by UFG | Aug 9, 2017 | News
Signarama, the world’s leading sign franchise and the first in over 50 countries reports record breaking U.S. sales with just six months into the year.
Just last year, Signarama set the precedent with more than 60 new franchise agreements. Signarama is re-writing the record books once again in half the time, shattering last year’s cap of 60 new franchisees.
The premium brand and leading full-service sign innovator projects more than 110 new franchise owners across North America by the end of 2017. Signarama is expected to almost double its number of new franchise owners from last year. With only four months left to finish the year, Signarama is steadily on its way towards its projection.
With a proven track record involving over 900 stores worldwide, Signarama is continuously increasing its franchise owners while booming franchisee level sales growth.
“As we dive into the year with tremendous results and progress, there is no better time than now to own a sign and graphics business. Why not join the largest family of sign industry leaders, during this extraordinary time of growth?” said AJ Titus, EVP of Signarama.
“Executives credit the brand’s ongoing coaching and training, and its strong support system through proven marketing, technology and business development efforts for its success in growing its franchise base,” notes Jim Tatem, president of Signarama.
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by UFG | Aug 2, 2017 | News
A co-working space— a kind of office environment shared by freelancers and businesses alike — has debuted in Stone Oak, providing a creative community for varied patrons.
Venture X, 18911 Hardy Oak Blvd., held a celebration May 25 to herald the opening of its initial location in Texas, and the second nationally.
While co-working sites are no longer unique in North Central, this Stone Oak building may house one of the first on the far North Side, officials said.
The communal space caters to entrepreneurs, ranging from telecommuters to independent contractors representing a wide business spectrum. The environment creates synergy and reduces the isolation experienced by many freelancers, patrons said.
“What’s really important to us is building that sense of community, an environment that helps promote collaboration between businesses, our members, and gives them that open space that they’re looking for but still maintains that professional edge,” said Michelle Solis, manager of Venture X.
With co-working spaces gaining popularity nationwide, Venture X is a hybrid of traditional executive-office suites and shared working areas, according to Solis.
Source: Local Community News
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by UFG | Apr 20, 2017 | News
Luis Rivera and Fully Promoted Jupiter, FL was recently featured in an article by American Towns. Below is a snippet of the article, which can be viewed in it’s entirety via the link below. Congratulations to Luis and the Fully Promoted team in Jupiter, FL.
As a 51-year-old husband, father of three and grandfather of six, Luis Rivera wanted a fresh start after 20 years of disenchantment with the direction of his former career as a sales and marketing professional. It was a timely departure because Luis found his opportunity with an industry heavyweight headed in a much more positive direction. That’s how Luis came to open the doors on March 1 to new brand Fully Promoted, a retail storefront offering the most expansive set of marketing and advertising solutions available to small- and medium-size business owners seeking to brand themselves and make an impression. Fully Promoted is located at 1695 W. Indiantown Rd., in Jupiter, FL.
Formerly known as EmbroidMe, Luis says family was a motivating factor in his career transition to small-business owner serving other business owners with Fully Promoted. “It was the new direction that Fully Promoted was taking that resonated with me and ultimately won me over,” Luis said. “The demands of my former job took me away from the main reason I worked so hard in the first place; I wanted to find something that allowed me to have a higher quality of life and also something I could pass onto my children.”
Source / Read More: AmericanTowns
by UFG | Mar 20, 2017 | News
United Franchise Group, which already includes multiple award-winning franchise concepts including Signarama, Fully Promoted (formerly known as EmbroidMe) and SuperGreen Solutions, has added yet another concept to its lineup of brands: Venture X, a premier provider of membership-based, flexible workspace featuring modern design and boutique, concierge-style services appealing to a wide range of professionals within an inspiring, diverse and collaborative “community” atmosphere.
The way people work is changing at lightning-speed and Venture X is catering to the needs of that market. By 2020, estimates predict fully 40 percent of the U.S. workforce will be comprised of entrepreneurs, independent contractors and others seeking a workplace environment that removes them from the distractions of home or traditional offices while providing a rich environment of like-minded people where they can network and make valuable work and social connections.
“Venture X is far more than just a place to work”, said Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group. “It’s a local community that is inspiring, diverse and collaborative. Members not only have a sense of belonging, but can also obtain customers through their association at the location. That’s why it’s a perfect fit for United Franchise Group-we are the global leader for entrepreneurs but at our core we believe in personal relationships, face to face meetings and building communities. Venture X is the perfect opportunity at the perfect time.”
Venture X President Tom Weber has a long and successful background in commercial real estate banking, as well as in owning and managing large office/retail buildings that included “executive suite” facilities. “Venture X has taken this concept to a new level with its ‘co-working’ environment,” Weber said. “This is clearly the wave of the future.”
The flagship Venture X location is in Naples, Fla., with numerous franchises sold throughout the country and the first expected to open in San Antonio, Texas. The brand’s first global unit in Canada is also expected to open soon. Venture X projects opening more than 40 domestic and three international locations in 2017.
Source / Read More: Franchising.com
by UFG | Feb 17, 2017 | News
Coming off of a great 2016, Transworld Business Advisors is looking to build on that momentum in the coming year of 2017. They are off to a great start having recently signed Master Licenses for South Africa and India and brought 57 new domestic franchisees aboard in 2016.
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether for an acquisition-minded corporation or individual interested in owning a franchise, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. They are part of the United Franchise Group, a successful group of franchise systems with three decades of experience and over 1400 franchisees working in various franchise brands under their umbrella.
Formerly known as Transworld Business Brokers, a company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with over 36 years of brokerage experience, Transworld represents acquisition-minded corporations and individuals alike interested in owning their own company, or in franchising. With 145 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 the business sale specialists.
Source / Read More: Franchising.com
by UFG | Feb 13, 2017 | News
On Valentine’s Day one sometimes wonders how it is to be working with a spouse. Spending lots of time at home together could make spending the whole day together difficult. Yes or no? According to an article on fortune.com (Feb. 2016) 3 million small businesses in America are run by couples!
Raleigh’s Candy and Scott Ross is one such couple. She left the corporate world; He retired from law enforcement. They chose to team up and open a local Signarama, the world’s largest sign franchise and full-service sign business, providing a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial sectors.
According to Candy, the decision to work together was an easy one. “We both felt that we have always worked hard for other people most of our lives so what better way to join forces and tackle the next chapter of our life together by owning a business!,” said Candy. “We both have the same drive and share so many of the same goals that we knew that we could better ourselves financially and also provide great customer service because we both love people! These are the two most rewarding aspects of owning our business!
Source / Read More: NCHeadlines.com
