10 10, 2023

WOMEN IN FRANCHISING NATIONAL APPRECIATION DAY RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Paul Zboichyk2023-10-10T14:51:42-04:00October 10th, 2023|Tags: Holiday, United Franchise Group, women In franchising|

Women-owned franchises up almost 25 percent from last year

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As more women choose the freedom and independence of owning a franchise business, their success in the industry will be recognized during the second annual Women in Franchising National Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 14. The holiday was established in 2022 by United Franchise Group™ (UFG) to celebrate all women working in the franchising industry, from owners to employees and those behind the scenes.

This year, UFG has partnered with the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the unified voice of more than 14 million women-owned businesses in the United States. UFG is an affiliate sponsor of NAWBO’s National Women’s Business Conference, October 15-17 in Austin, Texas, and will host an informative and interactive workshop on franchising for attendees.

Their partnership brings the success of women in franchising, whose numbers are growing rapidly, to the forefront. Women own 29 percent of U.S. franchises in 2023, according to Guidant Financial – an increase of almost 25 percent from just last year.

“It’s an honor to collaborate with NAWBO on this special observance day, which we created to celebrate and inspire women working in the franchising industry,” said Ray Titus, Founder and CEO of United Franchise Group. “Franchising empowers women to succeed independently while giving them all the tools and support they need.”

UFG is the global leader for entrepreneurs, offering an international network of resources and expertise to franchise owners in its family of affiliated brands and consultants. Its members have amassed more than four decades of knowledge in the franchise industry.

“We’re happy to partner with United Franchise Group and share their organization’s franchising expertise with our members,” said Jen Earle, CEO of NAWBO. “Women-owned businesses are the fastest-growing segment of the economy, and UFG is working to help more women achieve their dreams through business ownership.”

The holiday falls during National Women’s Small Business Month, as declared by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Women in Franchising National Appreciation Day celebrates women who chose a career in franchising either as a franchise owner or work for a franchise brand while bringing attention to opportunities for women in this flourishing and exciting industry.

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group houses a successful group of business-to-business franchise systems. Our franchised concepts specialize in personalized business services including signs, embroidery, and business brokerage. With over 30 years in the franchising industry and more than 1400 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

The conglomerate first began franchising with Signarama in Farmingdale, New York in 1987, which is now the world’s largest sign franchise touting locations in 62 countries. In 2000, the first FullyPromoted opened its doors in West Palm Beach, FL and further provided branding solutions in the business community with embroidery and promotional product services.

Today, United Franchise Group has more than 200 employees with established offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Its corporate headquarters are located in West Palm Beach, Florida and also house a superior state-of-the-art training facility, where all new franchisees are welcomed to begin their journey into business ownership throughout the year.

The expertise of the team at United Franchise group provides the foundation for the continuous evolvement and growth of development services the company offers. United Franchise Group has established master licenses for its brands in more than 80 countries and has services that assist other franchise companies from conception to international expansion. In particular, World Franchisors was exclusively created by UFG to aide other franchisors in selling master licenses for their brands.

With the combination of award-winning franchise concepts, development services, and industry excellence, United Franchise Group is the global leader for today’s entrepreneurs.

18 11, 2022

Signarama Sponsors World Axe Throwing Championship, Dec. 1-4

Tatyana Stemkovski2022-11-18T10:10:22-05:00November 18th, 2022|Tags: advertising and marketing services, branding and messaging solutions, business signs, comprehensive sign and graphic services, digital signs, sign franchise, Signarama, UFG, United Franchise Group, vehicle wraps|

Signage franchise provides ongoing support for all official WATL events as preferred signage vendor.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Signarama®, the world’s leading sign franchise, will again be the title sponsor for the championship event of the World Axe Throwing League® (WATL®) for the fourth year. The 2022 Signarama World Axe Throwing Championship (WATC) takes place Dec. 1-4 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Appleton, Wisconsin.

WATL®, which was founded in 2017, has experienced phenomenal growth, operating in 28 countries with over 310 affiliates and 334 locations. The event will be WATL’s biggest of the year, featuring the best axe throwers in the world, competing for $50,000 in prizes and will broadcast on ESPN2.

