United Franchise Group Appoints Three Women to Key Leadership Positions

United Franchise Group has appointed three highly experienced employees to key positions, with all appointees being women who bring impressive credentials to their new roles with the franchise industry giant. The company promoted Meghan Fletcher to Director of Launch Services and Donna Wichman to Vice President of Operations for the UFG brand Signarama, while hiring Cathy Jean-Louis as Director of Compliance.

Ray Titus, CEO of United Franchise Group, stated that the appointments of these dynamic women will make the company an even more powerful force in building brands and teams. Fletcher, promoted from her position as Director of Compliance, will oversee the launch department and work directly with new franchise owners to ensure a seamless business launch process. Her seven-year tenure at UFG has included various responsibilities in operations, business development, and compliance, with a consistent focus on supporting franchise owners.

Cathy Jean-Louis steps into Fletcher's previous role as Director of Compliance, bringing a multidisciplinary background spanning human resources, hospitality, healthcare, technology, and energy industries. Her strong organizational awareness and business acumen will be crucial in overseeing location compliance programs and monitoring operating procedures to ensure franchise owners uphold brand standards. Jean-Louis will also review and enhance existing processes to provide the best experience for current and future franchisees.

Donna Wichman's promotion to Vice President of Operations for Signarama represents a significant career progression, having joined United Franchise Group nine years ago as an executive assistant and working her way up through various roles. In her new position, Wichman will provide support and guidance to franchisees regarding operations, ensure adherence to brand standards, enhance operational standards, and oversee technology solutions integration. She will continue leading the planning and execution of the company's Expo and serves as a mentor in the UFG Mentor Program at https://www.unitedfranchisegroup.com.

These appointments reflect UFG's strategic focus on strengthening its operational framework across its family of affiliated brands and consultants. The company's global network, with more than three decades of experience in the franchising industry, benefits from leaders who can work effectively across its wide-ranging framework of growing brands. The selection of these three women for key positions also highlights the importance of diverse leadership in driving franchise success and operational excellence throughout the organization.