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POWER BRANDS BEST SIGNAGE AND COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE Signarama, Winner A.J. TITUS President A.J. Titus is not just the president of Signarama – he’s the rising star of a franchising dynasty spanning three generations. As the son of Ray Titus, CEO of Signarama and parent company United Franchise Group (UFG), and grandson of franchise legend, Roy Titus, A.J.’s business pedigree ensures he’s positioned to lead Signarama boldly into the future. “At Signarama, we’re always looking towards what’s coming up next,” he told Global Franchise , “And I think that’s the difference between us and other brands. We’re a 37-year-old company so it’s very easy to get caught up in telling those war stories about what has happened in the past, but we’re not – we’re focused on the future. Artificial intelligence is set to be an industry gamechanger, and as the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise, Signarama is utilizing rapidly evolving tech. “It’s really going to transform the design front of our business – designing signs, designing products,” A.J. continued. “I foresee a day when we’ll be having our first conversation with customers through AI, getting them straight through to design and speeding up the entire process. Growing up with a family business means work is truly personal to A.J., who reports directly to his father, Ray, a mentorship that runs deeper than most. “I’ve gained the trust of our franchise owners because they can see and understand the seriousness in how we operate as a family,” he explained. “We put our personal lives into the brand. But I also know the blueprint of how to be successful. My dad did it, my grandfather did it. I have great examples before me who I can really lean on.” signaramafranchise.com SCHOOL OF ROCK Best Children’s and Education Franchise, Highly Commended The acclaimed music school has achieved global renown for its reimagined approach to music education. Children are enrolled in a rock performance-based program, where aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity and develop tools for life, including opportunities to gain confidence by playing on stage at festivals. Founded in 1998, the business has grown to 325 locations in 15 countries worldwide. GOLIATH TECH Best Emerging Franchise Highly Commended The business is a construction manufacturer and installer operating in the helical (screw) pile industry. The franchise prides itself on providing exemplary customer service and tailored solutions using cutting-edge technology, durable materials, and smart designs to create anchoring systems for construction projects, including solar panels, underpinning, decks and home foundations. ANYTIME FITNESS Best Fitness Franchise, Regional Champion (Americas) and Grand Champion With over 5,200 locations across the globe in seven continents, this 24/7 gym is growing rapidly, with an aim of providing members with a welcoming and supportive environment to help them achieve their fitness goals. Franchised gyms are equipped with work out apparatus and training spaces, which are overseen by qualified coaches, and best-in-class training and support for both franchise owners and members. JAMIE & LAUREN IZAKS Founders, All Points PR Best PR Firm, Winner We embrace a rally call in the agency – “Think Big, Act Big, Present Big.” This statement has been a centering point since our beginnings 13 years ago. Our clients need to stand apart from the competition, so we must go BIG, and an integrated, campaign-style approach enables us to do just that. It also keeps us at the leading edge of public relations, imploring that we use a profound PR mix including media relations, social media, content marketing and digital marketing. Plus our ability to embrace, adapt, and adopt gives us a strong foundation to deliver innovative strategies, while serving as an invaluable extension of our clients’ strategic planning and execution. The Best PR Firm award reaffirms what we’ve always believed – our team has unparalleled talent. With internal mantras like “Don’t Fear the F*** Up,” we embody a spirit of boldness and resilience. This Global Franchise recognition validates our commitment to delivering exceptional client results and invigorates us even more for the future. “This award reaffirms what we’ve always believed - our team has unparalleled talent” allpointspr.com GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM 25 AWARDS 2024