Charlotte, NC — FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – North Tryon is entering an exciting new chapter as it joins the ownership of Yazan AlHakim, owner of FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – Independence. The acquisition brings together two long-established Charlotte FASTSIGNS centers with a combined history of more than 65 years of serving the Charlotte business community, uniting decades of experience, expanded production capabilities, and a shared commitment to exceptional customer service.
For customers, the transition means business as usual—only better. Existing projects, customer relationships, and day-to-day operations will continue uninterrupted while clients gain access to expanded manufacturing capabilities, additional expertise, and enhanced resources to support projects of every size.
For about 30 years, FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – North Tryon has proudly served businesses, schools, healthcare organizations, property managers, nonprofits, universities, and institutions throughout University area and the greater Charlotte region. The center has built its reputation on dependable service, quality craftsmanship, and lasting customer relationships. That legacy will continue while being strengthened through this investment.
“This isn’t about changing what has made North Tryon successful,” said Yazan AlHakim. “It’s about building on that success. As a UNC Charlotte graduate, this acquisition is especially meaningful to me because University area has always been an important part of my life and of Charlotte’s business community. I’m honored to continue the North Tryon center’s nearly
30-year legacy while investing in its future. By bringing together two experienced teams, we’re expanding our capabilities and strengthening our commitment to helping businesses communicate, grow, and succeed.”
One of the most significant benefits of the acquisition is the expansion of in-house manufacturing capabilities now available to North Tryon customers. By combining resources with the Independence location, customers will now have access to a broader range of products manufactured within the Charlotte operation, including:
- ADA-compliant signage
- Interior and exterior wayfinding systems
- Monument signs
- Channel letters and illuminated signage
- Fabricated and dimensional signs
- Lobby and office branding
- Environmental graphics
- Vehicle graphics and fleet branding
- Large-format printing
- Custom visual communication solutions
Expanding these capabilities in-house provides greater quality control, improved project coordination, faster production, and a seamless customer experience from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, and ongoing service.
Just as important as the expanded capabilities is the strength of the people behind them. The acquisition brings together the experienced North Tryon team—whose knowledge, craftsmanship, and customer relationships have been built over decades—with the skilled designers, project managers, production specialists, and installers from the Independence location. Together, the combined team offers customers even greater expertise while preserving the personalized, local service both centers are known for.
Since acquiring FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – Independence in 2018, AlHakim has invested significantly in advanced manufacturing technology, expanded production capabilities, and operational excellence, building on a business that has proudly served the Charlotte community for more than 35 years. Today, the center is recognized as one of the region’s leading providers of visual communications and signage solutions.
A proud University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) alumnus, AlHakim has deep roots in the University area community served by the North Tryon location. He also serves on the FASTSIGNS National Advertising Council (NAC), where he represents franchisees across North America and helps shape the brand’s national marketing initiatives.
“As Charlotte continues to grow, so do the needs of local businesses,” AlHakim added. “Our vision is to be the region’s most trusted visual communications partner by combining creativity, craftsmanship, technology, and exceptional customer service. This acquisition allows us to
better serve our existing customers while expanding the services and capabilities available to businesses throughout the Charlotte region.”
The North Tryon location will continue operating from its current facility, serving businesses throughout University area, North Charlotte, Huntersville, Concord, Harrisburg, and the surrounding communities.
Customers can continue to expect the same trusted relationships and responsive service they have relied on for decades—now backed by greater production capacity, expanded fabrication capabilities, enhanced project management resources, and one of the most experienced commercial signage teams in the Charlotte area.
About FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – North Tryon
For approximately30 years, FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – North Tryon has provided businesses and organizations throughout the Charlotte region with custom signs, graphics, ADA signage, architectural signage, vehicle graphics, wayfinding systems, digital signage, installation, and comprehensive visual communication solutions.
About FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – Independence
FASTSIGNS® Charlotte – Independence has proudly served the Charlotte community for more than 35 years. Owned by Yazan AlHakim since 2018, the center provides comprehensive visual communication solutions, including custom signs, graphics, branding, fabrication, installation, and project management. With advanced in-house manufacturing capabilities and an experienced team of professionals, the center helps businesses and organizations communicate more effectively through innovative signage and visual solutions.
