Business is booming in California, and FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics centers are making a concentrated push into the “Golden State.” Since 2005, ten FASTSIGNS franchise centers have opened or are preparing to open in California within the next few months. Additionally, FASTSIGNS has plans to sell another 3 franchises in California in 2007.
The FASTSIGNS franchise is not new to California—with 42 individually-owned and operated centers already in the state. “We have established a presence in Southern California since 1988,” said Bill McPherson, vice president of domestic franchise development for FASTSIGNS International, Inc. “We’ve re-discovered a stronger market interest in more diverse areas of the northern part of the state and increased inquiries into franchise ownership is being expressed by former corporate employees who have an interest to move on to the next stage in life and run their own business.”
Clint and Christina Ehlers recently opened a new FASTSIGNS center in Culver City. In explaining their decision, the couple said they wanted to join a company that had a proven system of successful operations. “We chose the FASTSIGNS network because it has a great business model and an excellent reputation within the industry,” said Clint Ehlers. “The FASTSIGNS concept thrives on the goal of making the sign and graphics buying experience simple for the customer. By offering innovative ideas and state-of-the art technology, our experts will be able to create and deliver effective graphic designs and signage for every type of business.”
The opening of so many centers has created a variety of job opportunities to area residents in management, sales, computer design and production.
In addition to the newly opened Culver City center, FASTSIGNS centers have recently opened in American Canyon, Folsom, Irvine, Ontario, San Bernardino, Santa Clarita and Vista. New centers will be opening soon in Fremont and Haywood.
“The economy is on a rebound and shows no signs of stopping, and we expect to have continued success in California, in our new centers as well as existing ones,” said McPherson. “The possibilities are endless and we’re locating a large number of territories that are available for new centers.”