FRANdata is an industry-leading research and consulting firm offering market intelligence that enables our clients to grow their business in franchising. FRANdata offers independent, comprehensive market insight focusing on the franchise ecosystem. By leveraging the largest database of proprietary franchise information in the industry, we help clients measure performance, find ideal targets and fully understand the complexities of franchising. FRANdata is headquartered in Arlington, VA, and is often cited as franchise experts in media publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, the Franchise Times, and Franchise Update.

A Premier Google Partner and Facebook Agency Partner, LSM drives revenue growth for franchises through user-friendly website design and development, scalable advertising campaigns, and proven search engine optimization, review management, content marketing, and data-analysis strategies. Contact us today and discover what we can achieve together.

Cassels is a full-service law firm based in Toronto and Vancouver. Our Franchise Law Group is globally recognized for its expertise in all facets of franchising, from local start-up to international expansion. We offer strategic legal advice to American franchisors entering the Canadian marketplace, including: trade-mark protection; Canadianizing and negotiating franchise documents; franchise disclosure law compliance; tax and corporate structure; expansion and financing.

At Blue Maven Franchise Solutions, our mission is to combat the high attrition rate in the franchise industry and empower franchise leaders by offering customized, results-oriented fractional executive solutions designed to lighten the workload and fuel franchise growth.

We understand that most franchise leaders are spread way too thin trying to do it all. Our commitment is to serve as a trusted partner, enabling executives to redirect their attention to other aspects of the business that are fundamental to achieving success. With Blue Maven by your side, you gain the assurance of making well-informed decisions, steering clear of potential pitfalls, avoiding costly mistakes, and ultimately maximizing the chances for sustainable, long-term growth. We exist to support your journey in the world of franchising, ensuring you not only survive but thrive!

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.

Oneupweb has been an innovator in digital marketing for more than a decade, creating integrated online marketing plans that incorporate: natural search engine optimization (SEO); paid search marketing (PPC); social media marketing; digital pr; display advertising; analytics; creative services; mobile marketing; website design; web 2.0 technology; audio/video/podcasting, and research, training and consultation. For more information on Oneupweb, please call (231) 922-9977 or visit http://www.OneUpWeb.com.

The Learning Network (TLN) is the franchise industry’s largest training partner. TLN offers an affordable learning management system, as well as a unique combination of strategic engagement and education that maximizes training effectiveness and meets business goals. TLN makes effective training easy.

Real Estate services for Franchisors and Franchisees including strategic planning, territory analysis, market and customer demographics, site selection and negotiation and coordination with legal and construction.

Unisource Program Administrators (UPA) provides innovative and distinctive workers’ compensation cost reduction solutions for employers. As a national program administrator, UPA offers workers’ compensation through a nationwide network of independent agents. UPA offers specialty programs for restaurants and country clubs, as well as the hospitality, agricultural and health care industries.

Private equity fund investing in emerging franchisors.

The Liniger Center on Franchising at the Daniels College of Business provides guidance, support and resources to those involved in all segments of the franchising industry through a combination of education, networking and thought leadership. Created through a gift from David and Gail Liniger, the Center is the preeminent resource and educational institution in the region for franchising and the first of its kind west of the Mississippi.

Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing full-service law firms in the United States. We represent a broad cross-section of companies in franchising and distribution, from start-up franchisors to established national and international brands, as well as area developers, multi-unit owners and others.