Propelled Brands (FASTSIGNS) Acquires NerdsToGo

Propelled Brands Acquires Suite Management Franchising, LLC

June 29, 2021

Professional Services

Propelled Brands, the multi-brand franchising platform behind FASTSIGNS and NerdsToGo, has acquired Suite Management Franchising, LLC, the parent company of MY SALON Suite and Salon Plaza. The deal brings roughly 201 salon suite locations across 34 states (and 2 countries) into Propelled Brands' portfolio to accelerate growth of the salon-suite franchising business.

FASTSIGNS Holdings Acquires NerdsToGo (GTN Capital Group)

October 7, 2020

IT Services

Fastsigns Holdings Inc., parent of FASTSIGNS International, announced the acquisition of GTN Capital Group, LLC, the parent company of NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise. The deal brings NerdsToGo’s ~25 franchise locations into FASTSIGNS’ franchising platform to accelerate growth, leverage FASTSIGNS’ franchise development capabilities, and expand services offered to small businesses and consumers.

Techy Acquires NerdsToGo

July 3, 2025

IT Services

Techy, a global device repair and smart-device services franchise, has acquired NerdsToGo, a U.S.-based IT support franchise that provides on-site and remote managed IT services for homes and small businesses. The deal expands Techy's global footprint to over 250 locations, adds IT expertise and managed services capabilities, and will allow NerdsToGo to continue operating under its brand while accessing Techy's marketing, franchise software, and business support resources.

LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli Acquire FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

March 13, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

LightBay Capital and Freeman Spogli & Co., together with management, have acquired FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the leading signage and visual graphics franchisor headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. The investors intend to support FASTSIGNS' next phase of growth and expand its footprint across domestic and international markets; Ares Capital provided senior debt financing and Levine Leichtman Capital Partners completed the sale.

Propelled Brands Acquires Camp Bow Wow

February 1, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Propelled Brands, the multi-brand franchisor backed by Freeman Spogli and LightBay Capital, has acquired Camp Bow Wow, a leading dog day care and boarding franchise. The deal adds over 200 Camp Bow Wow locations to Propelled Brands' portfolio (bringing the combined portfolio to 1,300+ locations) and positions the brand for accelerated unit-level growth across North America.

FASTSIGNS International Acquires Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising

December 20, 2019

Marketing & Advertising

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. acquired Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising and will convert its seven locations (six on Long Island and one in New Jersey) plus a corporate office/production center to FASTSIGNS centers by February 2020. The deal expands FASTSIGNS' presence on Long Island to eight locations and Sign Me Up co-founder Bryan Schwartz will join FASTSIGNS as a franchisee.