{"id":21660,"date":"2024-03-04T16:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=21660"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:35:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T15:35:46","slug":"energy-empowerment-the-2024-fastsigns-international-convention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/energy-empowerment-the-2024-fastsigns-international-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy &#038; Empowerment: The 2024 FASTSIGNS International Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><em>Fresh from this year\u2019s annual conference, FASTSIGNS franchisees are gearing up for another great year!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You might be forgiven for thinking a certain famous theme park has the monopoly on magic in Orlando, Florida! This month, some of the FASTSIGNS UK network brought a little something special to the city, when they attended the annual FASTSIGNS International convention.<\/p>\n<p>This hugely important event is where our Head Office team and global franchisees gather under one roof. During the four-day event, attendees share their experiences from the last year, hear about exciting developments for the future and tap into the collective expertise and experience of their global partners. Every year has a special theme, with 2024\u2019s urging attendees to \u201cPower your Possibilities\u201d, and was packed full of opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate. Attendees enjoyed a whole range of events, including motivational speakers and the always vibrant Vendor\u2019 Show where our suppliers showcase innovative products used in signage.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a great chance for FASTSIGNS to give something back to the community, as they always find a way to incorporate a charitable activity within the four days. This year, FASTSIGNS teamed up with one of their key partners, Text Request (a mobile payment app), to support a shared cause: Providing food to underprivileged families in America. Through various donations, FASTSIGNS staff and franchisees package an impressive 15,000 meals in collaboration with Feed Children Everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Sparing a few minutes from the busy schedule, Melanie Martinez from FASTSIGNS Crawley took to social media to share her enthusiasm about the event: \u201cWhat an amazing time I am having at the FASTSIGNS International Convention 2024 in Orlando! The energy is contagious and I am grateful for the chance to be a part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking community. The knowledge gained, connections made, and memories created will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our business as well as me personally. A huge thank you to all the team at FASTSIGNS\u00ae International for putting on another fantastic convention.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it wasn\u2019t all work and no play! There was a real atmosphere of celebration at the event, particularly among the UK team who managed to scoop several big wins at the annual franchisee awards ceremony. Mark Phelps, from FASTSIGNS Kingston, clinched an impressive four awards, including the coveted Highest Centre Volume accolade.<\/p>\n<p>Other UK franchisees, such as FASTSIGNS St Albans, FASTSIGNS Manchester, and FASTSIGNS Hammersmith, were also honoured. We couldn\u2019t be prouder of everything the UK network has achieved. Even though we consider ourselves a global family, here at FASTSIGNS, we can\u2019t help being overjoyed that the UK teams are thriving in terms of their success and achievements!<\/p>\n<p>Aside from celebrating success, the International Convention is so important to everyone at FASTSIGNS in terms of the support and inspiration it offers. It\u2019s a huge part of how our partners enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes to owning a franchise: being independent and in control of their own business but still being part of something so much bigger. Perhaps you see yourself there one day lifting a big award? Anything can happen when you \u201cPower your Possibilities\u201d with FASTSIGNS!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fresh from this year\u2019s annual conference, FASTSIGNS franchisees are gearing up for another great year! You might be forgiven for thinking a certain famous theme park has the monopoly on magic in Orlando, Florida! 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