Big Blue Swim School Expansion
Big Blue Swim School signs an agreement with Hiag and Emma Avsharian for three pools in Metro Detroit, expanding its presence in the region.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 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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Big Blue Swim School Signs Deal in Pittsburgh for Three Pools
Big Blue Swim School signs an agreement with Chelsea Dukovich for three pools in Pittsburgh, marking the sixth signing of the year.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 2020
Big Blue Swim School
Big Blue Swim School signs an agreement with Christopher Gray for three pools in Hartford, Connecticut, marking the brand's expansion into the state.
· 1851 Franchise· April 17, 2020
National FranConnect Survey Shows 65% of Franchisors Continue Proactive Franchise Sales Efforts Despite COVID-19 Crisis
A recent survey by FranConnect found that nearly two-thirds of franchisors are continuing to move forward with franchise sales efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Franchising.com· April 1, 2020
Franchise watch: FASTSIGNS International, Inc. anticipates continued Canadian growth
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· Global Franchise· March 31, 2020
International Franchise Association Joins Forces with Wild Birds Unlimited To Launch the Franchising Pride Council
The International Franchise Association launches the Franchising Pride Council to promote LGBTQ inclusion and support within the franchising industry.
· 1851 Franchise· March 27, 2020
The female franchising powerlist
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· Global Franchise· March 8, 2020
Big Blue Swim School Wraps Up a Strong First Year of Franchise Sales and Plans to Hit the 150-Unit Mark by the End of 2021
Big Blue Swim School wraps up its first year of franchise sales with 66 units sold and plans to hit the 150-unit mark by the end of 2021.
· 1851 Franchise· March 4, 2020
Phil and Cindy: Bringing Home the Bacon
Cindy and Phil Bacon, franchisees at FASTSIGNS of Chattanooga, received national recognition as the recipients of The FASTSIGNS Award at the 2020 FASTSIGNS International Convention.
· Franchising.com· February 20, 2020
FASTSIGNS celebrates 35th anniversary with reduced franchise fee of $35,000
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· Global Franchise· February 20, 2020
Big Blue Swim School Wraps Up a Strong First Year of Franchise Sales and Plans to Hit the 150-Unit Mark by the End of 2021
Big Blue Swim School, one of the nation's fastest-growing swim school franchises, is wrapping up its first year of franchise sales with 66 units sold.
· Franchising.com· February 19, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Marks 35th Anniversary with Celebratory Franchise Fee of $35,000
FASTSIGNS marks its 35th anniversary by offering a celebratory franchise fee of $35,000, a savings of $14,750, to qualified franchisees.
· Franchising.com· February 19, 2020
Catherine Monson named as the International Franchise Association chair
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· Global Franchise· February 12, 2020
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Named as International Franchising Association Chair
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., is named IFA Chair, advocating for small business enterprise and franchising.
· Franchising.com· February 11, 2020
Global Franchise Magazine Names FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “Best Communications & Signage Franchise” in Global Franchise Awards 2020
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is named the Best Communications & Signage Franchise in Global Franchise magazine's Global Franchise Awards 2020 for the second consecutive year.
· Franchising.com· February 10, 2020
Little Kickers named Global Franchise Champion at the Global Franchise Awards 2020
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· Global Franchise· February 8, 2020
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Management to Share Insights at the 2020 International Franchise Association's Annual Convention
The executive team from FASTSIGNS International, Inc. will share insights at the 2020 International Franchise Association's Annual Convention.
· Franchising.com· February 7, 2020
FASTSIGNS Recognizes Achievements and Honors Franchisees during 2020 International Convention in Phoenix
FASTSIGNS recognized achievements and honored franchisees during its 2020 International Convention in Phoenix.
· Franchising.com· February 5, 2020
FASTSIGNS® Recruiting Franchise Candidates at National Business Media Show in Santa Clara, California, Feb. 7-8
FASTSIGNS is recruiting franchise candidates at the National Business Media Show in Santa Clara, California, on February 7-8, 2020.
· Franchising.com· February 5, 2020
FASTSIGNS Selected As a Top 100 Franchise for 2020 by Franchise Gator
FASTSIGNS was ranked as the #2 Top 100 Franchise of 2020 by Franchise Gator for its strong growth, financial stability, and experience.
· Franchising.com· January 30, 2020
Catherine Monson, CEO at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Will Deliver Two Upcoming International Keynotes
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, will deliver keynotes at the European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference and the Franchise Awards Gala Dinner in Vienna and Budapest.
· Franchising.com· January 23, 2020
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Celebrates 35th Anniversary with #1 Ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. celebrates 35th anniversary and ranks #1 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® with plans to sign 45+ franchise agreements and expand internationally.
· Franchising.com· January 14, 2020
Last Chance: European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, Vienna, January 28-29
The European Master & Multi-Unit Franchising Conference will take place in Vienna, Austria, on January 28-29, addressing common issues and solutions for European franchise expansion.
· Franchising.com· January 9, 2020
Fastsigns Inks a 12-Location Master Franchise Deal for France and Monaco
Fastsigns inks a 12-location master franchise deal for France and Monaco, led by Parisian entrepreneur Jean-Marc Tabel.
· Franchising.com· January 8, 2020