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The 2025 Supplier Source Book Toolkit from IFA is your go-to resource for discovering innovative supplier partnerships that fuel franchise success. In today’s rapidly evolving franchise landscape, the demand for cutting-edge products, services, and expert guidance has never been greater. This year’s toolkit delivers fresh insights and resources from IFA’s trusted supplier members.

Inside, you’ll find expert whitepapers covering topics such as funding strategies, marketing innovation, HR and talent acquisition, as well as a comprehensive directory of IFA supplier members. The 2025 edition is an essential resource to help drive your franchise’s growth in the year ahead.

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Letter from the Chair of the IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board

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Increase Revenue Through Customer Happiness

By Karen Booze, CFE, AnswerConnect

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Securing Funding with an SBA/ Lender Compliant Business Plan: Essential Insights for Entrepreneurs

By Reg Byrd, Benetrends

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Streamlining Franchise Marketing for Brand Consistency and Local Impact

By Matthew Montoya, Constant Contact

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The Silent Revenue Leak in Franchising: Broken Listings

By Mark Spencer, Consumer Fusion

20 One Partner, One Process: The Future of Franchise Real Estate

By Jonathan Hill, Morrow Hill 24 Why Video Is Essential for Franchise Businesses Today

By Gabriella Ferrara, Scorpion 26 Hiring 101: How To Hire the Right Employees

By Paychex 28 Modern Messaging Strategies Strengthen the Franchise Customer Experience

By Wade Mosier, Textellent 38 Find Your Local Franchise Business Network and Connect with IFA Members in Your Area

By StacIe Waller, CFE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS IFA 2025 Supplier Source Book.............. 39 Accountants...........................................................41

Interior Design/Architects................................ 117

Advertising/Design..............................................44

International Development Consultants...... 117

Attorneys................................................. ..............50

Internet Sites................................................ ........119

Audio Visual Productions.................................. 61

Lighting.................................................................120

Background Screening Services.................... 61

Maintenance, Cleaning & Sanitation...........120

Business Products/Systems............................ 62

Manuals and Legal Compliance....................121

Call Center/Answering Service...................... 69

Marketing/Public Relations....................... ......122

Cell Phone Providers...........................................71

Multimedia Design........................ ....................133

Check/Credit Card Services.............................71

National Accounts Program........................... 133

Computer Software/Internet Services...........71

Online Advertising......................... ....................133

Construction/Management.............................. 79

Organizations...................................................... 137

Construction/Remodeling................................ 79

Other...................................................................... 137

Consumer Feedback/Market Research...... 80

Point of Sales Systems......................................137

Convention Planning/Travel............................ 80

Printing.......................... ........................................138

Direct Mail................................................... ...........81

Promotional Items........................ ......................140

Displays & Fixtures............................................. 82

Publications........................ .................................140

Dispute Resolution............................................. 83

Real Estate......................... ..................................142

Education/Training ............................................ 84

Security Systems...................... .........................143

Executive Search................................................ 86

Sign Products & Services................................ 143

Financial Services................................................87

Site Selection........................ ..............................144

Franchise Brokers.............................................. 96

Tax Credit Program....................... ....................145

Franchise Consultants...................................... 98

Telecommunications.........................................145

Franchise Research Services........................108

Trade Shows/Expos...........................................147

Hotels....................................................................109

Uniforms.......................... .....................................148

Human Resources..............................................110

Utilities...................................................................149

Insurance.................................................. .............114

Vehicles................................................................149

IFA 2025 Supplier Source Book Index.... 150 Copyright©2025. International Franchise Association. All rights reserved. For more information about the International Franchise Association, visit www.franchise.org. Carly Wooley, Senior Director, Advertising, IFA, can be reached at 202/662-0788 or email cwooley@franchise.org.

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Supplier Forum Advisory Board 2025 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Marcia Mead, President, M Squared Franchise Consulting, Chair Abby Schmidt, Franchise Partnership Development Manager, Paychex, Inc., Vice Chair Daniel Mormino, CFE, Senior Vice President, INFINITI HR, 2nd Vice Chair Tom Portesy, Principal, Business Show Media, Immediate Past Chair Alex Porter, CFE, CEO, Location3, Member-At-Large to Executive Committee MEMBERS Steve Beagelman, CEO/Founder, SMB Franchise Advisors Liane Caruso, CFE, Founder, Franchise Assembly Don Daszkowski, Founding Member & CEO, IFPG-International Franchise Professionals Group Liz Dillon, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLP Sean Falk, CFE, President/COO, Careertopia Executive Search Matthew Gourgeot, Franchise Sales & Operations Director, Thryv Jonathan Hill, Co-Founder, Morrow Hill Michael Iannuzzi, CFE, Partner & Franchise Practice Co-Leader, Citrin Cooperman Leonard MacPhee, Shareholder, Polsinelli Dominic Mochrie, Partner, Franchise & Distribution, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Jayson Pearl, CFE, President, ServiceScore Michelle Rowan, CFE, President & COO, Franchise Business Review Debra Vilchis, President, Fishman PR Alesia Visconti, CFE, CEO, FranServe, Inc. Tom Wells, Managing Partner, 10 Point Capital ALTERNATE(S) Antonia Scholz, Partner, Cheng Cohen LLC Brynn Gibbs, Founder & CEO, Consumer Fusion Carey Gille, CEO & Co-Founder, Franchise FastLane Shay Kleinschmidt, CFE, VP of Lending, FranFund, Inc.

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Letter from the Chair of the IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board Dear Valued Members of the IFA Community, It is my privilege to address you as Chair of the International Franchise Association’s Supplier Forum Advisory Board and to welcome you to this year’s IFA Supplier Source Book—a trusted guide to the many partners who strengthen and support our franchising community.

Suppliers play a vital and multifaceted role within the IFA. We are not merely vendors—we are partners in the growth, stability, and success of franchise systems. From marketing and legal support to technology, HR, benefits, finance, and fractional leadership services, suppliers serve as an extension of franchisors’ and franchisees’ teams. We provide the expertise and resources that allow franchised businesses to scale efficiently, maintain compliance, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

The Supplier Forum Advisory Board is a group of dedicated, volunteer supplier leaders elected to represent the interests of all supplier members within the IFA. Our mission is to ensure that the voice of suppliers is heard, that our partnerships remain meaningful and responsible, and that the supplier community continues to uphold the highest standards of integrity and service. The Supplier Forum Advisory Board works closely with IFA leadership, committees, and staff to foster collaboration, create educational opportunities, and promote best practices that elevate franchising as a whole.

At the heart of our efforts is the principle of Responsible Supplying—a commitment to ethical partnerships, transparent practices, and genuine alignment with the needs and goals of our franchisor and franchisee partners. Responsible suppliers understand that every solution we provide must strengthen the franchise model, protect the brand, and create long-term value for all stakeholders.

I want to extend my sincere gratitude to every member of the Supplier Forum Advisory Board for their ongoing leadership and engagement, and to the many suppliers featured in this Source Book who embody professionalism and partnership in their work every day.

On behalf of the Supplier Forum Advisory Board, thank you for your continued collaboration and trust. Together—as franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers—we drive innovation, accountability, and growth across our great industry.

Warm regards, Marcia Mead Chair, IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board President, M Squared Franchise Consulting

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Increase Revenue Through Customer Happiness

BY KAREN BOOZE, CFE, ANSWERCONNECT

COMPANY BIO AnswerConnect provides 24/7 live answering services to ensure your business stays connected when customers need you most. We expertly manage calls, messages, and appointments, so you never miss an opportunity to connect with new & existing clients ever again. Our services seamlessly integrate with your tools and our custom scripts are tailored to meet your business needs. With friendly receptionists on hand to manage calls and inquiries, you can grow your business and provide excellent customer care at every turn.

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very franchise business has their own specific ways of operating, their own unique challenges and an intricate understanding of what success means to them. Throughout all of the granularity and intricacies, however, there remains one common thread. The need to generate revenue. Here’s 5 ways an answering service can help your franchise make more money through increasing customer happiness.

1. Better customer service

Customer service is your best secret weapon when it comes to retaining clients and keeping them coming back for more.

With an answering service you can provide 24/7, brand-consistent support when your customers need it. At AnswerConnect, every caller is connected to a friendly, helpful receptionist when they call your business. With better customer service, comes a better reputation. You know what they say, the best form of marketing is word of mouth. These days, testimony is everything.

2. Lead capture and qualification

This might seem like stating the obvious but it's an often overlooked and underappreciated facet of enabling your franchise system growth. When you capture and qualify more leads it’s more than likely that you’re going to start making more money. Answering services play a vital role for franchise system growth, handling tasks like qualifying leads, collecting important information such as contact details, and efficiently scheduling appointments. By managing these tasks effectively, they ensure that franchise businesses don't miss out on valuable opportunities. They streamline the lead management process, helping franchisees promptly engage with prospects, which ultimately boosts conversion rates and enhances customer satisfaction.

3. Appointment scheduling

Scheduling appointments can be a great way for your franchise to secure new business. Making sure that every opportunity is captured can be demanding, especially when franchisees are already spinning so many other plates.

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Securing Funding with an SBA/ Lender Compliant Business Plan: Essential Insights for Entrepreneurs

BY REG BYRD, BENETRENDS

COMPANY BIO Benetrends Financial has been a leader in small business and franchise funding for over 40 years. We specialize in helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses through innovative funding solutions, including 401(k)/IRA rollovers (ROBS), SBA loans, and unsecured funding. As the preferred funding partner of the International Franchise Association (IFA), we offer expert guidance, fast access to capital, and tailored solutions to fit the unique needs of each client. Benetrends is committed to supporting business success every step of the way.

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t Benetrends, we understand that an effective business plan is not just a formal document, but a strategic tool essential for securing funding and driving business growth. When approaching lenders or investors, a well-constructed SBA/Lender Compliant Business Plan sets the foundation for success, providing credibility and a clear roadmap for your business.

The Importance of Business Plans in Securing Funding Establishing Credibility A professionally developed business plan signals to lenders that you’re serious, prepared, and knowledgeable. It reduces perceived risks by demonstrating that you have thoroughly researched the industry and competitors. Including detailed market analysis within your plan reassures lenders of your understanding of the business environment, showing that you're equipped to make informed decisions.

Financial Projections and Use of Funds Lenders heavily rely on the financial projections provided in your business plan to assess the viability of your venture. By including income statements, cash flow projections, and break-even analysis, you demonstrate that your business is prepared for growth and repayment. Clearly articulating how you plan to use the funds shows lenders that their investment will be managed effectively, building their confidence to proceed.

Aligning Goals and Risk Mitigation A successful business plan aligns stakeholders around a clear mission and goals. It also includes risk assessments, identifying potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them.

This forward-thinking approach reassures lenders that you’re equipped to navigate challenges successfully, further improving your chances of securing financing.

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Key Components of a Winning Business Plan

To maximize your chances of securing funding, certain components are critical in a business plan: X Executive Summary: A clear, concise overview of your business and its objectives.

X Detailed Descriptions: Thorough explanations of products or services.

X Market Analysis: Evidence of an understanding of the competitive landscape.

X Marketing Strategies: Plans for how you will promote and grow your business.

X Financial Models: Projections that include realistic income, cash flow, and repayment strategies.

Additionally, qualifications of the management team, collateral, and a solid repayment plan are essential in establishing creditworthiness.

Reg Byrd President, SBA & Bank Financing Benetrends Financial 1684 S Broad St #130 Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: 818-251-1356 Email: rbyrd@benetrends. com

The Role of Business Plans in Long-Term Success

Beyond securing funding, an SBA/Lender Compliant Business Plan functions as a roadmap, keeping the business aligned with its goals as it grows. It also attracts future investment by illustrating a clear vision for growth and sustainability.

At Benetrends, we craft Executive-Level Business Plans that include comprehensive financial models and market analysis tailored to each client. Our goal is to provide entrepreneurs with the strategic tools they need to secure financing, whether through SBA loans, our ROBS funding programs, or other options. A well-prepared business plan can be the key to unlocking the financing you need to bring your business vision to life. n

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Streamlining Franchise Marketing for Brand Consistency and Local Impact

BY MATTHEW MONTOYA, CONSTANT CONTACT

COMPANY BIO Constant Contact’s franchise-specific solution offers the flexibility franchises need to maintain brand consistency while empowering franchisees to market locally. With our comprehensive email and digital marketing platform, franchisors can implement approval workflows and lock crucial branding elements. Set your brand up for success with best-in-class marketing tools, customized onboarding, and hands-on support.

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n the competitive world of franchising, success depends on balancing brand consistency with local market engagement.

Whether you're a franchisor looking to expand or a franchisee focused on growing locally, the key to simplifying complex marketing efforts lies in a centralized, effective email marketing strategy.

Franchises thrive on relationships—between franchisors, franchisees, and customers. Email marketing builds on these connections, extending the essential "word-of-mouth" reach. It allows franchises to nurture loyalty and drive engagement with timely, relevant messages. However, the challenge is ensuring each location maintains brand consistency while giving franchisees the flexibility to adapt to local needs. This is where a centralized email marketing solution shines.

Why Email Marketing Works for Franchises

Franchisors need to balance two objectives: maintaining a unified brand image while empowering franchisees to create localized campaigns. A centralized email marketing system achieves this balance by delivering branded content that franchisees can personalize for their markets. This ensures brand consistency while addressing the unique needs of each location’s audience.

When used effectively, email marketing isn’t just another communication tool—it strengthens relationships. Personalized, consistent messaging helps franchises connect more deeply with their customers, driving loyalty and engagement.

Key Elements of a Strong Franchise Marketing Strategy

Franchises need more than just email to thrive in today’s digital landscape. A robust marketing strategy should include AI-powered content creation, social media engagement, and marketing automation to maximize outreach and efficiency.

X AI-Powered Content Creation: Modern AI tools save time by automating the creation of high-quality, tailored content for email, SMS, and social media. These tools generate messages aligned with both brand standards and local needs, ensuring

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consistency across channels while allowing franchisees to focus on running their business.

X Social Media Engagement: Local social media management helps franchisees build community relationships. Reusing content from email campaigns allows them to promote local events and share customer stories, driving foot traffic and deepening customer loyalty—all while maintaining consistent messaging across platforms.

X Marketing Automation: Franchisors can streamline marketing efforts by automating campaigns that can be shared across locations. Automated personalized messages—such as welcome emails or special offers—help franchisees engage customers consistently while maintaining brand alignment.

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The Power of Centralized Marketing

A centralized marketing platform enables franchisors to balance brand consistency with local flexibility. Here’s how it supports franchise marketing: X Brand Consistency: Centralized templates allow franchisors to control key brand elements while enabling franchisees to personalize messages for their market. This ensures consistent, high-quality communication across all locations.

X Campaign Management: Franchisors can launch large-scale campaigns from a central platform, ensuring consistent messaging across all locations. This saves time and lets franchisees focus on local engagement.

X Local Franchise Empowerment: Franchisees benefit from tools that allow them to create localized campaigns while staying aligned with the brand’s overall strategy.

X Campaign Approval Process: Franchisors can approve franchisee-generated campaigns before they go live, ensuring all messaging complies with brand guidelines while allowing for local customization.

X Simplified Opt-Out Management: Managing email lists across multiple locations can be challenging. A global unsubscribe feature ensures that customers who opt out are removed from all location lists, helping prevent communication overload and ensuring compliance.

Matthew Montoya Sr. Manager, Partner Operations and Success Constant Contact, Inc. 1601 Trapelo Rd. Waltham, MA 02451 Email: partners@constantcontact.com Website: www.constantcontact. com/franchise

Measuring Success with Data-Driven Insights

The success of any marketing strategy lies in measurable results.

Tracking key metrics—like open rates, click-through rates, and conversions—gives both franchisors and franchisees valuable insights.

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The Silent Revenue Leak in Franchising: Broken Listings

BY MARK SPENCER, CONSUMER FUSION

COMPANY BIO Consumer Fusion is the IFA Preferred Vendor for reputation management, listings, social media, and more.

Our AI-powered platform and strategic support help franchises and multi-location brands boost reviews, improve local visibility, and protect their reputation through automation, advanced tools, and white-glove service.

Trusted by 100+ franchise brands and recognized as a Top Franchise Supplier for four consecutive years, Consumer Fusion combines technology and strategy to drive measurable growth and brand consistency across every location.

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very franchisor wants the same thing: more calls, more traffic, more revenue. But here’s the truth: one of the biggest revenue leaks in franchising has nothing to do with your ads or your sales team.

It’s your listings.

When people search “near me” on Google, Apple Maps, or AI tools like ChatGPT, they expect accurate, trustworthy results and those same platforms expect the same thing. Google and AI-powered search engines reward businesses that have complete, consistent, and reliable information.

The problem? Managing listings across a franchise network is messy. You might have dozens or even hundreds of locations, each with its own hours, services, and updates. Multiply that across 50+ online directories and suddenly you’re trying to manage thousands of tiny details.

Meanwhile, AI search engines are busy scanning for inconsistencies, checking who’s accurate, and deciding which brands deserve to show up first.

When your information is missing or outdated, your brand loses visibility and trust. And once that customer clicks away, the revenue is gone.

Why Listings Matter More Than Ever

Franchising has always been local. Even with national brand recognition, every customer still walks into a specific store, restaurant, or service provider. That’s why listings are so important they’re the digital front door for every location.

When taken listings seriously, the results speak for themselves: X Visibility: Optimized locations rank higher in maps, search, and AI results, helping more customers find you first.

X Accuracy: Up-to-date details like hours, addresses, and categories build trust and prevent customers from going elsewhere.

X Consistency: When every location looks reliable online, it strengthens your brand and drives more calls, visits, and sales.

Strong listings = stronger locations.

Today, listings aren’t just a checklist item. They’re what make you visible and discoverable in the first place

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X 75% of top-ranking pages

have complete Google Business Profile descriptions.

X 48% of Google Business Profile actions lead to website visits.

X Customers are 70% more likely to visit a business with a complete profile and 50% more likely to buy from it.

Incomplete listings don’t just cost clicks. They cost customers.

Why AI Is the Game-Changer

Manual updates don’t scale and “good enough” doesn’t cut it anymore.

Artificial Intelligence changes that. With AI, franchisors can: X Spot gaps instantly: Scan listings and flag missing details.

X Get smarter recommendations: Focus on what search engines prioritize keywords, categories, and descriptions.

X Scale fixes fast: Apply improvements across locations in a few clicks.

At Consumer Fusion, we’re seeing this firsthand. With our Smarter AI Listings Recommendations, franchisors are saving time, creating consistency, and boosting visibility across networks.

Our latest dashboard enhancement was built to make listings management smarter and easier. Instead of guessing what to improve, users get real-time AI suggestions for business descriptions, categories, and keywords right inside the dashboard. See how many recommendations exist per location, which businesses are impacted, and apply updates in seconds.

The result? Smarter listings, stronger visibility, and less work.

AI isn’t the future; it’s the competitive edge franchises are using today.

Mark Spencer Consumer Fusion 5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 360 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 858-201-4732 Email: Mark@consumerfusion.com Website: Consumerfusion.com

From Broken Listings to Brand Growth

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With Consumer Fusion’s AI Listings Recommendations, franchisors can confidently answer yes. Our platform turns listings from a chore into a growth strategy, helping every location perform like your best one.

Ready to see how your brand performs?

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One Partner, One Process: The Future of Franchise Real Estate

BY JONATHAN HILL, MORROW HILL

COMPANY BIO Morrow Hill is a technology-driven commercial real estate firm exclusively representing tenants with an unbiased, market-true lens. From national portfolio management and transaction oversight to franchise site selection and lease administration, Morrow Hill delivers end-to-end real estate solutions powered by proprietary tools like Vision Map® and Vision Track®. The firm's design, build, and manage approach includes space planning, regulatory assessment, project management, and more.

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or decades, franchise real estate has been a fragmented process. Brands have juggled brokers, architects, designers, contractors, and attorneys—each working in isolation, each with its own timelines, fees, and communication barriers. The result has often been inconsistency, delays, and costly surprises that stall a brand’s expansion.

Morrow Hill saw an opportunity to change that. By uniting every stage of the real estate journey—site selection, legal coordination, design, project management, and data analytics—under one roof, the company has built a model designed for speed, accuracy, and accountability. The idea is simple but powerful: when everyone works together from day one, outcomes improve across the board.

Breaking Down the Silos

Traditional franchise growth models rely on multiple outside vendors who rarely share data or systems. A real estate broker might identify a great location, but without input from design or construction, that site could later prove cost-prohibitive or out of compliance.

Morrow Hill’s Design + Build + Manage framework eliminates that risk by connecting each step in real time.

Using proprietary technology platforms like Vision Map® and Vision Track®, Morrow Hill gives franchisors and franchisees transparent visibility into every milestone. Territory mapping, data analytics, and real estate journey stages help guide our work—from the first territory mapping exercise to the final punch list before opening. This integration ensures decisions are made with complete context, not partial information. We assist franchise development professionals by providing crucial territory mapping that supports their sales process.

Data-Driven Decisions

Every great location starts with insight. Vision Map® provides detailed psychographic, demographic, and traffic patterns market analysis to reveal where customers live, work, and play, and their habits. We avoid relying on outdated systems or processes.

Franchise systems can visualize performance potential down to the site level.

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Once sites are identified, Morrow Hill’s team moves seamlessly into due diligence, design, and construction planning—coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors through a single project manager. Legal, lease review, and permitting happen alongside design, reducing timelines by weeks and months.

