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by UFG | Dec 20, 2018 | News
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, November 20, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — United Franchise Group is proud to announce the addition of Network Lead Exchange to its family of franchise brands. Network Lead Exchange is an online network of businesses, the first networking organization of its kind. Network Lead Exchange is the newest member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands that has more than 1,600 franchises in 80 countries.
Network Lead Exchange works differently than traditional networking groups. Segmented by local chapters, Network Lead Exchange offers chapter members the flexibility and convenience of passing leads virtually, saying farewell to demanding meetings and stiff rules and regulations.
“Networking is not a new concept, but the way we do it is,” states Network Lead Exchange President Scott Mast. “We wanted to create an improved platform for professionals to collaborate and do business. Network Lead Exchange eliminates the common pitfalls of networking groups and presents a new, better way to network.”
Chapter owners approve vetted members to join the group, ensuring only the best business owners get in. Members pass and receive leads in exchange for commissions and build strong relationships along the way. With this motivation, passing leads is just as beneficial as receiving leads.
“United Franchise Group’s foundation was built upon connecting and networking with others.” Weighs in United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus. “By doing so for more than 30 years, Network Lead Exchange is a natural fit for our family of brands. We look forward to its rapid growth and success ahead.”
Network Lead Exchange will open its doors to chapter franchise opportunities in January 2019.
About Network Lead Exchange
Network Lead Exchange, a member of United Franchise Group, is the premier online network of businesses. With the intent of promoting new business referrals within each local chapter, Network Lead Exchange brings networking online, allowing members to pass and receive leads virtually. Network Lead Exchange puts convenience and results into networking, without the traditional demanding requirements and meetings.
With a state-of-the-art platform, organized by chapters, members exchange leads and ideas, share promotions and events, learn from pros and access a network of service providers that provide specific incentives to all members across Network Lead Exchange.
To learn more about Network Lead Exchange and available franchise opportunities, visit www.networkleadexchange.com.
About United Franchise Group
“The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs,” United Franchise Group is a group of affiliated companies and brands. 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, Accurate Franchising, Network Lead Exchange and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchises in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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by UFG | Nov 26, 2018 | News
Teams up with Palm Beach County Food Bank and Keller Williams Realty
Thanksgiving is time for sharing, and as the national holiday approaches, the United Franchise Group (UFG) recently teamed with the Palm Beach County Food Bank and Keller Williams Realty to participate in the annual “Red Bag Initiative & Thanksgiving Offering,” an annual food drive to aid the less fortunate. A global leader for entrepreneurs and home to nine brands with 1,600 franchises in 80 countries, UFG has always been a significant civic-minded contributor, and this year was no different as the company helped to contribute an amazing 1,000 pounds of food for needy families.
“It is incredible to think that one in six children in Palm Beach County, and one in seven along the Treasure Coast won’t know where their next meal will be coming from,” said UFG Chief Executive Officer Ray Titus. “Our goal has always been to uphold our mission as a community leader and we were very pleased to have taken part in this year’s initiative to help serve needy families.” According to studies, nearly 64,000 children in Palm Beach County are at risk of going to bed hungry each night.
The shopping list of items deemed “most needed” by officials included rice, pasta, canned and dry soup, shelf-stable milk, canned fruits, peanut butter, canned tuna, chicken and salmon, canned tomato products, canned meals, canned vegetables, beans, oatmeal, cereal, and macaroni and cheese.
United Franchise Group is a family of brands, and this Thanksgiving, with the help of its partners in the food drive initiative, have given families throughout Palm Beach County the opportunity to come together at the table and give thanks.
United Franchise Group is a family of brands, and Thanksgiving is all about families. “We all come together and give thanks for our blessings, but perhaps the biggest blessing is our ability to help others,” said Titus. “We need to bring more awareness to the hunger issue in this county, and we pledge to do our part not only during the holiday season, but throughout the year.”
by UFG | Nov 15, 2018 | News
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, November 15, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mary Mills, Marketing Director at United Franchise Group (UFG), will be honored as one of the “Top Women in Business” at this year’s 15th annual Stevie® Awards Dinner at the Sheraton New York Hotel, New York City, NY on Friday November 16th.
Mills has been the Marketing Director for UFG since October 2008. In that time, she has overseen the marketing and messaging of nine brands included in the UFG family: Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and Venture X. UFG has 1,600 locations in more than 80 countries, and Mills has been instrumental in creating comprehensive, impactful marketing programs targeted for the franchise industry.
“This is truly an honor well-deserved,” said Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group. “Mary has been exceptional in her role, and is skilled not only in creating innovative marketing campaigns, but she’s also shown strength in the areas of business planning, retail, management, and leadership.”
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 Producer for WPBF-TV in Palm Beach County where she won the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast.
Created in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of achievements and positive contributions made by organizations and working professionals worldwide, the Stevie® Awards has become one of the world’s premier business awards.
The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business recognizes the achievements of women executives and entrepreneurs. This year’s Stevie® Awards for Women in Business received more than 1550 entries from individuals and organizations in 33 nations.
