NerdWallet is on a mission to help provide clarity for consumers and SMBs so they can make financial decisions with confidence. We work hard to cultivate an award-winning culture in which our Nerds can realize this mission, and we pride ourselves on the programs we’ve created to positively impact the lives of our consumers, our Nerds, and our wider world.

Founded in 2004, Fish is a full-service, national communications firm specializing in franchise and multi-location public relations and marketing. Our clients span a variety of industries, including the restaurant, retail, hospitality, home services, fitness, beauty, and health/wellness segments. We’re proud to work with nationally recognized brands such as: Inspire Brands; Self Esteem Brands; Caribou Coffee; Blaze Pizza; Authority Brands; Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa; Smoothie King, and more.

From brand building, national media relations, and influencer marketing to local grand openings, crisis management and corporate communications, Fish’s expertise in communications runs deep and our creative, strategic approach to PR drives impactful results.

Our media relations campaigns consistently land our partners coverage in the most widely read and watched consumer and business outlets nationwide. We love developing creative ways to get media talking about the brands we work with — and getting customers and potential franchisees talking about them, too.

Fish has received numerous awards for our work, including being named a 2022 Power Partner on Inc. magazine’s inaugural list. Fish was also honored on Forbes’ first annual list of America’s Best PR Agencies in 2021 and has been recognized as a best place to work in the industry by Inc. magazine, PRWeek, PRovoke, and PRNEWS.

Fish is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with operations in Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Southern CA, Tampa, FL, Denver, CO, Houston, TX, New Jersey and London.

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Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing full-service law firms in the United States. We represent a broad cross-section of companies in franchising and distribution, from start-up franchisors to established national and international brands, as well as area developers, multi-unit owners and others.

CoolVu Glass & Surface Solutions provides Innovative Window Films, Printed Graphics and Architectural Surface Finishes for Residential, Retail and Commercial customers through a National Franchise Network.

Franchise Real Estate works with franchisees of growing brands in site selection, lease negotiation and market development. From tenant representation to market maximization and growth strategies, Franchise Real Estate can be your best resource in one market, or act as your fully-developed real estate department. The sites we present to your franchisee will reflect the best in the market. Franchise Real Estate is an important part of your development team, providing a complete market profile, ready to introduce your prospect to your concept in their town.

Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise, and relationships across industries and geographies to uncover the unique story of each company. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes through M&A. To learn more about Harris Williams career opportunities, please visit our website at http://www.harriswilliams.com/careers. Harris Williams is the trade name of Harris Williams LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Visit http://www.harriswilliams.com for more information.

BizBuySell is the Internet's most active marketplace for businesses and franchises for sale. Each month the BizBuySell Network receives over 3 million visits from individuals looking for new business opportunities to business owners looking to sell. BizBuySell offers everything from small businesses to large established franchises for sale. Our Franchise Directory contains some of the nation's top franchise names available anywhere.

KEYSER - Named the #1 Franchise Real Estate Supplier by Entrepreneur, Keyser’s Franchise Real Estate Department exclusively represents tenants and buyers—never landlords. With national reach and local expertise, we work in targeted markets or as your outsourced real estate department. Our team uses industry-leading AI analytic capabilities, demographic tools, research data and financial modeling to source the best locations and avoid costly mistakes. With a menu of services ranging from strategic market planning, site selection, negotiations, to project management, we partner with each client to ensure that we exceed your real estate goals —while fast tracking to your grand openings.

We are a team of creatives who are excited about helping franchises, emerging brands, and small-to-medium businesses alike expand their digital presence. Through top-notch website design, development, market research, and digital advertising, we propel our clients to new levels of success.

Triou Marketing provides a full menu of marketing, advertising and event planning services that are customized for each and every client. As the owner, I work hands on with clients to plan and manage their marketing and advertising campaigns, community relations, strategic business partnerships and special events.

Franchise Expo Charlotte, in partnership with the International Franchise Association, debuts in April 2025. Franchise brands won’t want to miss the opportunity to meet face-to-face with qualified candidates in one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. This local expo includes a comprehensive conference program.