Fully Promoted Raises the Bar for Franchisee Success at the 2026 Annual Summit
Fully Promoted Raises the Bar for Franchisee Success at the 2026 Annual Summit
Fully Promoted’s 2026 Annual Summit brought together franchise owners, vendor partners, and brand leadership for an energizing, forward‑looking event designed to raise the bar on franchisee support and systemwide success.
This year’s theme, “Raising the Bar,” reflected Fully Promoted’s commitment to elevating operational excellence, strengthening collaboration, and providing every owner with the tools and insights needed to grow confidently in today’s competitive marketplace.
Over several days, franchisees participated in strategic updates, hands‑on learning opportunities, and collaborative breakout sessions. These programs delivered fresh insights into product trends, new operational resources, and updated best practices.
Leadership Insights: Raising the Bar at Every Level
During the Welcome Ceremony, Andrew Titus, President of Fully Promoted and United Franchise Group (UFG), highlighted the company’s focus on advancing franchisee success through continuous improvement and innovation.
“Our priority is delivering meaningful value to our franchisees. By raising the bar, we strengthen the tools, support, and business strategies that help each owner build a more successful and sustainable operation.”
During the CEO Address, Ray Titus, CEO of UFG, emphasized the critical role of innovation and technology in modern franchise operations, encouraging franchisees to embrace AI as a practical, everyday tool.
Showroom Floor & Breakout Sessions
Franchisees explored the latest promotional products, apparel decoration techniques, and branding solutions while forming meaningful connections with vendor partners and fellow owners. Breakout sessions created focused, hands‑on opportunities to share real‑world insights and proven strategies.
Franchise owners, vendor partners, and brand leadership gathered during the Fully Promoted 2026 Annual Summit.
Celebrating Excellence: 2026 Franchisee Awards
The Summit concluded with a special awards ceremony recognizing franchise locations and owners who truly embody what it means to raise the bar through leadership, performance, innovation, and service.
2026 Award Recipients
| Mentor of the Year | Alex Taggard (Newton, MA) |
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| Humanitarian of the Year | Hector & Miguel Leal and Team FP McAllen (McAllen, TX) |
| Rookies of the Year | Amber Saddler & Kreig Johnson (Cincinnati, OH) Pete Anderson (Louisville, KY) |
| Most Improved | Chad Dick (Lawrence, KS) Fernando & Cristina Bertero (Cleveland E/W, OH) |
| Master Partner of the Year | Yousuf Sandeela (Canada) |
| Team Players | Jeff & Dina Slain (Fishers, IN) Jeff Moffett (Overland Park, KS) Allen Landis (Lancaster, PA) Michelle Bottino (St. Charles, IL) Jim Palombo & Kathleen Mawanay (Oceanside, CA) Doug Jakobitz (Urbandale, IA) |
| Millionaires Club Inductees | Grand Rapids, MI – $1 Million Cleveland E/W, OH – $1 Million Fully Promoted of Southern NH – $2 Million Albuquerque, NM – $2 Million Mendota Heights, MN – $3 Million |
| Years of Excellence Honorees (20 Years) | Wyandotte, MI Carlsbad, CA Gahanna, OH Canton, OH |
| Vendor of the Year | SanMar |
| The Rock | Robert & Tina Pouliot (Raritan, NJ) Bill Reilly & Jocelyn Hechtl (Mendota Heights, MN) |
| President’s Award | Spencer Coleman (Wasatch Back, UT) Garrick Jacobi (Boise, ID) |
| MVP Award | Garrick Jacobi (Boise, ID) |
| Hall of Fame Inductees | Dan & Maude Swearingen (Arbutus, MD) Michelle Monhollen & Robert Steffek (Centerville, OH) |
With strengthened resources, expanded vendor partnerships, and renewed alignment across the network, Fully Promoted enters 2026 with powerful momentum—setting the stage for meaningful growth across the franchise system.
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