Conference Speakers

Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group and its affiliated companies. Mr. Titus is a life-long entrepreneur who began his career with his father, franchising legend Roy Titus, and went on to develop a group of successful brands and franchise development services. The company has over 1,400 franchisees in more than 80 countries within 9 brands.

A.J. Titus has a passion for franchising that few share. The son of Ray Titus, the founder and CEO of United Franchise Group, A.J. is no stranger to franchising and Business Development. A.J. is the President of the largest brand at UFG, Signarama, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise. In this role, A.J. spearheads the growth of Signarama...

Michael Brugger is the Brand President of Fully Promoted. Mike joined United Franchise Group in 1994 and has been very successful in overseeing multiple departments of the company since. In 2000 Mike opened and managed the very first EmbroidMe store in West Palm Beach, FL...

Now over forty years old, Transworld Business Advisors is the number one business brokerage and an international Franchisor through a partnership with United Franchise Group. Andy is a recognized speaker and trainer in the subject of business sales, valuation and negotiations. He has taught his self-authored negotiations class to associations, construction companies, media sales teams, government agencies, high school & university students. His signature charity event “Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner” is in its 16th year and has raised over $1,000,000. He is father to two. Rachel, Lauren and his wife, Allison are Hollywood residents (Allison since 1970, Andy since 1994).

Evan Foster is Signarama Australia’s Brand Leader. With close to 15 years’ experience in franchising, almost 13 of those have been spent at United Franchise Group. Commencing as an Operations Advisor in Western Australia, Evan was appointed as National Director of UFG’s Australian team in 2010, a role he held until 2017 when his focus turned to the growth...

Cory Hibbard, Director of Operations for Transworld Business Advisors. Cory oversees day-to-day operations, network support, and new projects and initiatives inside the Transworld network. An alumnus of Palm Beach Atlantic University and a native of New Jersey, Cory holds a degree in Business Marketing. When not traveling the world assisting Transworld offices become the authority in business sales and franchising in their markets; Cory enjoys spending time with his wife Brooke surfing, hunting, and traveling.

Mr. Michael Cooke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his position as the Australian Director of Emerging Brands. Joining the group in early 2017 Michael oversees the growth, development, and management of Venture X, Experimax, Transworld and the two food brands within the group Jon Smith Subs and The Great Greek. Michael is a successful entrepreneur over many years of owning and operating...