Signarama, part of the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of affiliated brands, also serves as the preferred signage vendor for the World Axe Throwing League. Through the WATL Certified Signage Program, Signarama helps axe-throwing organizations scale their growth and manage the surge in demand by supplying venues with up-to-date signage and branding options.

“Signarama is thrilled to be the title sponsor of the World Axe Throwing Championship,” said A.J. Titus, President of Signarama. “We are really excited to continue the WATL Certified Signage Program, which enables local Signarama locations to help WATL venues grow their events, membership, and educate their community about local competitions.”

With its global network and world-renowned experience in brand development, Signarama supports the efforts of local organizations in creating an atmosphere that is memorable to patrons and compliant with World Axe Throwing League branding requirements. Signage is customized to each venue location and budget and is not limited to traditional signs but can also include wall murals, colossal banners, and wraps.

This is the fourth consecutive year Signarama has been title sponsor of the WATC, which brings together top tier qualified throwers from WATL sanctioned tournaments around the globe. Hundreds of contenders will compete to become the next World Axe Throwing Champion in three different disciplines: Hatchet, Big Axe and Duals. The WATC will be hosted in conjunction with the World Knife Throwing Championship and will be broadcast on ESPN2. For information on broadcast times, please check your local listings. For information about the WATL Certified Signage Program and WATC championship event, please visit: https://worldaxethrowingleague.com.

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is home to an affiliated family of brands and consultants including Accurate Franchising Inc.™, Exit Factor™, FranchiseMart®, Fully Promoted®, Signarama®, Transworld Business Advisors®, and the Coworks™ division consisting of Franchise Real Estate™, Network Lead Exchange™ (NLX), Office Evolution® (OE) and Venture X® as well as a food division featuring Graze Craze® and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®. UFG affiliated brands include over 1600 franchises in more than 60 countries, with consultants that have helped develop over 350 brands into franchises, in over 80 countries with more than 2500 franchisees. With over three decades in the franchising industry United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

About Signarama

Signarama®, the world’s leading 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 system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group™ (UFG). As part of a $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for over three decades. For more information, visit www.signarama.com. For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit www.signaramafranchise.com.

4 11, 2021

2021 American Free Enterprise Medal Awarded to Ray Titus, CEO and Founder of United Franchise Group

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-11-04T11:34:19-04:00November 4th, 2021|Tags: advertising and marketing services, branding and messaging solutions, business signs, comprehensive sign and graphic services, digital signs, Experimax, Fully Promoted, sign franchise, Signarama, UFG, United Franchise Group, vehicle wraps|

The award ceremony will take place at the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus on November 16th.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We are thrilled to announce Ray Titus, CEO, and founder of United Franchise Group, is the 2021 American Free Enterprise Medalist of the Year. The American Free Enterprise Medal was established by Palm Beach Atlantic University to recognize individuals whose hard work and achievement exemplify the best of the American free enterprise system. Titus will be the 35^th recipient of the award, an especially cherished honor since this year also marks the 35^th anniversary of United Franchise Group.

Titus, recognized as a global leader for entrepreneurs, founded Signarama in 1986 and began franchising stores soon after. He applied his successful franchise model to other business-to-business enterprises, eventually forming a family of brands and building the foundation for what is now, United Franchise Group (UFG), an international community, consisting of over 1,600 franchises in over 80 countries.

“It is such a pleasure to be involved with Palm Beach Atlantic University and I am especially honored to receive recognition from an organization that I am connected to in so many ways, through my community, my family, and my passion for entrepreneurship,” Titus commented.

Titus was recognized for his determination and leadership previously by Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2008 when he also received the American Free Enterprise companion medal. Since the honor was first established, only five other recipients have been recognized with both a companion medal and medalist of the year.

These notable icons of American business and philanthropy include:

John D. MacArthur – John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and MacArthur Fellows Program (also referred to as “genius grants”), Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus Jupiter Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach Florida, John D. MacArthur Florida State Park

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. – The Dreyfoos Group, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Palm Beach County Council of the Arts, and Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Karl H. Watson – Rinker Materials Corp., CEMEX

Richard S. Johnson – Johnson Investment Group, Palm Beach Atlantic University, SunTrust South Florida, Intracoastal Health Care Systems Renaissance Award

William G. Lassiter Jr. – W.G. Lassiter Co. Inc., PDQ Food Stores Inc., Palm Beach Atlantic University

The American Free Enterprise Medal award ceremony will take place at the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus (1100 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL) in the Green Complex for Sports at 11 a.m. on November 16th, 2021. That same day at 3pm, Titus along with two previous American Free Enterprise companion medalists, will present “Everything I Needed to Learn About Business I Learned in a Franchise in the University’s Warren Library, (300 Pembroke Place in West Palm Beach, FL).

