Einbinder & Dunn LLP (ED) has extensive experience representing both franchisors and franchisees nationwide. The firm handles litigation and transactional matters. Because of its experience representing both franchisor and franchisee clients, the firm is uniquely qualified to understand issues arising in franchisor/franchisee relationships. ED represents start-up and experienced franchisors in all aspects of their businesses.

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.

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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.

United Leasing & Finance is a private, asset-based lender specializing in creative financial solutions since 1964. ULF has a strong, 30+ year history in the franchise industry and works directly with franchisors to help set their franchisees up for success by developing customized financing programs tailored to the needs of each franchise brand. These quick, hassle-free financing options allow franchisees to maximize their cash flow through flexible equipment and buildout financing as well as fleet management – making United Leasing & Finance a one-stop-shop for franchise funding needs.

Pivotal Growth Partners was established to help small, emerging brands refine and position themselves for accelerated growth in order to maximize both brand and shareholder value. Our growth platform fits perfectly into a niche in the market where smaller brands are overlooked by buyers before they have a chance to grow. PGP drives value and wealth creation to get them noticed.

As your merchant service provider, the Thrive mission is simple. We’re dedicated to providing each client with the best payment processing programs for their needs. We take pride in implementing processing solutions that include the most efficient hardware and software needed to enable successful transactions for your company.

T. K. Keith Company, Inc. dba Thrive Payments is a registered ISO of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA.

FranConnect is the leading franchise management software provider. For 20 years, the FranConnect platform has served as the sales, operations, and marketing backbone for over 1500 brands worldwide. Nine of the Franchise Times Top 10 Fastest-Growing franchise businesses rely on FranConnect to drive growth, improve profitability, and streamline operational performance. FranConnect customers span all sizes, growth phases, and industries and they grow 44% faster on average than the broader franchising market. Backed by private-equity investor Serent Capital, FranConnect is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with global offices in Australia, India, Colombia and Canada. For more information on FranConnect, visit http://www.franconnect.com.

Delightree is an all-in-one franchising tech platform designed exclusively for emerging franchise businesses looking to scale without compromising their brand promise, making their journey of opening and managing locations effortless.

Delightree's easy-to-use tech enables franchises to launch new locations faster, onboard and train teams, achieve operational excellence through automation, and increase communication and engagement among all teams, resulting in consistent customer experiences and franchise business growth.

Paradox has built the hiring platform trusted by franchises to find, hire, and onboard workers fast. Powered by the AI assistant, Olivia, the hiring process is automated to enhance the candidate experience through two-way texting, self-serve interview scheduling, and onboarding to help businesses maintain staffing levels.

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.

OffShore Counsel is a boutique legal practice representing franchisors and franchisees. Based in Cincinnati, OH, attorney Javier Esteve uses his business and legal experience to provide his clients with expert representation across the franchising spectrum.