A Better Experience for Franchisees

For franchise owners, real estate can be the most intimidating part of launching a business, but Morrow Hill's integrated model reduces that complexity. Each franchisee works with one consistent team who manages communication between all partners—so they can focus on building their business, not managing their build-out.

It’s a model that also protects brand standards. By keeping every phase within the same ecosystem, Morrow Hill helps ensure that design intent, materials, and operational flow remain consistent from one location to the next.

Scaling Smarter

As franchise systems scale nationally or internationally, efficiency becomes the difference between steady growth and stalled expansion. The Design + Build + Manage approach allows brands to open locations faster, forecast costs more accurately, and adapt to changing market conditions. It replaces the old, reactive model with a proactive, technology-enabled one.

For franchisors looking to modernize their development process, this isn’t just a convenience—it’s a competitive edge.

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Why Video Is Essential for Franchise Businesses Today

BY GABRIELLA FERRARA, SCORPION

COMPANY BIO Scorpion is the leader in helping franchise businesses drive revenue through digital marketing solutions. With technology focused on maximizing results at every step of the client journey, Scorpion is pushing the industry forward past a focus on leads, and toward a focus on what truly matters: revenue growth. Backed by award-winning AI, unmatched data, and more than 20 years of marketing expertise, Scorpion helps local businesses win more customers and more revenue. With Scorpion, there’s no guesswork, only growth. To learn more, visit Scorpion.co.

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omeowners expect more than just text on a website, they expect to see the real people behind your business. Video has become one of the most powerful ways for franchises to stand out, build trust, and ultimately drive more qualified leads.

Why Franchise Businesses Can’t Ignore Video

When a customer needs HVAC repair, plumbing help, or pest control, they’re not just buying a service, they’re choosing someone they trust to come into their home. Video bridges that trust gap in a way text and stock photos never can.

X Authority in an AI-driven world: As AI increasingly shapes how people search for and choose businesses, credibility signals matter more than ever. Consistently publishing authentic, high-quality video content shows both search engines and AI platforms that your business is legitimate and trustworthy.

X A real face to your name: Unlike generic stock imagery of “the guy in overalls with a hard hat,” video shows your actual technicians, your trucks, and your service in action. That authenticity instantly separates you from competitors using cookie-cutter websites.

X Trust through testimonials: Written reviews are helpful, but video testimonials from real homeowners carry far more weight.

Seeing and hearing their positive experience builds confidence that your business delivers.

The Measurable Impact of Video

Video isn’t just about branding, it drives real results for franchise businesses: X 29% year-over-year growth in organic leads for companies using Scorpion Studios video packages, compared to 17% for similar businesses without video.

X Nearly half of homeowners say they hesitate to contact a business that doesn’t have video content, and that number jumps to 60% among homeowners under 45.

X One in three younger homeowners prioritize businesses that feature videos and images in reviews. Video makes your reputation authentic and relatable.

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When you consistently publish video across your site, social channels, and reviews, you’re not just improving visibility, you’re increasing conversions. Many business owners hear prospects say: “I already picked you before I called.” That’s the power of a brand that feels real and trustworthy.

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Video as the Centerpiece of Your Marketing Calendar

One of the biggest mistakes companies make is treating video as a one-time project. At Scorpion, we view video as part of a marketing calendar, a steady pulse that brings your business to life month after month.

That means you’re not just creating a single “about us” video.

Instead, you’re producing: X Monthly brand stories that highlight your team and values X Customer testimonial videos that reinforce your reputation X FAQ and explainer clips tied to your services (e.g., “How to know if your AC needs repair”) X Custom social ads that look and feel like your business, not stock photos This consistency signals to both customers and AI-driven search engines that your business is active, credible, and trustworthy.

Building a Brand That Lasts

Video is more than marketing, it’s about building a reputation that homeowners remember. Just as TV commercials once helped local service providers become household names, today’s video campaigns allow you to achieve that same recognition across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more.

Businesses that invest in professional, authentic video content aren’t just getting more calls, they’re shaping how their community perceives them.

And in this industry, trust and reputation drive decisions.

Ready to Put Video to Work for Your Business?

Gabriella Ferrara VP of Sales Scorpion 27750 Entertainment Drive Valencia, CA 91355 Email: Gabriella.Ferrara@ Scorpion.Co Website: www.scorpion.co/ Franchises

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Hiring 101: How To Hire the Right Employees

BY PAYCHEX

COMPANY BIO Paychex, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services and proud to be a preferred vendor of the International Franchise Association.

By combining its innovative softwareas-a-service technology and mobility platform with dedicated, personal service, Paychex empowers business owners to focus on the growth and management of their business.

Paychex Integrations connect the Paychex Flex® platform with other systems to help businesses run efficiently by sharing data smoothly and automatically without manual intervention.

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ith the high demand for quality workers, recruiting and hiring qualified employees can become time-consuming and expensive. Establishing and following a methodical hiring process can help to ensure you're getting an employee who is a good fit for the role and your business culture.

Before You Start: Ensure Your Business Is Prepared To Hire New Employees X Research

As you prepare to hire new staff, take time to carefully assess exactly what you need your new employees to do. You will also need to research the most current federal, state, and local laws that govern employee and employer tax requirements, anti-discrimination, and salary transparency to make sure your hiring practices are up to date.

X New Hire Paperwork Be prepared for your new hire by having any necessary paperwork ready to go.

The Hiring Process: Steps to Hiring an Employee

Your workers are one of your business's most important assets and bringing on new hires merits the time and attention this process demands.

1. Evaluate the Needs of the Business It's challenging to focus on hiring employees if you are unclear about the needs of the business or the position itself. Employers should identify where there are talent gaps in the business and the need for one or more employees.

2. Create a Job Description Attracting qualified candidates often hinges on a carefully crafted and accurate job description.

In general, the more accurate your job description, the better you can maintain parameters

around the types of skills or experiences you'll consider as minimum requirements, so you can quickly screen out applicants who lack the necessary skills for the role.

3. Find Qualified Candidates You know precisely what the job entails, but what about the process of attracting qualified job candidates to fill the position?

The best hiring solutions include a comprehensive strategy to attract the right job seekers from a variety of sources, including but not limited to: X Employee referrals

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X AI-assisted recruitment: X Networking

X Consider past candidates

X Advertise on your company

website Keep in mind that state and/ or local laws may require you to disclose the expected pay range and benefits to job applicants.

This disclosure may be required as early as in the job posting, while other pay transparency laws may require that this information be made available upon request, at the point of an interview or at the time an offer is made.

4. Strategically Interview Applicants After you identify candidates for the position, having a wellplanned interview strategy can help you uncover useful information during the process.

5. Conduct Background and Reference Checks When you're down to your top candidate who may seem

suited for an open position and you’re ready to make an offer of employment, consider the benefits of extending a contingent job offer subject to a thorough background check.

6. Selecting a Candidate With the Desired Qualities Depending on the role and responsibilities, there are going to be certain qualities to look for when hiring an employee.

7. Extending the Job Offer A thorough interview process will hopefully help you and your team select a great candidate who can bring the right qualifications and values to the business.

8. Effectively Onboard Your Chosen Employee After the interview process, onboarding sets the tone for your employee’s experience with your business. Set them up for success by encouraging engagement and commitment from day one. Generally, a new employee will have many questions.

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Modern Messaging Strategies Strengthen the Franchise Customer Experience Evolving Preferences are Reshaping Engagement from Lead to Loyalty

BY WADE MOSIER, TEXTELLENT

COMPANY BIO Textellent is an award-winning text messaging platform crafted by franchise veterans for franchise brands. Offering multi-location solutions with a franchisor module, it provides branding and compliance controls to suit every step of the customer journey. Rich multilocation SMS and MMS campaigns, autocampaigns, and templates can be shared across the franchise system.

Built with deep franchise insight, Textellent integrates seamlessly with popular CRMs and franchise platforms to streamline operations and improve performance systemwide.

Why Communication Strategies Need a Rethink

The way franchise brands communicate with customers is under more pressure than ever. Traditional marketing, like email, phone calls, and direct mail, no longer guarantees engagement. Email open rates are dropping, phone calls go unanswered, and consumers increasingly ignore messages that aren't timely or personalized.

Franchises face added complexity: multiple locations, varying marketing expertise among franchisees, and the need for consistent brand messaging. Even well-intentioned outreach can fall flat. Add shifting customer expectations—speed, convenience, and mobile-first experiences—and it's clear that yesterday's playbook isn't enough.

To stay competitive, communication must be seen as a core part of the customer experience, not just a marketing tactic. That means re-evaluating the message and how, when, and where it's delivered.

Franchise Customer Journey: Key Communication Moments

Each interaction with a customer is an opportunity to build trust (or lose it). Communication is key from when a prospect discovers your brand to follow-ups after their purchase/service. Key stages include: X Discovery & Consideration: Capturing attention with timely outreach.

X Scheduling & Conversion: Make it easy for prospects to take action by offering quick ways to book/commit without delays or back-and-forth.

X Service Experience: Keep customers informed with confirmations, reminders, and updates during their appointment or service time.

X Post-Service & Retention: Follow up to say thanks, get feedback, encourage repeat business, reviews, or referrals.

X Reactivation: Reconnect with inactive customers through relevant, personalized outreach that reignites interest and loyalty.

Communication Channels: What's Working, What's Not

There are many ways to reach out to customers, so choosing the right channel is about effectiveness rather than convenience. The chart (see page 29) outlines the strengths and drawbacks of standard communication methods.

Communication Challenges Unique to Franchising

Franchise brands face different communication challenges than single-location businesses. A consistent brand voice across multiple locations must be weighed with local personalization and responsiveness. Not all franchisees have the same tools, training, or marketing

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expertise, leading to gaps in execution. Managing opt-ins, customer data, and compliance (like TCPA and CAN-SPAM regulations) becomes more complex across locations.

Emerging Best Practices for Franchise Organizations

Leading franchise organizations are evolving customer communications to balance consistency and local control. These best practices are helping brands improve engagement across the customer journey: X Let customers choose their preferred channel during opt-in or onboarding—text, email, phone, or a mix.

X Automate routine messages like confirmations and reminders to save time while maintaining responsiveness.

X Empower franchisees with pre-approved templates and tools to ensure brand consistency and ease of implementation.

X Monitor channel performance and adjust based on open rates and response times.

X Stay compliant with clear opt-in language and unsubscribe options.

These practices improve efficiency and strengthen customer relationships at every location.

Conclusion: A Smarter Path Forward

As customer expectations evolve, so must the way franchises communicate. Successful systems are moving beyond one-size-fits-all messaging to flexible, customer-centric strategies that align the right message with the right channel at the right time.

By rethinking communication as a key part of the customer experience, franchisors can boost engagement, loyalty, and empower franchisees to deliver consistently and efficiently.

Solutions like Textellent are designed specifically with franchise needs in mind, making it easier to manage text messaging at scale, automate touchpoints, and stay compliant while still delivering personal experiences. As brands look to modernize their communication stack, platforms built for franchising—and designed to integrate with key franchise systems and CRMs—can bridge the gap between corporate strategy and local execution while maximizing performance and visibility. n

Wade Mosier Head of Sales Call/Text: 972-464-1118 Email: wade@textellent.com Textellent 2100 N. Greenville Ave., Suite 100 Richardson, TX 75082 Call/Text: 972-200-7250 Email: sales@textellent.com Website: textellent.com/ifa

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The energy of our staff and our unwavering commitment to provide each client with outstanding personalized, professional service differentiates us from other firms.

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ALL POINTS PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC (847) 897-7480 (847) 897-7470 400 W. Erie Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60654 jizaks@allpointspr.com http://www.allpointspr.com CONTACT: Jamie Izaks, President; Lauren Izaks, COO & Executive Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Go “All In” on your consumer and franchise development marketing strategies by partnering with All Points Public Relations, the premier franchise PR agency offering clients a 360-degree approach that strategically blends public relations, social media, content marketing, digital marketing and franchise development consulting. Our team’s passion, personalized service and professionalism help us deliver powerful results that generate high-quality franchise leads, as well as propel brands and local franchises' location performance. Contact us today and learn more at http://www.AllPointsPR.com!

ANSIRA (615) 354-3879 2300 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 chip.crane@ansira.com http://www.ansira.com CONTACT: Chip Crane, EVP, Business Development & Marketing BALIHOO (877) 201-0884 622 N. Flagler Drive, Unit 404, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 kevin.lange@balihoo.com http://www.balihoo.com CONTACT: Kevin Lange, SVP, General Manager

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BIG LEAP (801) 472-5842 4104 N. Thanksgiving Way, Suite 175, Lehi, UT 84043 danp@bigleap.com http://www.bigleap.com CONTACT: Dan Posner, EVP, Business Development

BIZBUYSELL (844) 495-3091 (888) 777-9893 101 California Street, 43rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 eberman@bizbuysell.com https://www.bizbuysell.com CONTACT: Greg Wilson, Director of Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: BizBuySell is the Internet's most active marketplace for businesses and franchises for sale. Each month the BizBuySell Network receives over 3 million visits from individuals looking for new business opportunities to business owners looking to sell. BizBuySell offers everything from small businesses to large established franchises for sale. Our Franchise Directory contains some of the nation's top franchise names available anywhere.

BON'S EYE MARKETING (910) 399-2700 228 N. Front Street, Suite 302, Wilmington, NC 28401 info@bonseyeonline.com http://www.bonseyeonline.com CONTACT: Sarah Bon, Vice President

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BUTLER/TILL (585) 274-5212 260 E. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14604 jfreeman@butlertill.com http://www.butlertill.com CONTACT: Joelle Freeman, Senior Director, Strategy and Partnerships

EASIL (417) 217-7741 2000 W. Governors Circle, Suite H, Houston, TX 77092 annette@easil.com http://www.franchises.easil.com CONTACT: Annette McDonald, Co-Founder

CONSTANT CONTACT (855) 854-8612 890 Winter Street. Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451 joe.lopezalvarado@constantcontact.com https://www.constantcontact.com/franchise

ELYSIUM MARKETING GROUP (484) 684-7420 124 S. Maple Street, Suite 104, Ambler, PA 19002 elyse@elysiummg.com http://www.elysiummg.com

CONTACT: Joe Lopez, Vice President, Sales and Partnerships; Matthew Montoya, Channel Marketing and Enablement Manager

CONTACT: Elyse Lupin, President and Founder; Jenn Null, Digital Marketing Director

TYPE OF BUSINESS: As a Preferred Vendor of IFA, Constant Contact simplifies digital marketing for franchisors with an all-in-one platform for email, social, landing pages, and more. Whether you’re an emerging franchise or an established system, our platform empowers franchisors to decide how much control to maintain at the top while giving franchisees the flexibility they need for local marketing success. Our powerful tools ensure brand consistency across the organization, provide franchisees with user-friendly resources, and support growth at every level.

Backed by cutting-edge technology, best-inclass deliverability, and award-winning customer support, Constant Contact simplifies marketing, saving time while driving better results. Choose a platform designed to grow with your franchise—and built to deliver success.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Partner with an awardwinning, full-service digital marketing agency with the industry experience, expertise, and framework to manage all of your franchise marketing needs on a local and national level.

Elysium Marketing Group has a proven track record of helping franchise brands with lead gen, brand awareness, and customer loyalty.

Our comprehensive services are integrated to deliver the most impactful, cost-effective results. Elysium Marketing Group has worked with both franchisors and franchisees to grow their businesses through strategic marketing plans and on-brand creative.

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ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA INC. (800) 864-6864 (949) 622-5238 2 Executive Circle, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614 bdavis@entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com CONTACT: Brent Davis, Vice President, Franchise Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: Entrepreneur Media is the most established and referred to franchise opportunity resource in the industry.

Entrepreneur Media's franchise products include: Entrepreneur.com, Entrepreneur magazine (the #1 selling monthly business magazine on the newsstand), and Entrepreneur's StartUps Newsstand Guides.

With more dedicated franchise editorial than any other major national publication, and 20 million monthly visitors, Entrepreneur continues to be the #1 lead source for franchisors.

FranFocused™ and BrandFocused advertising and marketing agency, we not only create your brand strategy and produce the creative for your campaign—we place it. Whether you’re looking to market to potential franchisees, employees or consumers through our new one-stop local media placement solution Hot Dish Local Marketing, we know how to market a franchise brand and speak in a language that sparks conversations and drives results. Discover what Hot Dish can do for your franchise brand today.

HYPERLOCOLOGY (443) 904-5272 8936 Northpointe Executive Park Drive, Suites 240/260, Huntersville, NC 28078 caroline@hyperlocology.com https://www.hyperlocology.com/ CONTACT: Caroline Gathagan, Partnerships Manager

IGNITE VISIBILITY (619) 752-1955 4370 La Jolla Drive, Unit 320, San Diego, CA 92122 opportunity@ignitevisibiliy.com https://www.ignitevisibility.com/ CONTACT: Joseph Mohay, President of Franchise

HOT DISH ADVERTISING (612) 341-3100 3500 Vicksburg Lane N., Suite 400-361, Plymouth, MN 55447 info@hotdishad.com http://www.hotdishad.com CONTACT: Dawn Kane, CEO & Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Only Hot Dish Advertising can give you over two decades of industry-leading expertise, a proven trackrecord of results and an award-winning suite of custom solutions. As a full-service

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TYPE OF BUSINESS: Ignite Visibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency focused on helping franchise and multilocation businesses grow through data-driven strategies and innovative technology. We currently work with over 90+ franchise brands and 2,500+ franchise locations, and are experts in both franchise development and consumer marketing, driving lead generation and fostering growth for every client. Our national-to-local execution model boosts local discoverability and delivers measurable results. Specializing in SEO, paid media, social media advertising, content marketing, digital

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PR, website design and development, and more, Ignite provides comprehensive solutions to help brands scale efficiently. This year, we're excited to introduce Rallio, our AIpowered social media management platform, which includes directory listings, review generation, and social content management.

LOCATION3 (720) 779-3687 820 16th Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 hello@location3.com https://www.location3.com CONTACT: Joshua Allen, VP of Marketing & Sales; Alex Porter, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Location3 is the preferred digital partner of franchise brands, guiding our partners on the path to digital transformation since 1999. Our team of digital experts and data analysts help you transform your brand and business by developing robust strategic roadmaps that go beyond marketing to drive critical business outcomes. We work with you to break down barriers in your technology stack, data sets, media plans, creative and more to create holistic, full-funnel strategies that align with today’s customer journey. From identifying new opportunities in media and technology, to developing closedloop reporting systems and marketing attribution models, we make sure you stay ahead of the competition and your brand stays top-of-mind in the marketplace.

NETSERTIVE (800) 940-4351 2450 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 105, Morriseville, NC 27560 emartin@netsertive.com http://www.netsertive.com CONTACT: Erin Martin, VP of Marketing

POWERS AGENCY (513) 721-5353 1435 Vine St., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202 lpowers@powersagency.com http://www.powersagency.com CONTACT: Lori Powers, Owner; Krista Taylor, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Powers Agency builds leads and revenue for multi-unit and franchised companies. Whether it’s owners, agents, franchisees, or advisors, we create and execute marketing programs that drive revenue unit-by-unit, across the country.

REGROUP (734) 327-6630 (517) 974-7715 213 W. Liberty Street, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 andre.mello@regroup.us http://www.regroup.us CONTACT: Andre Mello, Director of Marketing and Growth; Janet Muhleman, President

MCKAY ADVERTISING + ACTIVATION (813) 498-0376 1517 E. 7th Avenue, Suite F, Tampa, FL 33605 bob@mckayadvertising.com http://www.mckayadvertising.com CONTACT: Bob McKay, CEO

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RESHIFT MEDIA (416) 616-3046 140 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON L1Z 1M8 Canada kallen@reshiftmedia.com http://www.reshiftmedia.com CONTACT: Kirk Allen, Co-Founder & COO; Steve Buors, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Voted the World’s Best Franchise Marketing Firm at the 2023 and 2024 Global Franchise Awards, ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Suppliers Marketing Category, and named 2024 Marketing Disruptor of the Year by the International Business Awards. Reshift Media is an award-winning digital marketing firm that develops digital marketing strategies, processes, and technology to help franchise companies earn new customers and find new franchisees. The company’s in-house team supports more than 200 franchise clients in 22 countries across all aspects of digital media, including software development, social media, influencer marketing, search, and website/mobile development. Celebrating 12 years of helping the franchise community grow and thrive, Reshift Media has cemented itself as the leading digital marketing agency for franchise companies worldwide. Among the company's accolades, Reshift Media is the creator of three proprietary digital marketing automation platforms: Social Brand Amplifier, Brand Amplifier, and Franify - each designed specifically for franchise businesses.

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SCORPION (661) 568-7329 27750 Entertainment Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 jamie.adams@scorpion.co https://www.scorpion.co/IFA CONTACT: Jamie Adams, Chief Revenue Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: Scorpion is a premium provider of marketing and technology solutions for the franchise industry. As a partner for business owners, Scorpion delivers a better way through honest guidance, effective strategies, and award-winning advertising technology for clients who need a clear path forward. Scorpion is a proud Preferred Vendor of the International Franchise Association.

