UUnited Franchise Group helps people start and grow franchises by developing, consulting for, and expanding franchise brands worldwide. It provides end-to-end services—from brand development and brokerage to real estate and business consulting—across a diverse portfolio of brands and coworking spaces. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated platform that has helped more than 350 brands become franchises and operates over 1,800 locations in 80+ countries. Its goal is to enable entrepreneurs to own and operate successful franchises while expanding the reach and profitability of franchised brands globally.
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United Franchise Group (UFG) has signed two master license agreements that take its brands into Türkiye and Canada's Atlantic provinces. Transworld Business Advisors will expand into Türkiye, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will enter Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Each master licensee will lead its brand's development in the market, building local operations and supporting future franchise growth. The three co-owners of the Transworld Türkiye licence have more than 20 years of experience in industries including energy, technology, and manufacturing. The Canadian licensees each have restaurant and food industry experience. "These two master licenses mark an exciting step in our international growth," said Michael White, chief development officer at UFG. UFG is seeking partners in Spain, Poland, Czechia, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan.
United Franchise Group reported strong expansion in the first half of 2026, signing 148 franchise agreements and opening 105 new locations. The global franchising company also secured 10 international master franchise agreements, extending five brands across 15 countries. The expansion includes Exit Factor entering Czech Republic, Ireland and Japan; Graze Craze launching in England and Guyana; Signarama moving into Germany; The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill expanding across eight Caribbean nations; and Transworld Business Advisors entering Canada, Portugal and Spain. Michael White, chief development officer at UFG, attributed the growth to the company's franchise support system, which includes training facilities, Discovery Days and ongoing business education. UFG operates over 1,800 franchises across more than 60 countries.
Fully Promoted names Walter Miska brand president. Current president Andrew Titus will transition to the role of president of United Franchise Group, Fully Promoted's parent company. Key Takeaways - Counselor Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) has named Walter Miska as brand president, replacing Andrew Titus, who will now lead parent company United Franchise Group (UFG). - Miska previously owned a Fully Promoted franchise and held leadership roles at UFG, most recently building a separate culinary staffing franchise. Counselor Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) has named Walter Miska as its brand president. With the new appointment, Andrew Titus, current president and the youngest son of Fully Promoted founder Ray Titus, will transition to the role of president of United Franchise Group (UFG), the global franchise network and parent company of Fully Promoted, also founded by his father. "We are super excited to welcome Walter back to the Fully Promoted family," said Andrew Titus, who along with his father Ray is a member of Counselor's Power 50 list of the most influential people in promo. "As we made this decision, we ultimately wanted someone who has a proven track record of business ownership experience and can take the momentum we've built to the next level. I couldn't be more confident in Walter, and I'm excited about the brand's trajectory as we continue investing in the resources and people needed to grow it further." Walter Miska (left) is taking over as president of Fully Promoted (asi/384000) from Andrew Titus (right). Titus will serve as president of parent company United Franchise Group (UFG). Miska previously operated a successful Fully Promoted franchise, which first opened in 2005, that earned company recognition, including a President's Award and induction into its Hall of Fame. He also served as a regional vice president at UFG before most recently building a franchise in culinary staffing. Andrew Titus has served as president of Fully Promoted since 2022. Prior to that, he also held a variety of roles at UFG, including regional manager, regional vice president and executive vice president of development. He will remain involved with Fully Promoted. "We're thrilled to have Walter back in the UFG family," said Ray Titus, chairman and CEO of UFG, and a Counselor Power 50 member. "Andrew will remain involved with Fully Promoted as he oversees the growth strategies for all our UFG brands, and he and Walter have built a strong working relationship over the years. We're confident this will be a smooth and natural transition, and we're more excited than ever about the future of Fully Promoted." With 2024 North American promotional product revenue of $131.2 million, Fully Promoted ranks 20th on Counselor's most recent list of the largest distributors in the industry. The newest figures are due out in July.
