We live in a time of unprecedented change. A time when economies, regulations, and social safety nets are all in flux.

Customers around the globe have told us they’re overwhelmed by the pace of change and are looking for a trusted partner to help them manage life’s twists and turns.

MetLife is committed to being that partner. That’s why we’re transforming our business: Delivering greater value for the people we serve by becoming a simpler, more focused, and future-facing company. We’ll be introducing new ways to meet our customers’ evolving needs, with flexible products; simpler, more intuitive experiences and a range of new services.

No one covers franchising like Franchise Times. We’re well known as the news and information source for franchising, and our digital brands and award-winning print magazine reach 30,000+ business savvy readers each month with stories about the entrepreneurs and brands that drive franchising. Our team covers the technical aspects of franchising, too, including franchise sales, development, legal happenings and finance. More importantly, our readers and advertisers appreciate the fresh and in-depth reporting we devote to each and every story. If you want to reach the franchise community with a strong name that conveys excellence in franchise coverage, contact us at [email protected] for marketing information. Franchise Times brings to life the franchise community. Get to know us at http://www.franchisetimes.com.

With more than 200 lawyers and other professionals in 18 offices, Morgan Lewis has one of the largest IP practices of any full-service law firm in the world. We provide a range of IP services, including counseling on the acquisition of franchise systems, negotiating franchise agreements and area development agreements for both franchisors and franchisees, franchise dispute litigation, and general IP due diligence for franchise-related issues, in both M&A and investment-related transactions.

Tracing its origins back over one hundred years, Dale & Lessmann LLP is a full service business law firm based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. As a full service business law firm, the legal expertise of Dale & Lessmann LLP includes: renewable energy law (wind energy, solar and biogas); corporate commercial law; distribution & franchise law; securities law; employment law; real estate law; wills and estates law; project financing; immigration; intellectual property law and commercial litigation.

At D.A. Davidson Companies, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company comprised of seven distinct business units across the U.S..

We believe the right way to drive your growth is through big-picture, multichannel solutions that solve your marketing challenges. A full-service national media agency specializing in omnichannel marketing services, Marketing.com takes the pieces of your marketing plan and connects the dots to design integrated campaigns that drive results and traffic, grow sales, and capture prospective customers.

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!

At First Bank of the Lake, we take the time to listen, understand and respond to the needs of our customers by putting the strength of a full spectrum of banking products and services to work for you. We’ll help you with all your financial needs, create opportunities and realize your dreams. We have real solutions for your life and put our years of experience to work for you.

Knowing our customers makes us a better bank. At First Bank of the Lake, you have a financial partner you can count on. Talk to us about yourself or your business and where you want to go. We’ll help get you there. Find out what it’s like to work with a bank who puts you first.

Xpressdocs is the ultimate one-stop marketing shop. Our core mission is to help you control your brand from customization and production all the way through to the distribution of your marketing materials. We provide solutions that streamline processes, automate tasks, and empower a distributed workforce.

As a trusted marketing solutions provider, Xpressdocs helps Franchisors and Franchisees deliver an unbeatable selection of high-quality print, promotional, and digital products, from brand-approved direct mail and stationery to banners and YETI tumblers. Our optional approval dashboards and online ordering system place the power of effective marketing within your grasp, and our dedicated 5-star client services team is available to make your marketing efforts a simple, stress-free process.

Docyt is a comprehensive, unified, AI-driven accounting automation software platform. This state-of-the-art solution transforms financial data into digital format, streamlines workflows, and continuously reconciles accounts, providing businesses with an immediate insight into their financial status. Docyt aims to slash both the expenses and technical intricacies related to bookkeeping and ancillary tasks, making accounting procedures within enterprises significantly more straightforward. Docyt is venture-funded and based in Santa Clara, CA. For more information, visit http://www.docyt.com.

The law firm of Wiggin and Dana represents national, regional and start-up franchisors and distributors in numerous industries. The firm regularly assists these clients in regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. The firm's Franchise and Distribution Practice Group is national litigation counsel for several well-known franchise systems.

Our company specializes in financing start up & existing franchisees. We offer every possible financing method including: SBA Express loans for $150,000 working capital; Equipment leases to finance the equipment needed to operate a business. SBA 7(a) loans for start ups up to $5MM. USDA loans for RV Parks and Campgrounds up to $25MM. ROBS program and alternate financing methods. We are proud to finance new franchisees for all United Franchise Group's brands; Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks; HOTWORX; CKO Kickboxing; Garage Living; Massage Envy; Athletic Republic; The Camp Transformation Center & KOA.