SILVERCREST ADVERTISING INC. (818) 336-4800 Ext. 1 1130 N. Valdivia Way, Suite C, Palm Springs, CA 92262 wrodriguez@sca-mail.com https://www.silvercrestadvertising.com CONTACT: William Rodriguez, Co-Founder STONE WARD (501) 375-3003 225 E. Markham, Suite 450, Little Rock, AR 72201 mward@stoneward.com http://www.stoneward.com CONTACT: Millie Ward, President; Brett Parker, Managing Partner, Northwest Arkansas

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STRATEGIC AMERICA (515) 453-2018 6600 Westown Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266 dmiglin@strategicamerica.com https://www.strategicamerica.com CONTACT: Dave Miglin, Chief Growth Officer

STRUCTUREM (918) 994-0686 8214 E. 111th Place, Suite 100, Bixby, OK 74008 holly@structurem.com http://www.structurem.com CONTACT: Holly Alvidrez, Director of Sales & Marketing; Bruce Dell, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: It's frustrating when you’ve tried a dozen different ways to consistently grow revenue but still fall short of your goals. At StructureM, we help good business grow through their digital marketing. For the past 12 years, we’ve helped over 200 business owners and marketing managers stop wasting time and money on marketing, and instead have provided a proactive partnership, 10:1 return on investment, extraordinary client satisfaction & retention, and adaptable, month-to-month services.

THUNDERLY (214) 458-5751 450 Century Parkway, Suite 250, Allen, TX 75013 swhite@thunderlymarketing.com https://thunderlymarketing.com/

TYPE OF BUSINESS: For more than two decades, Thunderly’s core competency has been franchising. As agencies BizComPR and Brand J, we were regularly selected to Entrepreneur magazine’s list of the top franchise PR and marketing firms. Now, with our creative and marketing resources combined under the brand Thunderly, we o_er franchising’s most fully- integrated package of marketing, lead-generation, social media and PR services

TIGER PISTOL (888) 400-8845 1220 W. 6th Street, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH 44113 sales@tigerpistol.com https://tigerpistol.com CONTACT: Paul Elliott, CEO; Sarah Cucchiara, VP, Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tiger Pistol links brands to franchise locations using an easy-to-use, but powerful local advertising platform. Our platform automates location-based advertising at scale with a focus on flexibility, marketing collaboration, and performance to facilitate consumer connections and drive sales. Franchise owners or their agency partners can select from a variety of brandcreated ads designed to meet their specific business objectives, whether it's increasing foot traffic, promoting special deals, or recruiting. Campaigns published through Tiger Pistol's platform drive better results with greater spend efficiency and ad performance, proving the local relevancy of campaigns improves the return on investment. It is the ideal solution for franchise brands seeking to empower their franchisees with an easy and effective advertising tool.

CONTACT: Scott White, Co-Founder and CEO; Monica Feid, Co-Founder and COO

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AKERMAN LLP (202) 824-1744 (303) 640-2506 750 9th Street N.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 warren.lewis@akerman.com http://www.akerman.com TOPFIRE MEDIA (708) 249-1090 1630 45th Street, Suite 202, Munster, IN 46321 info@topfiremedia.com https://www.topfiremedia.com CONTACT: Matthew Jonas, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: TopFire Media is the leading franchise development marketing agency specializing in digital, integrated solutions. We offer Digital Franchise Advertising, SEO, PR, Content Marketing, Web Development, and Hyper-Local Franchisee Marketing. With decades of combined experience in franchise development and marketing, our team delivers strategies focused on one goal: driving results to help achieve our clients' franchise growth goals.

V DIGITAL SERVICES (713) 280-2402 1201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 stuart.folb@vdigitalservices.com http://www.vdigitalservices.com CONTACT: Stuart Folb, Executive Vice President Digital Sales

ATTORNEYS AIRD & BERLIS LLP (416) 863-1500 181 Bay Street, Suite 1800, Brookfield Place, Toronto, ON M5J 2T9 Canada jshayko@airdberlis.com http://www.airdberlis.com CONTACT: Jennifer Shayko, Partner

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CONTACT: Warren Lewis, Co-Chair, Franchise & Licensing Practice; Kevin Hein, Co-Chair, Franchise and Licensing Practice Denver ARNALL GOLDEN GREGORY, LLP (404) 873-8150 (404) 873-8642 171 17th Street N.W., Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363 sean.fogarty@agg.com http://www.agg.com CONTACT: Sean Fogarty, Partner; Jonathan Neville, Attorney ARTHUR L. PRESSMAN DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES (508) 878-8656 24 Phillips Pond Road, Natick, MA 01760 alp@arthurlpressman.com http://www.arthurlpressman.com CONTACT: Arthur Pressman, Principal BAKER MCKENZIE (214) 978-3022 (214) 978-3016 1900 N. Pearl Street, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201 will.woods@bakermckenzie.com http://www.bakermckenzie.com CONTACT: Will Woods, Partner; Kevin Maher, Partner

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BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN, CALDWELL & BERKOWITZ, PC (615) 726-5639 (615) 726-5600 1600 W. End Avenue, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37203 jbuckberg@bakerdonelson.com http://www.bakerdonelson.com CONTACT: Joel Buckberg, Shareholder; Sara Turner, Shareholder BARTKO, LLP (415) 956-1900 One Embarcadero Center, Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111 cmiller@bartkolaw.com http://www.bzbm.com CONTACT: Charles Miller, Partner; C. Griffith Towle, Principal BASHAM, RINGE & CORREA, S.C. 52-55-52610486 52-55-52610400 Paseo de los Tamarindos, 400-A 9th Floor, Bosques de Las Lomas, Cuajimalpa, Mexico City 05120 Mexico kleinberg@basham.com.mx http://www.basham.com.mx CONTACT: Eduardo Kleinberg, Managing Partner; Jesus Colunga, Partner BIRD & BIRD LLP 44-20-7982-6474 44-20-7905-6234 15 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1JP United Kingdom graeme.payne@twobirds.com http://www.twobirds.com CONTACT: Graeme Payne, Partner; Melissa Murray, Partner

BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP (704) 338-6000 214 N. Tyron Street, Suite 3700, Charlotte, NC 28202 canderson@bradley.com http://www.bradley.com CONTACT: Corby Anderson, Retired Partner; Theodore Pearce, Counsel BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP (310) 576-2100 120 Broadway, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401 kenneth.costello@bryancave.com http://www.bryancave.com CONTACT: Kenneth Costello, Partner; Jonathan Solish, Partner BUCHALTER (619) 219-5335 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1600, San Diego, CA 92101 toconnel@buchalter.com http://www.buchalter.com CONTACT: Thomas O’Connell, Shareholder BURR & FORMAN LLP (205) 458-5100 420 N. 20th Street, Suite 3400, Birmingham, AL 35203 amason@burr.com http://www.burr.com CONTACT: April Mason, Partner CAIOLA & ROSE, LLC (470) 300-1020 125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 240, Decatur, GA 30030 elizabeth@caiolarose.com https://www.caiolarose.com CONTACT: Elizabeth Rose, Partner

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CASSELS (416) 860-2987 (416) 869-5982 Suite 3200, Bay Adelaide Centre - North Tower, 40 Temperence St., Toronto, ON M5H 0B4 Canada lweinberg@casselsbrock.com http://www.casselsbrock.com CONTACT: Larry Weinberg, Partner; Geoff Shaw, Partner CHENG COHEN LLC (312) 243-1701 363 W. Erie Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60654 amy.cheng@chengcohen.com http://www.chengcohen.com CONTACT: Amy Cheng, Partner; Fredric Cohen, Partner CLARK HILL STRASBURGER (214) 651-4300 901 Main Street, Suite 6000, Dallas, TX 75202 ejackson@clarkhill.com http://www.clarkhill.com CONTACT: Earsa Jackson, Member COZEN O'CONNOR (213) 892-7996 601 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 sgrueneberg@cozen.com http://www.cozen.com

DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP (213) 633-6800 865 S. Figueroa Street, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 samgattone@dwt.com http://www.dwt.com CONTACT: Sam Gattone, Administrative Legal Assistant DENTONS LLP (801) 415-3000 111 S. Main Street, Suite 2400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 daniel.seelos@dentons.com http://www.dentons.com CONTACT: Daniel Seelos, Marketing Director DICKINSON WRIGHT LLP (416) 646-3842 (734) 623-1713 199 Bay Street, Suite 2200, Commerce Court W., Toronto, ON M5L 1G4 Canada pfransway@dickinsonwright.com http://www.dickinsonwright.com CONTACT: Paul Fransway, Partner; Edward (Ned) Levitt, Partner

CONTACT: Susan Grueneberg, Member

DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP (813) 543-9848 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 3050, Tampa, FL 33602 dennis.leone@dinsmore.com https://www.dinsmore.com

DALE & LESSMANN LLP (416) 369-7883 (416) 369-7806 181 University Avenue, Suite 2100, Toronto, ON M5H 3M7 Canada cfinkelstein@dalelessmann.com http://www.dalelessmann.com

DLA PIPER (404) 736-7816 One Atlantic Center, 1201 W. Peachtree Street, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309 rich.greenstein@dlapiper.com http://www.dlapiper.com

CONTACT: Chad Finkelstein, Partner; Jeffrey Hoffman, Partner

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CONTACT: Dennis Leone, Partner

CONTACT: Richard Greenstein, Partner

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EINBINDER & DUNN LLP (212) 391-9500 112 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10016 me@ed-lawfirm.com http://www.ed-lawfirm.com CONTACT: Michael Einbinder, Partner

FAHEY SCHULTZ BURZYCH RHODES PLC (517) 381-0100 4151 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864 mburzych@fsbrlaw.com http://www.fsbrlaw.com CONTACT: Mark Burzych, Founding Member FISHER & PHILLIPS LLP (916) 210-0401 621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1400, Sacramento, CA 95814 aparker@fisherphillips.com http://www.fisherphillips.com CONTACT: Alden J. Parker, Regional Managing Partner

FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP (800) 525-2086 (612) 766-7000 2200 Wells Fargo Center, 90 S. Seventh Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 brian.schnell@faegredrinker.com http://www.faegredrinker.com CONTACT: Brian Schnell, Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: Faegre Drinker is a top 50 firm designed for clients. We opened our doors on February 1, 2020, uniting Faegre Baker Daniels and Drinker Biddle & Reath, two firms known for exceptional legal and consulting capabilities and a commitment to service excellence. Clients are at the start — and the heart — of everything we do. With more than 1,300 experienced attorneys, consultants and professionals in 21 locations in the United States, London and Shanghai, we have the strength to solve your most complex transactional, litigation and regulatory challenges wherever you need us. We partner with clients ranging from emerging startups to multinational corporations, delivering comprehensive and customized advice that advances your most ambitious business objectives.

FISHERZUCKER LLC (215) 825-3100 21 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 lfisher@fisherzucker.com http://www.fisherzucker.com CONTACT: Lane Fisher, Managing Partner FOLEY & LARDNER LLP (202) 945-6079 (608) 257-5035 Washington Harbour, 3000 K Street, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20007 mlockerby@foley.com http://www.foley.com CONTACT: Michael Lockerby, Partner; Roberta Howell, Partner FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP (215) 299-2000 2000 Market Street, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222 esigety@foxrothschild.com http://www.foxrothschild.com CONTACT: Eleanor Gerhards, Partner & CoChair of Franchising and Distribution Group; Craig Tractenberg, Partner, Co-Chair Franchising and International Arbitration

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THE FRANCHISE FIRM LLP (561) 680-5900 433 Plaza Real, Suite 275, Boca Raton, FL 33432 evan@thefranchisefirm.com http://www.thefranchisefirm.com CONTACT: Evan Goldman, Founding Partner; Adam Wasch, Founding Partner FRANCHISE.LAW (980) 202-5679 3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277 jason@franchise.law http://www.franchise.law CONTACT: Jason Power, Attorney; Jonathan Barber, Managing Attorney FRIEDMAN, ROSENWASSER & GOLDBAUM (561) 404-8755 (859) 255-1944 7280 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 202, Boca Raton, FL 33433 arfatty@gmail.com http://www.franchiselaw.com CONTACT: Andrew Friedman, Partner STEWART GERMANN LAW OFFICE 64-212769898 Princes Court, 2 Princes Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1140 New Zealand stewart@germann.co.nz http://www.germann.co.nz CONTACT: Stewart Germann, Partner; Khushbu Sundarji, Partner GORDON & REES LLP (973) 549-2500 18 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 220, Florham Park, NJ 07932 rgiller@gordonrees.com http://www.gordonrees.com CONTACT: Ronald Giller, Managing Partner; Peter Siachos, Partner

GOWLING WLG (905) 540-3259 One Main Street W., Hamilton, ON L8P 4Z5 Canada debi.sutin@ca.gowlingwlg.com http://www.gowlingwlg.com CONTACT: Debi Sutin, Partner

GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (212) 801-9200 (973) 443-3263 One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017 gtfranchise@gtlaw.com https://www.gtlaw.com CONTACT: Alan Greenfield, Shareholder; David Oppenheim, Managing Shareholder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Greenberg Traurig’s Franchise & Distribution Practice represents domestic and international mature and emerging franchisors, licensors, and distributors in all aspects of their businesses. With franchise and distribution-focused transactional, regulatory, M&A, and litigation experience, the team has a thorough understanding of the legal and business issues involving franchise, license, and distribution companies.

HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP (214) 651-5000 2801 N. Harwood St., Suite 2300, Dallas, TX 75201 deborah.coldwell@haynesboone.com http://www.haynesboone.com CONTACT: Deborah Coldwell, Partner HOWARD & HOWARD PLLC (702) 257-1483 3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1000, Las Vegas, NV 89169 mkreutzer@howardandhoward.com http://www.howardandhoward.com CONTACT: Matthew Kreutzer, Member

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ICE MILLER LLP (317) 236-2374 One American Square, Suite 2900, Indianapolis, IN 46282 christina.fugate@icemiller.com http://www.icemiller.com CONTACT: Christina Fugate, Partner THE INTERNICOLA LAW FIRM, P.C. (800) 976-4904 (718) 979-8688 115 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 cni@businessandfranchiselaw.com http://www.franchiselawsolutions.com CONTACT: Charles Internicola, Business and Franchise Lawyer JONES & CO. (416) 703-5716 34 King Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, ON M5C 2X8 Canada pjones@jonesco-law.ca http://www.jonesco-law.ca CONTACT: Paul Jones, Principal K&L GATES, LLP (973) 848-4000 One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102 scott.mclester@klgates.com http://www.klgates.com CONTACT: Scott McLester, Partner

KAUFMAN & CANOLES (757) 624-3257 (757) 624-3306 150 W. Main Street, Suite 2100, Norfolk, VA 23510 sestory@kaufcan.com http://www.kaufcan.com CONTACT: Stephen E. Story, Partner; Nicole Harrell, Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: The largest law firm in Southeastern Virginia with offices in: Norfolk; Virginia Beach; Chesapeake; Newport News; Williamsburg; Richmond; Tysons Corner, and Raleigh, generally representing franchisors and franchisees in counseling and litigation.

KAUFMANN GILDIN & ROBBINS LLP (212) 755-3100 675 Third Avenue, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10017 dkaufmann@kaufmanngildin.com http://www.kaufmanngildin.com CONTACT: David Kaufmann, Senior Partner KEYSER MASON BALL, LLP (416) 509-3635 900-3 Robert S. Peck Parkway, Mississauga, ON L6R 3C5 Canada ssidhu@kmblaw.com http://www.kmblaw.com CONTACT: Sukhdeep Sidhu, Lawyer

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KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP (404) 815-6366 1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309 rbarkoff@kilpatricktownsend.com http://www.kilpatricktownsend.com CONTACT: Rupert Barkoff, Chair of Franchise Team LAFFEY, LEITNER & GOODE, LLC (414) 312-7003 325 E. Chicago Street, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202 jgoode@llgmke.com http://www.llgmke.com CONTACT: Joseph Goode, Founding Partner; Mark Leitner, Founding Partner LAPOINTE ROSENSTEIN MARCHAND MELANCON, L.L.P. (514) 925-5010 (514) 925-6324 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1300, Montreal, QC H3B 0E6 Canada bruno.floriani@lrmm.com http://www.lrmm.com

LATHROP GPM LLP (612) 632-3284 (612) 632-3000 80 S. 8th Street, 3100 IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402 elizabeth.dillon@lathropgpm.com http://www.lathropgpm.com CONTACT: Liz Dillon, Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: Representing franchisors across the nation and around the globe, Lathrop GPM LLP has one of the top franchise and distribution law practices in the world.

Our lawyers provide unsurpassed legal service in every facet of international and domestic franchising — registration and compliance, M&A, litigation, and system development.

Partner with us to shape the future!

CONTACT: Bruno Floriani, Partner; Marissa Carnevale, Partner LARKIN HOFFMAN (952) 896-3256 (952) 896-3243 8300 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55437 jfittante@larkinhoffman.com http://www.larkinhoffman.com CONTACT: Joseph Fittante, Attorney; Max Schott, Attorney - Shareholder

LEWITT HACKMAN LEGAL SERVICES (818) 990-2120 16633 Ventura Boulevard, 11th Floor, Encino, CA 91436 bkurtz@lewitthackman.com http://www.lewitthackman.com CONTACT: Barry Kurtz, Chair, Franchise & Distribution Law Practice Group; Tal Grinblat, Shareholder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our lawyers were among the first to be recognized as Certified Specialists in Franchise & Distribution Law by the State Bar of California, and continue to be

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recognized as leaders in the industry. Lewitt Hackman provides a full range of services from trademark, FDD, registrations, state and global compliance, litigation and dispute resolutions.

LITTLER MENDELSON (202) 842-3400 815 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006 lhenninger@littler.com http://www.littler.com CONTACT: Libby Henninger, Shareholder LUTHER LANARD, PC (949) 649-4241 4685 MacArthur Court, Suite 440, Newport Beach, CA 92660 dluther@lutherlanard.com https://www.franchiseelawyer.com CONTACT: Douglas Luther, Partner MANNING, FULTON & SKINNER, PA (919) 787-8880 (919) 510-9270 3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27612 taylor@manningfulton.com http://www.manningfulton.com CONTACT: Ritchie Taylor, Attorney; Carlie Smith, Attorney MARKS & KLEIN LLC (732) 747-7100 331 Newman Springs Road, Suite 143, Red Bank, NJ 07701 justin@marksklein.com http://www.marksklein.com CONTACT: Justin Klein, Partner MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP (202) 756-8087 500 N. Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001 daharrison@mwe.com http://www.mwe.com

MCMILLAN LLP (416) 865-7924 (604) 689-9111 Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 4400, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 Canada andrae.marrocco@mcmillan.ca http://www.mcmillan.ca CONTACT: Andrae Marrocco, Partner MILLER NASH GRAHAM & DUNN (800) 458-1705 (206) 624-8300 605 5th Avenue S., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104 josh.piper@millernash.com http://www.millernash.com CONTACT: Josh Piper, Partner MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP (202) 739-5565 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20004 philip.miscimarra@morganlewis.com http://www.morganlewis.com CONTACT: Philip Miscimarra, Partner MULLIN P.C. (972) 931-0022 (972) 852-1711 2425 N. Central Expressway, Suite 200, Richardson, TX 75080 franchiseattorney@mrkpc.com http://www.mrkpc.com CONTACT: Cheryl Mullin, President; Klint Rybicki, Shareholder NELSON, MULLINS, RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP (404) 322-6675 201 17th Street N.W., Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30363 mark.vanderbroek@nelsonmullins.com http://www.nelsonmullins.com CONTACT: Mark VanderBroek, Partner

CONTACT: Debra Harrison, Partner

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NIXON PEABODY LLP (202) 585-8000 799 9th Street N.W., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001 ktyre@nixonpeabody.com https://www.nixonpeabody.com CONTACT: Kendal Tyre, Attorney; Keri McWilliams, Partner OFFIT KURMAN, PA (301) 575-0300 7021 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21046 david.cahn@offitkurman.com http://www.offitkurman.com/ CONTACT: David Cahn, Principal; Tom Pitegoff, Principal

PLAVE KOCH PLC (703) 774-1200 (703) 774-1214 12005 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191 lplave@plavekoch.com http://www.plavekoch.com CONTACT: Lee Plave, Partner; Marisa Faunce, Partner POLSINELLI (214) 397-0030 2950 N. Harwood Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75201 jmazero@polsinelli.com http://www.polsinelli.com CONTACT: Joyce Mazero, Shareholder; Leonard MacPhee, Shareholder

OFFSHORE COUNSEL (513) 201-7484 P.O. Box 8358, Cincinnati, OH 45208 javier@offshorecounsel.com www.offshorecounsel.com CONTACT: Javier Esteve, Attorney OSLER, HOSKIN & HARCOURT LLP (416) 464-3303 (416) 862-5911 100 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5X 1B8 Canada afrith@osler.com http://www.osler.com CONTACT: Andraya Frith, Partner, Franchise & Distribution; Jennifer Dolman, Partner PHRANCHISELAW (412) 855-1568 1500 Market Street, Suite 2, Philadelphia, PA 19102 williamgraefe@phranchiselaw.com http://www.pHranchiseLaw.com CONTACT: William Graefe, Managing Partner

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QUARLES & BRADY (414) 277-5111 (813) 387-0264 411 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2400, Milwaukee, WI 53202 andrew.beilfuss@quarles.com http://www.quarles.com CONTACT: Andy Beilfuss, Partner; David Beyer, Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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.

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REGER RIZZO DARNALL LLP (215) 495-6532 (215) 495-6500 Cira Centre, 13th Floor, 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 hchernow@regerlaw.com https://www.regerlaw.com/team/harris-jchernow/

America; The Franchise Times Hall of Fame; and from 2017 through 2024, he received the Global 100 Award as Franchise Attorney of the Year in the USA. The firm was chosen as Best International Franchise Law Firm in 2020 by the Global Franchise Organization and was Runner-Up in 2024.

