United Franchise Group Partners With Palm Beach Atlantic University To Help Student Entrepreneurs Start Their Own Business

The United Franchise Group (UFG), a $500 million West Palm Beach franchise organization, today announced it has partnered with Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) to help student entrepreneurs start their own business ventures by contributing mentoring and funding toward their visionary concepts. Called J.J.'s Entrepreneur's, the program includes a five year, minimum $75,000 commitment by UFG. It was developed to encourage and teach young students about the benefits of entrepreneurship and owning their own business. As part of the program, students will work to create an innovative business plan. A screening committee, made up of local business owners and PBA staff members, will select the top two business plans. One student will be awarded $10,000 and one will receive $5,000 to launch their business concepts. JJ's Entrepreneurs provides an integrative learning experience for participants, drawing from both the Palm Beach Atlantic University curriculum and United Franchise Group's business experience. Students participating in the competition will be mentored by business leaders Ray Titus, CEO of UFG, and J.J. Prendamano, who together alone have more than 75 years of experience in business and many different franchise industries. The J.J.'s Entrepreneur program was created to honor J.J. Prendamano and recognize his commitment to mentoring and helping new owners become successful and thrive within the UFG franchises. "We are thrilled to partner with Palm Beach Atlantic University to help students beyond the classroom and assist them in pursuing their dreams of starting their own business," said UFG CEO Ray Titus. "This partnership speaks of UFG's commitment of giving back to the community and at the same time honors its namesake J.J. Prendamano for all he's done in our organization." "Palm Beach Atlantic University is extremely grateful to Ray Titus and The United Franchise Group for their personal and financial investment in our university and business students," said PBA Interim President William M.B. Fleming, J.R. "This ground-breaking partnership provides our students with a unique opportunity to further refine their business talents and innovative business concepts while learning what it takes to run a successful business from leading entrepreneurs." UFG is made up of five industry-leading franchise brands including SIGNARAMA, the world's largest full-service sign business; EmbroidMe, the world's largest embroidery franchise; Billboard Connection, a home-based advertising agency; Plan Ahead Events, a home-based event planning business; and TransWorld Business Advisors, a business brokerage and franchise development services firm. In 2010, UFG developed nearly 200 new franchises and projects its growth trend to continue in 2011 with a goal of adding up to 300 new franchise locations around the world. About the United Franchise Group (UFG): United Franchise Group (http://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com) is a $500-million franchising expert with 30 years of experience and 1,400 franchise locations in over 50 countries. Brands include SIGNARAMA, EmbroidMe, Billboard Connection, Plan Ahead Events, and Transworld Business Advisors. Information on franchising opportunities is available at 800-286-8671 (U.S.) or 001-561-640-5570 (international).

About Palm Beach Atlantic University: Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with campuses in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Wellington. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership and service. For additional information, visit our website: http://www.pba.edu.

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