United Franchise Group
Tipton Shonkwiler, CFE has extensive work experience in the franchising industry. Tipton started their career in 1991 as the Director of Franchising at GNC, where they worked until 2001. In 2001, they joined United Franchise Group as a VP/Director and held various roles within the company, including International Sales Director and EVP. In 2008, they became the President of Plan Ahead Events - United Franchise Group. Most recently, they served as the President of Accurate Franchising Inc. and Global Sales Director at United Franchise Group.
Tipton Shonkwiler, CFE, holds an Executive MBA from Nova Southeastern University, which was obtained from 2009 to 2010. The degree focused on the field of study in franchising. Furthermore, from 1990 to 1993, Tipton attended Franklin University, specializing in marketing and finance. In addition to their academic achievements, Tipton also obtained the Certified Franchise Executive certification from the International Franchise Association in February 2011.
United Franchise Group
United Franchise Group (UFG) is an organization made up of a group of award-winning franchise brands. Our franchised concepts specialize in a number of different industries including Signs and Graphics, Promotional Products, food concepts and networking. With over 35 years of experience in the franchising industry and more than 1600 franchisees throughout the world, UFG has been a consistent industry leader throughout decades of economic change. At its foundation are three core values – keep growing, sales first; positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for the company; a family-owned company that operates like a family – that guides approximately 200 employees in the United States and around the world. United Franchise Group brands and services include Signarama, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise; Fully Promoted (formerly EmbroidMe), the world’s largest embroidery franchise; Transworld Business Advisors, a Business Brokerage, Franchise Sales and consulting franchise; John Smith Subs, a grilled steak and chicken sub franchise; Venture X, a shared office space franchise; Accurate Franchising Inc., a franchise consulting firm that helps turn existing businesses into a franchise.