FASTSIGNS Now Calls Evansville Home
FASTSIGNS® of Evansville, a locally and independently owned and operated custom signs and visual solutions company, is now open under the direction of Erin and Dustin Buedel.
Looking to expand their current business, Fire and Light Graphics, they partnered with the proven FASTSIGNS system and opened their doors in October. Since Fire and Light Graphics opened in 2021, Erin has created printed items for wedding gifts, baby gifts, vehicles and more. She originally entered this space when she noticed there was a need for more U.S.-based suppliers and became a wholesaler for baby teething items. This led her to laser engraving and then UV printing to customize products for customers. Every year, she grew bigger and better, eventually phasing out the baby products earlier this year to focus on her printing business.
While Fire and Light was focused on business to consumer, she always wanted to get into the business to business space. When she had some trouble with one of her machines, someone advised her to visit a FASTSIGNS franchisee who owned the same machine for help. During that visit, she not only got help with her machine, but she was also introduced to the FASTSIGNS business model, and decided to look into it.
After months of researching, Erin and Dustin’s tipping point for joining the business was seeing the FASTSIGNS team at the ISA International Sign Expo event in April 2024. They met up with FASTSIGNS President, Andrea Hohermuth and Vice President of Franchise Development, Scott Krupa and were guided around and introduced to FASTSIGNS franchisees that were attending.
“We were impressed that they were there studying vendors and finding new things,” Erin Buedel shared. “Franchisees received a guided tour with Brian Boehm, an equipment genius from FASTSIGNS, telling them about all the new technology that’s coming out. I was impressed and thought – ‘I really need that’.”
As a dual entrepreneur family, Erin runs the day-to-day operations at FASTSIGNS while Dustin owns and operates a local HVAC business. The team also has an on-staff graphic designer and install specialist, Brad Young. Brad brings 15 years of experience in design and seven years in the sign industry, with vehicle wrap design and installation as his true passion.
While FASTSIGNS is an international brand, FASTSIGNS of Evansville is a locally and independently owned and operated business that serves the signage needs in their local area. The center is located at 815 John Street, Suite 130, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS® of Evansville is an independently owned and operated custom signs and visual solutions company. As the leader in the $29 billion sign industry, the brand began operating nearly 40 years ago. FASTSIGNS now has over 780 independently owned and operated centers in the United States and internationally. Its top-tier net promoter score, which is significantly above industry averages and an average Google customer rating of 4.9 stars, reflects the brand’s strong customer loyalty and satisfaction.
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