stores that are out there,” said Chuck Bailey, the Pittsburgh West NerdsToGo franchise owner.

“When Propelled Brands acquired NerdsToGo, I knew they would take the FASTSIGNS business model and bring those tools to the NerdsToGo franchise. Looking at the FASTSIGNS legacy, Propelled Brands is setting up NerdsToGo to be a lean, mean, franchising machine, and I am excited to be a part of that transformation.”

NerdsToGo has gone from strength to strength since Jim Howe was appointed as the brand president, the brand has indicated plans to develop 15 units across Houston and a mammoth 65 units in Florida.

## Entities

- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Business Services (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- Raghav Patel (person)
- FASTSIGNS (company)
- Propelled Brands (company)
- Mark Jameson (person)
- Pittsburgh (location)
- NerdsToGo (company)
- market development (topic)
- Jim Howe (person)

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Originally reported by Raghav Patel, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/nerdstogo-seeks-to-conquer-pittsburgh-market). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/12c9ba9e-dfbc-4922-80cd-254f8572457b).