United Franchise Group

Thinking of expanding your franchise portfolio? ?? Discover the strategic benefits of franchise resale opportunities in 1851 Franchise's latest article, featuring insights from Jessica Fialkovich, partner of multiple Transworld Business Advisors locations and Founder of Exit Factor. Learn how buying an existing franchise location can streamline your growth, offering a ready-to-go operation, established customer base, and a potential boost in value. But remember, successful resale requires careful due diligence. Jessica shares tips to navigate the unique advantages and challenges so you can make the right investment decisions! ?? Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ePVEiFZ6 #ThoughtLeadership #1851Franchise #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseResale #Franchising #TransworldBusinessAdvisors #ExitFactor #FranchiseOpportunity #UnitedFranchiseGroup

Last week was a celebration of leadership, innovation, and impact at the 2024 South Florida Business Journal Ultimate CEO Awards! ? Among the 16 trailblazers honored was none other than our CEO, Ray Titus, who was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the franchising industry and the South Florida business community. Under Ray's leadership, United Franchise Group has grown into a powerhouse of award-winning brands, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and leaving an indelible mark in the franchising world. Congratulations, Ray, on this well-deserved honor! Here's to the impact you've made and the incredible journey ahead. ?? #UFG #UltimateCEOAwards #FranchiseSuccess #SouthFloridaBusinessJournal #RayTitus #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #UnitedFranchiseGroup

Ready to take your business to the next level and prepare for a successful exit? Don't miss the Prepare For Your Exit: Transform Your Growth webinar! ?? Join Jessica Fialkovich, President of Exit Factor, and gain insider strategies from industry experts at MultiFunding LLC, Accurate Franchising Inc, and NetReputation.com. Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e3b7jP4E #FranchiseSuccess #ExitPlanning #EntrepreneurLife #ExitFactor #ExitFactorFranchise #FranchiseBusiness #BusinessExit #BusinessWebinar

Big congratulations to Andrew Titus, President of Fully Promoted, for being named one of PPAI - Promotional Products Association International's Rising Stars for 2024! ?? We're thrilled to celebrate Andrew's achievement and grateful for his incredible leadership at United Franchise Group. Here's to many more successes as we elevate the promotional products industry together! ?? See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gmXKuMdu #PPAIRisingStar #FullyPromoted #UFG #PPAI #PromoProductsIndustry #FullyPromotedFranchise #UnitedFranchiseGroup

Celebrating Marty Mueske's incredible 10-year milestone with United Franchise Group! ?? As our Director of National Support at Signarama (East), Marty has brought decades of experience to the role, guiding businesses in the sign industry to optimize operations, elevate sales strategies, and deepen customer engagement. His dedication to helping companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities has made a tremendous impact. Here's to Marty's first decade with us — and more to come! Thank you for all you do! ?? #UFGCareers #Anniversary #Signarama #Anniversary Marty M

We're excited to celebrate our founder, Ray Titus, as he's honored at the South Florida Business Journal's 2024 Ultimate CEO Awards this week! ?? Ray's journey from founding Signarama in 1986 to leading an international family of brands highlights his unwavering commitment to family, legacy, and service. ?? On Success – "Success means so many different things to different people. To me, it's always been about our family and faith and being successful the right way: to be able to be someone who does what they say they're going to do and lives by it." ?? On Personal Drive – "It used to be my kids... Now, it's grandkids. I always go back to family and legacy and being able to leave them in an enviable position where they can go into the business if they want, or follow their dreams." ?? On Professional Motivation – "It's our 250 direct employees and 6,000 [franchise] employees. How do you raise the bar of the company and employees and keep doing better? It's been lifelong learning, embracing change, whether it's AI or whatever's coming next." ?? On Evolving as a Leader – "Everybody evolves differently. Mine has been patience and thinking things out as I've gotten older. I don't get as angry. I've always been intense, driven and focused. It's more how I've changed as an individual." ?? On Inspiration – "I do a lot of reading, between 30 and 40 books a year, mostly all business and history. I always send books to the board of directors. The most recent was "Unreasonable Hospitality" [by Will Guidara]. You can apply the lessons of hospitality to any industry." ?? On the Value of Service – "I'm a servant leader... It's in our mission statement: 'We have one customer, our franchisee. When they are successful, we are successful.'" Congratulations, Ray, for leading by example and for your inspiring dedication to our UFG family! ?? #UltimateCEO #UFGFamily #UnitedFranchiseGroup #SouthFloridaBusinessJournal #SFBJ #RayTitus #FranchiseSuccess #Leadership #Legacy #Innovation

