Blazers' Den

Catherine Monson is CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc., a leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchisor of more than 650 locations worldwide. Since 2008, Catherine has helped advance the FASTSIGNS brand from just a sign and banner provider to a visual ideas and comprehensive solutions provider for all kinds of businesses and brands. In 2012, she appeared on the Emmy Award-winning series Undercover Boss to learn new ways to advance the FASTSIGNS® brand. A strong advocate for small business enterprise and franchising, Catherine has contributed extensively to the growth of the franchising industry. She serves on the Board of Directors for the International Franchise Association (IFA), the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchises worldwide and was was recently recognized by Global Franchise Magazine as one of the Top Faces of Franchising in 2017 for her work with the International Franchising Association (IFA), including her involvement in the Women’s Franchise Committee, th