Entrepreneur Magazine Names Three United Franchise Group Companies Among The Best Franchises

Posted on February 13, 2007 by

WEST PALM BEACH,FL – Three United Franchise Group companies have ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 28^th Annual Franchise 500^R list. SIGN*A*RAMA, the world’s largest retail sign franchise, has been named the #1 franchise in the signage industry for the eighth consecutive year. Sister franchise, EmbroidMe, the world’s largest retail embroidery franchise, has been named the #1 franchise in the embroidery industry for the sixth consecutive year. Both have been ranked in the top 25 percent of the publication’s Top 500 Franchises category, an award for which both retail giants are annually recognized.

Sister franchise, Billboard Connection, has also been ranked in the publication’s Top 500 Franchises category for the first time since they began franchising in 2003. Billboard Connection is a home-based advertising agency specializing in the sale of outdoor advertising such as billboards, bus shelters, movie theatres, malls, mobile billboards, airports, stadiums, transit and subway posters. The franchise uses established relationships with media companies to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients.

“These accolades exemplify our phenomenal strength as an organization,” says Ray Titus, president of United Franchise Group. “Since we began more than 20 years ago, we have grown to over 1200 locations in 50 countries. We are extremely proud and honored to have the opportunity to have helped thousands of people over the years achieve their dream of becoming their own boss.”