Austin Titus Appointed as Brand President of Accurate Franchising, Inc.

Accurate Franchising, Inc. (AFI), a leading franchise development consulting firm and part of the United Franchise Group family of affiliated brands and consultants, has appointed Austin Titus as Brand President effective August 1st. Titus succeeds Tipton Shonkwiler, who led the brand for five years and has been a long-standing employee of United Franchise Group for over two decades. In this role, Titus will oversee the strategic vision, growth initiatives, and overall brand performance of AFI, bringing his deep understanding and expertise in franchise development and brand growth.

Ray Titus, CEO and founder of United Franchise Group, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating that Austin brings an exceptional blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and leadership that will be instrumental in driving the brand's next phase of growth. Over the years, Austin has worked with multiple UFG brands, gaining experience in Franchise Development, Franchise Sales & Marketing, and building Emerging Brands. His transition to Accurate Franchising aligns perfectly with his expertise and the company's growth trajectory.

Austin Titus shared his excitement about joining Accurate Franchising and contributing to the momentum the team has already built. He noted that the brand has a strong foundation and expressed his eagerness to work with the team to accelerate growth and continue delivering value to clients. The appointment comes at a time when AFI has demonstrated strong performance, closing 36 deals in the first half of the year and positioning the company to surpass its total number of closed deals from the end of 2024.

Of the 36 deals closed this year, AFI has enrolled half of those clients in its Extended Support Program so far. Launched in 2022, the AFI Extended Support Program is a two-year mentoring system that provides franchisors with extra resources during the critical early phases of business development. This program represents AFI's commitment to supporting clients beyond initial franchise development, ensuring long-term success through comprehensive mentoring and resources.

As part of the United Franchise Group family of affiliated brands and consultants, led by founder and CEO Ray Titus, AFI clients benefit from the expertise of a global network and nearly four decades of experience in the franchise industry. This extensive network and experience provide AFI clients with access to proven franchise systems, multi-unit growth opportunities, and industry-leading support that has helped develop over 350 successful franchise brands worldwide. For more information about AFI and its business growth solutions, please visit https://www.accuratefranchising.com/.