?? Join us in welcoming Allan Simonds, one of our newest Regional Vice Presidents for The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill! ?? Born and raised in Houston, Allan's impressive background spans finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership. After earning his BBA from Southern Methodist University and his MBA from The George Washington University, Allan led teams at United Airlines and DNB Bank. He later took on the challenge of owning and operating another fast-casual franchise, growing it to $1.2 million in annual revenue and building a high-performing team of 17. ?? Now, Allan is bringing his expertise in operations and team building to The Great Greek, where he'll help entrepreneurs across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Colorado grow their businesses. We're excited to see the impact he'll make! #NewTeamMember #UFGCareers #UnitedFranchiseGroup #FranchiseSuccess #Welcome #CareerGrowth

?? Behind the Scenes at the 2024 Ultimate CEO Photoshoot ?? We had an incredible time at UFG HQ during the special photoshoot for the 2024 South Florida Ultimate CEO Awards! Our very own Ray Titus is among the 16 visionary business leaders shaping South Florida's future and will be honored at the big event in Fort Lauderdale on November 14! ?? The photoshoot was especially meaningful, as Ray was joined by his sons — Andrew, Austin, and AJ Titus — along with the Lee family — Brady, Dustin, and Shane. The energy and excitement were palpable, making it a true family affair. ?? Don't miss this special event where we'll celebrate these remarkable South Florida CEOs, including Ray, who continue to inspire through extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication to the business world and the local community. Check out the full list of honorees and learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/erbMkG92 #UltimateCEO #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #UFG #SouthFloridaBusinessJournal #SFBJ #UltimateCEOAwards #Entrepreneurship #Franchising #FranchiseSuccess South Florida Business Journal

What an inspiring end-of-year corporate meeting at UFG! ? Hosted by Renee King, this gathering was a powerful look at the achievements and future plans across all our departments and brands. It was energizing to hear from everyone as we closed out the last corporate meeting of 2024 with updates, awards, and ambitious visions for what lies ahead! Jessica Fialkovich joined us virtually to celebrate Exit Factor one-year franchising milestone and shared exciting growth initiatives on the horizon. We also got the scoop on the revamped Mentorship Program from Bronwyn Rowsell, plus details on our ongoing Health & Wellness challenges that keep us thriving together. ? Our tech leaders, Max Taha and Alexia Gomez, showcased some of the lesser-known, innovative features of Gorilla Dash and Synuma — tools that will only improve as we look to elevate our tech game in the new year. ?? In a moment of celebration, we honored some incredible #WomenInFranchising for their dedication and contributions, including Kaitlyn Mills for 9 years, Nadeen Retzler for 15, and Ray's Executive Assistant, Jennifer Hamilton, with an amazing 19 years of service. ?? Ray Titus closed the meeting with a compelling message on the importance of staying focused on our 2024 goals while staying adaptable to the change coming in 2025, especially as we embrace AI innovations. With adaptability and an openness to change, we're setting the stage for an incredible future together at UFG! ?? #UFGFamily #FranchiseSuccess #AI #StrategicPlanning #CompanyCulture #UFG #UnitedFranchiseGroup #EmployeeDevelopment #Mentorship #Goals #Innovation #Franchising

Join us in celebrating 30 years of dedication and leadership from Bill Luce at United Franchise Group! Since 1994, Bill has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of our brands, from designing innovative franchise sales systems to driving explosive growth at Transworld Business Advisors, which he has led to become the global leader in business brokerage. ???? From his early days revolutionizing franchise development to his success as the President of Transworld, Bill's impact has been felt both domestically and internationally. Now, as a Senior Business Advisor, he continues to guide clients with expertise and passion. ?? Help us celebrate Bill's outstanding journey and raise a toast to 30 years of achievements, innovation, and unwavering commitment! ?? #UFGFamily #WorkAnniversary #TransworldBusinessAdvisors #Leadership #FranchiseSuccess #Transworld #UnitedFranchiseGroup #UFGLife