by UFG | Sep 28, 2020 | News
Fully Promoted ®, the world’s largest branded products and marketing services franchise, is celebrating 20 years in business. The brand launched as EmbroidMe in 2000 as a small, family-owned business known for quality embroidered apparel and branded products. The brand was quickly recognized as the pioneer in the promotional products franchise. In 2017, after years of requests to provide more products and services to help businesses grow and get more customers, the brand became Fully Promoted powered by EmbroidMe. Fully Promoted is a one-stop destination for small and medium-sized businesses looking for promotional products and branded apparel.
While the brand always provided a wide range of products and services, specifically known for delivering “Cool Stuff and Awesome Results,” with the name change came additional custom apparel and promotional products to printing services, making the brand stronger than ever. Today, the brand has grown to over 300 franchise locations in more than 11 countries worldwide and has attracted some of the brightest and creative minds in the business. Each Fully Promoted location is independently owned and operated with knowledgeable individuals who will put together the best and most effective promotional products and marketing campaigns that have reached over a million customers over its 20 years.
“I have been with the brand since inception and it’s been amazing to see how it’s evolved over the years. We truly have become the experts in branding and using promotional products in thoughtful and effective ways that benefit our clients,” said Mike Brugger, Fully Promoted brand President. “With decades of combined experience and global coverage, we have people all of all over the world helping businesses with quality promotional products, marketing ideas and embroidered apparel across every industry.”
In 2019, the brand expanded further with the introduction Fully Promoted Office, providing customers more access and a host of quality services backed by the Fully Promoted name making it more convenient for customers. “With hundreds of locations in the United States and 20 years of experience, we are well positioned to meet customer demand for quality promotions and decorated apparel. The fact we embroider or print at many of our locations continues our 20-year trend of industry leading service,” added Brugger.
Most recently, the brand launched its upgraded website to meet increased customer demand. The site allows customers to view products sold nationwide and pick them up at one of the local Fully Promoted locations. “We have a promotional product consultant available at all of our locations and chances are there is a location near you” said Brugger. As the site grows monthly, the Fully Promoted shopping platform will feature additional promotional products, and marketing ideas for businesses and organizations.
A member of the United Franchise Group, Fully Promoted can access more than half a million promotional products. The company was formed by father and son team Roy and Ray Titus. To this day, Ray Titus continues the family legacy by holding the CEO position of United Franchise Group and consistently leading the company to reach new heights.
Fully Promoted is currently seeking to partner with passionate entrepreneurs to become single or multi-unit franchisees. With a total investment as low as $85,000, Fully Promoted is a true turnkey investment with a well-developed business model.
For more information on becoming a Fully Promoted franchise, visit FullyPromotedFranchise.com.
About Fully PromotedFully Promoted has 300 franchise locations across the globe. The brand operates a full-service branded products and marketing service business and is the place to attract customers. From promotional products and embroidery to expert printing services, Fully Promoted can help take businesses to the next level. Fully Promoted also offers an office-based model allowing franchisees to operate their business using a developed network of resources. To find the Fully Promoted nearest you, visit http://www.FullyPromoted.com.
About United Franchise Group Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to an affiliated family of brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Network Lead Exchange and Resource Operations International (ROI). With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
This advertisement is not an offer to sell a franchise. Any offer to sell this franchise will be made by a Franchisor Disclosure Document and only following registration by Embroidme.com Inc dba Fully Promoted in any state requiring registration prior to sale.
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by UFG | Jun 2, 2020 | News
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, June 02, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ — United Franchise Group (UFG) and its affiliated companies and brands recently announced the launch of the “Reopening America Together” initiative. Drawing on 34 years of experience and the expertise of its network, the initiative was created to encourage and empower local entrepreneurs as they open for business. UFG is asking business owners to visit the site, download a free Reopening America Together sign and hang it in their window as a show of support.
“Over the past few months, our brands have come together to help their local essential businesses in various ways including much-needed signage, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and more,” said Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group. “Reopening America Together was established to rally businesses across the nation as we rebuild and revitalize our business economy.”
Business owners across the nation should download the “Reopening America Together” sign to display in storefronts, take a photo and share on social media using the hashtag #ReopeningTogether. Other items available for download include a “Welcome Back” sign, “We’re Open” sign, and “Ready to Serve” sign as well as additional free resources.
Reopening America Together products are also available for purchase on the website including a branded T-shirt, bracelet, and signage. Proceeds from the sale of these products will be given to The Small Business Relief Fund, part of the Small Business Relief Initiative, a program supported by GoFundMe and partners. The Small Business Relief Initiative will provide micro-grants to qualifying small businesses negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
For more information about Reopening America Together, visit ReopeningAmericaTogether.com.
