Five United Franchise Group Brands Recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500 Ranking

The recognition of five United Franchise Group brands on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500 list underscores the company's significant impact on the franchising industry and provides valuable insights for potential business owners. This annual ranking, now in its 47th year, serves as a critical resource for evaluating franchise opportunities based on comprehensive data analysis. The inclusion of Transworld Business Advisors (#44), Signarama (#158), Office Evolution (#393), Fully Promoted (#404), and Exit Factor (#440) demonstrates UFG's diverse portfolio strength across multiple business sectors.

Entrepreneur Magazine's rigorous evaluation process examines more than 150 data points across key performance areas including costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial stability. The fact that four of UFG's brands improved their rankings from the previous year indicates sustained growth and operational excellence. Transworld Business Advisors moved up from position 51 to 44, Signarama advanced from 174 to 158, Office Evolution jumped from 439 to 393, and Fully Promoted improved from 423 to 404. Exit Factor made its debut appearance on the list, marking a significant milestone for the brand.

Ray Titus, Chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group, emphasized the collective achievement, stating that each brand's impressive growth resulted from talented corporate teams and dedicated franchisees nationwide. The Franchise 500 ranking represents more than just industry recognition—it provides potential franchisees with verified data about which companies offer the most reliable pathways to business ownership. According to Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief, the ranking proves that top brands not only survive changing markets but thrive in them through adaptability and strong support systems.

For those interested in examining the complete ranking, detailed information is available at https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. The continued success of UFG brands on this prestigious list reinforces the company's position as a leader in franchise development and support. With franchise operations spanning more than 80 countries and encompassing diverse business models from business services to coworking spaces and food concepts, UFG's recognition across multiple categories demonstrates the scalability and viability of its franchise systems. This achievement matters because it provides concrete evidence of franchise performance and stability in an industry where such validation helps potential business owners make informed investment decisions.