FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Fastsigns FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Fastsigns' 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $231,225–$386,285, against $215,194–$377,334 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $215,194 | $231,225 | +$16,031 (+7.4%) |
| High end of range | $377,334 | $386,285 | +$8,951 (+2.4%) |
| Full range | $215,194–$377,334 | $231,225–$386,285 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $231,225–$386,285, against $215,194–$377,334 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 705 | 710 | +5 (+0.7%) |
Fastsigns reports 710 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 705 in the 2025 filing (+5 (+0.7%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Fastsigns included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Fastsigns franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Fastsigns states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $231,225–$386,285, against $215,194–$377,334 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $215,194 to $231,225 (+$16,031 (+7.4%)) and the high end moves from $377,334 to $386,285 (+$8,951 (+2.4%)).
How many locations does Fastsigns have?
The 2026 FDD for Fastsigns reports 710 outlets in Item 20, against 705 in the 2025 filing — 5 more.
Does Fastsigns disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Fastsigns included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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