CONTACT: Harris Chernow, Partner

SAXTON & STUMP (484) 218-9201 100 Deerfield Lane, Suite 240, Malvern, PA 19355 tjk@saxtonstump.com http://www.saxtonstump.com

ROBINSON WATERS & O'DORISIO, P.C. (303) 297-2600 1099 18th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, CO 80202 dferguson@rwolaw.com http://www.rwolaw.com CONTACT: Douglas Ferguson, Shareholder; Harold Bruno III, Shareholder

CONTACT: Thomas Kent, Shareholder; Amanda Dempsey, Shareholder SHUMAKER LOOP & KENDRICK LLP (800) 444-6659 (704) 945-2141 (419) 321-1340 101 S. Tryon Street, Suite 2200, Charlotte, NC 28280 jsantaniello@shumaker.com http://www.shumaker.com CONTACT: Jack Santaniello, Partner

ROSEN KAROL SALIS, PLLC (212) 644-6644 110 E. 59th Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 rlr@rosenlawpllc.com http://www.richardrosenlaw.com CONTACT: Richard Rosen, Managing Member TYPE OF BUSINESS: Richard Rosen has counseled and represented franchisees and franchisors for over 40 years. Our firm is experienced in all aspects of business law, has litigated in both state and federal courts; and mediated, arbitrated and litigated matters on behalf of franchisors, franchisees and franchisee associations. Richard Rosen is General Counsel and a principal in Bach Capital Management, which is actively engaged in the financing of franchise related businesses. Richard is listed in Who’s Who in American Law; 101 Best Franchise Lawyers in

SOTOS LLP (416) 977-0007 55 University Avenue, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7 Canada mfareen@sotos.ca http://www.sotosllp.com CONTACT: Mahshaz Fareen, Chief Marketing Officer SPADEA LIGNANA LLC (215) 525-1165 232 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ralibegil@spadealaw.com http://www.spadealaw.com CONTACT: Tom Spadea, Franchise Attorney

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STARK & STARK (800) 535-3425 (609) 895-7348 993 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 rstark@stark-stark.com http://www.stark-stark.com

UB GREENSFELDER (314) 241-9090 10 S. Broadway, Suite 2000, St. Louis, MO 63102 dmj@greensfelder.com https://www.ubglaw.com

CONTACT: Rachel Stark, Chair, Franchise Practice; Adam Siegelheim, Shareholder

CONTACT: Dawn Johnson, Partner; Beata Krakus, Partner

TAFT, STETTINIUS, HOLLISTER LLP (248) 351-3000 27777 Franklin Road, Suite 2500, Southfield, MI 48034 jbrown@taftlaw.com http://www.taftlaw.com

VISA TO AMERICA (310) 755-4150 (310) 579-1848 29800 Agoura Road, Suite 207, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 bob@visatoamerica.com http://www.visatoamerica.com

CONTACT: Josh Brown, Partner, Franchise & Distribution; Jay Welford, Partner THOMPSON HINE LLP (937) 443-6600 10050 Innovation Drive, Suite 400, Miamisburg, OH 45342 jennifer.maffettnickelman@thompsonhine.com http://www.thompsonhine.com CONTACT: Jennifer Maffett-Nickelman, Partner; Ellen Geron, Regional Growth Manager TRUSTABLE LAW PC (323) 879-9300 (213) 268-3462 8350 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 210, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 ginam.lee@trustablelaw.com http://www.trustablelaw.com CONTACT: Gi Nam Lee, Attorney TUCKER ELLIS LLP (216) 592-5000 950 Main Avenue, Suite 1100, Cleveland, OH 44113 chelsea.mikula@tuckerellis.com http://www.tuckerellis.com CONTACT: Chelsea Mikula, Attorney

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CONTACT: Bob Babanian, Director of Operations VORYS SATER SEYMOUR & PEASE LLP (614) 464-6430 (614) 464-5494 52 E. Gay Street, P.O Box 1008, Columbus, OH 43216-1008 jlmarsh@vorys.com http://www.vorys.com CONTACT: Judith Marsh, Partner WIGGIN AND DANA LLP (203) 498-4400 One Century Tower, 265 Church Street, P.O. Box 1832, New Haven, CT 06508 cfournaris@wiggin.com http://www.wiggin.com CONTACT: Constantine Fournaris, Partner WUERSCH & GERING LLP (212) 509-4745 100 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005 david.azrin@wg-law.com http://www.wg-law.com CONTACT: David Azrin, Partner

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ZARCO EINHORN SALKOWSKI, P.A. (305) 374-5418 2 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3400, Miami, FL 33131 acoro@zarcolaw.com http://www.zarcolaw.com CONTACT: Robert Salkowski, Partner; Robert Zarco, Partner

AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTIONS FRANCHISEFILMING.COM (888) 389-3456 6608 Gulf Freeway, Suite 600 #222, La Marque, TX 77568 trevor@franchisefilming.com https://www.franchisefilming.com/homenew/?utmsource=ifaportla CONTACT: A. Trevor Rappleye, CEO & Storyteller LEO EVENTS (901) 766-1836 (615) 944-6277 411 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103 jmaddox@leoevents.com http://www.leoevents.com CONTACT: Justin Maddox, Director, Solutions & Innovation

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CHECKR 1 Montgomery Street, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA 94104 ellen.nazarenus@checkr.com http://www.checkr.com CONTACT: Ellen Nazarenus, Sr, Director, Growth Marketing

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Launched in 2014, Checkr serves over 100,000 customers, including many industry-leading franchises.

Every year we complete tens of millions of background checks, helping companies modernize their hiring and improve candidate experience. Combining the power of AI with our team’s expert oversight, we’ve rebuilt the background check with technology at its core.

With powerful automations and intuitive workflows, our data platform empowers our customers with fast and accurate information so they can assess risk with confidence, and make fair and compliant decisions.

RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING (800) 787-2439 P.O. Box 12743, Evans Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 info@reliablebackground.com http://www.ReliableBackground.com CONTACT: Brett Troisi, EVP | National Sales & Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: As a Preferred Partner for over 35 years, Reliable Background Screening has helped protected thousands of brands nationwide and around the world through franchisee and employee screening. Reliable delivers a seamless and federally-compliant screening process designed to identify highquality candidates and reduce risk. There have been 525 workplace fatalities annually due to assault and 70% of candidates admit to misrepresenting themselves on their resumes.

Bringing on the right franchisees and employees is not just important- it’s essential for sustainable franchise growth. With Reliable, you have a trusted partner committed to protecting your brand every step of the way. Avoid the risks that come with onboarding franchisees who may lack the financial stability, or possess a criminal history that could jeopardize your brand’s reputation

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and franchise network. Equally important, franchisees must also vet their employees to ensure consistent protection of the brand at every location. Let us help vet your candidates. Contact us today to ensure your brand is properly protected.

UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND SCREENING, INC. (877) 263-8033 Ext. 4 (480) 746-6213 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85020 sales@universalbackground.com http://www.universalbackground.com CONTACT: Ryan Krostue, CEO

BUSINESS PRODUCTS/SYSTEMS ADCELLERANT (303) 656-1355 900 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 bbouslog@adcellerant.com https://www.adcellerant.com CONTACT: Benjamin Bouslog, Vice President, Business Development

ANSWERCONNECT (888) 822-2034 P.O. Box 80040, Portland, OR 97280 karen@answerconnect.com https://www.answerconnect.com CONTACT: Karen Booze, CFE, Director of Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Elevate your franchise with AnswerConnect, the IFA’s preferred answering service. AnswerConnect’s professional customer service solutions offer 24/7 call answering, lead capture and qualification, appointment setting, and more.

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without missing a single opportunity. Get in touch to learn more.

ANSWERING SERVICE CARE (800) 770-0442 441 S. Street Road 7, Suite 2, Margate, FL 33068 sales@answeringservicecare.com https://answeringservicecare.com CONTACT: Logan Shooster, VP of Strategic Growth TYPE OF BUSINESS: Answering Service Care (ASC) is a 24/7 live answering service for 4000+ businesses nationwide, serving all industries, including countless franchises. ASC has 50 years of experience and almost 200 employees in over 3 offices located in NJ, NC, and FL. As a third-generation family business, ASC was built with a strong business culture centered around people, with many relationships lasting more than 20 years. Learn more at http://www.answeringservicecare.com

ASCENTIUM CAPITAL (281) 921-3868 23970 Highway 59 N., Kingwood, TX 77339 jeremymartin@ascentiumcapital.com http://www.AscentiumCapital.com CONTACT: Jeremy Martin, VP Business Development, Vendor Vertical & Franchise Channel TYPE OF BUSINESS: Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, delivers innovative financing, leasing and working capital

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solutions through a unique finance platform.

This, combined with an exceptional service offering, makes access to capital fast and flexible. Our finance programs benefit manufacturers, distributors, re-sellers, franchise organizations as well as direct financing options for small organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

CINCH (801) 783-1441 67 W. 13490 S., Suite 200, Draper, UT 84020 jrae@cinch.io http://www.cinci.io

BUSINESS FINANCE DEPOT (800) 788-3884 (561) 702-5505 7029 Norne Lane, Mount Dora, FL 32757 paul@businessfinancedepot.com http://www.businessfinancedepot.com

CONTACT: Rosemary Perras, VP, Franchise Alliances and Partnerships; Gary Goerke, President & CEO

CONTACT: Justin Rae, Founder and CEO CLARITY (800) 786-6160 (248) 359-8010 2 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, Southfield, MI 48322 rosemaryp@clarityvoice.com http://www.clarityvoice.com

CONTACT: Paul Bosley, Managing Member; Marisol Cruz, COO TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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. C T CORPORATION SYSTEM (888) 925-8101 28 Liberty Street, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10005 tristan.partridge@wolterskluwer.com http://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/ctcorporation CONTACT: Tristan Partridge, Sales Channel & Affiliates Manager

CLIENTTETHER (385) 332-8144 105 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 sales@clienttether.com http://www.clienttether.com CONTACT: Dave Hansen, President; Keith Levenson, VP of Franchise Growth TYPE OF BUSINESS: ClientTether is the sales automation & CRM platform of choice for franchise systems. Our tools streamline franchise development, & unit-level operations, sales, & growth with leading text, call, & email automation, integrated quoting, payment processing, online reviews, & worldclass services to ensure each client succeeds.

ClientTether is recognized as the #1 technology supplier in the franchise industry

by Entrepreneur Magazine, and as a categorical leader in overall Franchise Management Software ratings, and as a leader in client satisfaction and ease of use by G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice. Come learn why so many brand are switching to ClientTether for FranDev and to optimize their franchise owner performance.

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CONSUMER FUSION (858) 201-4732 5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 360, Carlsbad, CA 92008 mark@consumerfusion.com https://www.consumerfusion.com CONTACT: Mark Spencer, Chief Growth Officer; Brynn Gibbs, Founder & CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Consumer Fusion is the leading AI-powered platform for Online Reputation Management, Social Media, and Local SEO, trusted by 100+ franchise brands.

Our tools help franchisees improve customer engagement, boost reviews, and dominate local search rankings while ensuring brand consistency. We’re proud to be the IFA’s Preferred Vendor for Online Reputation Management, Social Media, Local SEO, and more. Recognized for delivering trusted solutions that drive real results. We’re more than just a platform; we act as an extension of your team with white-glove support and actionable insights to build trust, improve customer satisfaction, and expand your digital presence. Recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 5 Franchise Suppliers for three years, we help your franchise thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Reputation is everything. Let us help!

EXPRESS EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS Express Services, Inc. (877) 652-6400 (405) 840-5000 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 expressnorthamerica@myfranconnect.com http://www.ExpressPros.com CONTACT: Vincent Provenzano, VP, Franchising

FLYWIRE CORP (617) 329-4524 141 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 caroline.broms@flywire.com https://www.flywire.com CONTACT: Caroline Broms, Demand Generation Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Flywire (Nasdaq: FLYW) is a global payments enablement and software company. Flywire combines its proprietary global payments network, next-gen payments platform and vertical-specific software to deliver the most important and complex payments for clients and their customers.

Flywire leverages its vertical-specific software and payments technology to deeply embed within the existing A/R workflows for its clients across the education, healthcare and travel vertical markets, as well as in key B2B industries. Flywire also integrates with leading ERP systems, so organizations can optimize the payment experience for their customers while eliminating operational challenges.

FRM SOLUTIONS (404) 751-4240 2870 Peachtree Road N.W., 915-1386, Atlanta, GA 30305 sales@frmsolutions.com http://www.frmsolutions.com CONTACT: Eric Stoll, CEO; Stan Friedman, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRM provides best-inclass franchise management services to enterprise franchisors in every vertical. With

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over 65,000 franchise units on all 7 continents, our clients depend on FRM’s customizable Sales, Operations, and Finance solutions to integrate siloed systems, align cross-functional teams, and increase profitability.

GROWTH COACH Strategic Franchising Systems (888) 292-7992 10700 Montgomery Road, Suite 210, Cincinnati, OH 45242 nate.owens@thegrowthcoach.com http://www.thegrowthcoach.com CONTACT: Nate Owens, President IFX: ONEFRANCHISEPLATFORM.COM (888) 232-6878 (858) 724-1024 12750 High Bluff Drive, Suite 460, San Diego, CA 92130 dan@ifxonline.com http://www.OneFranchisePlatform.com CONTACT: Dan Martin, President/CEO

of a large enterprise for your competitive advantage – making it possible for franchises to grow faster. INFINITI HR protects franchises by assuming employer of record liability while providing joint-employer liability insurance to the franchisor. INFINITI HR enhances franchises by mitigating employer liability at the unit level while providing franchisees access into True-Group Master Polices designed to cut total labor cost. Please note INFINITI HR is not a basic payroll processor or traditional PEO. INFINITI HR is a Certified Professional Employer Organization by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the preferred supplier to many of the most innovative brands throughout the world.

Connect with your friends at INFINITI HR to learn about our Grandfathered Discount Package, including Complementarity Recruitment Process Outsourcing, access to Fortune 500® True-Group Benefits & JointEmployer Liability Insurance designed exclusively for IFA Members!

ITA GROUP (800) 257-1985 7000 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 mwenthe@itagroup.com http://www.itagroup.com CONTACT: Maggie Wenthe, Director, Marketing Strategy

INFINITI HR (866) 552-6360 (623) 455-6234 (480) 776-9107 6263 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 143, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 daniel.mormino@infinitihr.com https://www.infinitihr.com CONTACT: Daniel Mormino, Chief Business Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: Exceptional Experiences© - INFINITI HR is The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises® - the first customizable PEO of its kind scaled for the franchising world. Our holistic service can reduce total labor cost, mitigate employer liability and leverage the economies of scale

LISTEN360, INC. (877) 797-8466 (678) 352-3000 (678) 352-3040 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 550, Alpharetta, GA 30009 sales@listen360.com http://www.listen360.com CONTACT: Jaleesa Garland, Marketing Manager, Customer Experience Solutions TYPE OF BUSINESS: Listen360 is a powerful, NPS-based customer experience platform that enables more than 40,000 brands around the

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globe to attract and retain business, improve operations, transform delighted customers into vocal advocates and build better customer relationships, resulting in increased growth and profit! Learn more at http://www.listen360.com!

MARCHEX (800) 399-0143 (800) 409-6044 1200 5th Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle, WA 98101 lbarth@marchex.com http://www.marchex.com CONTACT: Lee Barth, Vice President, Enterprise Sales; Susy Boyter, Enterprise Account Executive MYOUTDESK (800) 583-9950 3001 E. Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 felicia.p@myoutdesk.com http://www.myoutdesk.com CONTACT: Felicia Parilo, Sr EA & Director of Growth OAKSCALE FRANCHISE PARTNERS (917) 842-8535 50 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 372, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 miranda@oakscale.com http://www.oakscale.com CONTACT: Miranda Cantine, Vice President, Operations ORCHATECT (866) 672-4283 2100 N. Greenville Avenue, Suite 1100, Richardson, TX 75082 monty.miller@orchatect.com https://www.orchatect.com CONTACT: Monty Miller, President/CEO

PAYCHEX, INC. (720) 822-3502 911 Panorama Trail S., Rochester, NY 14625 ifa@paychex.com https://pages.paychex.com CONTACT: Abby Schmidt, National Partnership Development Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Paychex was founded more than 50 years ago to reduce the complexity of running a business. More than 730,000 U.S. companies rely on us to cut through the clutter and make payroll, retirement, and insurance simple. Paychex is proud to be a Preferred Vendor of the International Franchise Association.

PAYLOCITY (800) 520-2687 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173 dgroom@paylocity.com http://www.paylocity.com CONTACT: Demiko Groom, Director, Strategic Partnership Development PERMIT PROS (972) 758-7444 (214) 914-2814 4227 Wild Plum Drive, Carrollton, TX 75010 laine@permitpros.com http://www.permitpros.com CONTACT: Laine Edwards, Founder & President POSTNET INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CORPORATION (800) 841-7171 143 Union Boulevard, Suite 800, Lakewood, CO 80228 info@postnet.com http://www.postnet.com CONTACT: Emily Adams, Communications Coordinator

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PROVEN MATCH (952) 500-0448 10302 Brookridge Village Boulevard, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40291 jdurbin@provenmatch.com http://www.provenmatch.com CONTACT: Jessica Durbin, Director of Franchise Relations; John Blair, Vice President, Marketing and Communications PULSE (216) 570-7732 12628 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 connect@pulsellc.com http://www.pulsellc.com CONTACT: Patrick McFall, VP, New Business Development QUILL (847) 876-5451 300 Tri-State International, Lincolnshire, IL 60059 samra.cevjan@quill.com https://www.quill.com/ CONTACT: Samra Cevjan, Strategic Partnerships Manager

solution automates processes and workflows like the collection, consolidation, and mapping of franchise owner data into a branddefined Standard Chart of Accounts, providing near real-time access to the actionable insights that matter most. Powerful performance and business intelligence tools like franchise wellness dashboards, KPI scorecards, alert notifications, benchmarking, ranking, predictive analytics, and cashflow forecasting have all been proven to facilitate a brand’s ability to partner with franchise owners more effectively, resulting in improved profitability for everyone. Best of all, Qvinci is cost effective and easy to use. Qvinci’s turnkey Customer Success team makes the implementation and adoption process simple and straightforward.

RAWLS SUCCESSION PLANNERS (407) 578-4455 1710 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 kendall@rawlsgroup.com http://www.rawlsgroup.com CONTACT: Kendall Rawls, Director of Development RWS (438) 797-9638 201 Edgewater Drive, Suite 225, Wakefield, MA 01880 http://www.rws.com

QVINCI SOFTWARE (844) 422-5037 Ext. 2 (512) 637-7337 Ext. 2 1601 S. MoPac Expressway, Suite D350, Austin, TX 78746 sales@qvinci.com https://franchises.qvinci.com CONTACT: John Logan, Executive Vice President, Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: The leader in franchise financial performance, Qvinci helps brands effectively measure, monitor, and communicate financial performance in a manner franchise owners understand, resulting in increased profitability, faster growth, and improved compliance. Qvinci’s patented

CONTACT: Janine Trakhtenberg, Account Director SERVICEFORGE (866) 498-4254 1033 S.E. Main Street, Suite 5, Portland, OR 97214 hello@serviceforge.com https://www.serviceforge.com CONTACT: Bethany Ripoyla, Operations Leader; Suga Yoganandan, Head of Business & Strategy

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SHOPIFY (613) 241-2828 151 O'Conner Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 2I8 Canada dana.pizzolato@shopify.com http://www.shopify.com CONTACT: Dana Pizzolato, Event & Field Marketing Specialist

TEXTELLENT (972) 200-7250 (972) 200-3033 2100 N. Greenville Ave, Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75082 wade@textellent.com https://www.textellent.com CONTACT: Wade Mosier, Head of Sales; Majeed Ghadialy, CEO

STARPATH CONSULTING (833) 782-7728 (720) 440-0077 P.O. Box 310668, New Braunfels, TX 787131 carolyn@starpathconsulting.com http://www.starpathconsulting.com CONTACT: Carolyn Babb, Founder & President TYPE OF BUSINESS: People are complicated.

Teams falter. Leaders feel alone. Starpath is your partner in cultivating healthy culture, strengthening team dynamics, and navigating challenges with confidence. Track engagement and deliver 360 feedback—continuously, anonymously, and automatically. Build cohesive teams with proven assessments and workshops anchored in Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®. We’re your lifeline in moments of doubt, with direct access to leadership coaching, practical HR advice, and a trusted sounding board. Work together better.

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TYPE OF BUSINESS: Textellent, Inc. is a leading SMS marketing and campaign platform provider offering innovative capabilities that integrate with franchise and CRM systems to automate yet personalize powerful marketing, sales, and customer service texting campaigns. With Textellent’s robust selfservice appointment scheduling services, sophisticated drip campaigns, and patented TCPA compliance using artificial intelligence, businesses can offer an unparalleled customer experience. The result is a better one-to-one brand experience for large franchises and SMBs alike.

TSOURCE (410) 970-6669 5520 Research Park Drive, Suite 100, Catonsville, MD 21228 dwheeler@tsourceit.com http://www.tsourceit.com CONTACT: Dave Wheeler, Vice President Technology & Security

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CALL CENTER/ ANSWERING SERVICE VISION MAP (972) 484-6646 14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 330, Dallas, TX 75254 carl.schroeder@morrowhill.com http://www.morrowhill.com CONTACT: Carl Schroeder, Founder; Jonathan Hill, Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Welcome to Vision Map, the data analytics platform empowering companies with informed, data-driven decisions to optimize growth, sales, and overall operational efficiency. Our real-time mapping platform collects, analyzes, and visualizes data, providing a comprehensive view of target consumers and internal operations. Gain insights, track trends, optimize sales efforts, and make smarter decisions with customizable territories, reports, and userfriendly dashboards. Unlock the power of Vision Map for data insights that would otherwise go unnoticed. Schedule your demo today: rachel.cohen@visionmapco.com.

