Transworld Business Advisors New Middle East Operation
Transworld Business Advisors has expanded to the Middle East, with plans to serve the entire region of the United Arab Emirates from Dubai.
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
Transworld Business Advisors has expanded to the Middle East, with plans to serve the entire region of the United Arab Emirates from Dubai.
Network Lead Exchange announced its 2022 conference speakers, featuring experts in the franchising and networking industries.
Evan Foster was appointed as the Global Director to oversee the international expansion of United Franchise Group's Master License Program.
United Franchise Group's CFO, Todd Newton, was honored as CFO of the Year by the South Florida Business Journal for his leadership during the pandemic.
Office Evolution of East Brunswick provides modern office spaces and conference rooms to cater to local entrepreneurs and corporate businesses.
United Franchise Group has 7 brands in South Florida's top 20 franchises.
Fully Promoted has been named a 2022 Top 40 distributor by Counselor Magazine, ranking No. 20 on the list based on 2021 sales.
United Franchise Group welcomed Exit Factor to its business consulting division, offering resources and expertise to help small to mid-size business owners increase valuation and reduce sale time.

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Jason Anderson has been appointed President of Office Evolution, a flexible workspace franchise, and will lead its expansion efforts.

A.J. Titus, president of Signarama and United Franchise Group, discusses his experience and approach to franchising.
Scott and Michelle Hislop, owners of the Minnesota Transworld Business Advisors franchise, have acquired the Des Moines, Iowa territory, expanding their reach.

Austin Titus, president of Network Lead Exchange, a business referral franchise, discusses his role in the industry and family legacy.

Franchisors consider outward marketing to bring new franchisees into the network, with factors like franchisor establishment and availability in mind.

Andrew Titus shares 10 steps to a winning discovery day for franchisors.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a Greek-Mediterranean fusion restaurant, doubles its nationwide units during the pandemic, maintaining its number of franchisees and expanding its brand.
Office Evolution offers flexible workspaces in Los Angeles to help small businesses and entrepreneurs maintain productivity and connection.
Cristina and Fernando Bertero, owners of the Fully Promoted® franchise in the Greater West Cleveland Ohio area, have acquired Garment Specialties, a 35-year-old company selling apparel and decorated products.
Signarama franchisees drew inspiration and learned new ways to power their success at the company's national convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Transworld Business Advisors has hosted its biggest-ever conference, with over 200 franchise owners and agents attending the Denver event.
A.J. Titus releases book with 18 lessons from his father.

Venture X expands into San Antonio with 35,000 sq ft space
Venture X, a flexible workspace franchise, is expanding in San Antonio, Texas, with a new location opening in the summer of 2022.
Patrick McGee of MPK Equity Partners joins the Titus Center for Franchising Advisory Board at Palm Beach Atlantic University.