United Franchise Group has acquired full ownership of Transworld Business Advisors, the world's largest business brokerage organisation with over 200 offices and 1,000 agents globally. TBA originally joined UFG's brand portfolio in 2010. "This exciting acquisition makes both United Franchise Group and Transworld Business Advisors stronger than ever," said Ray Titus, UFG's chairman and CEO. The company plans to accelerate franchise expansion both domestically and internationally. As part of the acquisition, former TBA CEO Andy Cagnetta will focus on leading the Fort Lauderdale franchise location, the network's largest. Jim Tatem will continue as TBA president, a role he has held since 2024. UFG operates over 1,800 franchises across more than 80 countries, with a portfolio including Signarama, Fully Promoted and various food concepts.
Christina Parsons joins United Franchise Group as Chief Intelligence Officer. "My history working with UFG positions me to hit the ground running & implement strategies that capitalize on opportunities uncovered through search, attribution, and more," said Parsons. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, January 06, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ - United Franchise Group(TM)(UFG), home to an affiliated family of brands, franchise services and consultants has hired Christina Parsons as its Chief Intelligence Officer. Parsons is responsible for shaping the strategic direction and executing the company's vision for data-driven integrations - including POS systems, advertising platforms, and AI-powered tools that improve decision-making and performance across marketing and sales. Her work supports both internal franchise development efforts and the company's more than 1,800 franchisees across the globe. "We worked with Christina as a vendor partner in the past and most recently brought her on to provide an in-depth analysis of our business - we're now thrilled to officially welcome her to the UFG family on a permanent basis," said Ray Titus, Founder and CEO of UFG. "Her critical thinking and analytical expertise working with multi-unit franchise brands paired with her in-depth knowledge of our company will be a tremendous asset to our brands and franchisees." Parsons brings more than two decades of digital marketing experience to the role, having supported national brands across multiple industries. Prior to joining UFG, she served as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Creative Strategy at Marketing.com, a position she assumed following the acquisition of DAS Group - a digital marketing company she founded and led as president. In that role, she supported UFG and its franchise brands as a longtime agency partner. "I understand the challenges franchisors face when scaling and launching campaigns," said Parsons. "My history working with UFG positions me to hit the ground running and implement strategies that capitalize on opportunities uncovered through search, attribution, customer modeling, and predictive sales analytics." She received her bachelor's degree from The University of Miami's School of Business and an MBA from Florida International University. A native South Floridian who grew up in Miami; she currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale. For more information about United Franchise Group and its affiliated family of brands, visit www.UnitedFranchiseGroup.com. About United Franchise Group Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group(TM)(UFG) is a globally recognized leader in franchising, home to an award-winning family of brands and franchise consulting services. With over 1,800 franchises across more than 80 countries, UFG empowers entrepreneurs through proven franchise systems, multi-unit growth opportunities, and industry-leading support. Its portfolio includes iconic brands like Signarama(R), Fully Promoted(R), Black Optix Tint(R), Transworld Business Advisors(R), Exit Factor(TM), Accurate Franchising Inc.(TM), Franchise Real Estate(TM), and the Vast Coworking Group(TM)(Venture X(R), Office Evolution(R), Intelligent Office(R), plus thriving food concepts under Big Flavor Brands(TM), such as The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill(R) and Graze Craze(R). With almost 40 years of franchising experience, UFG and its expert consultants have helped develop over 350 successful franchise brands, supporting thousands of franchisees worldwide. From flexible coworking and B2B services to fast-casual dining, UFG offers scalable, high-demand business opportunities backed by comprehensive training, marketing, and operations support. Entrepreneurs choose UFG to lead in their local markets and grow with a trusted network that's driving the future of franchising. With a commitment to rapid growth, UFG continues to expand its global footprint, helping franchise owners thrive in local markets worldwide. # # # Other media. Contact information. United Franchise Group
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Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
West Palm Beach, FL
Founded
1986
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