Charities & Community
Ray is committed to philanthropy, supporting education, community initiatives, and nonprofit organizations. His dedication to these causes ensures that entrepreneurship and education continue to create opportunities for generations to come.
Through a generous donation of $1.5 million to Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ray Titus has made it possible for the university to include franchise-specific education in their business program.
The Titus Center for Franchising was founded in 2017, dedicated to preparing the next generation of franchise professionals through academic programs, mentorship, and industry partnerships.
The Titus Center, led by Dr. John P Hayes, CFE, has grown into one of the only academic institutions of its kind in the world, offering:
Bachelor’s degrees in business
With a concentration in franchising.
Internships and mentorships
With leading franchise brands.
A world-class Advisory Board
Made up of franchisors, franchisees, and industry experts. Ray’s vision was to create a lasting hub for education and innovation in franchising, ensuring that students graduate with real-world knowledge and connections.
Ray’s vision was to create a lasting hub for education and innovation in franchising, ensuring that students graduate with real-world knowledge and connections.
Ray also founded UFG Cares, the philanthropic arm of United Franchise Group. Through UFG Cares, Ray and his team support charities, nonprofits, and community organizations locally and globally.
Initiatives include:
Fundraising and awareness campaigns
For disaster relief and community rebuilding.
Employee-driven volunteer events
From food drives to animal shelter support.
Strategic partnerships
With nonprofits to amplify their impact
Examples of UFG Cares in action:
Disaster Relief Efforts
Mobilizing franchisees and employees to assist communities recovering from hurricanes and natural disasters.
Education Foundation Backpack Drive
Supplying local students with the tools they need to succeed.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
Volunteering to support animal adoption and shelter initiatives.
The UFG Cares Fund
A centerpiece of this effort is the UFG Cares Fund, created to support members of the UFG family in times of crisis. The fund provides financial assistance to eligible employees and franchisees who are facing hardships due to natural disasters or unforeseen personal challenges.
The fund is powered by contributions from franchisees, employees, United Franchise Group, and the wider UFG community. Every donation — no matter the size — is combined to provide tax-free grants (in the U.S.) that can help a fellow employee or franchisee rebuild and recover when they need it most.
UFG Cares and the UFG Cares Fund reflect Ray’s belief that franchising is not only about building businesses, but also about taking care of the people behind them.