Testimonials

UFG and Venture X Corporate have been there every step of the way, with site selection, location build-out, and marketing and management. Venture X Operations & Logistics Teams at the corporate office helped guide the process to ensure everything is being addressed and in accordance with brand standards. Their help has saved countless hours and more importantly, countless dollars in the entire process to get the location up and running.

One of the greatest benefits of owning a Venture X is the interaction with other franchisees. Learning from people who’ve already tried something—what worked, what didn’t—that level of collaboration and mentorship is incredibly valuable.

Our team has over 40 years of experience working with U.S. franchise systems. We reviewed many brands, attended different franchise conventions, and along the way we came across Venture X. After thoroughly reviewing the brand and United Franchise Group, we knew we had found a great company backed by experienced operators.

We knew the brand was strong and growing, and honestly, we could’ve opened a small independent coworking space—but if a Venture X opened next door, we wouldn’t have been able to compete with the brand recognition. That’s why we chose the franchise route. We didn’t want to build alone when we could be part of something bigger.

One of the things that really stood out to us about Venture X was the simplicity of the operating model. That financial predictability—along with the professionalism of the brand and the growing demand for flexible office space—is one of the main reasons we decided to invest in a Venture X franchise.

Being a part of a franchise has really helped because it gives you the formulas to follow. At Discovery Day, they told us: get a good location, get a great business center manager, and follow the formula.

I work a full-time job as a global director, and I still own and operate my Office Evolution location. It’s absolutely doable with the right support in place.

I went down the franchise trail because I didn’t know what I didn’t know. The franchise model—support with real estate, legal, and marketing—was the right fit for us. Every time we had questions, we’d get on the phone with our business advisor and off we’d go. They brought in resources to help move the whole picture forward.

We looked at food and haircut franchises, but we couldn’t imagine dealing with so many employees. What do you do if they don’t show up? With Office Evolution, we related to the model—we have a professional background, and this was something we understood. We couldn’t cut hair, and we didn’t want to make sandwiches. But Office Evolution made sense. It’s a business we could work in, and we get it.

For me, the systems were in place—you didn’t have to reinvent the wheel, and you had a support team around you. Opening a business is challenging enough. Doing it on your own without all that support is daunting. With Office Evolution, you can focus on opening the business instead of figuring out your IT and accounting needs.

I found Intelligent Office as a client initially, and I thought, if I’m going to own a business, this is what I want to do. We support hundreds of small businesses. We have close to 500 clients between my two locations, which is tremendously rewarding. If you are going to get into this business, now is the right time to do it. Everyone understands the need for co-working space. The fact that we offer so much more than space makes us a compelling opportunity.

Investing in an Intelligent Office franchise is the best decision we’ve ever made. We are unique in the industry because we offer more than beautiful office space. We take an active interest in the success of our clients. We have been in business for 18 years, and many of our clients have been with us for 18 years. I love being part of their growth and making them feel like they have a partner in business because they do.

I always liked the idea of being an entrepreneur, but I wasn’t ready to take on all the risk that comes with starting a business myself. Franchising with Intelligent Office afforded me the opportunity to do that through a proven path.

If we went independent, we’d just be a little mark on the map. With Fully Promoted, we have the help of a global brand—and all the benefits that come with that kind of recognition.

We have the opportunity to get the buying power that other local stores cannot. So when someone comes into my store, I can offer them a quality product at a great price to fit their budget—and they’re not going to find that online.

We’re doing massive orders I don’t think we would’ve been able to handle without the help of the Fully Promoted team. They share the best ways to get it done—whether that’s sourcing it or providing it in-house—and show us exactly how to do it.

The appealing thing about Fully Promoted is that it’s globally known and locally owned. We have a wide range of resources, products, and services that we can offer to businesses in our community.

Once we discovered the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, we were impressed by the amazing food and friendly service. We immediately realized how special this place was and knew that this dining experience would be an ideal fit.

I got into the franchise aspect of the restaurant business—rather than starting our own—because we needed the support. I had never been in the restaurant industry at any point in my life, so we knew we needed that guidance, leadership, and pure knowledge to go where we wanted to go.

I was fascinated with restaurant concepts that have scaled and expanded. When I found out about The Great Greek and visited Vegas, I loved the food—and just knew I wanted to get involved. Starting a franchise intrigued me because of the scalability of it.

The biggest advantage of being part of The Great Greek family is the great leadership team. Anytime we need help, we can easily reach out—and they’re always on our side, whatever help we need.

We decided to go with the franchise because the idea was there—but more importantly, the systems were already in place: how to market, how to advertise. You’ve got the support of the brand behind you.

Graze Craze is unique in the food industry. It’s the only charcuterie franchise in this space—and we’ve built a model for quick turnarounds and same-day orders.

The reason I decided to buy a Graze Craze franchise is they basically give you the recipe for success. They’ve tested all the products—and I felt it was easier than doing it on my own.

What excites me the most about Graze Craze is being part of the first national charcuterie brand—being a pioneer in building something on this scale.

When my wife Stephanie and I decided to open a business, we knew we didn’t want to start completely from scratch. Franchising gave us what we valued most: a proven business model and a built-in support network. But it’s about more than just the model — it’s about the relationships. Other Graze Craze owners have become part of our extended business family. Their friendship, advice, and encouragement have been invaluable. We’re proud to be part of a franchise brand — and a local business community — that believes in lifting each other up. Murrieta, CA

Celebration, entertaining, and food have always been a passion of mine—and Graze Craze gives me the opportunity to build a business around that.

The franchise provides the platform, structure, and tools that allow us to serve nearly any business in any industry.

The thing I really liked about the Exit Factor program—it was simple and straightforward. Any business owner I speak to, if you say, ‘Can you dedicate one to two hours a week to help improve your business?’ I get enthusiastic agreement.

Exit Factor’s brand is phenomenal. It puts all the resources and tools there for us as consultants to provide and coach our clients.

Transworld is a major brand with proven processes and is successful. It is also a part of United Franchise Group, which has over 35 years of franchise experience. This is not a startup. It is a very major, proven franchise.

Once I understood what Transworld did and all the support—and how it was such a recipe for success—I knew franchise ownership was definitely a path I wanted to pursue. Multi-Location Owner, PA & NJ

The best operational advantage we’ve found is the large network of owners and agents, not to mention the corporate team that supports every aspect of what we do. We can reach out and get answers right away—it works very well.

I did a lot of research before I made the decision to purchase. Transworld was the largest and fastest-growing business brokerage and M&A firm in the world. It just felt like a great fit for me.

I decided to purchase a Transworld franchise because of the size of the company and its global footprint. I can leverage local resources and still lean on a big company with a lot of buyers and tools that really appeal to sellers.

I love owning a Transworld franchise for the freedom, the financial rewards—but mostly, I get to be on the helping side. What we do at Transworld is really make dreams come true.