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to an affiliated family of brands and consultants including Accurate Franchising, FranchiseMart, Fully Promoted, Network Lead Exchange, Preveer (formerly Resource Operations International), Signarama, Transworld Business Advisors, Venture X, and a food division featuring Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and Graze Craze. 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.

1 10, 2021

Signarama Celebrates Third Consecutive Year as Title Sponsor for World Axe Throwing League Championship

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-10-01T10:36:54-04:00October 1st, 2021|Tags: advertising and marketing services, branding and messaging solutions, business signs, comprehensive sign and graphic services, digital signs, sign franchise, Signarama, UFG, United Franchise Group, vehicle wraps|

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Signarama , a part of the United Franchise Group and the world’s leading sign franchise, is proud to announce its official title sponsorship of the World Axe Throwing League’s (WATL) Championship event for the third consecutive year, taking place December 12th at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, TX.

“We are excited to be partnering with WATL for the third year in a row! Signarama has watched this event gain popularity since we first sponsored it in 2018. This is the perfect event to mark the close of our 35th anniversary and our most successful year yet,” said A.J. Titus, President of Signarama.

The 2021 Signarama World Axe Throwing Championship will air live on ESPN+ on December 12th, 2021, at 1PM EDT. Global top throwers, in three major disciplines: Hatchet, Big Axe and Duals will compete for a total prize pool of $50,000.

Signarama is also unveiling a preferred partnership program with the league. In this program, Signarama will provide expertise on signage and branding materials for axe-throwing venues, leagues, and recreational facilities.

“We’re excited to continue our close partnership with Signarama,” shared Mario Zelaya, Commissioner of the World Axe Throwing League. “It will greatly benefit all entrepreneurs in the axe throwing space. Signarama is the perfect partner for WATL, and we look forward to our continued collaboration with them.”

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, Jon Smith Subs, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Network Lead Exchange, Resource Operations International (ROI) and Graze Craze. With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, UFG offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

About Signarama

Signarama, the world’s leading sign and graphics 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 system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group (UFG). For more information, visit signarama.com. For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit SignaramaFranchise.com.

8 07, 2021

Coworking Pioneer Venture X Partners With Vari® to Elevate New U.S. Properties

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-07-08T06:07:49-04:00July 8th, 2021|Tags: blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles, shared workspace and community, tech-driven flexible workspaces, United Franchise Group, Venture X|

Innovative Workspace Company Brings Style and Flexibility to Venture X Spaces as Coworking Franchise Expands Globally.

DALLAS — As people across the country return to work for the first time since COVID-19, increased flexibility is in high demand. Many people are choosing coworking spaces. To meet the growing need, coworking leader Venture X has teamed with Texas-based Vari to provide high-quality and flexible workspace solutions.

Venture X, a shared workspace community, franchises more than 100 coworking spaces globally and plans to rapidly expand its footprint in the United States. Venture X locations offer private offices, meeting rooms, hot desks, event space and more for members. Venture X selected Vari to furnish all new properties within their expanding portfolio, impressed by the company’s long-standing relationships within the coworking industry.

Venture X coworking spaces range from 20,000 to 40,000 square feet. Due to the size of the workspaces, the ability to install products with great speed was a huge advantage.

“We are growing so fast that we needed a partner who could keep up. From our first meeting, I thought that Venture X and Vari would make for a great partnership, which will only deepen as we continue to grow,” said Jason Anderson, president at Venture X. “They have helped us smooth out the process of expanding.”

When looking for a strategic partner, Venture X sought a single point of contact dedicated to all franchisees. Vari delivered. Venture X’s unique franchise model is dedicated to providing streamlined service for all franchisees. Offering a seamless experience with facility furnishings is an integral part of the success and growth of the business.

