Greg Shugarts, who owns a FASTSIGNS® sign and graphics center Kirkland, Wash., was named FASTSIGNS “Franchisee of the Year� for 2006 by the International Franchise Association (IFA) in a ceremony at the IFA’s 47th annual convention in Las Vegas.
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is a worldwide sign and graphics franchise with over 500 locations in six countries. The “Franchisee of the Year� award, sponsored by PepsiCo, was awarded to “75 franchise small-business operators who have been singled out for outstanding performance,� said officials of the IFA, the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising. Only one FASTSIGNS® owner is given this recognition each year.
“I am truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition from FASTSIGNS and the IFA,� said Shugarts, who has owned his FASTSIGNS center since 1994. “I must first acknowledge my incredible staff whose contributions are the key to our success. I would also like to thank the team at FASTSIGNS International, Inc. They are a constant source of support and encouragement and they have helped me offer the best products and services to our customers.�
“Greg has consistently demonstrated impressive achievements in sales and is a fine example of how to run a successful FASTSIGNS franchise,� said Gary Salomon, FASTSIGNS International, Inc.’s CEO. “He is well-respected within the FASTSIGNS network as well as the Kirkland community.�
At FASTSIGNS’ annual convention, held recently in Colorado Springs, Shugart’s center was recognized for achieving more than $1 million in total sales from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006. This is the eighth consecutive year he has been honored for sales exceeding $1 million. In addition, his center was recognized as the one of the top three centers in FASTSIGNS’ Western region with the highest total sales.
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