Fastsigns UK aims for more growth in 2017

Print Solutions

Fastsigns has announced plans to open at least eight new UK franchises in 2017.

The news comes after the global sign and graphics specialist secured four new franchises in 2016, the first being the UK’s first Fastsigns co-brand in Oxford North. The remaining three were signed towards the end of the year and will take the number of active UK centres to 23 by the end of quarter one in 2017. The newly signed franchises will be based in Leicester, Stoke on Trent and Maidstone.

The latest announcement shows that the company is well on its way to meeting its target of doubling the current number of Fastsigns franchises in the country by 2018.

For John Davies, managing director, the outlook is positive after a successful 12 months. He said, ‘We made some key appointments last year, including the recruitment of Hannah Evans as marketing manager and Alan McLean as an additional business consultant. This has really strengthened our UK head office team and ensures our growing number of franchisees continue to receive exceptional support.

‘Staying at the forefront of technology has also been hugely important and investing in solutions like SpaceView and 3M Visual Attention Software has helped us stand out in the industry.

‘Another major achievement has been establishing ourselves as a Google for Work Partner. Thanks to this, we can now offer eye catching digital signage solutions powered by Google Chrome technology, via Google’s Chromebit device. In summary, we are going from strength to strength.’

Globally, last year saw Fastsigns saw a total of 63 new franchisees, whilst also securing a Master Franchise Agreement in the Dominican Republic and US Virgin Islands.