“Vari exceeded our expectations in terms of speed and service. Prior to our partnership, our most challenging pain point was how long and arduous the design, delivery, and installation process can be,” said Paula Mercer, vice president of operations at Venture X. “Now we have a single point of contact for design, ordering, and installation, so when we bring on new franchisees, new locations can be operational and ready to open quickly.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that by 2026, 67.6 million Americans will be freelancers, independent contractors, or entrepreneurs, making up a 9% increase in the growth of the workforce. The need for flexible workspaces is growing.

“We believe in the importance of a flexible workspace and the power of collaboration,” said Jason McCann, chief executive officer and co-founder of Vari. “Venture X is a visionary, high-growth company, and we can’t wait to watch them scale. We’re excited to be there throughout the journey.”

“Venture X provides a dynamic workspace for members and much more,” said Faye Stutts, director of coworking partnerships at Vari. “There’s an incredibly strong sense of community and collaboration.”

To find out more about how Vari office products can transform any workspace, please visit https://www.vari.com/.

About Vari

A workspace innovation company, Vari helps growing organizations unlock the potential of their space and their people. From a collection of office furniture to workspaces offering space-as-a-service, the company makes it easy for high-growth businesses to scale and flex their office space. Organizations all over the world — including over 98% of the Fortune 500 — use Vari products, which are tested and certified to the highest industry standards.

SOURCE Vari

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 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. For more information about locations visit www.VentureX.com and for information about franchise opportunities visit  www.venturexfranchise.com.

1 06, 2021

Experimax Announces Partnership With Non-Profit ‘Girl Develop It’

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-06-01T12:16:55-04:00June 1st, 2021|Tags: Experimax, retailer of pre-owned electronic devices, sales and service of pre-owned electronic devices, software development sector, United Franchise Group|

Tech-Based Franchise Brand Supports Women Seeking Opportunities In The Tech Industry.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Experimax® – the trusted retailer for the sale and service of pre-owned electronic devices with a strong focus on the top selling brands in the industry – is announcing a year-long partnership with non-profit organization ‘Girl Develop It’ to support women in the tech industry. Experimax is working with the non-profit to provide the tools needed for women to launch a career in the software development sector.

“As Experimax grows, one of our core values is to share our success by giving back to a great cause; I can’t think of a better way by getting involved than supporting women following their dream to be in the IT industry,” said Kyle Brunette, Brand Leader at Experimax. “We are excited to support ‘Girl Develop It’ on this journey.”

Experimax will be providing three scholarships, resulting in the donation of MacBook Air laptops and other tech products to women in the program, as well as ongoing donations and support throughout the year. To date, ‘Girl Develop It’ has impacted 160,000 community members across the country.

“Our mission at ‘Girl Develop It’ is rooted in accessibility,” said Katie Franco, executive director of the non-profit. “Shifting our programming to virtual platforms has eliminated previous barriers to entry; however, this model still impedes students without access to the right tools. Thanks to our generous partners at Experimax, ‘Girl Develop It’ will now have the resources to provide equipment scholarships. By allowing students to learn, practice, and advance their skills, regardless of income or opportunity, this partnership further advances the accessibility of our programming.” Learn more: www.girldevelopit.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, 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.

About Experimax

Experimax is the smart choice to buy, sell, repair, or trade-in Certified Pre-owned Apple® products and other premium brands that are backed by a warranty. Stores can be found throughout the United States, and abroad. Learn more: www.experimax.com

18 05, 2021

Jon Smith Subs Unveils a Bold New Brand That’s as Fresh as Their Ingredients

Tatyana Stemkovski2021-05-18T11:54:30-04:00May 18th, 2021|Tags: fast-casual restaurant franchise, Jon Smith Subs, sub sandwich franchise, United Franchise Group|

The World’s most beloved local sub shop drives their curiosity factor with expansion across North America.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Established in 1988, Jon Smith Subs, a South Florida-based sub sandwich franchise known for their over-stuffed grilled subs and fresh ingredients, is moving into 2021 with a refreshed brand. The rebranding, which entails the unveiling of a new “modern retro” design with a new logo, tagline and campaign promise is an integrated element of the franchise’s current growth strategy.

