Unisource Program Administrators (UPA) provides innovative and distinctive workers’ compensation cost reduction solutions for employers. As a national program administrator, UPA offers workers’ compensation through a nationwide network of independent agents. UPA offers specialty programs for restaurants and country clubs, as well as the hospitality, agricultural and health care industries.

Since 1992, Signatures has established a competitive position in the corporate apparel and company logo embroidering industry. However, since Jennifer purchased the company in early 2016, she has transformed the company’s processes, culture and focus on service, quickly emerging as an industry leader. In doing so, Jennifer and her team have changed how corporate apparel programs function, and challenged the status-quo model that—for decades—kept the burden of apparel management on the client. As a Certified Woman Owned Business, Jennifer and her team are eager to serve you!

At Blue Maven Franchise Solutions, our mission is to combat the high attrition rate in the franchise industry and empower franchise leaders by offering customized, results-oriented fractional executive solutions designed to lighten the workload and fuel franchise growth.

We understand that most franchise leaders are spread way too thin trying to do it all. Our commitment is to serve as a trusted partner, enabling executives to redirect their attention to other aspects of the business that are fundamental to achieving success. With Blue Maven by your side, you gain the assurance of making well-informed decisions, steering clear of potential pitfalls, avoiding costly mistakes, and ultimately maximizing the chances for sustainable, long-term growth. We exist to support your journey in the world of franchising, ensuring you not only survive but thrive!

Husch Blackwell's franchise business lawyers advise clients on the design, implementation, financing and maintenance of domestic and international franchise and distribution systems. Our guidance includes expansion strategies; trademark registration and licensing; labor and employment; contracts and agreements; regulatory compliance; and territory terminations, renewals and transfers.

When disagreements arise, our franchise law team first seeks to resolve disputes at less expense through informal negotiations or mediation (though we are always prepared to go to court if necessary). On behalf of franchise clients, our experienced team has litigated fraud and misrepresentation claims, enforcement of restrictive covenants, vicarious liability claims, enforcement of operating standards, and advertising/marketing fund claims.

For more than a century, Burr & Forman LLP’s experienced legal team has served clients at the intersection of business and government with local, national, and international interests in numerous industry and practice areas, ranging from commercial litigation and class actions to corporate transactions, including bankruptcy and restructurings. A Southeast regional firm with 350 attorneys and 20 offices in AL, DE, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, and TN, Burr & Forman attorneys draw from a diverse range of resources to help clients achieve their goals and address their complex legal needs.

Looking for top-notch talent to drive your franchise business to new heights? At Careertopia, we specialize in connecting you with exceptional leaders who are ready to make a difference. Our extensive network and industry expertise allow us to find the perfect candidates for your executive roles, ensuring your franchise operations thrive. From CEOs to Directors, our candidates bring a wealth of experience and innovative strategies to your team. Discover how our personalized approach and commitment to excellence can help your franchise succeed. Partner with Careertopia and elevate your franchise today! Visit us at http://www.careertopia.com to learn more.

Private Equity.

Roark is an Atlanta, GA‐based private equity firm with $33 billion in assets under management. Roark focuses on investments in consumer and business service companies, with a specialization in franchised and multi‐location business models in the restaurant, specialty retail, consumer and business services, and health, wellness and beauty sectors. Since inception, affiliates of Roark have acquired 98 franchise/multi‐location brands which generate approximately $61 billion in system revenues from 66,000 locations located in 50 states and 89 countries.

NEED FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FRANCHISEES? The FranFund team works with your candidates to craft funding solutions that seamlessly accommodate both first-time franchise owners and expanding franchisees. The comprehensive portfolio of lenders nationwide ensures that we can offer attractive rates and terms in any market segment and geography, including emerging brands! FranFund SBA loan pre-approvals result in a successful loan 99.8% of the time. An SBA loan combined with the ROBS strategy for the equity injection = a new franchise owner! Call us to understand the difference!

When you started your business, you had a dream to build something great. But it's hard to operate a business and grow it at the same time. Especially when you have limited time, money, and people resources. That's why franchising is a great option for just about any industry. Our leadership has been helping owners franchise their businesses for nearly 20 years. We believe WHY we do business is just as important as HOW and WHAT we do. Our WHY is our purpose which is to: Inspire and Foster Greatness.

Visa To America is a full-service immigration law firm based in Los Angeles, California with satellite offices located in New York, Hawaii, Texas and Florida. We are a team composed of experienced immigration attorneys, financial advisors and legal experts who know every step of the U.S. immigration process from top to bottom. As a team, we strive to provide each and every client with a highly personalized legal strategy to ensure success in every one of our clients’ unique immigration goals. Our immigration attorneys have work experience in corporate and tax law and will make sure that every legal need or concern our clients bring to us is addressed in a timely and efficient manner.

919 Marketing is the nation’s fastest growing franchise marketing agency and the best franchise PR firm in the country (INC 5000/Forbes). We believe franchise brands should make marketing decisions based on data, not opinions. 919 Insights, franchising’s only AI-powered marketing analytics platform, analyzes and identifies the exact topics qualified candidates are searching for online, and what converts them into leads, before we create campaigns. Find out how we accelerate national brand validation, power franchise sales and help franchisees get more customers. Contact us for a free demo.