FASTSIGNS Expands its Presence into Eden Prairie, Minnesota

CARROLLTON, TX, December 30, 2010 (Press-News.org) Continuing to set the bar as the leader in the visual communication industry, FASTSIGNS, the world's premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces the opening of its newest location in Eden Prairie, Minn.

Located at 10340 Viking Drive, the new opening and local expansion is the latest step in the company's national growth strategy calling for 35 new centers throughout the United States, expanding through a combination of new center development and conversions of existing independent sign shops through a streamlined lower investment process.

"Our proven franchise model has allowed us to continuously grow our concept in various untapped markets nationwide, such as Eden Prairie," said Mark Jameson, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for FASTSIGNS. "We look forward to becoming the household name for business-to-business marketing solutions in the local community."

The new Eden Prairie FASTSIGNS is locally owned by Tom Weber, who also owns and operates the FASTSIGNS center in Minnetonka, Minn. With more than 30 years experience in the graphics industry, Weber brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to an industry-leading franchise system.

"In a market where the demand for a customer centric sign and graphics operation is high, FASTSIGNS is the answer," said Weber. "With the opening of my second location, I plan to continue providing customers with the high quality products that have become synonymous with FASTSIGNS."

FASTSIGNS franchised sign centers use state-of-the-art computer technology to create custom signs and graphics for businesses and organizations of all sizes. FASTSIGNS product line includes banners, flags, building signs, digital and electric signs, yard signs, vehicle graphics, labels, trade show exhibits and displays, point-of-purchase signs, posters, and promotional products. The company's franchisees use computer-aided sign-making systems and techniques to design and create their products. They also offer services including personalized design consultation and project management; custom sign design; sign installation; and digital printing.

For franchise information, contact Mark Jameson or Brian Wieters at mark.jameson@fastsigns.com and brian.wieters@fastsigns.com. Mark and Brian can also be contacted by calling (800) 827-7446.

About FASTSIGNS:
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the worldwide franchisor for the more than 530 FASTSIGNS sign and graphic centers located in the US, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Mexico and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE). FASTSIGNS' sign and graphics centers leverage sign and marketing knowledge, state-of-the-art technology and innovative thinking to solve customers' marketing and communications challenges - from the simple to the simply impossible. Centers provide consulting, file transfer, design, production, delivery and installation for a full range of custom sign and graphic solutions. For franchise information, visit http://www.franchise.fastsigns.com.