Having been in business for over 33 years, the brand decided that it was time for a refresh, building on the solid history and performance over the last few years as a part of United Franchise Group’s affiliated family of brands. The re-branding is accompanied by a bold new logo, refreshed interior design elements, a new tagline, an updated rewards program as well as a new website. Jon Smith Subs’ refreshed brand is intended to reflect the commitment to sparking customers’ curiosity as the franchise is rapidly growing across the country and with their first entry in Canada to open this June.

Jim Butler, President of Jon Smith Subs remarked, “We define ourselves as a curiosity brand. As we’ve opened in new markets, the excitement of ‘something new’ sparks our customers’ interest and they stop in for a visit to find out exactly who we are.” Butler added, “Our growth goals involve continuing to open throughout the USA and international locations and to continue driving our curiosity factor in target markets.

The new tagline, “Love Local, Eat Delicious”, showcases Jon Smith Subs’ culture of investing in their local communities and providing their customers with larger-than-life subs jam packed with flavor. The brand has created the unique experience of offering flexible menus that uniquely provide “local favorites” from their respective regions, including The Gator, The Cuban, Hot Pastrami, The Reuben, and Cajun Chicken; all offer something for the most discriminating sandwich lover. Additionally, they have highlighted how they uniquely offer a scratch-made concept that includes freshly baked bread, hand-grilled sandwich ingredients, and crispy french fries.

“We find it’s important to emphasize that our subs are ‘delicious’, a word that is commonly under-used by brands. Our mouthwatering flavors accompany our messaging around our ‘overstuffed subs’, really emphasizing the hearty portions our patrons are receiving. ” commented Butler, adding, “We find these are all unique factors about our brand that set us apart from our competitors. In the end we want your town to be a Jon Smith Subs town!”

Accompanying their new tagline is the introduction of Jon Smith Subs’ new campaign “Bring Your Big Mouth!” The rewards program, referred to as BYBM, provides their customers with updates on special event, new menu items, menu reviews and more.

Currently Jon Smith Subs has franchise agreements in place for over 38 locations domestically and internationally. The brand continues to receive high interest in multi-unit franchise development deals.

To learn more, please visit: https://jonsmithsubsfranchise.com/

About Jon Smith Subs

Jon Smith Subs was founded in 1988 in Palm Beach County, Florida with the commitment to serve the absolute highest quality overstuffed, marinated grilled sirloin steak, real chicken breast and fresh giant deli subs. With a pledge to use the highest quality meats and ingredients and bake their bread fresh every day and offer made to order fries! Jon Smith Subs guarantees large-portioned, mouth-watering subs that are fresh and delicious.

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, Transworld Business Advisors, Network Lead Exchange, Accurate Franchising, ROI 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.

11 03, 2020

Venture X to Attend 2020 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-03-11T10:53:55-04:00March 11th, 2020|Tags: blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles, shared workspace and community, tech-driven flexible workspaces, United Franchise Group, Venture X|

Growing Leader in Coworking Industry to Showcase Franchise Opportunity at Annual Conference.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For the second year in a row, Venture X – an emerging flexible office space provider renowned for its high-level, boutique hotel-style spaces – will feature its franchise opportunity and serve as a gold sponsor at the 2020 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference inside the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, March 18-20.

The conference, which serves as a hotbed of the nation’s leading hoteliers and industry professionals, presents an incredible opportunity for Venture X. As the concept continues to resonate with and appeal to likeminded investors and influencers in the space, the South Florida-based franchise eyes the conference as a springboard to continued growth success in 2020 and beyond.

“There are prominent parallels between owning a hotel and owning a coworking space, which makes investing in Venture X so attractive,” said hotelier and Venture X Franchisee Raj Chudasama. “Not only are the processes similar when talking about aspects like site selection, filling out the space, concierge-level services and what have you, but Venture X is also a premier provider in the industry with a unique value proposition – both from an design standpoint and the clientele we target.”

Venture X locations, purposely crafted by leaders in workspace design and complimented with contemporary furnishings from Herman Miller, exhibit a dynamic and upscale flexible office space that resemble a boutique hotel while exuding hospitality and professionalism.

Because of its space and the focus on creating a world-class work environment tailored to the modern professional, Venture X’s franchise opportunity provides interested investors – especially those in the hotel industry – an understandable and identifiable path toward profitability.

