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Ray Titus

Chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group

91�� Leadership Network® Contributor

Ray Titus is Chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global leader for entrepreneurs. With four decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,800 franchisees throughout the world, UFG offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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Buying a Franchise

This is the One Question You Must Get Answered at a Franchise Discovery Day

Discovery Day is a critical step in the decision-making process that helps both parties move forward with confidence or decide not to proceed.

Buying a Franchise

This Simple Blueprint Can Help You Sell More Franchises

If you're struggling to sell, it may be time to stop and take a hard look at whether you have all the pieces in place.

Building a Business

What 40 Years of Leadership Taught Me About Setting Goals That Deliver Results

After four decades of leadership, here's a practical, no-nonsense approach to setting clear, actionable goals that drive real results in 2026 and beyond.

Buying a Franchise

Franchise Ownership Is Rising Among Women — Here’s Why It Matters

Women are turning to franchising because they view it as a smarter and more secure path to business ownership.

Buying a Franchise

Thinking About Franchising Your Business? Read This First.

A great idea isn't enough. To succeed as a franchise, you need proof, process and patience.

Buying a Franchise

How to Prepare Your Business — And Yourself — For a Smooth Exit

After decades of building your business, turning it over to someone else can be emotional. But with the right mindset and a strong plan, it can also be your proudest moment.

Buying a Franchise

Before You Buy Another Business, Follow These 5 Steps

Expanding your portfolio? These five steps will help you choose businesses that align with your strengths and set you up for long-term success.

Buying a Franchise

What Arnold Schwarzenegger Taught This CEO About Leadership

These two banned words shaped how I lead my family and company — and taught me that success starts with vision and ends with hard work.

Buying a Franchise

Why 2025 Will be a Big Year For Franchising — And How to Capitalize

Franchising is an excellent choice for the business owner who wants to join an established brand that enjoys widespread name recognition, has built customer loyalty and offers reliable, time-tested systems and processes.

Buying a Franchise

Your Scaling Strategy Won’t Work Without This One Crucial Ingredient

Strategies are important but most of them change with the economy, finances, world events and other temporary circumstances.

Buying a Franchise

The Customer Is Always Worth Listening to, But Proving You’re Right Can Backfire

When approaching a customer who may be mistaken, sensitivity is critical — and the language we choose is vital.

Buying a Franchise

This CEO Grew 10 Brands to More Than 1,600 Franchises — Here’s The Secret to His Success

In his nearly 40 years in business, this CEO has often been asked if there's a formula for success. There is, and he shares his here.

Buying a Franchise

Unlocking A.I. Success — Insights from Leading Companies on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Here's how to learn all you can to move your business forward with artificial intelligence.

Buying a Franchise

Real Leadership Isn’t About Titles — These Are The Keys to Unleashing Your Inner Leader

Many employees think they need to have a formal title to take the lead on a project and don't believe they possess what it takes to be tapped for that management spot. Here's how to change that.

Buying a Franchise

Use These 3 Steps to Find The Perfect Franchise Opportunity For You

Once you've decided to buy, here are three steps for finding the franchise that's right for you.

Buying a Franchise

These 5 Bad Habits Are Hurting Your Business — Here’s How to Break Them

When you develop these negative habits, it can severely impact work performance and, because the behavior has become so routine, you may not even realize the harm you're causing. Here's how to tackle these 5 bad business habits head-on.

Buying a Franchise

5 Critical Questions That Will Lead You to Business Success

As the saying goes, we don't always know what we don't know. That can make it hard to come up with the right questions. But not if you start with these five basic inquiries.

Thought Leaders

5 Reasons to Consider Franchising When Changing Careers

Switching to a new career? Try investing in yourself and promoting yourself to boss.

Thought Leaders

10 Rules for Coaching Your Team to Greatness

A good boss should be more like a coach. Here's why — and how to coach your team to greatness.

Thought Leaders

7 Ways to Maximize Mentor Relationships in Business

A solid mentoring program can be the backbone of any company if it is done right. Here are seven ways to ensure yours is effective.

Thought Leaders

6 Critical Steps for Buying a Business

If you've decided to express your entrepreneurial spirit by owning a company, here's a checklist for managing the process.

Building a Business

How to Build Sustainable and Meaningful Business Relationships

Here are five tips to create and nurture meaningful, long-term business relationships.

Building a Business

7 Lessons from Basketball for Slam-Dunk Success in Business

I've learned a lot from playing and coaching basketball and believe a lot of my business success has come from what I've learned on the court. Here are seven winning strategies I've brought to my business game.

Building a Business

Having a 10-Year Plan Is a Bad Idea. Here’s Why — and What You Should Do Instead.

Strategic planning can help create mechanisms and mindsets to be able to respond to the battles ahead, but it is not a one-time thing or a "set it and forget it" activity.

Buying a Franchise

Is Franchising Right for You? Here Are 4 Questions to Help You Decide.

Franchising is successful, because it allows people to focus on what their strengths are or could be, which is building and growing their local business.

Buying a Franchise

5 Strategies for Avoiding the Common Mistakes Franchise Businesses Make

Besides being well-capitalized with sufficient cash reserves, there are five key elements for success that new businesses -- especially franchises -- should keep in mind. These positives could become pitfalls if they are not executed thoroughly.

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More From Ray Titus

This is the One Question You Must Get Answered at a Franchise Discovery Day

This Simple Blueprint Can Help You Sell More Franchises

What 40 Years of Leadership Taught Me About Setting Goals That Deliver Results

Franchise Ownership Is Rising Among Women — Here’s Why It Matters

Thinking About Franchising Your Business? Read This First.

How to Prepare Your Business — And Yourself — For a Smooth Exit

Before You Buy Another Business, Follow These 5 Steps

What Arnold Schwarzenegger Taught This CEO About Leadership

Why 2025 Will be a Big Year For Franchising — And How to Capitalize

Your Scaling Strategy Won’t Work Without This One Crucial Ingredient

The Customer Is Always Worth Listening to, But Proving You’re Right Can Backfire

This CEO Grew 10 Brands to More Than 1,600 Franchises — Here’s The Secret to His Success

Unlocking A.I. Success — Insights from Leading Companies on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Real Leadership Isn’t About Titles — These Are The Keys to Unleashing Your Inner Leader

Use These 3 Steps to Find The Perfect Franchise Opportunity For You

These 5 Bad Habits Are Hurting Your Business — Here’s How to Break Them

5 Critical Questions That Will Lead You to Business Success

5 Reasons to Consider Franchising When Changing Careers

10 Rules for Coaching Your Team to Greatness

7 Ways to Maximize Mentor Relationships in Business

6 Critical Steps for Buying a Business

How to Build Sustainable and Meaningful Business Relationships

7 Lessons from Basketball for Slam-Dunk Success in Business

Having a 10-Year Plan Is a Bad Idea. Here’s Why — and What You Should Do Instead.

Is Franchising Right for You? Here Are 4 Questions to Help You Decide.

5 Strategies for Avoiding the Common Mistakes Franchise Businesses Make

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