DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs around the world. Our clients operate franchising and distribution systems in domestic and international markets. We handle a broad range of issues for our clients, including: structuring franchise and distribution systems, M&A and other transactions, litigation and arbitration.

helloCMO is a franchise marketing consultancy that offers an efficient option to outsource your marketing needs. It’s an alternative solution that provides brands with access to C-suite level knowledge, expertise, and franchise marketing experience, but at a fraction of the cost. As a client, helloCMO specializes in working with your organization’s existing marketing department to develop strategic plans and execute campaigns that deliver results both in consumer and franchise development

If you’re ready to revisit, reevaluate, and refresh your go-to-market strategies, explore the streamlined, cost-effective approach that a fractional Chief Marketing Officer can provide.

Accelerate your franchise’s growth with keynotes and customized training solutions that address their top challenges. Kick-off your annual conference with Hall of Fame Franchise Keynote Speaker & Author, Ford Saeks. Live, Virtual & On-demand presentations on AI, Success Mindset, Local Marketing, CX, and Workplace Culture.

Fathom is an easy to use management reporting, forecasting and financial analysis tool, which helps you to assess business performance, monitor trends and identify improvement opportunities.

Fathom is perfect for accountants and advisors who are seeking to deliver more frequent and more engaging advisory and management reporting services. Fathom is also great for business owners who are seeking to improve business performance.

With more than 75 years as a global payroll, HR and compliance leader, ADP continues to be a proven and preferred partner, working with thousands of leading franchises, member organizations and buying groups across companies of all sizes who benefit from the experience, expertise and consistency ADP brings through best-in-class technology. For more information, http://www.adp.com/franchise.

Cheng Cohen LLC is a Chicago based law firm that provides uncompromising client service and sound and practical legal advice to franchise brands.

Enspire for Enterprise™ was purpose-built
to satisfy the needs of multi-location and
franchise businesses.
As an extension of our clients’ marketing
teams, we complement the latest digital
techniques with high-touch performance
marketing to accelerate growth. Our model is
built on scalability so that we can service your
business seamlessly as you continue to grow.

Awarity is an A.I.-powered automated advertising platform that delivers affordable Connected TV and Banner ad campaigns specifically tailored for franchise brands. Our hyper-local advertising solution drives growth with personalized targeting, creative, and reporting for each franchise location. Campaigns are turn-key with unique solutions that can be tailored to maximize your growth.

At Vendasta, our core purpose is to drive local economies by democratizing technology for local businesses. We accomplish this by providing a robust platform to local experts around the world—our channel partners. Partners use Vendasta’s technology to advertise, market, sell, bill, fulfill, and deliver digital solutions to local businesses. Our end-to-end platform and marketplace are tightly integrated into an operating system delivered to SMBs, providing a single sign-on to their digital products and analytics. Vendasta serves 60,000+ channel partners, who in turn work with more than 5.5 million businesses worldwide.

Boxwood Partners is a boutique middle-market investment bank based in Jupiter FL with offices in Richmond, VA.

We are focused sell-side advisory for founder and private equity owned companies across the middle market. We are generalists with vast experience in Franchising, Food & Beverage, FinTech, Labels & Packaging and Industrials.

With over 50 years of collective experience across a diverse range of industries, our professionals offer a unique blend of senior-level transaction advisory, management, business development, finance, operational, and technology expertise. We have successfully represented leading U.S. and international corporations, private equity groups, and entrepreneurs alike and closed transactions totaling billions of dollars in value.

Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven firm helping clients thrive in the new normal of business through remote, secure, collaborative and productive business solutions. With office locations in major cities and financial centers across the country, and as an independent member of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network, Withum serves businesses and individuals on a local-to-global scale. Our professionals provide the expert advice and innovative solutions you need to Be in a Position of StrengthSM in today's new reality of doing business.

Marsh & McLennan Agency’s full service insurance and risk management platform is designed for the specific needs of the franchise model. We have franchise knowledge and expertise to help reduce vicarious liability to the franchisor while implementing an insurance program designed to the needs of the franchisees. We can manage the entire insurance process to maintain system-wide compliance. We specialize in unique franchise risks such as franchisor's E&O, cyber liability and employment practice.