UFG Cares

Utilizing our brands to encourage, educate and empower individuals to improve our world.
At United Franchise Group, we believe that corporate philanthropy and active community involvement are key to creating a well-rounded culture. Our employees and franchisees are encouraged to not only give back financially but to invest and participate in their local communities. We also believe in being there for our family of employees, franchisees, and our local community partners whenever a crisis arises.

UFG Cares has worked with the following organizations:

A Resource Like No Other

The Titus Center for Franchising is the only dedicated university center in the country focused on enabling students to master the principles of business franchising. For students interested in business and business franchising, the Titus Center provides unparalleled opportunities to hone their knowledge and learn from the most respected leaders in the field.

Respected Worldwide

The Titus Center is led by Dr. John P. Hayes, who brings decades of experience in franchising and speaks on the subject at expos around the world. You’ll work closely with Dr. Hayes throughout your experience and gain the kind of valuable insights that will shape your future in business.

A Powerful Credential

Housed in PBA’s Rinker School of Business, the Center will allow you to complete the necessary coursework to earn your bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in franchising. For those striving for a future in business franchising, this provides a powerful credential that will set them apart.

Broaden Your Knowledge

The Center also offers a variety of certificate programs that will broaden your knowledge of the industry.

Topic areas include:

  • How to buy a franchise
  • How to franchise a business
  • Franchise marketing and sales
  • Franchise operations
  • Franchise field support
  • International franchise expansion
  • Master franchise development

Putting You to the Test

As a student in the Center you’ll have opportunities to take part in a franchise internship program, placing you out in the field where you’ll gain extensive real-world insights and hands-on training. You’ll also be able to take part in a job shadowing program at the world headquarters of United Franchise Group.

Transworld’s CEO Andy Cagnetta is the 2023 211 Broward Excellence Award Honoree!

The 211 Broward Excellence Award honors an individual, organization or company for their contributions & impact on the community. The recipient of the Award is selected by 211 Broward, based on how their leadership has impacted the community.

The 2023 recipient, Andy Cagnetta, is a man with a servant’s heart who works to improve his community with dedication & passion. He has been involved with many organizations and is a longtime supporter of LifeNet4Families/Feeding Program (Past Chairman/Board Member), United Way (Past Chairman/Board Member/Tocqueville Society), Junior Achievement USA (Past Chairman/Past Board Member), 211 Broward (CLUB 211 member), & many others. He most recently celebrated his 21st year of the popular “Andy’s Pasta Dinner” which supports Life Net 4 Families.

If you are a franchisee and would like to discuss a philanthropic initiative with our team, or if you are a local non-profit that would like to learn more about UFG Cares, contact us at [email protected]