Abby Connect is your A.I.-assisted human receptionist—bringing top-notch customer service experts and technology together to turn your phone into a customer-delighting, lead capturing, revenue generating machine.

With the best technology, and even better people, we offer the best call-handling features on the market. You can trust your Abby team to help your small business, law firm, construction company, dental or medical practice, or home services business capture incoming callers, take back your time, and reduce your overhead costs.

Every Abby client (and their callers) get VIP treatment with a dedicated team and resources and account customization. Our plans are designed to fit a growing business and grow with you!

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.

FranchiseWire is a one-stop destination for need-to-know information and practical inspiration about franchising. Our expert contributing writers and journalists bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from all areas of franchising. Our engaging content doesn’t simply report but provides unique insights and strategies.

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.

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Our mission is to bring transparency, organization, and ease to the world of marketing analytics. Your time is valuable, and the last thing you want to do is waste it by trying to gather data from multiple platforms.

We created two platforms specific to the Franchise Sector and to Small Business because we want businesses to be able to own their data, have full transparency, and feel empowered to make their own marketing decisions based upon real-time data. We create pre-built solutions so that small businesses and franchise owners can stop wasting time and start making informed, data-driven decisions.

Running a business is stressful enough as it is. Our tools will help reduce the time and stress associated with analytics so you can identify where improvements can be made as quickly as possible. Ready to try it out for yourself? Get started today with a free trial!

United Community Bank offers Small Business Administration (SBA) loans across the United States for franchisees. We are a preferred lender with the SBA, meaning our approval process is faster than non-preferred lenders. We also offer conventional lending options to select multi-unit operators in Southeastern states where we have physical locations. With our team of experts in SBA lending and franchising, you’ll be in good hands. We know what you’re facing as a franchisee, and we’ll help you navigate every step of the loan process. Whether you are a first-time operator or a seasoned franchise professional, we’re dedicated to you and your business’s success.

Revscale™ is an AI relationship intelligence platform that helps users nurture and manage relationships at scale. The core products are Revscale Sales, which uses predictive analytics to identify and engage prospective customers based on public social data and engagement signals, Revscale Raise which connects those raising capital with interested investors by analyzing funding-related signals and conversations, and Revscale Recruit which leverages AI to source, qualify, and engage potential job candidates based on their experience and hiring signals.

Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS) has twice received the elite U.S. President’s Award for Export Excellence. EGS provides a complete International solution for U.S. Franchisors. From the initial global market research and country prioritization, to developing new international markets and providing operational support around the world based on: 1) Experience as Franchisors, International Licensees, Franchisees and Consultants working with 30+ U.S. franchise brands across 40 countries; 2) Knowledge across education, Food & Beverage, Retail and Service sectors and diverse cultures; 3) An operations and development team covering 40 countries experienced in finding, qualifying, signing, starting up, growing and fixing intentional licensees; and 4) Trademarked processes and services based on decades of problem-solving experience.

Sought out for their intellectual guidance, network of executive talent, finance and equity connections, The Elliot Group is a boutique retained executive search firm specializing in the franchise, foodservice, hospitality service, and retail sector. We work with national and international brands at every stage of the business lifecycle, from emerging to mature. In addition to executive search, we are actively involved in human resource consulting, benchmarking, and succession planning.

Ramp is the ultimate platform for modern finance teams. Combining corporate cards with travel, expense management, bill payments, procurement, accounting automation and more, Ramp's all-in-one solution is designed to help customers save their most valuable resources – time and money – and it’s working: over 25,000 businesses on Ramp to save an average 5% and close their books 8x faster.

Innovative capital solutions, a modern, digital banking experience and a community dedicated to providing you with resources, support and inspiration. First Women’s Bank is more than a bank, we’re dedicated to helping you and your business grow and thrive.

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