BFA FEATURE
Agency Express Franchisor of the Year
Agency Express, the UK’s leading provider of ‘For Sale’ boards, maintains a dominant position with a 62% market share, catering to estate agency offices nationwide. Boasting a network of 100 franchise territories and a monthly property coverage of 125,000.
In the commemorative year of 2023, celebrating its Silver Jubilee, Agency Express achieved a significant 25 years of sustained growth. Key achievements include the Silver Jubilee Bullet, a solution designed for franchisees to reap substantial financial benefits with minimal daily effort. The introduction of the
FASTSIGNS Franchisor Trailblazer
FASTSIGNS is transforming the signage industry by highlighting sustainability across its network, suppliers, and customer support. This commitment aligns with the UK government’s call for businesses to operate sustainably and achieve a net-zero status.
Traditionally, signage was seen as non-sustainable, but FASTSIGNS is challenging this perception. The franchise’s environmental promise ensures that franchisees can provide sustainable solutions to customers with environmental goals. Customers are increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment, prompting FASTSIGNS to source eco-friendly signage solutions.
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FASTSIGNS held roundtable discussions on sustainability at its Annual Convention, where franchisees recognised the potential for an additional income source while benefiting the environment. Collaborating with sustainability-focused suppliers, such as Metamark, FASTSIGNS is expanding its range of eco- friendly products. For example, PVC-free vinyl made from bamboo is one of the sustainable alternatives.
Educating franchisees and customers about the importance of sustainability is a core part of FASTSIGNS’ strategy. Sustainability boot camps empower sales teams and franchisees to lead conversations on sustainability.
FASTSIGNS remains dedicated to fostering change on the journey towards sustainability. Franchisees are educated on the benefits of sustainable solutions, ensuring viability and growth potential.
innovative AgencyQR board service, integrating QR codes with SignMaster3, not only boosted franchisee earnings but also demonstrated a commitment to positive environmental impact through panel reuse.
Agency Express remains committed to supporting its network of 113 franchisees through continuous innovation, introducing tools such as SignMaster3, the Operators App, Route Optimisation, and the Franchisee Utility Dashboard.
The company’s dedication to ethical franchising is evident in its high renewal rate of franchise agreements and transparent
practices with readily available audited accounts for franchisees.
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