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, Accurate Franchising, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry, and 1,600 franchisees in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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by UFG | Aug 7, 2018 | News
President of Signarama Among Top Young Leaders in South Florida
Forty of the region’s most entrepreneurial and influential young leaders from Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties were honored for their outstanding success and contributions to the community at the South Florida Business Journal’s annual “40 Under 40” recognition luncheon on August 3 at Jungle Island on Watson Island in Miami. Among the honorees was A.J. Titus, president of West Palm Beach-based Signarama, the world’s largest signage company, and a brand member of United Franchise Group (UFG). Named president less than a year ago, Titus succeeded Jim Tatem who held the position for 10 years and is now president of UFG. Titus is a third-generation family president, following in the footsteps of his father Ray, and grandfather Roy, co-founders of Signarama, a company with 800 locations in 60 countries—including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The honoree literally grew up in the family business, gaining in-depth knowledge as well as a close perspective of the brand’s needs and the needs of franchisees it serves around the world. With the “ground-up” knowledge of operations, Titus is attracting franchisees that are young, driven, and possess the entrepreneurial spirit—men and women that want to create scalable, profitable businesses. “This is a remarkable group of talented honorees, and to be chosen with them for recognition by the South Florida Business Journal is a distinct honor,” said Titus. “Each person chosen is a reflection of what I would call a new wave of entrepreneurs, as they each bring a diverse set of skills and knowledge to the ever-evolving marketplace.” Signarama, the world’s largest sign company, offers branding and messaging solutions as well as comprehensive sign and graphic services ranging from business and digital signs to vehicle wraps. The company also provides advertising and marketing services for customers to achieve optimal exposure. “I learned about every phase of the company’s operations, from selling signs to marketing and advertising,” remarked Titus. “By attending trade shows and conventions over the years, I really gained a true understanding of customer service needs, and what it takes to maintain our brand as an industry leader.” Those selected for the “40 Under 40” award were vetted from hundreds of nominations, and names of the honorees were unveiled in installments beginning June 22. The award luncheon took place in the Treetops Ballroom at Jungle Island on Watson Island in Miami on Friday, August 3.
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by UFG | May 21, 2018 | News
UFG is the Recipient of Coveted “E” Award Honored For Export Opportunities
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – May 21, 2018 – It was announced today by U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, that United Franchise Group, a South Florida-based company with more than 1,600 franchises in over 80 countries, is the recipient of the coveted President’s “E” Award for Exports. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition that any United States entity can receive for its significant contributions to the expansion of U.S. exports.
“United Franchise Group has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion, and the ‘E’ Awards Committee was very impressed with United Franchise Group’s sales of U.S. franchises in 17 foreign markets. The company’s development of export opportunities for its vendors was also particularly notable. United Franchise Group’s achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs,” said Secretary Ross in a congratulatory letter to the company announcing its selection.
The United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands throughout the world. It is well 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.
“We are extremely proud and honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Ray Titus, Chief Executive Officer. “Exporting is a very important and vital part of our sales, and buyers and consumers in foreign markets want quality products made in the United States. We have a passion to help people build and grow their own business, both domestically and internationally.”
In 2006, United Franchise Group’s Signarama brand, the world’s largest sign franchise, with 800 locations, became the first ever franchise to be recognized with the prestigious “E” Award.
In total, Secretary Ross honored 43 U.S. companies and organizations from across the country with the President’s “E” Award for their roles in strengthening the U.S. economy by sharing American ingenuity outside of our borders.
Companies are nominated for the “E” Awards through the U.S. Commercial Service, part of the Department’s International Trade Administration. With offices across the United States and in embassies and consulates around the world, The International Trade Administration lends its expertise at every stage of the exporting process by promoting and facilitating exports and investment into the United States; administering Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties orders; and removing, reducing, or preventing foreign trade barriers.
U.S. exports totaled $2.33 trillion in 2017, accounting for 12 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. Exports supported an estimated 10.7 million jobs nationwide in 2016, according to the most recent statistics from the International Trade Administration.
About the “E” Awards
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order reviving the World War II “E” symbol of excellence to honor and provide recognition to America’s exporters. A criterion for the award is based on four years of successive export growth in one or more international markets. For more information about the “E” Awards and the benefits of exporting, visit www.export.gov.
About United Franchise Group
“The Global Leader for Entrepreneurs.” United Franchise Group is a group of affiliated companies and brands. 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, Accurate Franchising, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors 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. Visit www.UnitedFranchiseGroup.com for franchising opportunities.
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by UFG | Aug 23, 2017 | News
West Palm Beach, Fla. – August 12, 2017— The United Franchise Group (UFG), comprised of variety of award-winning brands and franchise development services, is pleased to announce its selection as one of the 2017 South Florida Business Journal’s (SFBJ) 2017 Fast 50 winners. The award recognizes the 50 fastest-growing private companies in South Florida, ranked by revenue growth percentage over the last 1-2 years. The awards ceremony honoring companies included on the list will take place Thursday, August 17 at Jungle Island in Miami.
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, UFG’s franchise brands include some of the world’s largest industry-leading names. The franchise concepts initially specialized in personalized business services including signs, promotional apparel & products, sustainability solutions and business brokerage. The company has experienced tremendous growth with its Experimax brand, with more than 100 locations already open. The company’s most recent brand acquisition expanded its business to include the food industry with the addition of sandwich restaurant Jon Smith Subs to its menu of brands late last year. The company has also added a shared workspace concept and a CPA-based tax preparation business.
“We’re extremely pleased to be included on this list,” said UFG CEO Ray Titus. “We have continued to expand our franchise offerings and business development services through organic growth, strategic acquisitions and joint ventures, assisting with business expansion and international growth activities. This recognition is a welcome validation of our continued success.”
UFG has been in the franchising industry for 30 years, has over 1,400 franchisees, and conducts business in more than 80 countries. The company has established master license partnerships in more than 50 countries, and assists other franchise companies from the point of conception to international expansion and also includes a franchise real estate brand. UFG’s Florida headquarters offers a superior state-of-the-art training facility, where new franchisees start their journey into business ownership.
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 and Paramount Tax. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1400 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
