Who We Are
With roots in the printing capital of Nashville, Tennessee, FCI Brands is the culmination of more than 100 years of growth in the industry for the Francis family. What began as a calendar production company in 1919 has evolved to be a full-service strategic marketing, promotional supply, and print innovation firm. The creation, continuity, promotion and recognition of your brand is at the core of everything we do. With an award-winning graphic design team, state of the art printing facilities, global and domestic product sourcing, industry specific marketing experts, and commitment to exceptional customer care, we are the team to take your business and your brand to the next level.
Our Story
1919
Virgil Walter Francis Sr. starts a calendar printing company called Francis and Lusky in downtown Nashville Tennessee.
1946
Virgil W. Francis Jr. comes to work for the family business after working in the insurance industry and helps boost company growth to a much higher level.
1961
The company moved from the downtown location to their new location at 1450 Elm Hill Pike after the city of Nashville built the I-40 Interstate through downtown.
1963
Virgil W. Francis III (Bud) joins the growing family business as the third generation of the Francis family and goes on to lead the business as President to record growth.
1970
Under the leadership of Bud Francis, the company adds their FALCO division and soon became the largest calendar printing company in the southern United States.
1993
Bud Francis branches off to form Francis Communications Inc., also known as FCI Promos,
and begins specializing in promotional products.
and begins specializing in promotional products.
1995
Arena Imprints Inc. was formed, bringing screen printing and creative services
in-house, further expanding operations in printing and promotions.
in-house, further expanding operations in printing and promotions.
1997
Kirk Francis joins the businesses as the fourth generation of the Francis family to help his father continue the tradition of providing commercial print services and promotional sales on a global scale. That same year, the companies moved to 467 Chestnut Street in downtown Nashville.
2015
Bud Francis retires and his son, Kirk, becomes President/CEO. Under Kirk’s leadership, promotional products business continues to grow and the company’s fulfillment division is launched.
2022
Our companies rebranded as FCI Brands, and relocated to 1870 Air Lane Drive
in Nashville to further expand our printing and fulfillment services on a broader scale.
in Nashville to further expand our printing and fulfillment services on a broader scale.
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