ABOUT UNITED FRANCHISE GROUP
Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to an affiliated family of brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Network Lead Exchange. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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by UFG | Aug 15, 2019 | News
UFG Recognized by Inc. Magazine as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
United Franchise Group Ranks on the 2019 Inc. 5000
West Palm Beach, Fla. – August 14, 2019 – Inc. magazine today revealed that United Franchise Group has made its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list provides a look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, United Franchise Group is comprised of the franchise industry’s top-ranked, award-winning brands and has over 1,600 locations in more than 80 countries. With over three decades in the franchising industry, United Franchise Group is recognized as a company that offers entrepreneurs solid business opportunities, provides them with excellent resources, and continually displays unprecedented leadership to help franchisees achieve their goals.
“Being recognized by Inc. Magazine is a true honor because it not only recognizes our growth as a company, but it’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication each of our employees and franchisees brings to the workplace every day,” said Ray Titus, United Franchise Group Founder, and CEO.
Not only have the companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 been competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.
“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held from October 10-12, 2019, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
For more information about United Franchise Group, visitwww.unitedfranchisegroup.com.
About United Franchise Group
Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Network Lead Exchange and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry and 1,600 locations in 80 countries worldwide, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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by UFG | Mar 6, 2019 | News
Brand Marketing Director Claims Second Prestigious Award in Three Months
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, March 05, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mary Mills, marketing director of United Franchise Group’s (UFG) flagship Signarama brand, has been named as one of the “Influential Business Women of 2019” by the South Florida Business Journal.
Chosen for leadership, overall performance, community involvement, and innovation in the industry, Mills will be profiled in an upcoming special section of South Florida Business Journal (SFBJ). She, and other top female executives in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, will be honored at the 12th annual SFBJ awards luncheon on Friday, March 15, at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina in Fort Lauderdale.
Last November, Mills was honored in New York City at the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, where she earned a Bronze Award in the “Employee of the Year – Business” category.
The SFBJ signature luncheon will highlight the growing number of women excelling in business in South Florida, and how their individual efforts have improved local communities. Keeping with tradition, one of the event’s highlights will be when each honoree shares a “pearl of wisdom” about what helped them achieve success in their careers.
Mills has been in the position of brand marketing director at UFG since October 2008, defining marketing and messaging for Signarama, Transworld Business Advisors, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Venture X, Accurate Franchising, Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and SuperGreen Solutions. United Franchise Group has 1,600 franchise locations in 80 countries, and Mills is instrumental in creating comprehensive, impactful marketing programs that are targeted specifically for the franchise industry.
“Mary is very deserving of this prestigious award,” said Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group. “She is exceptional in her role, leading our marketing programs and ensuring the success of each franchise location. She provides high-level creative solutions to marketing opportunities while serving as a valued mentor in a strong leadership position.”
Prior to joining UFG, Mills was president of Mills Media, a company that provided communications solutions for businesses in need of public relations and marketing campaigns. She was also a respected executive in the broadcast media, having served as executive news manager for WPBF-TV in Palm Beach County where she won the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.
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by UFG | Feb 11, 2019 | News
WESTMINSTER, CO – Bold flavors, fresh ingredients, healthy food options, and customer friendly service are just a few of the reasons why The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is among the fastest growing and most popular fast-casual restaurant brands in the nation. The award-winning restaurant brand finished 2018 with more than 36 franchise locations in various stages of development. On February 12, its first franchise location will celebrate a Grand Opening at 14315 Orchard Parkway, Suite 400 in Westminster, under the ownership of franchisee Jack E. Jones, a local businessman and former defense contractor. The beautiful, new 1,828 square foot restaurant has the capacity to seat up to 49 guests.
Featuring many authentic Mediterranean-style favorites, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a member of United Franchise Group, is one of the most popular dining concepts in the country. From savory skewers off the grill, refreshing salads or wraps, and mouth-watering appetizers, to palate-pleasing appetizers, tender gyros, and delicious desserts, The Great Greek is a contemporary take on timeless cuisine. The rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant concept anticipates opening additional franchise locations in Frisco, TX; Troy, MI; The Colony; TX; and Port St. Lucie, FL early this year.
“I’m looking forward to bringing such a unique menu and fresh experience to restaurant patrons of Westminster,” said Jones. “The Great Greek has a strong reputation for quality—for both its food and the excellent in-restaurant experience. When you add the value and convenience made possible by The Great Greek, it’s a winning combination with a very broad market appeal.”
Brand co-founders Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones assumed ownership of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Henderson, Nevada in 2016, and by the end of its first year of operation, gross revenue increased 18 percent—undeniable proof of the brand’s popular appeal and stability. With the success and popularity of the Henderson location, the co-founders opened a second restaurant in Las Vegas in 2017, and a third opened in the Las Vegas metropolitan area in December 2018.
“We’re living proof that quality ingredients, authentic Mediterranean recipes, and friendly hospitality still matters in the restaurant industry,” said Jim Butler, Leader of United Franchise Group’s Food Division. “We’re excited to celebrate the brand’s first franchise location in Westminster and for what is to come with this brand.”
