Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is an 1,400 lawyer, international law firm with 31 offices world-wide, whose franchise lawyers are globally-recognized authorities, authors, speakers and advisory board members. Our clients range from start-up to Global 50 domestic and international franchising and distribution businesses that require sophisticated and complex legal support, including: antitrust counseling; regulatory compliance; litigation and arbitration; mergers and acquisitions; intellectual property protection, and more.

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.

Our clients range from emerging franchisors where we design and develop their franchise systems, manuals, training and franchisee recruitment strategy, to some of the most recognized brands in franchising that rely on us to develop change strategies that improve their performance, their relationship with their franchisees, provide litigation support and, help them expand in the U.S. and overseas.

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.

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.

Fox Rothschild LLP is a full-service, national law firm with 950 attorneys in offices coast to coast. Our Franchising, Licensing & Distribution Practice is well positioned to address the needs of franchise and distribution companies, whether based on: industrial, retail, food, entertainment, service, technology or home-based businesses. Our attorneys have advised hundreds of franchise businesses at all stages, across the United States and internationally.

The American Franchise Academy (AFA) is dedicated to the development of successful Multi-Unit Franchise Owners, their Multi-Unit leaders (District Managers) and their Unit Managers. The focus of the AFA is to assist franchise owners in developing the business systems for their organization so that they can maximize their franchise investment, increase their profits and build a successful multi-unit enterprise. With over 30 years of experience and successfully servicing hundreds of franchise owners and entrepreneurs in the US and around the world, the American Franchise Academy is the place business owners can turn to for solutions and knowledge.
We provide training and development programs for: 1) Unit Managers; 2) District Managers; and 3) Multi-Unit Franchisees.

Since 2009, SMB Franchise Advisors has helped 500 small and medium business concepts turn into franchise brands. From helping emerging companies with their franchising launch to reinvigorating established brands, our mission is to help each client’s concept grow with best-in-class franchise consulting services. Our trusted team takes the time to get to know each business, and our job is to explore, inspire and foster a brand’s full potential from its earliest stages to the finish line.

Brand founders and co-founders reach out to us when they are ready to franchise their growing and successful business. We help them navigate the landscape from concept to franchise brand, guiding each client through the entire process from beginning to end including teaching the essentials of finance, operations, marketing and franchise sales needed to establish and develop their franchise brand.

With SMB It’s All About The Relationship!

The World’s Biggest Business Show is back for a golden 50th edition, returning to the ExCeL London on the 13th & 14th of November! The Business Show has changed the lives of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the globe, welcoming over 1.2 million attendees over 23 years. With over 750 exhibitors, 200 expert-led seminars, unmissable masterclasses, the return of previous keynotes from past shows, an exclusive exhibitor awards evening, and a £50K business startup package up for an entrepreneur with a winning business idea. Visitors will find everything they need to start or grow their dream business.

Diversified Royalty Corp. (“DIV”) is in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed franchisors in North America. DIV’s royalty partners include Mr. Lube, Sutton Realty, Mr. Mikes Steakhouse, Nurse Next Door, Oxford Learning Centres and Stratus Building Solutions. DIV is actively looking for franchisors seeking a liquidity event, but who want to retain full control of their business and realize the value related to continued new store growth.

At WebPunch, we are dedicated to improving the online reputation of your business. How do we improve your reputation? We create sophisticated solutions that help your customers post positive reviews on behalf of your company. We will set up a knockout punch for your business via branded campaigns that have a history of garnering the best possible results. It’s all automated! All you have to do is sit back and relax as new positive reviews are generated for your business.

Foxfield Construction Ltd. is a family-owned and operated business that prides itself in completing projects on time while bringing our clients’ vision to life. With offices in Bartlett, IL, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, and Las Vegas, NV, we serve businesses and franchises coast to coast with their construction management needs. Trust our contractors to get the job done with our proven management style.

We’ve earned trust in the communities we work within due to our history of completing projects efficiently and on budget with an extreme dedication to quality workmanship. Our reputation speaks for itself with over 30 years of excellence in our services. Learn more about them below!