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FASTSIGNS vs SCHOOLEY MITCHELL

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both FASTSIGNS and SCHOOLEY MITCHELL are business services franchises. FASTSIGNS requires an investment of $215K – $377K while SCHOOLEY MITCHELL requires $75K – $86K. In terms of revenue, FASTSIGNS reports higher average unit revenue at $1.1M. On SBA loan performance, FASTSIGNS has a lower charge-off rate (12.0%) compared to SCHOOLEY MITCHELL (37.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates FASTSIGNS A (Strongest tier) and SCHOOLEY MITCHELL C (Average).

Investment Range
$215K – $377K
$75K – $86K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$73K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.1M
$224KPer franchisee, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate
12.0% (437 loans)
37.9% (68 loans)
Total Units
710
298
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1986
2004
FDD Year
2026
2025