WATERSTREET FRANCHISE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (604) 484-0148 408-55 Water Street, Suite 8824, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1 Canada info@waterstreet.net http://www.waterstreet.net CONTACT: Jeff Dumont, CEO; Tim Chizik, COO WIPFLI (414) 431-9300 10000 W. Innovation Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53226 crystal.mapp@wipfli.com http://www.wipfli.com CONTACT: Crystal Mapp, Senior Manager, Industry Growth Marketing

ABBY CONNECT (877) 303-5757 6170 N. Durango Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89149 lisa@abby.com http://www.abby.com CONTACT: Lisa Snyder, VP of Strategic Partnerships

ANSWERCONNECT (888) 822-2034 P.O. Box 80040, Portland, OR 97280 karen@answerconnect.com https://www.answerconnect.com CONTACT: Karen Booze, CFE, Director of Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Elevate your franchise with AnswerConnect, the IFA’s preferred answering service. AnswerConnect’s professional customer service solutions offer 24/7 call answering, lead capture and qualification, appointment setting, and more.

Enhance your customer experience and empower your franchisees to get time back without missing a single opportunity. Get in touch to learn more.

ANSWERFORCE (866) 537-2636 (877) 461-0455 1033 S.E. Main Street, Suite 5, Portland, OR 97214 karen@answerforce.com https://www.answerforce.com/partners/ifa CONTACT: Karen Booze, CFE, Director of Business Development

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ANSWERING SERVICE CARE (800) 770-0442 441 S. Street Road 7, Suite 2, Margate, FL 33068 sales@answeringservicecare.com https://answeringservicecare.com CONTACT: Logan Shooster, VP of Strategic Growth TYPE OF BUSINESS: Answering Service Care (ASC) is a 24/7 live answering service for 4000+ businesses nationwide, serving all industries, including countless franchises. ASC has 50 years of experience and almost 200 employees in over 3 offices located in NJ, NC, and FL. As a third-generation family business, ASC was built with a strong business culture centered around people, with many relationships lasting more than 20 years. Learn more at http://www.answeringservicecare.com.

CLIENTTETHER (385) 332-8144 105 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 sales@clienttether.com http://www.clienttether.com CONTACT: Dave Hansen, President; Keith Levenson, VP of Franchise Growth TYPE OF BUSINESS: ClientTether is the sales automation & CRM platform of choice for franchise systems. Our tools streamline franchise development, & unit-level operations, sales, & growth with leading text, call, & email automation, integrated quoting, payment processing, online reviews, & worldclass services to ensure each client succeeds.

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ClientTether is recognized as the #1 technology supplier in the franchise industry

by Entrepreneur Magazine, and as a categorical leader in overall Franchise Management Software ratings, and as a leader in client satisfaction and ease of use by G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice. Come learn why so many brand are switching to ClientTether for FranDev and to optimize their franchise owner performance.

MONEYPENNY (866) 766-5050 2915 Premiere Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097 ela.bayraktar@moneypenny.com http://www.moneypenny.com CONTACT: Ela Bayraktar, Marketing Manager NEXA RECEPTIONISTS (800) 408-3408 2001 W. Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85015 gabriel.brunk@nexa.com http://www.nexa.com CONTACT: Gabriel Brunk, Director, Business Development PRONEXIS, INC (855) 970-2671 (972) 800-0759 761 W. 1200 N., Suite 100, Springville, UT 84663 bfox@pronexis.com http://www.pronexis.com CONTACT: Ben Fox, President RAYNMAKER (970) 388-1933 1601 29th Street, Suite 1292-1201, Boulder, CO 80301 jason@raynmaker.ai http://www.raynmaker.ai CONTACT: Jason Trinka, Co-Founder, Vice President of Sales

Computer Software/Internet Services

CELL PHONE PROVIDERS

AT&T BUSINESS (714) 651-9501 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75202 debbie.clavadetscher@att.com https://more.att.com/alliance/internationalfranchise-association CONTACT: Debbie Clavadetscher, Channel Expansion Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: AT&T Business offers a wide range of solutions designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes. Our services include high-speed internet, robust networking, mobile connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IoT solutions. AT&T Business also provides unified communications tools like VoIP and video conferencing, alongside expert consulting & professional services. By leveraging advanced technology and reliable services, AT&T Business helps organizations enhance productivity, secure their operations, and drive innovation. We support businesses in navigating the digital landscape and achieving their goals.

CHECK/CREDIT CARD SERVICES FRONTSTREAM (800) 687-8505 2093 Philadelphia Pike, Suite 1677, Claymont, DE 19703 danielle.stinson@frontstream.com http://www.frontstream.com CONTACT: Danielle Stinson, Chief Revenue Officer

RAMP (844) 331-1023 215 N.W. 24th Street, Suite 500, Miami, FL 33127 lghahghahi@ramp.com http://www.ramp.com CONTACT: Laila Ghahghahi, Events Marketing Manager

COMPUTER SOFTWARE/ INTERNET SERVICES ACTIVE NETWORK (844) 880-8100 3400 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75080 christina.weitzel@activenetwork.com http://www.activenetwork.com CONTACT: Christina Weitzel, Sr. Director, Marketing ADMINIFY AI (385) 396-5999 1250 East 200 South, Lehi, UT 84043 jake@adminify.ai http://www.adminify.ai CONTACT: Jake Heaps, Director of Marketing ADPIPE (404) 202-0608 3423 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Suite 455, Atlanta, GA 30305 brett@adpipe.com www.adpipe.com CONTACT: Nate Saylors, Marketing Coordinator APPDESQ INC. (408) 439-9016 2237 Brandini Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 abhay@appdesq.com https://www.appdesq.com CONTACT: Abhay Acharekar, CEO

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ATLAS MAPPING 44-1733-314245 8A Cyprus Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 8HP United Kingdom james@atlas-mapping.com http://www.atlas-mapping.com CONTACT: James Nessfield, CEO & Founder BRANDWIDE Soffront Corporation (800) SOFFRONT (800) 763-3766 (510) 413-9000 304 S. Jones Boulevard, Suite 1681, Las Vegas, NV 89107 manu@soffront.com http://www.meetbrandwide.com CONTACT: Manu Das, CEO; Sudipto Ghosh, CTO CAREERPLUG (512) 579-0163 3801 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Building II, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704 wengeron@careerplug.com https://www.careerplug.com CONTACT: Christopher Igou, Vice President; Wayne Engeron, Franchise Account Executive

payment processing, online reviews, & worldclass services to ensure each client succeeds.

ClientTether is recognized as the #1 technology supplier in the franchise industry

by Entrepreneur Magazine, and as a categorical leader in overall Franchise Management Software ratings, and as a leader in client satisfaction and ease of use by G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice. Come learn why so many brand are switching to ClientTether for FranDev and to optimize their franchise owner performance.

CMIT SOLUTIONS, LLC (800) 399-2648 (512) 879-4524 (512) 879-4525 9433 Bee Caves Road, Building 3, Suite 210, Austin, TX 78733 lmontanio@cmitsolutions.com http://www.cmitsolutions.com CONTACT: Lisa Montanio, Director of Franchise Development; Stella Albarez, Franchise Development Marketing Manager COMPANYCAM (402) 617-6364 350 Canopy Street, Suite 230, Lincoln, NE 68508 claire.ficke@companycam.com http://www.companycam.com CONTACT: Claire Ficke, Partnership Manager, Franchises

CLIENTTETHER (385) 332-8144 105 N. Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 sales@clienttether.com http://www.clienttether.com CONTACT: Dave Hansen, President; Keith Levenson, VP of Franchise Growth TYPE OF BUSINESS: ClientTether is the sales automation & CRM platform of choice for franchise systems. Our tools streamline franchise development, & unit-level operations, sales, & growth with leading text, call, & email automation, integrated quoting,

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Computer Software/Internet Services

CONSTANT CONTACT (855) 854-8612 890 Winter Street. Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451 joe.lopezalvarado@constantcontact.com https://www.constantcontact.com/franchise CONTACT: Joe Lopez, Vice President, Sales and Partnerships; Matthew Montoya, Channel Marketing and Enablement Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: As a Preferred Vendor of IFA, Constant Contact simplifies digital marketing for franchisors with an all-in-one platform for email, social, landing pages, and more. Whether you’re an emerging franchise or an established system, our platform empowers franchisors to decide how much control to maintain at the top while giving franchisees the flexibility they need for local marketing success.

Our powerful tools ensure brand consistency across the organization, provide franchisees with user-friendly resources, and support growth at every level. Backed by cutting-edge technology, best-in-class deliverability, and award-winning customer support, Constant Contact simplifies marketing, saving time while driving better results. Choose a platform designed to grow with your franchise—and built to deliver success.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Consumer Fusion is the leading AI-powered platform for Online Reputation Management, Social Media, and Local SEO, trusted by 100+ franchise brands.

Our tools help franchisees improve customer engagement, boost reviews, and dominate local search rankings while ensuring brand consistency. We’re proud to be the IFA’s Preferred Vendor for Online Reputation Management, Social Media, Local SEO, and more. Recognized for delivering trusted solutions that drive real results. We’re more than just a platform; we act as an extension of your team with white-glove support and actionable insights to build trust, improve customer satisfaction, and expand your digital presence. Recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 5 Franchise Suppliers for three years, we help your franchise thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Reputation is everything. Let us help!

CREATIVE MEDIA GROUP, INC. (CMG) (877) 438-6073 (520) 917-2677 3760 N. Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85705 franchise@cmg.net http://www.cmg.net CONTACT: Robert Stoeber, President DELIGHTREE (408) 754-7459 4100 East Mississippi Avenue, Suite 925, Denver, CO 80246 doug@delightree.com http://www.delightree.com CONTACT: Doug Gabbard, Head of Growth

CONSUMER FUSION (858) 201-4732 5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 360, Carlsbad, CA 92008 mark@consumerfusion.com https://www.consumerfusion.com

EZEE ASSIST (416) 823-9044 1977 Glenada Crescent, Oakville, ON L6H 4M7 Canada jason@ezeeassist.com https://www.ezeeassist.com/ CONTACT: Jason Kealey, CPO; Raphael Rajan, CEO

CONTACT: Mark Spencer, Chief Growth Officer; Brynn Gibbs, Founder & CEO

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Computer Software/Internet Services

FAST CLOUD CONSULTING (877) CRM-6466 (305) 676-2472 1395 Brickwell Avenue, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 ifa@fastcloudcrm.com https://www.franfast.io/

FRANCONNECT (703) 390-9300 (703) 570-8546 13865 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 150, Herndon, VA 20171 lorena.garcia@franconnect.com http://www.franconnect.com

CONTACT: Kattia McKenzie, Marketing Coordinator

CONTACT: Lorena Garcia, SVP, Marketing

FLAMEL.AI (859) 215-7946 615 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 bridget@flamel.ai http://www.flamel.ai CONTACT: Bridget Johnston, Head of Marketing; Paul Ehlinger, CEO

FRANTELLIGENCE AI (208) 916-3726 1728 Calpac Avenue, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 matt@franforce.ai http://www.frantelligence.ai CONTACT: Matthew Averett, CEO

FM FLOW (844) 521-4848 2000 W. Ashton Blvd., Suite 375, Lehi, UT 84043 brayner@fmflow.com http://www.fmflow.com CONTACT: Bailey Rayner, Corporate Strategic Partnership Director FRAN METRICS (828) 457-9199 2300 S. Orchard Street, Suite D, Boise, ID 83705 jason@franmetrics.net http://www.franmetrics.net CONTACT: Jason West McReynolds, Head of Franchise Services FRANCHISE NINJA (888) 586-7730 7400 Baymeadows Way, Suite 230, Jacksonville, FL 32256 mark@franchiseninja.ai https://www.franchiseninja.ai/ CONTACT: Mark Ihlenburg, VP of Operations

FRM SOLUTIONS (404) 751-4240 2870 Peachtree Road N.W., 915-1386, Atlanta, GA 30305 sales@frmsolutions.com http://www.frmsolutions.com CONTACT: Eric Stoll, CEO; Stan Friedman, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRM provides best-inclass franchise management services to enterprise franchisors in every vertical. With over 65,000 franchise units on all 7 continents, our clients depend on FRM’s customizable Sales, Operations, and Finance solutions to integrate siloed systems, align cross-functional teams, and increase profitability.

HARMONYZE (646) 991-0801 340 77th Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 11209 gary@harmonyze.com http://www.harmonyze.com CONTACT: Gary Liskovich, Co-Founder & CEO

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HOUSECALL PRO (858) 208-4021 4180 Wynkoop Street, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80216 chris.cook@housecallpro.com http://www.housecallpro.com CONTACT: Chris Cook, Sr. Director, Business Development JOBBER (888) 721-1115 10130 103rd Street N.W., Suite 300, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N9 Canada christine.b@getjobber.com http://www.getjobber.com CONTACT: Christine Bogue, Sr. Business Development Representative, Partnerships KEAP (855) 557-4969 1260 South Spectrum Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85286 sales@infusionsoft.com https://www.infusionsoft.com/ CONTACT: April Branger, National Account Manager KNOREX (804) 624-8731 1159 Sonora Court, Suite 122, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 jason.d@knorex.com http://www.knorex.com CONTACT: Jason Dillon, Sales Director LEASHED AI (385) 318-3699 5353 South 960 East, Suite 220, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 josh@leashedai.com http://www.leashedai.com CONTACT: Josh Yohnke, CRO

LISTEN360, INC. (877) 797-8466 (678) 352-3000 (678) 352-3040 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 550, Alpharetta, GA 30009 sales@listen360.com http://www.listen360.com CONTACT: Jaleesa Garland, Marketing Manager, Customer Experience Solutions TYPE OF BUSINESS: Listen360 is a powerful, NPS-based customer experience platform that enables more than 40,000 brands around the globe to attract and retain business, improve operations, transform delighted customers into vocal advocates and build better customer relationships, resulting in increased growth and profit! Learn more at http://www.listen360.com!

LOCATEAI, INC. (253) 886-6020 4 Embarcadero Center, Suite 780, San Francisco, CA 94111 joe@locate.ai http://www.locate.ai CONTACT: Joe Lee, CEO LUMIN.AI (647) 219-5294 1731 Loma Vista Street, Pasadena, CA 91104 ahson.kazi@lumin.ai http://www.lumin.ai CONTACT: Ahson Kazi, VP, Partnerships MILLENNIUM SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL (973) 402-9500 8 Campus Drive, Suite 250, Parsippany, NJ 07054 jkirk@meevo.com http://www.meevo.com CONTACT: Jessica Kirk, CMO

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MOTIVE (855) 922-5740 55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105 franchisesales@gomotive.com https://go.gomotive.com

PLACER.AI (415) 228-2444 440 N. Barranca Avenue, Suite 1277, Covina, CA 91723 events@paler.ai http://www.placer.ai

CONTACT: Brett Jendra, Sr. Partner Marketing Manager

CONTACT: Natasha Feldman, Event Marketing Manager

MULBERRI, INC. (877) 662-3774 1250 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 sales@mulberri.io https://www.mulberri.io CONTACT: Imam Sheikh, Co-Founder & COO

POCKETSUITE (415) 841-2300 1775 Tysons Boulevard, 5th Floor, Tysons, VA 22102 revell@pocketsuite.io http://www.pocketsuite.io

ONLINE IMAGE (801) 261-5700 (801) 290-3912 5353 S. 960 E., Suite 220, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 russell@onlineimage.com http://www.onlineimage.com

REVSCALE AI 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Floor 11, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 kmclenithan@getrevscale.com http://www.revscale.ai

CONTACT: Russell Burnett, Founder, CEO & Head of Technology; Brock Tober, Marketing Specialist OUTREACHGENIUS MARKETING (204) 894-4361 136 Market Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3N2 Canada david@outreachgenius.ai https://wp.outreachgenius.ai/ CONTACT: David Owasi, CEO PACER (610) 329-4572 P.O. Box 965, Narberth, PA 19072 kristan.boyko@getpacer.com http://www.getpacer.com CONTACT: Kristan Boyko Reading, Director of Sales

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CONTACT: Revell Horsey, CFO & Head of Strategic Partnerships

CONTACT: Kevin McLenithan, VP of Sales SALESREVV (917) 494-5126 224 W. 35th Street, Suite 500 #3566, New York, NY 10001 joe@salesrevv.com http://www.salesrevv.com CONTACT: Joe DeMarco, CEO SENTRY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS (352) 241-6238 100 W. Lucerne Cir., Ste. 601, Orlando, FL 32801 jason.lee@sentryitsolutions.com https://sentrytechsolutions.com/ CONTACT: Jason Lee, Marketing Director

Computer Software/Internet Services

SERVICEMINDER (888) 493-9995 3308 Preston Road, Suite 350-232, Plano, TX 75093 johnk@serviceminder.com https://www.serviceminder.io CONTACT: John Keene, Founder SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY GROUP (801) 595-1000 555 S. 300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84111 kellie.bower@stgconsulting.com http://www.stgconsulting.com CONTACT: Kellie Bower, Sales Operations Manager SOUNDHOUND AI (408) 441-3200 5400 Betsy Ross Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054 aweisselberg@soundhound.com http://www.soundhound.com CONTACT: Andrew Weisselberg, VP, Marketing

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THRYV (800) 366-1264 (256) 345-8679 2200 W. Airfield Drive, Dallas, TX 75261 matthew.gourgeot@thryv.com http://www.thryv.com CONTACT: Matthew Gourgeot, Franchise Sales & Operations Director UPPER HAND 129 E. Market Street, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46204 kevin@getupperhand.com https://upperhand.com/ CONTACT: Kevin MacCauley, Founder & CEO VENDASTA (306) 955-5512 410-22nd Street E., Saskatoon, SK S7K 5T6 Canada cbarcoe@vendasta.com http://www.vendasta.com CONTACT: Catriona Barcoe, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications

TEXTELLENT (972) 200-7250 (972) 200-3033 2100 N. Greenville Ave, Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75082 wade@textellent.com https://www.textellent.com CONTACT: Wade Mosier, Head of Sales; Majeed Ghadialy, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Textellent, Inc. is a leading SMS marketing and campaign platform provider offering innovative capabilities that integrate with franchise and CRM systems to automate yet personalize powerful marketing, sales, and customer service texting campaigns. With Textellent’s robust selfservice appointment scheduling services, sophisticated drip campaigns, and patented TCPA compliance using artificial intelligence,

VONIGO (855) 694-8661 540 Devall Drive, Suite 301, Auburn, AL 36832 ann.kindem@fullsteam.com http://www.vonigo.com CONTACT: Anne Kindem, Director of Marketing VOXIE (602) 459-0363 2870 Peachtree Road N.W., Suite 915-8954, Atlanta, GA 30305 ali.spiric@voxie.com http://www.voxie.com CONTACT: Ali Spiric, Head of Marketing

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WISETAIL 117 East Oak Street, Suite 2A, Bozeman, MT 59715 ann.bona@wisetail.com http://www.wisetail.com CONTACT: Ann Bona, Sr. Marketing Manager WORLD MANAGER 61-467-039-385 Suite 24, Upper Deck, Jones Bay Wharf, 19-21 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009 Australia scottm@worldmanager.com http://www.worldmanager.com CONTACT: Scott McAninley, VP of Brand Success WOVEN (859) 802-7591 6304 Guilford Avenue, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46220 matt.goebel@startwoven.com http://www.startwoven.com CONTACT: Matt Goebel, Founder & CEO; Joe Montgomery, CRO ZEEPROBE (972) 499-7720 (801) 913-5537 5729 Lebanon Road, Suite 144-101, Frisco, TX 75034 psen@zeeprobe.com http://www.zeeprobe.com CONTACT: Prit Sen, VP, Business Solutions ZEEWISE (678) 252-6840 3343 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Suite 145-273, Atlanta, GA 30326 sales@zeewise.com https://www.zeewise.com CONTACT: Bart Zalewski, CEO

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ZOHO CORPORATION (925) 924-9500 4141 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 cameron@zohocorp.com http://www.zoho.com CONTACT: Cameron Covert, U.S. Events Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Zoho offers beautifully smart software to help you grow your business. With over 100 million users worldwide, Zoho's 55+ products aid your sales and marketing, support and collaboration, finance, and recruitment needs—letting you focus only on your business. Zoho respects user privacy and does not have an ad-revenue model in any part of its business, including its free products.

ZORZEES (608) 886-9947 2396 N.W. 49th Lane, Boca Raton, FL 34431 info@zorzees.com http://www.zorzees.com CONTACT: David Glines, CEO

Construction/Remodeling

CONSTRUCTION/ MANAGEMENT

FOXFIELD CONSTRUCTION (630) 213-0777 1245 Humbracht Cir., Suite D, Bartlett, IL 60103 tpiazza@foxfieldltd.com http://www.foxfieldltd.com CONTACT: Tom Piazza, Vice President

3C STORE FIXTURES (252) 291-5181 3363 Highway 301, Wilson, NC 27894 jscalise@3c-inc.net http://www.3c-inc.net CONTACT: Jay Scalise, VP, Strategy & Innovation; David Jones, New Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Over 25 years of franchise industry experience in producing turn key store interiors for franchisees/franchisors of all sizes. 3C is the only national single source provider of reliable products and cost effective solutions in supporting franchise systems development needs. Program offerings include: 3D concept designs/store planning; decor and materials development; cabinetry; interior signage & graphics; flat rate freight distribution; store installations; construction administration, and Covid customer separation products used inside retail interiors.

