Quick Verdict · who it fits
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$215K - $377K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
705 +20
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
40+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
17 days
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,110,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
710
Total units open
17
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
5
Net unit growth
705 to 710
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
5
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Fastsigns International ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
85th pct · of 87 peers
Franchise fee
55th pct · of 87 peers
System size
94th pct · of 87 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $449K
Avg franchise fee
$67K
Avg system size
213
Franchises analyzed
87
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastsigns International | Disclosed | $50K | $215K - $377K | 6% | 705 |
| AlphagraphicsSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $298K - $384K | 3–7% | 229 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $57K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. requires a $49,750 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $215,194–$377,334, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. FASTSIGNS International, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. has 705 total locations, with 20 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. FASTSIGNS International, Inc.'s most recent FDD documents approximately 17 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. FASTSIGNS International, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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