"This award is a testament to the power of franchising, how far franchisees can go as entrepreneurs, and the huge potential we have to build our brands because of the support received from our franchisor, United Franchise Group (UFG),” said Chapa. “Our staff of attentive, talented, service-driven employees takes pride in creating the finest signage in the Metro Detroit area. This award would not have been possible without their efforts and dedication.”

Signarama Troy, a one-stop-shop for both messaging and advertising signage, located at 1017 Naughton Dr., has the capability to create three-dimensional and illuminated signs, channel letters, illuminated cabinets, interior, and exterior directional signs, and even custom decals and fleet graphics.

Chapa’s franchise has been a member of UFG since 2005, and as it expanded, there is now more than 20,000-square-feet of showroom and manufacturing space, making it among the largest sign companies in the Midwest. Signarama Troy also has the ability to develop and implement national sign project rollouts through Web-based technology for ordering and shipping. Its National Sign Project Management Division actively works on more than 200 projects per month for clients throughout the United States.

“From the beginning, our company vision has been built on a customer-first philosophy,” said Chapa. “We have a great team of talented, service-driven employees who I consider to be the best in the Metro Detroit area.”

“I congratulate Bob and his team at Signarama Troy for their excellent work,” said UFG Founder and CEO Ray Titus. “His franchise is indicative of our business model, and the UFG family is proud of their accomplishments. The award is certainly well deserved.”

Other UFG franchisees honored at the FAN meeting were Luis Fonseca, who oversees three Venture X locations in Texas, and Mike and Becky Besaw, franchisees of Fully Promoted in Wausau, Wisconsin.

About Signarama®

Signarama, the world’s largest sign franchise, offers branding and messaging solutions in addition to comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers – from business signs, vehicle wraps, and digital signs, to advertising and marketing services. Signarama is part of a successful system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services under the United Franchise Group (UFG). As part of the $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for more than two decades. Signarama was ranked Number 35 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Global Franchises list in 2016. With over 800 locations in 60 countries, the company expects to have more than 1,500 locations worldwide by the end of 2020. For more information, visit www.SignaramaFranchise.com.

About United Franchise Group

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to a variety of internationally recognized brands including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimac, Jon Smith Subs, Venture X, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill. With more than three decades in the franchising industry and 1,600 franchises in 80 countries throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.