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FASTSIGNS
Professional custom signs, banners, vehicle graphics & visual solutions to help your business stand out - local experts ready to guide your project.
FASTSIGNS
Professional custom signs, banners, vehicle graphics & visual solutions to help your business stand out - local experts ready to guide your project. Get started today!
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1985
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Carrollton
Corporate office
Carrollton, TX, United States
Additional offices
United Kingdom · Canada · Chile · Australia · Malta · Dominican Republic · Grand Cayman · Puerto Rico
Principals
Catherine Monson
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Howe
President
Mark Jameson
Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Herskind
Chief Marketing Officer
Jason White
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Chachula
Chief Information Officer
Jennifer Rote
General Counsel
Vera Peterson
Chief Operating Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs day-to-day operations at FASTSIGNS International?
CEO Catherine Monson has led the company since 2009 and also serves as vice chair of the International Franchise Association board. Jim Howe, a longtime franchise support executive at FASTSIGNS, rejoined the firm as President (per firm website). They oversee a C-suite that includes chief officers for development, marketing, finance, information, and legal, with several executives shared across parent company Propelled Brands.
Does FASTSIGNS International own the individual sign centers?
No. It is purely a franchisor, not an operator of corporate stores. The over 780 locations in eight countries are independently owned and operated. FASTSIGNS International generates revenue through franchise fees, royalties, and supply-chain programs rather than direct product sales.
How does Propelled Brands relate to FASTSIGNS?
Propelled Brands is the multi-concept franchisor platform that owns FASTSIGNS International along with other franchise brands. This structure pools back-office functions — legal, IT, finance, and operations — across its portfolio, while each brand retains its own president and franchisee-facing team.
What markets does FASTSIGNS operate in outside the United States?
FASTSIGNS has franchised locations in the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, Malta, the Dominican Republic, and Australia, where centers operate under the SIGNWAVE name. It has also signed international agreements for territories including the UAE, Italy, Greece, and Spain (per firm website).
What sectors does FASTSIGNS primarily serve?
Its franchisees serve a broad business-to-business clientele spanning healthcare, education, construction, real estate, automotive, retail, hospitality, and financial services. The franchisor does not restrict centers to specific industry verticals, positioning the brand as a generalist visual-communications provider.
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