United Franchise Group (UFG) is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 228 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Exit Factor has named Peter Giese as its new president to oversee strategic direction, franchise development, and national expansion [[2026-11-02 Exit Factor Welcomes Peter Giese as President (8af025)]]. * Exit Factor appointed Peter Giese as Brand President and added four new corporate team members to support franchisee growth and operations [[2026-10-20 Exit Factor Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of New Brand President (f57c4d)]]. * The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast casual restaurant franchise with an estimated initial investment of $704,620 to $1,206,725, offering support from United Franchise Group [[2026-10-02 Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Franchise Costs and Fees 2026 (a3e0e0)]]. * United Franchise Group added 105 locations and signed 148 franchisee agreements in the first half of 2026, with international expansion to England and Guyana [[2026-09-15 UFG adds 105 locations, signs 148 franchisee deals in 1H (81a97a)]]. * The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has signed 20 franchise agreements and opened eight new domestic restaurants in the first half of 2026, bringing its total to 92 locations [[2026-08-25 The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Nears 100 Locations After Strong First Half (571ec1)]]. * Graze Craze reported a 65% increase in same-store sales and opened 23 new locations in the first half of 2026, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of growth [[2026-08-11 Graze Craze Same-Store Sales Surge 65 Percent in First Half of 2026 (5cf5c0)]]. * Walter Miska, a former franchisee, has been appointed president of Fully Promoted, a branded apparel and promotional products concept [[2026-05-20 Walter Miska Takes the Helm as President of Fully Promoted (6be391)]]. * Graze Craze, a charcuterie-focused franchise, has reached its 100th location in Orlando, Florida, and has expanded rapidly during the pandemic [[2025-12-02 Graze Craze serves up 100 locations (af87cf)]]. Filed under Franchise Industry / Franchisors.
Also known as United Franchise Group
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill signs a master license agreement to develop the brand across Atlantic Canada’s provinces, led by a local restaurant owner and a UAE-based restaurateur.
Peter Giese joins Exit Factor as president with over 25 years of franchising and acquisitions experience.
Part of the United Franchise Group (UFG) family of affiliated brands and consultants, Exit Factor continues to expand domestically and internationally, driving investments in the leadership and resources needed to support its growing franchise network.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a fast casual restaurant franchise specializing in freshly prepared Mediterranean cuisine.
United Franchise Group reported robust growth during the first half of 2026, adding 105 locations, signing 148 individual franchisee agreements and executing seven development agreements representing 19 future locations across its portfolio.
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The Great Greek nears 100 locations after signing 20 franchise agreements.
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The charcuterie franchise reported a 65% jump in same-store sales and 23 new location openings during the first half of 2026, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of growth.
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United Franchise Group's Bob Andersen has led The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's growth since 2021, with international expansion ongoing.
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill expands internationally to Cairo, Egypt, Queensland, Australia, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a leading fast casual brand known for its authentic flavors and elevated guest experience, is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, June 09, 2026 / 24-7PressRelease / -- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is accelerating its international expansion with new restaurant openings in Canada, Australia and Egypt.
Former franchisee Walter Miska has been named president of the United Franchise Group brand, bringing nearly a decade of experience as a multi-unit owner.
Fully Promoted of Southern NH, recently announced its official move to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in Bedford.
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