{"id":9992,"date":"2014-10-21T10:36:35","date_gmt":"2014-10-21T14:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.franchisegator.com\/articles\/?p=9992"},"modified":"2022-03-03T15:08:35","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T20:08:35","slug":"fastsigns-helps-independent-owners-thrive-maximize-new-channels-for-growth-11948","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisegator.com\/articles\/fastsigns-helps-independent-owners-thrive-maximize-new-channels-for-growth-11948\/","title":{"rendered":"FASTSIGNS&reg; Helps Independent Owners Thrive, Maximize New Channels for Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><strong>CARROLLTON, Texas<\/strong> &#8212;&nbsp;Though more businesses are investing in effective signage and visual graphics, many of today&rsquo;s independent sign and print shop owners are not maximizing their businesses&rsquo; true potential due to lack of support in key areas, such as marketing and technology advancements.&nbsp;FASTSIGNS International Inc.&quot;the worldwide franchisor of more than 560 FASTSIGNS<span style=\"position: relative; vertical-align: baseline; top: -0.5em\">&reg;<\/span>&nbsp;sign, graphics and visual communications centers in eight countries&quot;recognizes these challenges and provides the necessary resources through its&nbsp;Co-Brand&nbsp;or&nbsp;Conversion&nbsp;franchise programs for independent owners to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Since each program&rsquo;s inception, many independent owners have increased revenue in their businesses by expanding their service offerings and effectively marketing and selling the new services through the ongoing guidance and support from FASTSIGNS. 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