National brand, local success As UK-wide work rolls in for all our franchisees, thanks to several national partnerships, we look at how being part of a trusted brand will give your FASTSIGNS business more than local leads. A key theme for our blogs this year is the power of working together; connection and collaboration is the key to business success, in an ever-changing world. This is essentially what franchising is about: the perfect blend of independent business ownership with the advantages of being part of a global brand. And this true of a franchise with FASTSIGNS. When new partners join us, they’re immediately associated with our name and the reputation for excellence which comes with it.

When you join the network, we’ll train you and offer guidance on how to source your own customers locally – we’ve seen how trading with the FASTSIGNS name gives you huge advantages from day one. But then, there’s more in store! Because being part of a global brand means you’ll also have access to national accounts, which Head Office secures, and can greatly impact your business.

Head Office secured national account A perfect example of this is our recent partnership with Tax Assist Accountants, an accounting franchise with over 230 offices across the UK. They approached us with a significant challenge: to help them rebrand their UK network. The project would require meticulous planning and execution to ensure a consistent and impactful brand presence at each location.

While this was a national project, managed centrally at Head Office, the signage work for each Tax Assist office was carried out by our local FASTSIGNS centres.

Local FASTSIGNS Franchisee implementation And because we’re a network focused on working together, it was one of our franchisees who lead the way with Tax Assist. [WHO, from WHERE?] conducted a thorough site survey and provided a range of samples and costed mock-ups, based on their brand guidelines, to create clear and effective signage. This helped Tax Assist understand the cost implications of their rebranding project for their franchisees.

This was followed up by our Head Office team attending TaxAssist’s rebranding launch, so they could speak to the franchisees directly, answering any questions, and inviting them to use any of the FASTSIGNS services.

National success We must have made a great impression, because enquiries rolled in rapidly. Each time a TaxAssist office asked us to add them to the job list, we paired them with the nearest local FASTSIGNS franchisee, who arranged their own site visit, take the necessary measurements, and manufacture and install the new signage, based on the approved designs and specifications developed with Tax Assist’s Head Office.

This process, set to continue until March 2026, has allowed our franchisees to benefit from ready-to-go work, giving them an additional revenue stream without having to find new clients themselves. It’s also helped create connection between our franchisees and others within their local business community – which is essential for any business owner, as it can lead to repeat business or referrals.

So far, everyone at TaxAssist is incredibly happy with the work carried out by FASTSIGNS:

"Collaborating with FASTSIGNS has been instrumental in devising the new Brand Standards for our franchise signage and the successful rollout of our new brand to many of our locations. The FASTSIGNS team’s expertise and ability to deliver high-quality signage cost-effectively and on-brand

has helped achieve consistency across our franchise network. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to partner with to bring our refreshed identity to life." - Danielle Fish, Marketing Manager

“The shop has been transformed internally and externally, and it looks fantastic. The installation went well. I’m very happy with our FASTSIGNS franchise partner and their team and would recommend them. Their attention to detail was excellent; nothing was too much trouble.” - Lloyd Stubbs, Franchisee, TaxAssist Accountants (Grantham)

This kind of national partnership is only possible because of the trust and reputation FASTSIGNS has earned. Businesses like TaxAssist choose us because they know our franchise network can deliver consistency, professionalism, and quality at scale for their franchise network. It’s a fantastic example not only of the strength of our project management and signage expertise, but of how franchisees directly benefit from large-scale, centrally managed accounts.

For our franchisees, it’s a win-win, and it could be for you, too. You’ll build your own business and customer-base in your territory, but with the advantage of tapping into high-value projects from national clients, giving you multiple revenue streams from which to grow.

Expand your horizons So, are you ready to grow your own business with the backing of a trusted national brand who can open doors for you at both a national and local level? Get in touch to find out more!