
Two Fayetteville franchise owners are receiving international recognition for their sales numbers.
Bruce and Kathy Sykes of Image360 Fayetteville were awarded the Single-Unit Sales Excellence Award at the Alliance Franchise Convention for 2022.
The award recognizes the top 15 businesses within Alliance Franchise Brands’ international network who have the highest sales volume for a single center.
The Sykes own the Image360 located at 3724 Sycamore Dairy Road and provide, custom signage and graphic solutions to regional businesses and organizations.
“The core value we were founded upon is putting our customers first, and this achievement personifies this and demonstrates a level of service that distinguishes our Image360 Center from other signage and graphics solutions providers,” said Bruce Sykes in a press release. “Our team continues to serve local businesses and organizations during prosperous times as well as times of economic challenges – a testament to what a true visual communications partner does.”
Image360 is a member of the Alliance Franchise Brands network, linking more than 650 locations in North America.
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