The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on being one of the leading private capital options for investors, business owners and employees at the smaller end of the middle market by seeking to fuel transformative growth and creating lasting value. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has made more than 850 investments. The firm’s international private equity and structured capital portfolios include more than 140 companies.

We are a law firm in Beverly Hills, CA, that believes in the power of a brand. We focus on Korean franchisors and brand owners seeking to expand in the US, and Korean companies seeking to introduce U.S. concepts into the Korean markets.

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..

Built specifically for Multi-Location Marketers, Adplorer is THE platform to build your local advertising infrastructure for your brand. Whether you are bringing marketing in-house or working with partner agencies, Adplorer will help you scale by centralizing and systemizing your local digital ad campaigns, brands, and teams. Ensure marketing consistency, refine local campaigns efficiently, and gain insights with our Adplorer software platform.

Quarles & Brady LLP is a full-service, Am Law 200, law firm with offices in: AZ, FL, IL, IN, MN, Washington, D.C. and WI. Our experienced team of attorneys assist clients in the areas of: franchise dispute resolution, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and domestic and international franchising. We represent local, regional, national, and international clients in a multitude of service and product industries.

Led by David Cahn, who has 25 years of experience representing franchisors and franchisees in disputes, negotiation and regulatory compliance, Whiteford provides a unique value full service representation to franchising companies. From the core issues of franchise sales and relationships, to other important matters like taxation, intellectual property protection and enforcement, restructuring distressed companies, and real estate development, our 190 attorneys are experienced in all legal issues important to successfully launching, growing and managing a franchise network. We have a practical, solutions oriented approach towards obtaining favorable client results.

Guggenheim Partners is a national retail real estate development firm specializing in national retail, single tenant, and multi-unit roll-outs. We are experts in all facets of real estate development including: build-to-suits, reverse build-to-suits, entitled ground leases, fee development, existing building redevelopment, sale lease backs and short term lease restructuring. We have offices that cover the entire U.S. and are currently active in all markets.

Taking your brand to the next level requires thoughtful innovation. Creative Resources is a full service creative agency, driven by design and high-quality branded products and experiences.
We turn everyday people into champions for your cause. We are strategic partners, and we understand that when you put your name on something, you are making a statement. We are here to protect your brand through our factory vetting process, ensuring product quality, safety, brand standards, and social compliance, all while meeting your budget.

Luther Lanard, PC is a nationwide franchise law firm that works with clients who want help evaluating the franchise disclosure documents and businesses that want to begin selling franchises. Our firm can also help with review and negotiation of commercial leases and with business acquisition and sales of businesses. Our firm also helps resolve disputes whether through litigation, mediation or arbitration on behalf of franchise owners.

PATLive provides quality live answering services that are friendly and highly reputable. Each and every one of our customers receives a thorough online reporting package, a local or toll free number, and 24/7 friendly customer support. We are relied upon by a range of businesses for going above and beyond to deliver a professional service that caters to its customer, all at affordable prices.

PATLive has been serving tens of thousands of customers around the world since 1990 and was listed as an Inc. 500 company for 3 years running. We invest in the latest technology and only hire the best people for our 24/7 answering center.

Nexa is the industry leading 24/7 call answering service. Our team of industry trained receptionists are dedicated to working as a true extension of your business. Our receptionists provide the following:
Call answering, 24/7/365; Appointment scheduling; Lead qualification and intake; CRM Integration; and Bilingual answering.
Instead of worrying about potential leads reaching voicemail, you can rest easy knowing Nexa provides your callers with a premium customer experience. While you focus on growing your franchise, Nexa focuses on keeping callers happy. If you’re missing calls, appointments, and potential customers, it’s time to work with Nexa.

The International Franchise Expo (IFE) is the premier franchise event in the industry and one of the few shows supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The show attracts investors from 45 states and 65 countries. From domestic or international expansion to selling single units, area developments, or master franchises, IFE is the industry’s one-stop premier event.