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FASTSIGNS Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $244,000–$343,000. Franchise fee: $49,750. Royalty: 6.0% + 2.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$49,750
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$244,000–$343,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
6.0% + 2.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$600K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for FASTSIGNS

Real Estate & Buildout $85,000
Equipment & Fixtures $100,000
Initial Inventory $15,000
Initial Marketing $20,000
Working Capital Reserve $60,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$300,000
Liquid Capital Required
$80,000

vs. Service Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+9% vs. avg ($269K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+0.5% vs. avg (5.5%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Service franchises. Actual results vary.

~4.9 years

Based on $600K estimated annual revenue, 18% net margin, and 6.0+2.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.