BRIAN WIETERS JOINS THE FASTSIGNS FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT STAFF

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the Carrollton, TX based franchisor for FASTSIGNS® sign and graphic franchises, has hired Brian Wieters as a Franchise Sales Associate within the franchise Development Department.

Wieters, who relocated from Austin, Texas to Dallas to join the FASTSIGNS team, was hired in November of 2001 and recently graduated from the 3-week intense New Owner Training course that all new owners and employees must attend. He has extensive knowledge and experience in the Franchising industry including his role as Director of Franchise Sales and Licensing for Schlotzsky's, Inc., a Restaurant franchisor with several hundred units across America.

As Franchise Sales Associate in the Franchise Sales department for FASTSIGNS, Wieters will be proactively involved in the overall sales process of new stores, re-sales, and conversions of FASTSIGNS centers throughout various regions within the United States. This includes advertising and procurement of qualified franchise candidates as well as sales activities, which will also continue to build the FASTSIGNS brand name nationwide.

According to Bill McPherson, Vice-President of Domestic Franchise Sales for FASTSIGNS International, Inc, "As our franchise business continues to grow, we are fortunate to bring on staff with the expertise and knowledge that Brian has within the industry. His sales expertise is an asset to our organization and we expect him to play a major role in the growth and development of our franchise organization."

Brian Wieters resides in Dallas where he enjoys balancing his time between his wife, Julie and his two children, Madeline and Caroline.

About FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the franchisor of FASTSIGNS^® stores and offers a full range of custom sign and graphics products including banners, window-vehicle-floor graphics, trade show displays and graphics, and exterior signage. FASTSIGNS International is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, and has more than 435 franchise locations worldwide.