Press Releases & Media Coverages
October, 28 2013:
Signarama Master License Holder Becomes First-Ever United Franchise Group Regional Area Developer
Signarama Master License Holder Becomes First-Ever United Franchise Group Regional Area Developer
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Signarama Master License Holder Becomes First-Ever United Franchise Group Regional Area Developer
Alex Wai-Choon Butt To Grow All United Franchise Group Brands In Southeast Asia
October 28, 2013 // Franchising.com // Singapore – United Franchise Group (UFG) is pleased to announce that Signarama master license holder Alex Wai-Choon Butt has signed on to become the company’s first-ever regional area developer. Butt will now represent all six of the United Franchise Group’s brands, Signarama, EmbroidMe, IZON Global Media & Billboard Connection, Plan Ahead Events, Transworld Business Advisors and SuperGreen Solutions, for master licensing purposes in all of Southeast Asia. The new partnership was recognized with an official signing ceremony on Oct. 7, which included the United States Ambassador in Singapore.
"Alex, along with his sister Clara and wife Kris, have already done an outstanding job of growing the Signarama brand in Singapore," said Ray Titus, CEO of the United Franchise Group. "We look forward to their continued support of UFG as they lead the charge for all of our brands in Southeast Asia."
This partnership marks the first step in a new growth strategy that UFG is developing for Asia. The company plans to replicate this model in other parts of the world as they continue to grow internationally.
Butt opened his flagship Signarama location in October 2010 and 18 months later was named Rookie of the Year for 2012 by UFG. In July of this year, he and his sister were also awarded the UFG Global Player Award, of which only two are given worldwide. His work with Signarama has also earned him the prestigious designation of Franchisor of the Year for 2013. He was presented with that award during the annual Franchising & Licensing Asia show, which took place earlier this month in Singapore.
About Signarama
Approaching 900 locations in 50 countries, Signarama is the world’s largest sign franchise. The business provides comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers—from digital, neon, LED and pylon signs to vehicle wraps, banners and monument signs. International development is currently focused on Asia, Africa and Central and South America. For more information, visit www.signarama.com.
Website: http://www.signarama.com/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+signarama
Twitter: https://twitter.com/signarama
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signarama.corp
Blog: http://blog.signarama.com/
SOURCE United Franchise Group (UFG)
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Signarama Master License Holder Becomes First-Ever United Franchise Group Regional Area Developer
Alex Wai-Choon Butt To Grow All United Franchise Group Brands In Southeast Asia
October 28, 2013 // Franchising.com // Singapore – United Franchise Group (UFG) is pleased to announce that Signarama master license holder Alex Wai-Choon Butt has signed on to become the company’s first-ever regional area developer. Butt will now represent all six of the United Franchise Group’s brands, Signarama, EmbroidMe, IZON Global Media & Billboard Connection, Plan Ahead Events, Transworld Business Advisors and SuperGreen Solutions, for master licensing purposes in all of Southeast Asia. The new partnership was recognized with an official signing ceremony on Oct. 7, which included the United States Ambassador in Singapore.
"Alex, along with his sister Clara and wife Kris, have already done an outstanding job of growing the Signarama brand in Singapore," said Ray Titus, CEO of the United Franchise Group. "We look forward to their continued support of UFG as they lead the charge for all of our brands in Southeast Asia."
This partnership marks the first step in a new growth strategy that UFG is developing for Asia. The company plans to replicate this model in other parts of the world as they continue to grow internationally.
Butt opened his flagship Signarama location in October 2010 and 18 months later was named Rookie of the Year for 2012 by UFG. In July of this year, he and his sister were also awarded the UFG Global Player Award, of which only two are given worldwide. His work with Signarama has also earned him the prestigious designation of Franchisor of the Year for 2013. He was presented with that award during the annual Franchising & Licensing Asia show, which took place earlier this month in Singapore.
About Signarama
Approaching 900 locations in 50 countries, Signarama is the world’s largest sign franchise. The business provides comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers—from digital, neon, LED and pylon signs to vehicle wraps, banners and monument signs. International development is currently focused on Asia, Africa and Central and South America. For more information, visit www.signarama.com.
Website: http://www.signarama.com/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+signarama
Twitter: https://twitter.com/signarama
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signarama.corp
Blog: http://blog.signarama.com/
SOURCE United Franchise Group (UFG)
- See more at: http://www.franchising.com/news/20131028_signarama_master_license_holder_becomes_firstever_.html#sthash.TEgeZCSi.dpuf
October 2013: SIGN BUILDER ILLUSTRATED
Alex Butt Wai Choon (right) left the world of Microsoft and Bill Gates to enjoy success with the Signarama franchise By Zhen M Following last week’s piece on Malaysia’s franchise industry, we take a look at how a toy pedlar switched to corn and built a franchise empire in a cup, and why two corporate bigwigs quit their jobs to also follow the franchise path. Datuk Nelson Kwok, self-professed “professional corn man” and founder of Nelson’s, started his corn-in-a-cup franchise empire by accident. In 1981, a farmer stepped into his toy shop and asked him to sell his corn as a snack there. ...
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3 May 2013
Franchising is the future (Business Circle- www.businesscircle.com.my)
Former corporate high-flyer turned franchisor Butt Wai Choon points out that the quality of franchisors and franchisees is dependent on market forces and the Franchise Act provides the legal framework to support this relationship.
“For Malaysia to be successful as a franchise hub, the private sector, especially franchise associations, needs to step up to define the market framework and hold dialogues with the government. There needs to be a solid ecosystem.”
“Malaysians need to learn from global franchise brands entering the market before local brands could be successful. The Philippines is an interesting market to study. It has a vibrant franchise industry and a high level of franchising ecosystem – not mature in every way, but market access is more straightforward.”
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“For Malaysia to be successful as a franchise hub, the private sector, especially franchise associations, needs to step up to define the market framework and hold dialogues with the government. There needs to be a solid ecosystem.”
“Malaysians need to learn from global franchise brands entering the market before local brands could be successful. The Philippines is an interesting market to study. It has a vibrant franchise industry and a high level of franchising ecosystem – not mature in every way, but market access is more straightforward.”
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