United Franchise Group (UFG) is a global leader in franchising, with decades of experience helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses. As the parent company of Vast Coworking, UFG provides unparalleled resources, industry expertise, and a proven support system to ensure your franchise thrives in today’s competitive market.
UFG affiliated brands include over 1,600 franchises in more than 60 countries. With over three decades in the franchising industry, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Spanning every major metro and emerging market across six continents
A truly global network with regional expertise and local franchise support
Founded in 1986, UFG has outlasted trends and redefined franchise categories
United Franchise Group is made up of a diverse family of brands that is committed to the success of each local entrepreneur and is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to communities worldwide.
From a single storefront in Farmingdale, New York to a globally respected franchise empire — every milestone has built toward the infrastructure that powers Vast Coworking today.
Roy and Ray Titus open the first company store in Farmingdale, New York — launching what would become one of the most diversified franchise empires in the world.
Signarama headquarters moves to a prime location in West Palm Beach, Florida — establishing the foundation for UFG’s global expansion engine.
Signarama opens its 300th store, proving the franchise model and setting the stage for UFG’s multi-brand future.
Signarama grants master licenses to New Zealand and Panama, beginning UFG’s international franchise expansion across the Pacific and Latin America.
United Franchise Group is formally established, creating a unified corporate structure to incorporate all brands under one powerhouse umbrella.
United Franchise Group reaches 100 franchises in Australia — a landmark in the company’s Asia-Pacific expansion and a testament to its globally scalable model.
A joint venture between Ray Titus and Andy Cagnetta launches Transworld Business Advisors — bringing business brokerage expertise into the UFG portfolio.
UFG launches its first shared office space franchise — Venture X — entering the coworking industry with a premium, boutique-hotel-inspired workspace concept.
Office Evolution joins the UFG family of brands — completing Vast Coworking’s multi-brand coworking platform and bringing suburban workspace expertise to the portfolio.
Joining Vast means aligning with a top-tier coworking franchise in the U.S., integrated into a globally respected franchising empire.
Coworking in North America is booming—nearly 150 new spaces added in Q1 2025 alone, and Vast is primed to ride this wave.
UFG’s infrastructure equips franchisees with scalable systems, global training, regional conferences, and multi-brand synergy.
Ray Titus is a widely recognized leader in the franchise industry. He started UFG in 1986 with the Signarama brand in Farmingdale, New York.
Rich with franchising, real estate, marketing and technology experience, Jason Anderson leads the Vast Coworking brand across all aspects of growth and development.
After 12+ years in operational roles within Starpoint Brands, Paula became VP of Operations for Vast — overseeing all aspects of new building openings.
A Certified Franchise Executive with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of franchising — specializing in top-line growth, sales improvement, and effective growth plans.
At Vast, we don’t just create spaces; we craft thriving ecosystems that elevate properties and empower our partners. Reach out today to learn more about our partnership opportunities.
