FASTSIGNS International Signs Master Franchise Agreement to Expand to Spain

Carrollton, Texas-based sign shop franchisor FASTSIGNS International Inc. announces that it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement to expand to mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Gibraltar. Chris Kirby, an existing FASTSIGNS franchisee, will develop a minimum of 10 locations, specifically targeting initial development in the cities of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Malaga.

Kirby joined FASTSIGNS in 2016 when he acquired an existing center in Boca Raton, Florida. Since then, his business has been recognized as a top-performing center out of nearly 700 FASTSIGNS locations worldwide as a result of increasing sales by 370 percent in the first year. Originally from London, Kirby realized the growing need for signage and visual communications across Spain and Gibraltar and is excited to spearhead the brand’s international growth in these markets.

“Having been a FASTSIGNS franchisee for two years and experienced record-breaking success, further expanding my investment in FASTSIGNS was a natural decision,” says Kirby. “As the brand continues to thrive in new international markets across the world, I am confident that the proven business model and unconditional support offered to franchisees will propel our success abroad as we embark on this new endeavor.”

FASTSIGNS has been experiencing rapid growth internationally, and the markets that Kirby is targeting definitely make a lot of sense, according to Mark Jameson, executive vice president of franchise support and development with FASTSIGNS International.

“Earlier this year we visited Barcelona and Marbella and were immediately impressed with the welcoming business atmosphere and the potential for FASTSIGNS to flourish,” Jameson says. “Needless to say we are proud to announce Spain and Gibraltar as the latest addition to our aggressive international expansion. Chris has a very strong business acumen that has been proven over and over again, and we’re elated to have him pioneer the brand’s presence across this region.”

Kirby attended the recent European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in London and the International Franchising Show in Valencia, Spain, to meet with potential franchisees.