# Ray Titus

> Ray Titus co-founded Signarama with his father Roy in 1986 and serves as chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group. His career combines franchise development, a family business spanning multiple generations, business writing and support for franchising education at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

- **Role:** Chairman and CEO at United Franchise Group; Co-founder and CEO at Signarama
- **Organizations:** United Franchise Group, Signarama, Fully Promoted, Palm Beach Atlantic University Titus Center for Franchising
- **Education:** St. John Fisher College, Florida Southern College
- **Known for:** Co-founded Signarama and built a multi-brand franchise organization with more than 1,800 affiliated franchises in over 80 countries, as described in his current biography., Endowed the Titus Center for Franchising with a $1.5 million contribution., Received Palm Beach Atlantic University’s American Free Enterprise Medal in 2021.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — Co-founded Signarama with Roy Titus in Farmingdale, New York.
- **1987** — Signarama began franchising.
- **1996** — Signarama opened its 300th store.
- **2000** — Launched EmbroidMe, later renamed Fully Promoted.
- **2005** — United Franchise Group was officially formed.
- **2010** — Transworld Business Advisors was founded.
- **2016** — UFG entered food and coworking with Jon Smith Subs and Venture X.
- **2017** — EmbroidMe rebranded as Fully Promoted.
- **2022** — UFG acquired Office Evolution.
- **2025** — Black Optix Tint joined UFG.
- **2026** — Published How To Become The Most Popular Business In Your Town and received Global Franchise Awards Hall of Fame recognition.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Signarama and built a multi-brand franchise organization with more than 1,800 affiliated franchises in over 80 countries, as described in his current biography.
- Endowed the Titus Center for Franchising with a $1.5 million contribution.
- Received Palm Beach Atlantic University’s American Free Enterprise Medal in 2021.
- Signarama received the President’s E Award in 2007; UFG received it in 2018.
- Recognized in the Global Franchise Awards Hall of Fame in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Published How CEOs Can Narrow Their Focus To Stay Out Of The Weeds through Forbes Business Council on September 9.
- **2026-05** — ASI reported that Andrew Titus had moved from Fully Promoted to president of UFG, with Walter Miska taking the Fully Promoted brand presidency.
- **2026-04** — Appeared on The Franchise Hot Seat podcast with John P. Hayes on April 6.
- **2026-03** — UFG announced How To Become The Most Popular Business In Your Town in its March newsletter.

## Links

- Website: https://raytitus.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raytitus

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