International Visual Communications Franchise Helps Elevate Local Sign Business; Continues Franchise Growth Through National Conversion Initiative with Three Center Deal.

CARROLLTON, Texas – While the uncertain economy and credit freeze have halted business development plans for some entrepreneurs, local entrepreneur Greg Yates continues to set high standards and has announced a signed deal to open three FASTSIGNS stores throughout the local market.
The first store, slated to open in May 2011, will be located at 536 Main Street NW. The multi-unit plan calls for additional stores throughout Tinley Park, Ill. and Merrillville, Ind. As the world’s premier business-to-business marketing solution franchise with more than 530 locations, the new FASTSIGNS store will be a conversion of an independent sign and graphics store, The Creative Edge, run by Yates.