CARNEY CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC. (267) 334-7206 405 Estates Court, Newton, PA 18940 troy@carneycontracting.com http://www.carneycontracting.com/ CONTACT: Troy Fink, Business Development F.C. DADSON, SIB, LLC (800) 728-0338 (920) 757-1486 N1043 Craftsman Drive, Greenville, WI 54942 bobg@fcdadson.com http://www.fcdadson.com

REDC REAL ESTATE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (303) 333-3420 P.O. Box 202983, Denver, CO 80220 brendan@redcadvocacy.com http://www.redcadvocacy.com CONTACT: Brendan Charles, Owner TYPE OF BUSINESS: redC Business Advocacy is a consulting firm designed to provide you with customizable levels of development support for your growing franchise. With over 65+ years of combined franchise development experience, the RedC leadership team is here to provide expertise at any stage of your franchise or business development.

CONSTRUCTION/ REMODELING FALCON CONSTRUCTION, LLC (954) 595-0238 1 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 805, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 mmercurio@falconconstruction.net http://www.falconconstruction.net CONTACT: Mike Mercurio, Vice President & COO

CONTACT: Neal Davis, Marketing Manager

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GROUP II (786) 621-5576 (786) 251-8190 4827 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33166 carlos@groupii.us http://www.groupii.us CONTACT: Carlos Valderrama, President & CEO SFV SERVICES (248) 881-6502 25550 Grand River Avenue, Redford, MI 48240 megan.r@sfvservices.com http://www.sfvservices.com CONTACT: Megan Rosen, Chief Development Officer

CONSUMER FEEDBACK / MARKET RESEARCH EDGE (213) 375-1916 9412 Big Horn Boulevard, Suite 5, Elk Grove, CA 95758 kbergeson@ouredge.com http://www.startedge.com CONTACT: Kylie Bergeson, Growth Marketing Manager

LISTEN360, INC. (877) 797-8466 (678) 352-3000 (678) 352-3040 11605 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 550, Alpharetta, GA 30009 sales@listen360.com http://www.listen360.com CONTACT: Jaleesa Garland, Marketing Manager, Customer Experience Solutions TYPE OF BUSINESS: Listen360 is a powerful, NPS-based customer experience platform that enables more than 40,000 brands around the

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LOYALTYLOOP

by SurveyAdvantage (888) 552-5667 (401) 560-0311 5700 Post Road, Suite 10, East Greenwich, RI 02818 jdipippo@loyaltyloop.com https://www.loyaltyloop.com CONTACT: John DiPippo, Owner & President THE MARTEC GROUP (248) 327-8024 202 E. 3rd Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067 josh.emington@martecgroup.com http://www.martecgroup.com CONTACT: Josh Emington, Insights Director

CONVENTION PLANNING/TRAVEL FRANCHISESPEAKERS.COM (303) 669-9905 2229 Mariposa Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 katrina@franchisespeakers.com http://www.franchisespeakers.com CONTACT: Katrina Mitchell, Chief Match Maker GOGATHER (702) 291-8144 500 La Terraza Blvd., Suite 150, Escondido, CA 92025 marketing@gogather.com http://www.gogather.com CONTACT: Katie Moser, Director of Marketing and Business Development

Direct Mail

MARY O'CONNOR & COMPANY (630) 443-4300 220 W. River Drive, Saint Charles, IL 60174 moconnor@mocandco.com http://www.mocandco.com

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CONTACT: Mary O'Connor, President

DIRECT MAIL ALLIANT (845) 617-6151 (845) 617-5500 301 Fields Lane, Brewster, NY 10509 dgaudreau@alliantdata.com http://www.alliantinsight.com CONTACT: David Gaudreau, VP, Strategic Accounts; Walter Chistoni, SVP, Sales

IMAGE CUBE (866) 899-2823 15840 Monte Street, Suite B109, Los Angeles, CA 91342 cs@imagecube.com http://www.imagecube.com CONTACT: Ari Boyajian, CEO

HOT DISH ADVERTISING (612) 341-3100 3500 Vicksburg Lane N., Suite 400-361, Plymouth, MN 55447 info@hotdishad.com http://www.hotdishad.com CONTACT: Dawn Kane, CEO & Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Only Hot Dish Advertising can give you over two decades of industry-leading expertise, a proven trackrecord of results and an award-winning suite of custom solutions. As a full-service FranFocused™ and BrandFocused advertising and marketing agency, we not only create your brand strategy and produce the creative for your campaign—we place it. Whether you’re looking to market to potential franchisees, employees or consumers through our new one-stop local media placement solution Hot Dish Local Marketing, we know

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Image Cube provides complete brand printing, promo products and fulfillment to the franchise community. We offer print, signage/POP, promo products, marketing collateral, creative services and fulfillment. Our solutions and custom websites deliver brand compliance, streamlined operations and cost savings. Your image is our mission.

PRINTCOMM (810) 496-1172 2929 Davison Road, Flint, MI 48506 sales@printcomm.com http://www.printcomm.com/franchises/ CONTACT: Stephen Naughton, Campaign Architect; Kevin Naughton, President

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DISPLAYS & FIXTURES XPRESSDOCS (866) 977-3627 (214) 334-7745 (312) 560-2678 1301 N.E. Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76131 gkaufman@xpressdocs.com https://www.xpressdocs.com/s/byindustry/franchise/ CONTACT: Gretchen Kaufman, Director, Enterprise Sales; Eric Arnold, VP, Sales and Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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.

3C STORE FIXTURES (252) 291-5181 3363 Highway 301, Wilson, NC 27894 jscalise@3c-inc.net http://www.3c-inc.net CONTACT: Jay Scalise, VP, Strategy & Innovation; David Jones, New Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Over 25 years of franchise industry experience in producing turn key store interiors for franchisees/franchisors of all sizes. 3C is the only national single source provider of reliable products and cost effective solutions in supporting franchise systems development needs. Program offerings include: 3D concept designs/store planning; decor and materials development; cabinetry; interior signage & graphics; flat rate freight distribution; store installations; construction administration, and Covid customer separation products used inside retail interiors.

WADSWORTH DESIGN (801) 235-7065 330 E. 1750 N., Vineyard, UT 84057 info@wadsworthdesign.com http://www.wadsworthdesign.com/franchisedesign-services CONTACT: Mark Wadsworth, Owner/CEO; Bruce McKay, VP Sales and Marketing

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Our lawyers provide unsurpassed legal service in every facet of international and domestic franchising — registration and compliance, M&A, litigation, and system development.

Partner with us to shape the future!

GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP (212) 801-9200 (973) 443-3263 One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017 gtfranchise@gtlaw.com https://www.gtlaw.com/en/capabilities/franchis e--distribution CONTACT: Alan Greenfield, Shareholder; David Oppenheim, Managing Shareholder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Greenberg Traurig’s Franchise & Distribution Practice represents domestic and international mature and emerging franchisors, licensors, and distributors in all aspects of their businesses. With franchise and distribution-focused transactional, regulatory, M&A, and litigation experience, the team has a thorough understanding of the legal and business issues involving franchise, license, and distribution companies.

LEWITT HACKMAN LEGAL SERVICES (818) 990-2120 16633 Ventura Boulevard, 11th Floor, Encino, CA 91436 bkurtz@lewitthackman.com http://www.lewitthackman.com CONTACT: Barry Kurtz, Chair, Franchise & Distribution Law Practice Group; Tal Grinblat, Shareholder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our lawyers were among the first to be recognized as Certified Specialists in Franchise & Distribution Law by the State Bar of California, and continue to be recognized as leaders in the industry. Lewitt Hackman provides a full range of services from trademark, FDD, registrations, state and global compliance, litigation and dispute resolutions.

LATHROP GPM LLP (612) 632-3284 (612) 632-3000 80 S. 8th Street, 3100 IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402 elizabeth.dillon@lathropgpm.com http://www.lathropgpm.com CONTACT: Liz Dillon, Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: Representing franchisors across the nation and around the globe, Lathrop GPM LLP has one of the top franchise and distribution law practices in the world.

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AMERICAN FRANCHISE ACADEMY (678) 558-9906 1475 Buford Drive, Suite 403-179, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 aichab@afamail.com http://www.americanfranchiseacademy.com CONTACT: Aicha Bascaro, Founder & CEO ROSEN KAROL SALIS, PLLC (212) 644-6644 110 E. 59th Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 rlr@rosenlawpllc.com http://www.richardrosenlaw.com CONTACT: Richard Rosen, Managing Member TYPE OF BUSINESS: Richard Rosen has counseled and represented franchisees and franchisors for over 40 years. Our firm is experienced in all aspects of business law, has litigated in both state and federal courts; and mediated, arbitrated and litigated matters on behalf of franchisors, franchisees and franchisee associations. Richard Rosen is General Counsel and a principal in Bach Capital Management, which is actively engaged in the financing of franchise related businesses. Richard is listed in Who’s Who in American Law; 101 Best Franchise Lawyers in America; The Franchise Times Hall of Fame; and from 2017 through 2024, he received the Global 100 Award as Franchise Attorney of the Year in the USA. The firm was chosen as Best International Franchise Law Firm in 2020 by the Global Franchise Organization and was Runner-Up in 2024.

EDUCATION/TRAINING AC INC. (250) 213-7277 (416) 726-3765 911 Yates Street, Suite 185, Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9 Canada solutions@fieldcoachexperts.com http://www.fieldcoachexperts.com CONTACT: Angela Coté, CEO

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THE BOND GROUP (612) 791-1519 (612) 791-1518 17403 St. James Court, Boca Raton, FL 33496 walter@walterbond.com http://www.peakperformershuddle.com CONTACT: Walter Bond, CEO FRANCHISE ASSEMBLY (813) 252-0448 8606 Hunters Village Rd., Suite 268, Tampa, FL 33647 liane@franchiseassembly.com https://franchiseassembly.com CONTACT: Liane Caruso, Founder FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIPS INSTITUTE 61-7-3510-900 P.O. Box 8487, Armadale, Victoria 3143 Australia info@franchiserelationships.com http://www.franchiserelationships.com CONTACT: Greg Nathan, Founder; Jewli Turier, CEO FRANKLIN COVEY (801) 817-7435 2200 West Parkway Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 suzette.blakemore@franklincovey.com http://www.franklincovey.com CONTACT: Suzette Blakemore, Vice President of Sales; Todd Musig, Marketing Director

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FRM SOLUTIONS (404) 751-4240 2870 Peachtree Road N.W., 915-1386, Atlanta, GA 30305 sales@frmsolutions.com http://www.frmsolutions.com

MFV EXPOSITIONS (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.franchiseexpo.com

CONTACT: Eric Stoll, CEO; Stan Friedman, President

CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRM provides best-inclass franchise management services to enterprise franchisors in every vertical. With over 65,000 franchise units on all 7 continents, our clients depend on FRM’s customizable Sales, Operations, and Finance solutions to integrate siloed systems, align cross-functional teams, and increase profitability.

THE LEARNING NETWORK Ingage Consulting (704) 323-8953 (704) 756-2895 14825 Ballantyne Village Way, Building A, Suite 240-4, Charlotte, NC 28277 info@tortal.net http://www.tortal.net CONTACT: Evan Hackel, Advisor; Brannon Dreher, VP Learning Strategy LEARNINGZEN (877) 850-1214 (202) 247-7765 (801) 456-6128 1240 E. 2100 S., Suite 102, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 dougm@learningzen.com http://www.learningzen.com CONTACT: Doug Mark, President; Cassandra Mark, Director of Customer Care

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Bringing the franchise world together since 1991, MFV Expositions generates qualified leads at our face-to-face events. Our U.S. shows include: the International Franchise Expo; Franchise Expo South; Franchise Expo West and Franchise Expo Austin. International events will take place in Mexico and Germany.

PRIME CONCEPTS GROUP, INC. (316) 942-1111 (316) 207-6718 2637 N. Shefford Street, Wichita, KS 67205 ford@primeconcepts.com https://www.profitrichresults.com CONTACT: Ford Saeks, Franchise Keynote Speaker PROFIT SOUP (206) 282-3888 2808 S.W. 300th Place, Federal Way, WA 98023 barbara.nuss@profitsoup.com http://www.profitsoup.com CONTACT: Barbara Nuss, Founder SECRETSOS (314) 616-2906 1209 Mountain Road Place N.E., Suite 4453, Albuquerque, NM 87110 april@secretsos.net https://secretsos.com CONTACT: April Porter, Founder

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STARPATH CONSULTING (833) 782-7728 (720) 440-0077 P.O. Box 310668, New Braunfels, TX 787131 carolyn@starpathconsulting.com http://www.starpathconsulting.com CONTACT: Carolyn Babb, Founder & President TYPE OF BUSINESS: People are complicated.

Teams falter. Leaders feel alone. Starpath is your partner in cultivating healthy culture, strengthening team dynamics, and navigating challenges with confidence. Track engagement and deliver 360 feedback—continuously, anonymously, and automatically. Build cohesive teams with proven assessments and workshops anchored in Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®. We’re your lifeline in moments of doubt, with direct access to leadership coaching, practical HR advice, and a trusted sounding board. Work together better.

THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD (TAB) (800) 727-0126 (303) 839-1200 11031 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80020 jwalker@thealternativeboard.com http://www.thealternativeboard.com CONTACT: Janice Walker, Marketing Assistant; Jeffrey Polino, Chief Innovation Officer TARIQ FARID FRANCHISE INSTITUTE Babson College 231 Forest Street, Olin Hall, Suite 005 A&B, Babson Park, MA 02457 csowa@babson.edu https://www.babson.edu/franchise-entrepreneurship-institute CONTACT: Caryn Sowa, Program Manager

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TITUS CENTER FOR FRANCHISING Palm Beach Atlantic University (561) 803-2090 901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708 titus_center@pba.edu http://www.pba.edu/titus-center CONTACT: John Hayes, Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, LINIGER CENTER ON FRANCHISING (303) 871-7554 2101 S. University Boulevard, DCB 664A, Denver, CO 80210 kevin.bets@du.edu http://www.daniels.du.edu/liniger-center-onfranchising CONTACT: Kevin Betts, Sr. Executive Director, Liniger Center on Franchising UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (800) 871-8635 110 W. Brandeis Avenue, Louisville, KY 40292 gwmast01@louisville.edu http://www.louisville.edu/online CONTACT: College of Business at UofL

EXECUTIVE SEARCH BLUE ROCK SEARCH (941) 952-9555 (941) 914-3640 2946 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243 nancy@bluerocksearch.com https://bluerocksearch.com/ CONTACT: Nancy Estep, Founder/ President

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CAPODICE & ASSOCIATES (941) 906-1990 2454 Vaccaro Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231 peter@capodice.com http://www.capodice.com CONTACT: Peter Capodice, President; Patti Opensky, Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Capodice & Associates has quickly earned its preeminent reputation in the executive search industry by its strong commitment to delivering promised levels of client service and the nurturing of productive client relationships. An important key to success is our ability to be flexible and effective in dealing with the ever-changing priorities and needs of its clients.

the perfect candidates for your executive roles, ensuring your franchise operations thrive. From CEOs to Directors, our candidates bring a wealth of experience and innovative strategies to your team. Discover how our personalized approach and commitment to excellence can help your franchise succeed. Partner with Careertopia and elevate your franchise today! Visit us at http://www.careertopia.com to learn more.

THE ELLIOT GROUP (914) 631-4904 505 White Plains Road, Suite 228, Tarrytown, NY 10591 alice@theelliotgroup.com http://www.theelliotgroup.com CONTACT: Alice Elliot, CEO; Bernadette Kane, Executive Vice President FLATIRON SEARCH PARTNERS (720) 933-5050 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Tower One, Suite 2000 - #59, Denver, CO 80222 joe@flatironsearch.com http://www.flatironsearch.com CONTACT: Joe Miller, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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CAREERTOPIA (313) 399-4291 (832) 896-3479 13785 S. Puffin Lane, Willis, TX 77318 sean@careertopia.com http://www.careertopia.com/ CONTACT: Sean Falk, President/COO; Kim Falk, VP, Franchise Development

10 POINT CAPITAL (404) 514-8928 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Building 15, Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30305 twells@10pointcapital.com http://www.10pointcapital.com CONTACT: Tom Wells, Managing Partner; Scott Pressly, Co-Founder and Managing Partner

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Looking for top-notch talent to drive your franchise business to new heights? At Careertopia, we specialize in connecting you with exceptional leaders who are ready to make a difference. Our extensive network and industry expertise allow us to find

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401GO (801) 214-2125 9815 S. Monroe Street, Suite 301, Sandy, UT 84070 hello@401go.com http://www.401go.com CONTACT: Lorene Summers-Philbeck, Regional Vice President HCM ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN, L.P (212) 823-3571 66 Hudson Boulevard East, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10001 daniel.axelrod@bernstein.com http://www.bernstein.com CONTACT: Dan Axelrod, Vice President, Wealth Advisor APPLEPIE CAPITAL, INC. (800) 720-0241 (415) 944-1534 548 Market Street, PMB 54105, San Francisco, CA 94104 info@applepiecapital.com https://www.applepiecapital.com CONTACT: Jamie Davis, VP, Business Development AREA 15 VENTURES (303) 688-9349 P.O. Box 690, Sedalia, CO 80135 daveliniger@icloud.com https://www.area15ventures.com CONTACT: David Liniger, Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder, RE/MAX & CEO, Area 15 Ventures

ASCENTIUM CAPITAL (281) 921-3868 23970 Highway 59 N., Kingwood, TX 77339 jeremymartin@ascentiumcapital.com http://www.AscentiumCapital.com CONTACT: Jeremy Martin, VP Business Development, Vendor Vertical & Franchise Channel TYPE OF BUSINESS: Ascentium Capital, a division of Regions Bank, delivers innovative financing, leasing and working capital solutions through a unique finance platform.

This, combined with an exceptional service offering, makes access to capital fast and flexible. Our finance programs benefit manufacturers, distributors, re-sellers, franchise organizations as well as direct financing options for small organizations to Fortune 500 companies.

AUTYFI (949) 669-8541 9152 Demery Court, Brentwood, TN 37027 marketing@autyfi.ai http://www.autyfi.ai CONTACT: Paige Winsor, Marketing Specialist BANK OF AMERICA (302) 432-1273 600 N. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 300, Westerville, OH 43082 jason.baroni@bofa.com https://utility.bankofamerica.com CONTACT: Jason Baroni, SVP, Franchise Program Development Manager; Carrie Larkin, SVP, Sr. Group Operations Manager

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BENETRENDS FINANCIAL (866) 423-6387 1684 S. Broad Street, Suite 130, Lansdale, PA 19446 rfiorentino@benetrends.com https://www.benetrends.com

BREMER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (281) 386-9777 380 St. Peter Street, Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55104 skcoard@bremer.com http://www.bremer.com CONTACT: Shaun Coard, SVP, National Specialty and Franchise Banking

CONTACT: Rocco Fiorentino, CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board; Ali Kraus, Chief Marketing Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: As the go-to expert in franchise funding, and a proud IFA Preferred Vendor, Benetrends has been fueling America's favorite brands for 40 years. Our innovative and comprehensive suite of funding solutions doesn't just help franchisees kickstart their dreams—it supercharges the growth of entire franchise systems! Leading the charge in 401(k)/IRA Rollover Funding (ROBS), we empower entrepreneurs to use their retirement accounts to fund their business, tax-deferred and penalty-free. Plus, we offer a range of exciting options: our ROBS+ Plan for strategic growth, Fleet Financing, SBA Loans, Unsecured Funding, securities-backed lines of credit, and more.

BOEFLY, LLC (800) 277-3158 50 W. 72nd Street, Suite C-4, New York, NY 10023 contact@boefly.com http://www.boefly.com/franchisor.cfm CONTACT: Michael Rozman, CEO; Brian O'Boyle, CTO & Co-Founder BOXWOOD PARTNERS, LLC (804) 399-5085 (516) 578-5397 1044 N. U.S. Highway One, Suite 211, Jupiter, FL 33477 pgalleher@boxwoodpartners.com https://www.boxwoodpartners.com/ CONTACT: Patrick Galleher, Managing Partner; Brian Alas, Managing Director

BUSINESS FINANCE DEPOT (800) 788-3884 (561) 702-5505 7029 Norne Lane, Mount Dora, FL 32757 paul@businessfinancedepot.com http://www.businessfinancedepot.com CONTACT: Paul Bosley, Managing Member; Marisol Cruz, COO TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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. CAPITALSPRING (212) 981-0140 3100 W. End Avenue, Suite 940, Nashville, TN 37203 learnmore@capitalspring.com http://www.capitalspring.com CONTACT: Erik Herrmann, Partner; Alison Chen, Originations Associate

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CDC SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE (619) 243-8639 2448 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92106 slamping@cdcloans.com http://www.cdcloans.com

senting and working with hundreds of franchised concepts throughout the world. We are able to support our clients with beneficial, productive consulting services to enable our clients to fulfil their individual needs.

CONTACT: Susan Lamping, Vice President of Sales

COPPER RUN CAPITAL (480) 980-4546 1201 Dublin Road, Third Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 jwallace@copperruncap.com http://www.copperruncap.com CONTACT: Jeremy Wallace, Managing Director

CITRIN COOPERMAN (212) 697-1000 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 miannuzzi@citrincooperman.com https://www.citrincooperman.com/ CONTACT: Michael Iannuzzi, Partner Franchise Practice Leader; Aaron Chaitovsky, Partner - Franchise Practice Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Citrin Cooperman is proud to have one of the leading national franchising practices in the country. For over 40 years, Citrin Cooperman’s dedicated Franchise Practice has supported some of the world’s largest franchise operations within a vast array of diversified industries. We work with the founders, owners, operators, CEO’s and CFOs of a wide range of franchisors helping them establish their brands and grow their businesses to the next level. When you are preparing for a merger, acquisition or projected expansion, Citrin Cooperman’s Franchise Industry Practice, comprised of experienced Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) accredited professionals, are here to offer you the guidance and insight needed to minimize uncertainty while focusing on meeting financial statement audit, tax and other compliance and contractual obligations, letting you focus on building of your business.

