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There are numerous benefits of going into business with a partner: increased skills and experience, more capital, greater borrowing options for financing, and potential income-splitting or pass-through tax advantages. It can be extremely rewarding.

If you want to learn how to franchise a business, Ray Titus is the person you want to learn from! In this episode, the CEO of United Franchise Group™ (UFG) talks about the benefits of becoming a franchisee, how he has embraced a practice of lifelong learning to thrive...

Every day, millions of Americans pursue the dream of owning their own business. Ownership brings the freedom to make the decisions about how a company is run, which can pay off in far greater financial rewards than a regular paycheck. Best of all, there's a sense of...

In the U.S., the Singer Sewing Machine Company is often linked to franchising. However, the company did not offer franchises as we view them today. Instead, in 1851, it grew by constructing local offices that were independently managed by their respective employees....

That moment when you realize you’re ready to take your business international is exciting, and it’s even more rewarding when you see its expansion succeed. United Franchise Group is in more than 60 countries and we continue to grow our global footprint. Our...

As leading restaurants continue to pivot to enhance the digital customer journey and navigate changes in customer behavior post-pandemic, technology has become a critical strategy for efficiency. At The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, our tech tools have become even...

Ray Titus is CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs with brands in over 1,600 locations in 80 countries. In over 30 years of being in the business of selling—whether it is selling ideas, insights, expertise, products, businesses or...

Startups usually start with a small cohort of close colleagues. But what happens when you add a bunch of new people into this close cohort? How do you maintain the company culture? In addition, what is needed to successfully scale a business to increase market share...

Franchising is a proven model for growing a business, and today is the best time I have personally seen in more than 35 years to consider franchising a business. Franchising can allow you to rapidly grow and scale your business model. It allows franchisees to benefit...

Whether you’re starting your very first business, a new venture, or your business is in growth mode, setting goals is fundamental to your overall success—and the success of those around you! Goals are bigger-picture objectives that, when achieved, can take the company...