Franchise watch: FASTSIGNS prioritizes adaptability and franchisee support for international expansion
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· Global Franchise· December 22, 2020
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FASTSIGNS is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 251 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is celebrating Sign Manufacturing Day 2026 by highlighting careers in the sign and visual communications industry [[2026-10-05 FASTSIGNS® Celebrates Sign Manufacturing Day 2026 by Highlighting Careers in the (83f91f)]]. * James Roig of FASTSIGNS of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, received the Catherine Monson Outside Sales Professional of the Year Award for his outstanding sales achievement and commitment to the FASTSIGNS brand [[2026-09-08 Fort Lauderdale Employee Earns FASTSIGNS Network’s Top Sales Honor (acfa8d)]]. * FASTSIGNS International, Inc. hosted its 16th annual Outside Sales Summit in Dallas, Texas, recognizing over 300 sales professionals for their achievements [[2026-09-06 FASTSIGNS Honors More Than 300 Sales Professionals at 16th Annual Outside Sales (509b9b)]]. * FASTSIGNS reported a record-breaking first half of 2026, opening 13 new centers and signing 18 franchise agreements across domestic and international markets [[2026-07-31 FASTSIGNS® Reports Record-Breaking First Half of 2026 for Franchise Development (37aee1)]]. * FASTSIGNS has earned the Franchisees' Choice Designation for the 14th consecutive year and received the Canadian Franchise Association's Award of Excellence [[2026-04-23 FASTSIGNS® Earns 14-Year Franchisees’ Choice Designation and Seventh Silver Awar (8f4159)]]. * FASTSIGNS International, Inc. named Grimco and ND Graphics as vendors of the year at the 2026 FASTSIGNS International Convention [[2026-02-25 Fastsigns International, Inc. Names U.S. and Canadian Vendors of the Year (8a8b7d)]]. * FASTSIGNS has ranked No. 1 in category on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List for 10 consecutive years, reflecting its continued momentum after a year of growth and industry recognition [[2026-01-27 Fastsigns® Marks a Decade of Dominance, Ranking No. 1 in Category on Entrepreneu (111d04)]]. * FASTSIGNS has been named a Top 100 Franchise for Veterans by Franchise Business Review for the sixth time, offering incentives to veterans including 50% off the initial franchise fee and reduced royalties for the first 12 months of business [[2025-11-14 FASTSIGNS Named a Top 100 Franchise for Veterans by Franchise Business Review (03d47e)]]. Filed under Business Services / Signs.
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· Global Franchise· December 21, 2020
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· Global Franchise· December 18, 2020
FASTSIGNS and NerdsToGo, Part of Fastsigns Holdings Inc., Recognized By Franchise Dictionary Magazine in Esteemed 2020 Rankings
Each brand was recognized for creating opportunities for aspiring business owners, filing a niche in its respective market and turning heads with a unique product, impacting veterans and impressing millennials, and helping their local communities.
· Franchising.com· December 14, 2020
FASTSIGNS’ CEO and IFA Chair Catherine Monson Named One of Franchising’s ‘100 Influential Women’ by Business Woman Magazine
Catherine Monson was recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Franchising by Business Woman magazine.
· Franchising.com· November 25, 2020
Robert Cresanti announces retirement from IFA
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· Global Franchise· November 24, 2020
FASTSIGNS CFO Named the Midsize Private Company CFO of the Year by D CEO Magazine
Ronald K. Herbert was named Midsize Private Company CFO of the Year by D CEO magazine.
· Franchising.com· November 19, 2020
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. CEO to Deliver Keynote at International Franchise Association’s Emerging Franchisor Virtual Event
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., will deliver a keynote at the International Franchise Association's Emerging Franchisor Virtual Event.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2020
FASTSIGNS bolsters U.K. footprint with two new locations
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· Global Franchise· November 6, 2020
FASTSIGNS’ CEO and International Franchise Association Chair Catherine Monson Receives Distinguished ‘Women of Wonder’ Award by Franchise Dictionary Magazine
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS, receives the 'Women of Wonder' award for her impact on the franchise industry and leadership of the company's growth to 735 locations worldwide.
· Franchising.com· November 3, 2020
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. CEO Delivers Keynote At CFA's Business Recovery Summit
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. CEO Catherine Monson delivered the keynote at the Canadian Franchise Association’s Business Recovery Summit series, discussing the importance of adaptation and growth in the ‘next normal’ during COVID-19 recovery.
· Franchising.com· October 23, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Ranked #6 On Annual List Of Top Franchises For Veterans By Entrepreneur Magazine
FASTSIGNS ranked #6 on Entrepreneur Magazine's list of top franchises for veterans.
· Franchising.com· October 15, 2020
Fastsigns Holdings Inc. Acquires NerdsToGo, an Emerging IT Services Franchise Brand
Fastsigns Holdings Inc. acquires NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise brand, to expand its portfolio.
· Franchising.com· October 8, 2020
Fastsigns Holdings Inc. acquires emerging IT franchise NerdsToGo
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· Global Franchise· October 8, 2020
FASTSIGNS Celebrates Sign Manufacturing Day 2020 with Virtual Initiative
FASTSIGNS celebrates Sign Manufacturing Day 2020 with a virtual initiative and videos of a tour from the FASTSIGNS International office.
· Franchising.com· October 2, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Recruiting Existing Business Owners Looking to Grow Through Its CoBrand and Conversion Program
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is recruiting existing business owners looking to grow through its cobrand and conversion program, offering a FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity.
· Franchising.com· September 25, 2020
GF podcast: Catherine Monson of FASTSIGNS
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· Global Franchise· September 18, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Named A “Top Growth Franchise” By Entrepreneur Magazine
FASTSIGNS is named a Top Growth Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, recognizing its aggressive growth and position as a leader in the sign, graphics, and print industry.
· Franchising.com· September 3, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Continues Nationwide Growth As an Essential Business Amid COVID-19 Crisis
FASTSIGNS continues nationwide growth as an essential business amid the COVID-19 crisis, pivoting services to best serve customers and local communities.
· Franchising.com· August 20, 2020
Franchise watch: FASTSIGNS has proven to adapt amid the pandemic
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· Global Franchise· July 1, 2020
FASTSIGNS International Inc., Honored As Gold Recipient Of The 2020 Awards Of Excellence By Canadian Franchise Association
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. was recognized by the Canadian Franchise Association as a gold recipient of the Awards of Excellence in Franchising and the 2020 Franchisees’ Choice Designation.
· Franchising.com· June 30, 2020
Franchise watch: FASTSIGNS transcends locality, language and culture
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· Global Franchise· April 24, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Named One of 50 Best Second Career Franchise Opportunities by Franchise Business Review
FASTSIGNS was named one of the 50 best second-career franchise opportunities by Franchise Business Review.
· Franchising.com· April 22, 2020
IFE goes online with virtual show May 28-30
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· Global Franchise· April 22, 2020