We are passionate about franchising and have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you achieve your goals. There is simply no substitute for experience. You gain from our experience over the past 40 years repre-

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CRAFT BANK (518) 231-3247 1575 Northside Drive N.W., Building 100, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30318 steve@craft.bank http://www.craft.bank CONTACT: Steven Filmer, Senior Vice President, Director of Government Guaranteed Lending D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. (714) 850-8389 3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 900, Irvine, CA 92612 ablack@dadco.com http://www.dadavidson.com CONTACT: Austin Black, Director, Investment Banking DIVERSIFIED ROYALTY CORP. (604) 235-3146 Suite 330 - 609 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1A1 Canada sean@diversifiedroyaltycorp.com http://www.DiversifiedRoyaltyCorp.com CONTACT: Sean Morrison, President & CEO; Greg Gutmanis, CFO & VP, Acquisitions

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EAGLE MERCHANT PARTNERS (404) 974-2491 3060 Peachtree Road, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30305 bsumner@eaglemerchantpartners.com http://www.eaglemerchantpartners.com

FIRST WOMEN'S BANK (312) 858-8887 1308 N. Elston Avenue, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60642 cmontoya@firstwomens.bank http://www.firstwomens.bank

CONTACT: Brady Sumner, Principal

CONTACT: Claudio Montoya, SVP, Business Development Officer

EISNERAMPER (732) 243-7261 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830 robert.reilly@eisneramper.com http://www.eisneramper.com CONTACT: Robert Reilly, Partner, Audit & Assurance TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our franchise accounting team has served as a trusted advisor to hundreds of franchisors and franchisees.

EisnerAmper is a full-service accounting firm with expertise in Franchise Disclosure Agreement audits, specialized tax advice, strategic planning capabilities, QuickBooks™ training and bookkeeping to help business owners gain wealth. Our experienced team will help you select the right type of business entity, create a business plan, or formulate and negotiate the sale of your company.

FINALLY (800) 711-3307 (561) 403-9763 5355 Town Center Road, Suite 701, Boca Raton, FL 33486 shay@finally.com http://www.finally.com CONTACT: Shay Young, Chief of Staff FIRST BANK OF THE LAKE (608) 709-8028 1008 N. Church Street, Greenville, SC 29601 mgoers@fblake.bank http://www.fblake.bank

FLYWIRE CORP (617) 329-4524 141 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 caroline.broms@flywire.com https://www.flywire.com CONTACT: Caroline Broms, Demand Generation Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Flywire (Nasdaq: FLYW) is a global payments enablement and software company. Flywire combines its proprietary global payments network, next-gen payments platform and vertical-specific software to deliver the most important and complex payments for clients and their customers.

Flywire leverages its vertical-specific software and payments technology to deeply embed within the existing A/R workflows for its clients across the education, healthcare and travel vertical markets, as well as in key B2B industries. Flywire also integrates with leading ERP systems, so organizations can optimize the payment experience for their customers while eliminating operational challenges.

FRANCHISE CAPITAL SOLUTIONS (401) 213-1757 4844 E. 44th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601 lynsay@franchisecapitalsolutions.com http://www.franchisecapitalsolutions.com CONTACT: Lynsay Luchsinger, Owner & CEO

CONTACT: Matt Goers, Senior Business Development Officer

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GARNETT STATION PARTNERS (901) 937-0700 853 Broadway, Suite 1605, New York, NY 10003 solano@garnettstation.com http://www.garnettstationpartners.com CONTACT: Joseph Solano, Principal FRANFUND, INC. (877) FRANFUND (817) 730-4500 505 Main Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76102 bcohen@franfund.com https://www.franfund.com/ CONTACT: Sherri Seiber, President; Benjamin Rookey, Director of Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: NEED FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FRANCHISEES? The FranFund team works with your candidates to craft funding solutions that seamlessly accommodate both first-time franchise owners and expanding franchisees. The comprehensive portfolio of lenders nationwide ensures that we can offer attractive rates and terms in any market segment and geography, including emerging brands! FranFund SBA loan pre-approvals result in a successful loan 99.8% of the time.

An SBA loan combined with the ROBS strategy for the equity injection = a new franchise owner! Call us to understand the difference!

FRANSHARES (619) 929-4140 405 W. Superior Street, Suite 93, Chicago, IL 60654 operations@franshares.com https://franshares.com/ CONTACT: Brian Sigal, Head of Operations

GLOBAL PAYMENTS (800) 421-5613 5995 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005 dianne.newton@globalpay.com https://www.globalpayments.com CONTACT: Dianne Newton, National Sales Manager GSM ADVISORY GROUP (610) 574-4949 11 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 sonya@gsm.biz http://www.gsm.biz CONTACT: Sonya Pappas, Partner GUIDANT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (888) 472-4455 P.O. Box 9557, PMB: 88112, Boise, ID 83707 katie.burckhardt@guidantfinancial.com https://www.guidantfinancial.com CONTACT: Katie Burckhardt, Business Growth Officer; Frank Torres, Digital Marketing Manager HARRIS WILLIAMS (804) 887-6053 1001 Haxall Point, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 bspiller@harriswilliams.com http://www.harriswilliams.com CONTACT: Brent Spiller, Managing Director HUMAN INTEREST (704) 989-5755 655 Montgomery Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco, CA 94111 kyle.rhodes@humaninterest.com https://www.humaninterest.com CONTACT: Kyle Rhodes, Business Development Manager, Franchise

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THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK (561) 777-0123 7 Easton Oval, 1st Floor EA1W540, Columbus, OH 43219 jelena.kuchar@huntington.com http://www.huntington.com

INVESTORS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (919) 653-7405 801 N. West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 dnifong@investorsmanagement.com http://www.investorsmanagement.com

CONTACT: Jelena Kuchar, Franchise Developer

CONTACT: Dan Nifong, Principal

HYLANT (800) 249-5268 (419) 724-8722 (419) 259-2721 811 Madison Avenue, P. O. Box 1687, Toledo, OH 43604 sarah.tracy@hylant.com http://www.hylant.com CONTACT: Sarah Tracy, Client Executive TYPE OF BUSINESS: Hylant provides tailored insurance and risk management solutions for franchisors and franchisees nationwide. Our services include Employee Benefits; COI compliance tracking; coverage for General and Auto Liability; Property; Employment Practices; Cyber; Workers’ Compensation; Product Recall; Franchisor E&O; D&O, and more. We help protect your brand while supporting growth with competitive, comprehensive programs.

INTUIT (800) 449-8934 (650) 944-2458 2700 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043 simon_pass@intuit.com https://www.quickbooks.intuit.com/franchise.qbo CONTACT: Simon Pass, Franchise Sales Leader; Dawn Jones, Franchise Sales Leader

LAFAYETTE SQUARE (786) 752-7096 1800 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20006 stinson@lafayettesquare.com http://www.lafayettesquare.com CONTACT: Aquil Stinson, Director LENDINGCLUB BANK (813) 477-4448 1 Harbor Street, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02210 czimmerman@lendingclub.com https://www.lendingclub.com CONTACT: Cassie Zimmermann, Head of SBA Franchise Lending MERIDIAN BANK (610) 547-2945 (570) 417-0817 1760 Market Street, Suite 704, Philadelpahia, PA 19103 rperate@meridianbanker.com https://www.meridianbanker.com/SBA/ CONTACT: Rocco Perate, Executive Vice President MPK EQUITY PARTNERS (214) 500-5206 3000 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75219 ppm@mpkequitypartners.com http://www.mpkequitypartners.com CONTACT: Patrick McGee, Vice President

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NERDWALLET (949) 463-5061 875 Stevenson Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 jcarrete@nerdwallet.com http://www.nerdwallet.com CONTACT: Jeff Carrete, Lead, Business Developement NORWEST VENTURE PARTNERS (415) 918-5010 1300 El Camino Real, Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025 jsiegal@nvp.com http://www.nvp.com CONTACT: Jordan Siegal, Executive NRD CAPITAL (404) 499-1960 4170 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 390, Atlanta, GA 30319 ahashim@nrdiusa.com http://www.nrdcapital.com/ CONTACT: Aziz Hashim, Managing Partner

accounting solutions save you time and money while providing you with the financial accuracy, security and insights necessary to grow your business.

PRIMEPAY (888) 222-3411 (610) 296-4500 1487 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 dstone@primepay.com http://www.primepay.com CONTACT: Denny Stone, VP, Business Development PROFITKEEPER (888) 222-3411 (610) 296-4500 1487 Dunwoody Drive, West Chester, PA 18938 dstone@primepay.com http://www.primepay.com CONTACT: Denny Stone, Director, National Accounts RED IRON GROUP (650) 788-2614 2440 Sand Hill Road, Suite 300, Menlo Park, CA 94025 aaron@rediron.group http://www.redirongroup.com CONTACT: Aaron Levy, Investor

OUT OF THE BOX TECHNOLOGY (888) 232-4758 (248) 918-4323 20250 HWY 213, Oregon City, OR 97045 hello@outoftheboxtechnology.com https://www.OutOfTheBoxTechnology.com CONTACT: Lisa McCarthy; Lindsay Pinkos, SVP Sales and Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: Out of the Box is the premier choice for QuickBooks-based franchise accounting services, boasting over 30 years of experience and a track record of exceeding the expectations of more than 50,000 satisfied clients. Our comprehensive

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REGIONS (813) 226-1115 1900 5th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL 35203 peter.salas@regions.com http://www.regions.com CONTACT: Peter Salas, SVP, Head of Franchise Lending THE RIVERSIDE COMPANY (415) 348-9560 455 Market Street, Suite 1520, San Francisco, CA 94105 jholland@riversidecompany.com https://www.riversidecompany.com/ CONTACT: Jeremy Holland, Managing Partner, Origination

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ROARK CAPITAL GROUP (404) 591-5200 1180 Peachtree Street, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA 30309 paglialoro@roarkcapital.com http://www.roarkcapital.com CONTACT: Paul Aglialoro, Director, Business Development SCHOOLEY MITCHELL (519) 271-6477 1030 Erie Street, Stratford, ON N42 0A1 Canada dschooley@schooleymitchell.com http://www.schooleymitchell.com CONTACT: Dennis Schooley, Founder SOUTHSTATE BANK (678) 522-2232 945 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E., Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30326 jose.garrido@southstatebank.com https://www.southstatebank.com CONTACT: Jose Garrido, Director of Franchise Finance Group/SVP STORE CAPITAL (480) 256-1101 8377 E. Hartford Drive, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 info@storecapital.com http://www.storecapital.com CONTACT: Tyler Maertz, EVP - Acquisitions TD BANK (203) 761-3830 40 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897 thomas.pretty@td.com http://www.tdbank.com/sba CONTACT: Thomas Pretty, SVP, Head of SBA Lending

TENET FINANCIAL GROUP (817) 381-8907 109 Larson Lane, Suite 200, Aledo, TX 76008 sphelps@tenetfinancialgroup.com https://www.tenetfinancialgroup.com/ CONTACT: Samuel Phelps, Director of Development; Lindsey Kinzy, Marketing Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tenet Financial Group is a third-party administrator (TPA) with over a century of combined franchise funding experience. Our consultative approach helps match the right funding option(s) to each client's unique needs. We offer SBA Loans, 401(k) Rollover/ROBS, Term Loans and more. Tenet Financial Group provides a consultative service that creates financial clarity for our clients.

THRIVE PAYMENTS (781) 756-8380 567 Edgewater Drive, Wakefield, MA 01880 michelle@thrivepay.us http://www.thrivepay.us CONTACT: Michelle Chouinard, Sales and Program Manager TRANS UNION (800) 916-8800 555 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661 tracy.coffman@transunion.com http://www.transunion.com CONTACT: Tracy Coffman, Event Manager TWISM (805) 456-6484 27 W. Anapamu Street, Suite 323, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 megan.hilton@twism.com http://www.twism.com CONTACT: Megan Hilton, Director of Marketing & Operations

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UNIFI (619) 301-5833 28005 Smyth Drive, Suite 202, Valencia, CA 91355 keith.greener@unifibooks.com https://www.unifibooks.com/

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CONTACT: Lexi Correll, CEO/Owner; Keith Greener, Director of Partner Relationships UNITED COMMUNITY BANK (704) 301-1191 125 E. Broad Street, Greenville, SC 29601 jeannie_yoder@ucbi.com http://www.ucbi.com CONTACT: Jeannie Yoder, SBA Regional Executive UPS CAPITAL The UPS Store (800) 637-0620 35 Glenlake Parkway, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30328 kcox@upscapital.com http://www.upscapital.com CONTACT: Keith Cox, Vice President, Sales WARBURG PINCUS LLC (347) 525-4743 450 Lexington Avenue, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10017 anastasia.lee@warburgpincus.com http://www.warburgpincus.com CONTACT: Anastasia Lee, Vice President WSFS BANK (484) 880-0447 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801 cbuchholz@wsfsbank.com http://www.wsfsbank.com CONTACT: Carl Buchholz, VP, SBA Relationship Manager

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THE ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE® Franchise Source Brands International (203) 405-2113 (203) 405-2171 464 Heritage Road, 4th Floor, Southbury, CT 06488 gcook@franchisesource.com https://www.futureoffranchising.com CONTACT: Gregory Cook, Member Strategist TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES) specializes in connecting motivated and qualified candidates to some of the nation’s top franchise companies. With over 200 coaches, TES is the North America's premier franchise coaching network. Through the use of our proven coaching methods and virtual technology, we provide you access to candidates that are nine times more likely to become your next franchisee! In addition, we offer education and coaching to improve franchise development results.

FRANCHISE BROKERS ASSOCIATION (321) 926-2993 3751 Maguire Boulevard, Suite 115, Orlando, FL 32803 contact@franchiseba.com http://www.franchiseba.com CONTACT: Brianna LaCaruba, Event Planner

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FRANCHISE FASTLANE (531) 333-3278 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 312, Omaha, NE 68154 fastleads@franchisefastlane.com http://www.franchisefastlane.com CONTACT: Carey Gille, CEO & Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise FastLane is an accelerated turn-key franchise sales organization (FSO). We work with a limited number of franchisors to perfect their discovery process, bring them qualified franchisee leads and responsibly drive explosive growth.

FRANCHISE INTERMEDIARY GROUP (631) 818-2700 9 Ryder Court, Dix Hills, NY 11746 stuart@franchiseintermediary.com https://franchiseintermediary.com/ CONTACT: Stuart Levenberg, Franchise Consultant

FRANFUND, INC. (877) FRANFUND (817) 730-4500 505 Main Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76102 bcohen@franfund.com https://www.franfund.com/ CONTACT: Sherri Seiber, President; Benjamin Rookey, Director of Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: NEED FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR NEW OR EXPANDING

FRANCHISEES? The FranFund team works with your candidates to craft funding solutions that seamlessly accommodate both first-time franchise owners and expanding franchisees.

The comprehensive portfolio of lenders nationwide ensures that we can offer attractive rates and terms in any market segment and geography, including emerging brands!

FranFund SBA loan pre-approvals result in a successful loan 99.8% of the time. An SBA loan combined with the ROBS strategy for the equity injection = a new franchise owner! Call us to understand the difference!

FRANNET, LLC (800) FRANNET (502) 753-2380 10302 Brookridge Village Boulevard, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40291 ifa@frannet.com https://www.frannet.com CONTACT: Jania Bailey, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: For over 35 years, FranNet has been helping entrepreneurs find the ideal franchises to achieve their dreams of business ownership. Our experienced consultants provide expert advice and assistance through the franchise selection process at no cost to clients. FranNet locations are locally owned and operated across the United States, and Canada.

GALLAGHER (918) 764-1614 2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 susan_kothe@ajg.com http://www.franinsurance.com CONTACT: Susan Kothe, Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Gallagher Franchise Solutions creates customized business insurance programs for franchise companies

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throughout the U.S. and Canada. A leader in individual franchise business risk, we use our extensive experience in franchising to help you protect your business, care for your people and grow your profit. Backed by parent company Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, we have relationships with top-rated insurance carriers, allowing us to find you the right coverage for your business at the best price. Our programs offer outstanding client service, HR and payroll-related resources and Gallagher Perks, a menu of valuable discounts and offers. Call today to find out how we can serve you and your franchisees.

IFPG-INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE PROFESSIONALS GROUP (888) 977-4374 (888) 977-IFPG 499 Ernston Road, Suite B9, Parlin, NJ 08859 membership@ifpg.org http://www.ifpg.org CONTACT: Don Daszkowski, Founding Member & CEO; Matthew Boswell, President

MORROW HILL (972) 484-6646 14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 330, Dallas, TX 75254 jonathan@morrowhill.com http://www.morrowhill.com CONTACT: Jonathan Hill, Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Morrow Hill is a technology-driven commercial real estate firm that exclusively represents tenants with an unbiased, market-true lens. Through our Build + Design + Manage Services, we provide expert site selection, space planning, and project management supported by a dedicated client team. Using proprietary tools like Vision Map and Vision Track, we fuse data, analytics, and mapping into a cutting-edge process that accelerates timelines and ensures every location opens with precision.

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SUNBELT FRANCHISE RE-SALES (888) 484-0332 3210 Rice Street, Roseville, MN 55126 terry.kelm@sfrresales.com http://www.sfrresales.com CONTACT: Terry Kelm, President

TENET FINANCIAL GROUP (817) 381-8907 109 Larson Lane, Suite 200, Aledo, TX 76008 sphelps@tenetfinancialgroup.com https://www.tenetfinancialgroup.com/ CONTACT: Samuel Phelps, Director of Development; Lindsey Kinzy, Marketing Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tenet Financial Group is a third-party administrator (TPA) with over a century of combined franchise funding experience. Our consultative approach helps match the right funding option(s) to each client's unique needs. We offer SBA Loans, 401(k) Rollover/ROBS, Term Loans and more. Tenet Financial Group provides a consultative service that creates financial clarity for our clients.

FRANCHISE CONSULTANTS ACCURATE FRANCHISING United Franchise Group (561) 868-1489 (561) 345-1444 2121 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 afi-leads@ufg.synuma.com http://www.accuratefranchising.com CONTACT: Tipton Shonkwiler, Accurate Franchise President and UFG Consulting Division President; Mike Landis, Regional Manager

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ALL POINTS PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC (847) 897-7480 (847) 897-7470 400 W. Erie Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60654 jizaks@allpointspr.com http://www.allpointspr.com CONTACT: Jamie Izaks, President; Lauren Izaks, COO & Executive Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Go “All In” on your consumer and franchise development marketing strategies by partnering with All Points Public Relations, the premier franchise PR agency offering clients a 360-degree approach that strategically blends public relations, social media, content marketing, digital marketing and franchise development consulting. Our team’s passion, personalized service and professionalism help us deliver powerful results that generate high-quality franchise leads, as well as propel brands and local franchises' location performance.

Contact us today and learn more at http://www.AllPointsPR.com!

THE BAD COMPANY (330) 714-5141 8200 Southpark Circle, Unit 400, Littleton, CO 80120 theresa@thebad.company http://www.thebad.company CONTACT: Theresa Huszka, President BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM (888) 824-4759 (855) 8-BIG-SKY 12850 Highway 9 N., Suite 600-126, Alpharetta, GA 30004 tom@bigskyfranchise.com http://www.bigskyfranchiseteam.com CONTACT: Tom DuFore, CEO

BRANDED FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT (201) 249-4820 1603 Capital Avenue, Suite 413, PMB 1484, Cheyenne, WY 80021 info@brandedfd.com http://www.brandedfd.com CONTACT: Chris Brown, CEO; Heather Rapp, Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: BrandedFD is a leading Franchise Development agency focused on helping businesses expand through franchising. We guide brands in building strong franchise models, creating compelling marketing strategies, and connecting with potential franchisees. From brand development to franchise sales and support, BrandedFD offers end-to-end solutions to fuel growth. Our expert team empowers businesses to scale and succeed in the competitive franchise market. Let’s grow your brand together!

BRANDONE FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT, LLC (704) 577-5302 7472 Kimberly Court, Maple Grove, MN 55311 info@brandonefd.com http://www.brandonefd.com CONTACT: Jason Barclay, Partner BROOKSIDE CONSULTING (603) 726-5511 41 Brookside Road, Thornton, NH 03223 brksde@roadrunner.com CONTACT: Steve Siegel, Board Member BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. (253) 328-6926 P.O. Box 2295, Tacoma, WA 98401 info@businessallianceinc.com http://www.businessallianceinc.com CONTACT: Brandon Clifford, Chief Executive Officer; Gina Johnson, COO/President

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BUSINESS FINANCE DEPOT (800) 788-3884 (561) 702-5505 7029 Norne Lane, Mount Dora, FL 32757 paul@businessfinancedepot.com http://www.businessfinancedepot.com CONTACT: Paul Bosley, Managing Member; Marisol Cruz, COO TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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. CADENCE FRANCHISING (647) 300-7149 2115 South Service Road W., Oakville, ON L6L 5W2 Canada corey@cadencefranchising.com http://www.cadencefranchising.com CONTACT: Corey Nicholson, Founding Partner & CEO CGI FRANCHISE (254) 239-5411 18 S. Main Street, Suite 700, Temple, TX 76501 jlangfeld@cgifranchise.com http://www.cgifranchise.com CONTACT: Jenny Langfeld, Executive VP

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CITRIN COOPERMAN (212) 697-1000 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 miannuzzi@citrincooperman.com https://www.citrincooperman.com CONTACT: Michael Iannuzzi, Partner Franchise Practice Leader; Aaron Chaitovsky, Partner - Franchise Practice Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Citrin Cooperman is proud to have one of the leading national franchising practices in the country. For over 40 years, Citrin Cooperman’s dedicated Franchise Practice has supported some of the world’s largest franchise operations within a vast array of diversified industries. We work with the founders, owners, operators, CEO’s and CFOs of a wide range of franchisors helping them establish their brands and grow their businesses to the next level. When you are preparing for a merger, acquisition or projected expansion, Citrin Cooperman’s Franchise Industry Practice, comprised of experienced Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) accredited professionals, are here to offer you the guidance and insight needed to minimize uncertainty while focusing on meeting financial statement audit, tax and other compliance and contractual obligations, letting you focus on building of your business.

