SIGNWAVE

About SIGNWAVE

SIGNWAVE is part of FASTSIGNS—765+ franchised centres strong worldwide. This is your pathway into a proven business model where creativity drives profit, with established franchisees achieving $2+ million sales annually.

Here's what makes this opportunity recession-resistant: every business needs signage. New openings need building signs. Rebrands need fresh graphics. Events need promotional displays. Offices need wayfinding. Your customers come from retail, hospitality, corporate, healthcare, government—everywhere. When the economy shifts, some industries slow while others surge. You serve them all, which means steady demand regardless of market conditions.

Training and Support Provided

You get the best of both worlds: hands-on Australian support backed by global expertise from our US Head Office. This dual-layer support system drives your profitability from day one through year ten and beyond.

World-class industry experts guide your journey at every stage. You're never left to figure it out alone—we're invested in your success for the lifetime of your franchise.

Comprehensive Training Delivered

Signage is technical—no question. But our proven training system transforms complete beginners into confident operators before you open your doors.

Your training includes:

• 2 weeks Foundations Training at Dallas Head Office
• 1 week on-site Business Consultant visit before launch
• 24/7 access to FASTSIGNS University online platform
• Ongoing training in sales, marketing, production, and operations
• Centre visits from US industry specialists
• 2 conventions per year—networking, education, inspiration

You'll master the business, not just the signage.

Business Management
Your dedicated Business Consultant partners with you from day one—building your business plan, tracking your goals, and connecting you with expert support in HR, accounting, operations, and technical matters. You get the independence of ownership with the backing of a proven system. We're invested in your success because we only win when you win

Marketing Support
We drive customers to your door through strategic brand positioning, cutting-edge technology, and measurable ROI tracking. From national campaigns to local marketing guidance, we ensure your centre stays visible and competitive. You focus on serving customers—we'll keep your inbox full.

The Ideal SIGNWAVE Franchisee

Most of our franchisees had zero signage experience before joining us. We don't necessarily need industry veterans—we need organised, business-minded people who communicate well with customers. That's it.

This is primarily a management opportunity. We help build your team around your strengths. Strong manager? We'll assist to recruit sales, design, and production talent with you. Creative designer? We'll help bring in management, sales, and production expertise. Technical background? We'll help add creative and customer-facing skills.

You bring the business drive. We'll help you build the team that complements your abilities and fills the gaps.

SIGNWAVE / FASTSIGNS’ History

Since launching in Dallas in 1985, FASTSIGNS has grown to 9 countries worldwide, arriving in Australia in 1995 as SIGNWAVE. For nearly 40 years, we've helped franchisees build businesses that fit their lifestyle—not the other way around. Create a career that complements your skills and supports the life you want..

To do this, we continuously strive to bring cutting-edge signage technology, coupled with powerful business strategy, so our top centres consistently achieve sales in excess of $2 million.

 SIGNWAVE / FASTSIGNS has won countless international franchise industry awards with consistent 5-star satisfactions from our franchise network.

Next Steps – your exciting future awaits you!

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