About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise concept featuring authentic Greek recipes, made to order, with only the highest quality ingredients, fresh products and outstanding hospitality. The original Great Greek locations were in Las Vegas, but the concept is now being franchised by The United Franchise Group and is quickly expanding across the U.S. and abroad. For franchise and area developer opportunities relating to The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, call 561-567-0258 or visit www.thegreatgreekgrillfranchise.com.
About United Franchise Group
Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Network Lead Exchange, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
by UFG | Feb 8, 2019 | News
Entrepreneur Magazine Releases 40th Annual Franchise 500® List
Five Brands of United Franchise Group Selected
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – After three decades of franchising, United Franchise Group’s (UFG) brands continue to gain national recognition, from the oldest brands to the newest, as five of its brands were recently ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® list. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever.
Named to the prestigious list were Transworld Business Advisors, selected No. 1 in the “Business Brokerages” category; Signarama®, a premier provider of sign products and services; Venture X®, a company reinventing the way people work by offering modern, co-working office spaces; Fully Promoted, a provider of custom apparel and promotional products; and Experimax®, a franchise that specializes in the sale and service of multiple certified pre-owned Apple® products.
To be among the ranking franchises is an extremely valuable resource for potential franchisees, as companies included in the Franchise 500® ranks are distinguished for outstanding performance in unit growth, costs and fees, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
Each franchise was given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores were ranked in order. The rankings of the UFG brands were Experimax at 170; Signarama at 212; Transworld Business Advisors at 257; Fully Promoted at 480, and Venture X at 499.
“To have five of our brands ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list is a tremendous accomplishment, and for Venture X to have made the list after opening its first domestic franchised location only a year ago shows the value and popularity of that brand,” said Ray Titus, CEO of UFG. “From newer brands, like Venture X, to brands that are three decades old, like Signarama, being named to the Franchise 500® is a significant milestone. We are proud to continue our tradition of offering franchisees excellent opportunities for growth and success.”
“As we celebrate 40 years of producing the Franchise 500®, it’s a good opportunity to step back and look at how much has changed since that first ranking in 1980,” said Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur. “While the franchise business model has changed little, the strongest franchise brands are constantly evolving and innovating to keep up with changing trends and technology.”
Over four decades, the Franchise 500® has become a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchises. UFG brands earned recognition is a testament to the collective strength of those brands as prime franchise opportunities.
To view a complete ranking of the Franchise 500® list, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February issue of Entrepreneur Magazine on newsstands now.
About United Franchise Group
Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Network Lead Exchange, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry and 1,600 franchises in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
About Experimax
Experimax, formally Experimax, specializes in the sale of certified pre-owned Apple® products. Your local Experimax store can also repair, upgrade or buy your current device, and no appointment is necessary. The brand offers a one-year guarantee, which takes the risk out of buying pre-owned. Experimax was founded by Jim Muir in 2009, and began franchising as one of United Franchise Group’s affiliated companies and brands in 2014. Today, there are more than 100 locations across the globe. Experimax stores can be found in Australia, Mexico, Chile, South Africa, France, Nigeria, Canada, Uruguay, and Ireland. For more information, visit www.experimax.com.
About Signarama
Signarama, the world’s largest sign franchise, offers branding and messaging solutions in addition to comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers – from business signs, vehicle wraps, and digital signs, to advertising and marketing services. Signarama is part of a successful group of affiliated companies and brands under the United Franchise Group (UFG). Signarama was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as part of the Franchise 500 list and a Top Global Franchise list in 2018. With over 800 locations in 60 countries, the company expects to have more than 1,500 locations worldwide by the end of 2020. For more information, visit www.SignaramaFranchise.com.
About Transworld Business Advisors
Led by CEO, Andy Cagnetta, Transworld Business Advisors is a member of United Franchise Group, a successful group of franchise systems with 1,600 franchisees in 80 countries. Formerly Transworld Business Brokers, the company has 40 years of brokerage experience and represents acquisition-minded corporations and individuals interested in owning their own company, or in franchising. With more than 500 brokers in nearly 200 franchised offices worldwide, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, Transworld Business Advisors are business sale specialists. For more information on buying or selling, visit www.tworld.com and for owning a Transworld franchise, visit www.tworldfranchise.com.
About Fully Promoted
Fully Promoted has more than 300 locations across the globe and plans to have 400 by the end of 2019. Fully Promoted operates a full-service branded products and marketing services business and is the place to go to get customers. From promotional products and embroidery to expert printing services, we can help take your business to the next level. Most recently, Fully Promoted introduced an office-based model that will allow you to operate your business using a developed network of resources. To find the Fully Promoted nearest you, visit www.FullyPromoted.com and for franchising opportunities, visit www.FullyPromotedFranchise.com.
About Venture X
Venture X is a shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. We are designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day. Venture X is part of a successful group of affiliated companies and brands under the United Franchise Group (UFG) and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best co-working spaces in the United States. The brand anticipates having 100 locations operational by the end of 2019. For more information about locations visit www.VentureX.com and for information about franchise opportunities visit www.venturexfranchise.com
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