Leverage Your Mindset for Franchise Growth – S3 E8 – Ray Titus – Founder & CEO of United Franchise Growth

Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group, has turned franchising into a passion-driven career, shaping UFG into a global leader for entrepreneurs. His core values of growth, positivity, and family have driven the success of brands like Signarama, Fully Promoted, and Transworld Business Advisors, alongside the recent addition of food brands like The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Graze Craze.

Ray’s journey began with his father, Roy Titus, the founder of Minute Man Press, and continues today with UFG’s 40th anniversary. Since founding Signarama in 1986, Ray’s vision has expanded into over 1800 franchises in more than 60 countries.

Alongside UFG’s success, Ray founded AFI and Franchise Real Estate to help advance the franchise industry. A dedicated family man, Ray’s wife Andrea and children are involved in UFG, making it a truly family-oriented business.

Ray has earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious “E” Award from President Bush and recognition as Florida Entrepreneur of the Year. He has written several books and is committed to giving back through the UFG Foundation and the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University, advancing education in franchising.

Ray’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship continue to shape UFG and inspire the global franchise community.

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Franchise growth starts with people and how they think.
The Leverage Your Mindset for Franchise Growth Podcast features candid conversations with respected and influential leaders across the franchise industry who understand that sustainable growth requires more than strong systems. It requires investing in people.

Each high-impact episode delivers practical insights on leadership, culture, resilience, accountability, and the mindset that drives long-term success. Real leaders. Real experience. Powerful ideas you can put into action.

Hosted by Ricky Kalmon, mindset expert, motivational speaker, and author of the Leverage Your Mindset book series. For more than three decades, Ricky has worked with franchise organizations, business leaders, global companies, professional athletes, and sports teams to strengthen resilience, embrace change, build stronger cultures, and drive sustainable growth.

Ricky Kalmon’s newest release, Leverage Your Mindset for Franchise Growth, is now available on Amazon.

Franchise growth starts with people and how they think.
The Leverage Your Mindset for Franchise Growth Podcast features candid conversations with respected and influential leaders across the franchise industry who understand that sustainable growth requires more than strong systems. It requires investing in people.

Each high-impact episode delivers practical insights on leadership, culture, resilience, accountability, and the mindset that drives long-term success. Real leaders. Real experience. Powerful ideas you can put into action.