As a result, hotel-industry professionals like Chudasama in Grapevine, Texas, Mani Patel in Plano, Texas, and Kamal Rama in Charlotte have bought into Venture X and its mission.

For those planning to attend the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, Venture X will set up shop at booth No. 203 with brand representatives available on March 18 (5 – 7 p.m.), March 19 (7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and March 20 (8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.).

Attendees interested in speaking with Venture X can schedule a meeting beforehand with either President Jason Anderson (janderson [AT] ufgcorp [DOT] com) or Director of Sales Mark Patek (mpatek [AT] ufgcorp [DOT] com).

Many Venture X franchisees have backgrounds in real estate, finance, hotels or have experience as landlords. Currently, the franchisor is seeking single-unit and multi-unit operators. The brand’s initial franchise fee is $79,500 with a total investment cost ranging from $1.1M–$3.4M.

Backed by the powerhouse United Franchise Group – a group of affiliated, award winning family of companies – Venture X has the support needed to grow exponentially, both stateside and abroad, in the coming months and years.

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.

This advertisement is not an offer to sell a franchise. Any offer to sell this franchise will be made by a Franchise Disclosure Document and only the following registration by Venture X Franchising, LLC in any state requiring registration prior to sale.

In New York: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.

In California: These franchises have been registered under franchise investment law of the State of California. Such registration does not constitute approval, recommendation or endorsement by the Commissioner of Business Oversight nor a finding by the Commissioner that the information provided herein is true, complete and not misleading.

ABOUT VENTURE X

Venture X is a membership-based, 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 a member of United Franchise Group, a group of affiliated companies and brands, and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best coworking spaces in the United States.

For more information about the spaces, please visit www.VentureX.com. For information about franchise opportunities, please visit www.venturexfranchise.com.

25 02, 2020

United Franchise Group Boasts Four Companies on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-02-25T11:08:13-05:00February 25th, 2020|Tags: advertising and marketing services, branding and messaging solutions, business signs, comprehensive sign and graphic services, digital signs, Experimax, Fully Promoted, sign franchise, Signarama, UFG, United Franchise Group, vehicle wraps|

Fully Promoted, Experimax, Transworld Business Advisors and Signarama Make Rank on 2020 List.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — United Franchise Group (UFG), a powerhouse association of multiple award-winning companies, announced four of its brands were named to Entrepreneur’s 2020 Franchise 500 List. Signarama® (No. 117), Transworld Business Advisors® (No. 119), Experimax® (No. 485) and Fully Promoted (No. 488) all earned spots on the 41st-annual edition of the magazine’s prestigious list.

“We have a tremendous amount of respect for Entrepreneur magazine, and to have four of our brands make this renowned list is an honor and very humbling,” said Ray Titus, CEO of the United Franchise Group entities. “Our company is successful because of the care we provide our franchisees and their willingness to respond to their customers in a quick and appropriate manner. That kind of family culture is one we’ve inspired at each of our brands, and it’s one that’s resonating with more and more entrepreneurs across the world.”

The 2020 Franchise 500 is an all-encompassing rankings list consisting of the most successful and well-performing franchise companies from July 31, 2018 to July 31, 2019.

In that timeframe, Transworld Business Advisors opened 20 franchise locations and experienced one of the largest year-to-year jumps of any Franchise 500 company. The business brokerage franchise moved from No. 257 in 2019 to No. 119 in 2020 – a 138-spot improvement and No. 1 in category.

Signarama was the top-ranked UFG brand on the 2020 list, coming in at No. 117. The business-service sign company also improved markedly from year-to-year – sliding up 95 spots from a No. 212 ranking in 2019.

Additionally, Fully Promoted made the Franchise 500 as one of only two embroidery and screen-printing brands, coming in at No. 488, while the electronic repairs and sales franchise Experimax made a return on the list at No. 485.

A record-breaking 1,105 companies supplied the necessary information to be considered for this year’s Franchise 500. Requirements for franchisors included: having a minimum of 10 open locations as of July 31, 2019; seeking new U.S. and/or Canadian franchisees; and having at least one unit in North America.

Rankings were determined by a detailed review of submissions from Entrepreneur’s editorial team and by using over 150 data points to produce a cumulative score. Franchises were ranked No. 1 to No. 500 based on the score they generated.

