FastSign founder Gary Salomon said that temporary sign business is a niche that big companies weren't interested in so he jumped in with a technology solution.
Founder Gary Salomon opened one location and ran it himself to establish all of the systems and procedures needed to insure that a franchise owner could achieve success.
This former banker and now FastSigns franchise owner is the type of person Gary goes after. Gary had the idea that seasoned executives who are highly trained and bright people might love to take a stab at owning their own business.
Founder Gary Salomon found a great technology which makes it easy to produce professional signs quickly and much cheaper than the old methods. By teaching thousands of others how to sell and create the signs he has grown into a large business.
Blair Taylor owns and Athlete's Foot Store in Compton (near Los Angeles). He says no retailer or business owner should shy away from any neighborhood if he has a product that the people in that neighborhood want or need. Blair is now the CEO of the LA Urban League.
Dr. John Hayes is just one of the country's franchise experts. Gary and his team take advantage of training offered by John and the International Franchise Association.