
Navigating Change and Growth: Key Strategies for Established Franchisors
Established franchisors can navigate change and growth by adopting key strategies such as staying adaptable and focusing on customer needs.
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.
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Established franchisors can navigate change and growth by adopting key strategies such as staying adaptable and focusing on customer needs.
Most Titus Center scholarships range from $2,500 to $3,500, making the Seiber Family’s gift a significant milestone for the program.

Graze Craze reaches a milestone with its 100th location in the Lake Community in Orlando, Florida, expanding rapidly during the pandemic.

United Franchise Group has explored the importance of franchisee communication in maintaining strong, ongoing relationships with franchisees.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, October 16, 2025 / 24-7PressRelease / -- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® announced today the opening of its first-ever special venue location inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Signarama, the world's leading sign and graphics franchise, announced its partnership with InstallMySigns.com, the first-of-its-kind commercial real estate sign ordering platform.
In this role, Austin will oversee the strategic vision, growth initiatives, and overall brand performance of AFI, bringing his deep understanding and expertise in franchise development and brand growth.
Flynn, a respected franchise executive with experience at both Dunkin’ and most recently Panera Bread, has served as an adjunct professor at PBA and brings a strong understanding of the Titus Center’s mission, having bee

Creating a franchise development website that converts visitors into qualified leads requires strategic planning, thoughtful design, and authentic messaging.
Transworld Business Advisors opens in Fort Wayne with local owners.
Venture X® opened a new location in Miami Lakes, Florida at 15450 New Barn Road, Suite 200.
The Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board approaches 100 member companies, supporting franchise education through mentorship and internships.
West Palm Beach, Fla.—Transworld Business Advisors (Transworld) proudly announces the appointment of "JT" Jim Tatem as President of the business brokerage firm.

United Franchise Group hosts National Women in Franchising Webinar to honor female entrepreneurs, featuring a panel discussion with successful female franchise leaders.

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza president Austin Titus discusses growth strategy and vision for the brand in competitive quick-service pizza space.

Andrew Titus, president of Fully Promoted, discussed his career path and the importance of earning respect within the family business on the “Meet the Zor” podcast.

Bill Luce's journey with Transworld Business Advisors began accidentally after he met Ray Titus, the CEO of Signarama, at the company's headquarters.
Touching Hearts at Home is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Treml as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
The Great Greek honors top franchise owners at annual expo

Jason Anderson is the president of Vast Coworking Group, a growing multi-brand franchise in the flexible office space industry.

Fully Promoted franchise has 250+ locations and costs $75,000 to $90,000 to start.
Over four days at the World Expo, Graze Craze franchise owners gained access to workshops, roundtable discussions, education sessions with keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and a vendor showcase.

I chose a service brand because serving is my passion.

Franchise marketing executives discuss how customer service drives franchisee profits.