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FASTSIGNS Developer Expands New York City Footprint to 10 Locations
Greg Carafello grew his franchise network after investing in 2010.

- What happened
- FASTSIGNS area developer Greg Carafello expanded his New York City footprint from two to 10 franchise locations following his initial investment in 2010. He attributed the growth to operating within an underserved market alongside corporate support for nearly 780 franchisees.
- Why it matters
- The expansion illustrates growth strategies within urban print and signage franchise networks relying on corporate backing and market gaps.
- Who is affected
- Printers, sign makers, franchise investors, and suppliers.
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- Greg Carafello on Franchising and Resilience — Printing Impressions
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