Backed by the synergy created with its fellow brands, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Transworld Business Advisors and Signarama are affiliate members of the award-winning United Franchise Group family of companies. Each member has the support needed to grow exponentially, both stateside and abroad, in the coming months and years.

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 system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group (UFG). As part of a $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for over three decades. For more information, visit www.signarama.com. For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit https://signaramafranchise.com/

About Transworld Business Advisors
Transworld Business Advisors is part of United Franchise Group of brands. With 40 years of business brokerage experience, Transworld Business Advisors is in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect, conduct franchise consulting, and franchise development. The company represents acquisition-minded corporations or individuals interested in owning their own company or franchise. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, Transworld Business Advisors are business sale specialists that represent numerous listings across multiple industries. For more information on owning a Transworld franchise, visit www.tworldfranchise.com.

About Fully Promoted
Fully Promoted has more than 300 retail and office 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. Recently, Fully Promoted introduced a professional office-based location that will allow franchisees to operate their business using a developed network of resources. To find the Fully Promoted nearest you, visit http://www.FullyPromoted.com, and for franchising opportunities, visit http://www.FullyPromotedFranchise.com.

About Experimax
Experimax specializes in the sale of certified pre-owned devices. Your local Experimax store can also repair, upgrade or buy your current device, and no appointment is necessary. Stores offer warranty programs, 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, Columbia, Chile, South Africa, Canada, and Uruguay. For more information, visit www.experimax.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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Signarama Ends the Decade Strong with Addition of More Than 60 New Owners in 2019

Tatyana Stemkovski2020-02-14T12:02:28-05:00February 14th, 2020|Tags: advertising and marketing services, branding and messaging solutions, business signs, comprehensive sign and graphic services, digital signs, sign franchise, Signarama, UFG, United Franchise Group, vehicle wraps|

Family-Owned Sign and Graphics Franchise Celebrates Momentous Growth, Looks to Continue in 2020.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Signarama, the world’s largest, family-owned sign and graphics franchise, finished the end of the decade on a high note. In 2019 alone, Signarama acquired 63 new owners and further expanded into international markets, pushing the brand to total more than 700 locations in 43 states and 60 countries.

Signarama offers branding and messaging solutions, as well as comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers. The brand provides customers with a variety of customizable products, from business signs, vehicle wraps and digital sings, to advertising and marketing services. In addition to bringing on over 60 new owners in 2019, Signarama was recognized in a number of prestigious rankings, including Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List, earning the No. 212 spot – an increase of 37 spots from 2018 – as well as being recognized on the publication’s Best Franchise for Veterans list. Additionally, the brand secured a spot on Franchise Direct‘s Top 100 Global Franchises.

“For more than 30 years, our brand has been focused on bringing top notch services to communities around the world and I’m thrilled to see that we are consistently reaching new heights every year,” said A.J. Titus, President of Signarama. “At the end of the day, each and every one of our franchisees are a part of our family and we are celebrating our accomplishments together, from hitting growth milestones, to continuously improving our services, even participating in the World Axe Throwing Championship as a Title Sponsor. We are looking forward to continuing our success in the new year.”

Along with its new owners, Signarama recently on-boarded a Master License Partner in Canada and the United Kingdom, poising the brand for strong growth in those markets. Moving into the new year, the brand is hoping to expand further into additional international markets, such as Germany, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and India. Signarama predicts to open well over 100 locations globally by the end of the year.

“We’re looking forward to leveraging this growth for another year of success in 2020,” adds Titus. “Our team is committed to providing continuous training and support to help each franchisee succeed. Signarama’s fanatical support system and proven business model offers an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to join a family-owned business that positively impacts local and corporate businesses.”

Signarama is a part of a successful system of franchise brands under the United Franchise Group (UFG). Signarama is currently seeking to partner with passionate entrepreneurs to become single or multi-unit franchisees. The average cost for a Signarama franchise ranges from $190,000–$220,000 with our initial investment being approximately $50,000–$55,000.

For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit https://signaramafranchise.com/

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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 system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group (UFG). As part of a $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for over three decades. For more information, visit www.signarama.com. For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit https://signaramafranchise.com/

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