CARROLLTON, Texas - FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, announced today that it is attending and sponsoring the National Business Media Show from Sept. 8-9, 2017 at the Colorado Convention Center. The company is recruiting franchisees for expansion throughout Wyoming and Denver, including the communities of Stapleton, Loveland and Fort Collins, with a focus on co-brand and conversion franchise offerings at the show.

"We are thrilled to exhibit at the National Business Media Show in Denver this year to discuss co-brand and conversion franchising offerings with potential franchisees," said Mark Jameson, EVP of Franchise Support and Development, FASTSIGNS International, Inc. "Attendees can look forward to exploring all that FASTSIGNS has to offer within our strong network, including our successful training programs, new product and operational support, buying power and national brand marketing including TV and web presence."

Local entrepreneurs are invited to meet with the brand's franchise development team at booth #507 to learn more about co-brand and conversion franchise offerings. During the first half of 2017, FASTSIGNS opened 21 centers across the U.S., Canada, and England, and signed 23 franchise agreements to develop additional new, co-branded, and conversion locations. Due to the ongoing worldwide need for visual communications and digital signage technology, the company expects to open a projected 45 locations this year.

For any existing business looking to expand into this fast-paced market, FASTSIGNS gives the added support and training needed to make the process smooth. Whether an existing print-based business or a photography studio, FASTSIGNS' co-brand franchise centers receive the same assistance as any new franchisee, with the added bonus of being able to exclude established revenue streams, outside of the FASTSIGNS core business offering, from future royalty payments. Both the co-brand and conversion franchise offerings can be started with only $15,000 down on the initial franchise fee.

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. was ranked number 1 in the Business Services/Signs category for 2017 and 95 overall in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Acknowledged by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise 500®recognizes FASTSIGNS for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and brand power. FASTSIGNS also has been recognized for its franchisee satisfaction by being named a World Class Franchise by the Franchise Research Institute for five consecutive years and ranking number one in franchisee satisfaction by Franchise Business Review in 2016 and was recently named to Franchise Business Review's " innovative franchise brands list.

For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or 214-346-5679).