FASTSIGNSÂ Expanding its Presence into Cookeville, Tennessee

CARROLLTON, TX, September 29, 2010 (Press-News.org) Continuing to set the bar as the leader in the sign and graphics industry, FASTSIGNS, the worldâEUR s premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, announces the signing of a new franchise in Cookeville, Tenn.

The local expansion announcement is the latest step in the companyâEUR s national growth strategy calling for 20 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.

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

The new Cookeville FASTSIGNS is expected to open January 2011 and will be locally owned by Mike Grosklaus. With more than 25 years experience in the sign manufacturing industry, Grosklaus brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to an industry-leading franchise system.

âEURœThroughout my years working with various companies in the industry, FASTSIGNS was always at the top of the list for its exceptional reputation and successful track record,âEUR said Grosklaus. âEURœWith my extensive experience, along with an international companyâEUR s support and resources, I foresee having an immediate impact on the business community.âEUR

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 FASTSIGNSÂ
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the worldwide franchisor for the more than 530 FASTSIGNSÂ sign and graphic centers located in the US, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Mexico and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVEÂ ). FASTSIGNSÂ sign and graphics centers leverage sign and marketing knowledge, state-of-the-art technology and innovative thinking to solve customersâEUR marketing and communications challengesâEUR"from the simpleâEUR¦ to the simply impossibleâ„ . Centers provide consulting, file transfer, design, production, delivery and installation for a full range of custom sign and graphic solutions. For franchise information, visit franchise.fastsigns.com.