We are passionate about franchising and have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you achieve your goals. There is simply no substitute for experience. You gain from our experience over the past 40 years representing and working with hundreds of franchised concepts throughout the world. We are able to support our clients with beneficial, productive consulting services to enable our clients to fulfil their individual needs.

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EMERGING FRANCHISE BRANDS PODCAST (813) 241-7442 4532 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 278, Tampa, FL 33609 frank@frankfiume.com emergingfranchisebrands.com CONTACT: Frank Fiume, Founder/CEO

THE ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE® Franchise Source Brands International (203) 405-2113 (203) 405-2171 464 Heritage Road, 4th Floor, Southbury, CT 06488 gcook@franchisesource.com https://www.futureoffranchising.com CONTACT: Gregory Cook, Member Strategist TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES) specializes in connecting motivated and qualified candidates to some of the nation’s top franchise companies. With over 200 coaches, TES is the North America's premier franchise coaching network. Through the use of our proven coaching methods and virtual technology, we provide you access to candidates that are nine times more likely to become your next franchisee! In addition, we offer education and coaching to improve franchise development results.

FEHER & FEHER (818) 907-8636 15206 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 302, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 roberto@feher.com.mx http://www.feher.com.mx CONTACT: Roberto Litwak, COO

THE FRANCHISE CONSULTING COMPANY, INC. (800) 321-6072 935 Bella Vista Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33156 info@thefranchiseconsultingcompany.com http://www.thefranchiseconsultingcompany.com CONTACT: Nicholas Neonakis, CEO

FRANCHISE FASTLANE (531) 333-3278 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 312, Omaha, NE 68154 fastleads@franchisefastlane.com http://www.franchisefastlane.com CONTACT: Carey Gille, CEO & Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise FastLane is an accelerated turn-key franchise sales organization (FSO). We work with a limited number of franchisors to perfect their discovery process, bring them qualified franchisee leads and responsibly drive explosive growth.

FRANCHISE GROWTH SOLUTIONS, LLC (917) 991-2465 700-76 Broadway Street, Suite 108, Westwood, NJ 07675 gary@frangrow.com http://www.frangrow.com CONTACT: Gary Occhiogrosso, Managing Partner FRANCHISE REAL ESTATE, LLC Purpose Brands (651) 438-5012 111 Weir Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125 brent@freadvisors.com http://www.franchisesitesonline.com CONTACT: Brent Godbout, Vice President

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FRANCHISE SALES PRO (612) 789-5700 (612) 247-4155 P.O. Box 22136, Eagan, MN 55122 scott@franchisesalespro.com http://www.franchisesalespro.com

FRANCOACH (602) 920-8401 4102 W. Cotton Valley Circle, Thatcher, AZ 85552 tim@francoach.net http://www.francoach.net

CONTACT: Scott Plum, Co-Founder; Bill Hellkamp, Co-Founder

CONTACT: Tim Parmeter, Owner-CEO

FRANCHISE SIDEKICK (402) 251-5446 17041 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68130 leads@franchisesidekick.com http://www.franchisesidekick.com CONTACT: Michael Judkins, Chief Operating Officer

FRANDEVCO (704) 209-4310 19460 Old Jetton Road, Suite 204, Cornelius, NC 28031 info@frandev.co https://www.frandev.co/ CONTACT: Sung Ohm, CEO & President; Allison Zorich, Chief Development Officer

FRANCHISEPULSE (732) 890-3637 19 Morford Road, Suite 10A, Red Bank, NJ 07701 franchisepulse@murphyconsulting.com http://www.murphyconsulting.com CONTACT: Marianne Murphy, Fractional Executive, Operations Sales CX BX FRANCHISEWELL, LLC (540) 657-1427 44 Mine Road, Suite 2-161, Stafford, VA 22554 ben@franchisewell.com http://www.franchisewell.com

FRANFUND, INC. (877) FRANFUND (817) 730-4500 505 Main Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76102 bcohen@franfund.com https://www.franfund.com

CONTACT: Benjamin Litalien, Founder & Principal; Laura Thompson, Research Director

CONTACT: Sherri Seiber, President; Benjamin Rookey, Director of Marketing

FRANCHOICE (877) 396-4238 (952) 345-8400 7500 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 600, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 newlead@franchoice.com http://www.FranChoice.com CONTACT: Linda Menter, Vice President, Consultant Development; Jeff Elgin, CEO

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TYPE OF BUSINESS: NEED FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR NEW OR EXPANDING FRANCHISEES? The FranFund team works with your candidates to craft funding solutions that seamlessly accommodate both first-time franchise owners and expanding franchisees.

The comprehensive portfolio of lenders nationwide ensures that we can offer attractive rates and terms in any market segment and geography, including emerging brands!

FranFund SBA loan pre-approvals result in a successful loan 99.8% of the time. An SBA loan combined with the ROBS strategy for the

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equity injection = a new franchise owner! Call us to understand the difference!

FRANLAUNCH USA (714) 797-3386 3885 N. Foothills Club Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85750 ray@franlaunchusa.com http://www.franlaunchusa.com CONTACT: Ray Hays, Managing Partner

FRANWISE® (714) 434-1516 (714) 290-7783 922 Van Ness Court, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 info@franwise.net http://www.franwise.net CONTACT: Mary Ann O'Connell, President

FRANNET, LLC (800) FRANNET (502) 753-2380 10302 Brookridge Village Boulevard, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40291 ifa@frannet.com https://www.frannet.com CONTACT: Jania Bailey, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: For over 35 years, FranNet has been helping entrepreneurs find the ideal franchises to achieve their dreams of business ownership. Our experienced consultants provide expert advice and assistance through the franchise selection process at no cost to clients. FranNet locations are locally owned and operated across the United States, and Canada.

FRANSERVE, INC. (800) 206-5454 (201) 327-3028 345 Route 17 S., Saddle River, NJ 07458 avisconti@franserve.com http://www.franserve.com CONTACT: Alesia Visconti, CEO; Michele Goitiandia, VP of Operations

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Becoming a franchisor or growing the existing system requires good advice that matches your goals. FranWise® offers sound solutions for operations, compliance, franchise relations and sustained growth. You get advice and first-rate writing skills based on 3 decades of experience to bring you consultations and manuals that are comprehensive and easy to use. We provide solutions as unique as your brand.

GBBIS (877) 447-6277 (570) 724-9109 18005 Sky Park Circle, 54J, Irvine, CA 92614 jorge.azpilicueta@gbbis.com http://www.gbbis.com CONTACT: Jorge Azpilicueta, Managing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: GbBIS offers analytics, data and mapping solutions for your franchise from the top down, C-Suite to Franchisee.

Plan your growth strategy with market insights you can trust. Discover markets with the greatest potential for your business. From predictive analytic solutions to help you sell more and design more profitable territories.

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To site selection tools and targeted lists to grow your customer base. For over 30 years, GbBIS provides franchises with Analytic Solutions for Growth.

GERSON ADVISORY SERVICES (954) 815-5228 2679 Fairwood Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78132 keith@gersonadvisory.com http://www.gersonadvisoryservices.com CONTACT: Keith Gerson, President & CEO / Managing Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: Keith Gerson, CFE, is one of the best-known experts in the world of franchising, and is highly sought-after for his thought-leadership and expertise. Keith brings 50 years of franchising expertise to Gerson Advisory Services (GAS), offering unparalleled insights and strategic guidance for franchisors.

As President & CEO, Keith’s leadership and visionary approach have shaped 100’s of successful franchise system worldwide. GAS offers services in the following areas: Franchise Sales Effectiveness, Franchise Marketing and Website Review & Forensics, Forensic Audits & Best Practices, FDD Competitive Analysis, Keynote Addresses and more.

IFRANCHISE GROUP (708) 957-2300 1630 45th Street, Suite 202, Munster, IN 46321 info@ifranchisegroup.com https://www.ifranchisegroup.com CONTACT: iFranchise Group Info TYPE OF BUSINESS: iFranchise Group is comprised of the world’s top professionals and was voted the #1 franchise consulting/development firm in an independent survey of hundreds of franchisors six years in a row. iFranchise Group brings decades of experience to franchise consulting, development, implementation, marketing, and sales. Our consultants have worked with 98 of the world’s top 200 franchisors and our consultants have over 900 years of combined experience in franchising. Whether you’re interested in learning how to franchise a business or grow an existing franchise program, we can help. Contact us today for a free copy of Mark Siebert’s book, Franchise Your Business.

KALEIDOSCOPE GROWTH ADVISORS (612) 276-2880 6417 Penn Avenue S., Suite 7-1026, Minneapolis, MN 55423 amcelroy@kaleidoscopegrowth.com http://www.kaleidoscopegrowth.com CONTACT: Ali McElroy, CEO and Founder KKN CONSULTING (858) 281-8793 6105 Avendia Chamnez, La Jolla, CA 92037 mara@kkncompanies.com CONTACT: Mara Fortin, President & CEO

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LENSERF & CO. INC (202) 904-2308 700 12th Street N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005 jc@lenserfco.com http://www.lenserfco.com CONTACT: Jean-Claude Fresnel, CEO & Founder LIMITLESS FRANCHISE GROWTH (513) 225-0418 6320 E. Exeter Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 emily@limitlessfranchisegrowth.com http://www.limitlessfranchisegrowth.com

provide litigation support and, help them expand in the U.S. and overseas.

PRINCETON EQUITY GROUP (214) 705-3156 47 Hulfish Street, Suite 305, Princeton, NJ 08542 doug@princetonequity.com https://www.princetonequity.com CONTACT: Doug Kennealey, Managing Partner; Jim Waskovich, Managing Partner

CONTACT: Emily Brown, President M SQUARED FRANCHISE CONSULTING (913) 486-5105 1856 Davin Drive N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319 marciamead@m2franchiseconsulting.com http://www.m2franchiseconsulting.com CONTACT: Philip McDaniel, President

QVINCI SOFTWARE (844) 422-5037 Ext. 2 (512) 637-7337 Ext. 2 1601 S. MoPac Expressway, Suite D350, Austin, TX 78746 sales@qvinci.com https://franchises.qvinci.com CONTACT: John Logan, Executive Vice President, Sales

MSA WORLDWIDE (860) 523-4257 (770) 794-0746 94 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 mseid@msaworldwide.com http://www.msaworldwide.com CONTACT: Michael Seid, Managing Director; Kay Ainsley, Managing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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,

TYPE OF BUSINESS: The leader in franchise financial performance, Qvinci helps brands effectively measure, monitor, and communicate financial performance in a manner franchise owners understand, resulting in increased profitability, faster growth, and improved compliance. Qvinci’s patented solution automates processes and workflows like the collection, consolidation, and mapping of franchise owner data into a branddefined Standard Chart of Accounts, providing near real-time access to the actionable insights that matter most. Powerful performance and business intelligence tools like franchise wellness dashboards, KPI scorecards, alert notifications, benchmarking, ranking, predictive analytics, and cashflow forecasting have all been proven to facilitate a brand’s ability to partner with franchise owners more effectively, resulting in improved profitability for everyone. Best of all, Qvinci is cost effective and easy to use. Qvinci’s turnkey Customer Success team makes the implemen-

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tation and adoption process simple and straightforward.

RED ROCK FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT (702) 982-9774 8632 Copper Mountain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129 ari.obrien@redrockfran.com http://www.redrockfrandev.com CONTACT: Ari OBrien, Chief Development Officer

RHINO 7 FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (919) 977-9517 431 Keisler Drive, Suite 201, Cary, NC 27518 info@r7fdc.com http://www.r7fdc.com CONTACT: Rita deGroot, Executive VP of Operations ROOT & RISE FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT (919) 806-7274 204 Bridgegate Drive, Cary, NC 27519 patti@franchise.dev https://www.franchise.dev CONTACT: Patti Rother, CEO

REDC REAL ESTATE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (303) 333-3420 P.O. Box 202983, Denver, CO 80220 brendan@redcadvocacy.com http://www.redcadvocacy.com CONTACT: Brendan Charles, Owner TYPE OF BUSINESS: redC Business Advocacy is a consulting firm designed to provide you with customizable levels of development support for your growing franchise. With over 65+ years of combined franchise development experience, the RedC leadership team is here to provide expertise at any stage of your franchise or business development.

REP'M GROUP (484) 716-2471 19924 Jetton Road, Suite 203, Cornelius, NC 28031 regina@repmgroup.com http://www.repmgroup.com CONTACT: Regina Tevis, Director of Business Development

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ROSEN KAROL SALIS, PLLC (212) 644-6644 110 E. 59th Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 rlr@rosenlawpllc.com http://www.richardrosenlaw.com CONTACT: Richard Rosen, Managing Member TYPE OF BUSINESS: Richard Rosen has counseled and represented franchisees and franchisors for over 40 years. Our firm is experienced in all aspects of business law, has litigated in both state and federal courts; and mediated, arbitrated and litigated matters on behalf of franchisors, franchisees and franchisee associations. Richard Rosen is General Counsel and a principal in Bach Capital Management, which is actively engaged in the financing of franchise related businesses. Richard is listed in Who’s Who in American Law; 101 Best Franchise Lawyers in America; The Franchise Times Hall of Fame; and from 2017 through 2024, he received the Global 100 Award as Franchise Attorney of the

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Year in the USA. The firm was chosen as Best International Franchise Law Firm in 2020 by the Global Franchise Organization and was Runner-Up in 2024.

SL FRANCHISE GROUP (800) 837-1388 (678) 456-5157 (269) 372-2205 3565 Piedmont Road N.E., Building One, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30305 larry.schwartz@slfranchisegroup.com http://www.slfranchisegroup.com CONTACT: Larry Schwartz, Partner; Sarah Conroy, Franchise Development and Project Manager SMB FRANCHISE ADVISORS (855) 762-2009 124 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 brian@smbfranchising.com http://www.smbfranchising.com CONTACT: Steve Beagelman, CEO/Founder; Dawn Abbamondi, Chief Marketing Officer STARHEEL VENTURES, LLC (314) 753-8327 8609 Shortleaf Court, College Grove, TN 37046 ned@starheelventures.com CONTACT: Ned Lyerly, CEO STAY IN YOUR LANE (720) 427-1147 400 W. South Boulder Road, Suite 2500, Layfayette, CO 80026 ingrid@stayinyourlaneco.com http://www.stayinyourlaneco.com CONTACT: Ingrid Schneider, CEO & Founder STRATEGIC FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT, LLC (417) 425-7350 2131 W. Republic Road, Suite 172, Springfield, MO 65807 cdobyns@sfdpros.net http://www.sfdpros.net CONTACT: Charles Dobyns, CEO

TENET FINANCIAL GROUP (817) 381-8907 109 Larson Lane, Suite 200, Aledo, TX 76008 sphelps@tenetfinancialgroup.com https://www.tenetfinancialgroup.com CONTACT: Samuel Phelps, Director of Development; Lindsey Kinzy, Marketing Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tenet Financial Group is a third-party administrator (TPA) with over a century of combined franchise funding experience. Our consultative approach helps match the right funding option(s) to each client's unique needs. We offer SBA Loans, 401(k) Rollover/ROBS, Term Loans and more. Tenet Financial Group provides a consultative service that creates financial clarity for our clients.

THESIS (408) 507-9670 117 Holmes Road, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 young@thesis.inc https://www.thesis.inc CONTACT: Young Han, Founder & Managing Partner ZORABILITY (336) 760-4985 100 Cambridge Plaza Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27104 mlyso@zorability.com https://www.zorability.com/ CONTACT: Mark Lyso, President ZORSOURCE Franchise Source Brands International (203) 405-2105 (203) 405-2131 464 Heritage Road, Suite 300, Southbury, CT 06488 jkrochko@franchisesource.com http://www.futureoffranchising.com CONTACT: Jackie Krochko, Member Experience Support Partner; Melissa Pang, Strategic Partner

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FRANCHISE VENTURES Landmark Interactive (888) 363-3390 150 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@franchiseventures.com www.franchiseventures.com CONTACT: Matt Maxwell, Senior Vice President

THE ENTREPRENEUR'S SOURCE Franchise Source Brands International (203) 405-2113 (203) 405-2171 464 Heritage Road, 4th Floor, Southbury, CT 06488 gcook@franchisesource.com https://www.futureoffranchising.com ®

CONTACT: Gregory Cook, Member Strategist TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Entrepreneur’s Source® (TES) specializes in connecting motivated and qualified candidates to some of the nation’s top franchise companies. With over 200 coaches, TES is the North America's premier franchise coaching network. Through the use of our proven coaching methods and virtual technology, we provide you access to candidates that are nine times more likely to become your next franchisee! In addition, we offer education and coaching to improve franchise development results.

FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW (866) 397-6680 (603) 433-2270 155 Brewery Lane, Suite 201, Portsmouth, NH 03801 info@franchisebusinessreview.com http://tour.franchisebusinessreview.com CONTACT: Michelle Rowan, President & COO

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Ventures is the leading source for new franchisees, connecting franchise development professionals with qualified prospects through a collection of multi-channel, franchise opportunity and business-for-sale marketplaces, including: FranchiseOpportunities.com; FranchiseGator.com; FranchiseForSale.com; Franchise.com; FranchiseSolutions.com; BusinessBroker.net, and SmallBusinessStartup.com.

FRANDATA (800) 485-9570 (703) 740-4700 4501 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 304, Arlington, VA 22203 frandata@frandata.com http://www.frandata.com CONTACT: Edith Wiseman, President

GBBIS (877) 447-6277 (570) 724-9109 18005 Sky Park Circle, 54J, Irvine, CA 92614 jorge.azpilicueta@gbbis.com http://www.gbbis.com CONTACT: Jorge Azpilicueta, Managing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: GbBIS offers analytics, data and mapping solutions for your franchise

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from the top down, C-Suite to Franchisee.

Plan your growth strategy with market insights you can trust. Discover markets with the greatest potential for your business. From predictive analytic solutions to help you sell more and design more profitable territories.

To site selection tools and targeted lists to grow your customer base. For over 30 years, GbBIS provides franchises with Analytic Solutions for Growth.

IFRANCHISE GROUP (708) 957-2300 1630 45th Street, Suite 202, Munster, IN 46321 info@ifranchisegroup.com https://www.ifranchisegroup.com CONTACT: iFranchise Group Info

GERSON ADVISORY SERVICES (954) 815-5228 2679 Fairwood Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78132 keith@gersonadvisory.com http://www.gersonadvisoryservices.com CONTACT: Keith Gerson, President & CEO / Managing Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: Keith Gerson, CFE, is one of the best-known experts in the world of franchising, and is highly sought-after for his thought-leadership and expertise. Keith brings 50 years of franchising expertise to Gerson Advisory Services (GAS), offering unparalleled insights and strategic guidance for franchisors.

As President & CEO, Keith’s leadership and visionary approach have shaped 100’s of successful franchise system worldwide. GAS offers services in the following areas: Franchise Sales Effectiveness, Franchise Marketing and Website Review & Forensics, Forensic Audits & Best Practices, FDD Competitive Analysis, Keynote Addresses and more.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: iFranchise Group is comprised of the world’s top professionals and was voted the #1 franchise consulting/development firm in an independent survey of hundreds of franchisors six years in a row. iFranchise Group brings decades of experience to franchise consulting, development, implementation, marketing, and sales. Our consultants have worked with 98 of the world’s top 200 franchisors and our consultants have over 900 years of combined experience in franchising. Whether you’re interested in learning how to franchise a business or grow an existing franchise program, we can help. Contact us today for a free copy of Mark Siebert’s book, Franchise Your Business.

HOTELS THE BUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL & SPA Hilton Worldwide (407) 827-2727 1900 Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830 danderson@luxuryresorts.com http://www.buenavistapalace.com CONTACT: Dana Anderson, National Sales Manager

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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (702) 791-7111 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109 koumedlouz@mgmresorts.com https://www.mgmresorts.com CONTACT: Kristina Oumedlouz, Director, Global Sales

HUMAN RESOURCES AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING (ADP®) (954) 717-6972 One ADP Boulevard, Roseland, NJ 07068 michael.slattery@adp.com http://www.ADP.com/Franchise CONTACT: Michael Slattery, VP of Franchise & Strategic Alliances BAND OF HANDS (858) 284-3700 9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92123 eve@bandofhands.com https://www.bandofhands.com

CAPODICE & ASSOCIATES (941) 906-1990 2454 Vaccaro Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231 peter@capodice.com http://www.capodice.com CONTACT: Peter Capodice, President; Patti Opensky, Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Capodice & Associates has quickly earned its preeminent reputation in the executive search industry by its strong commitment to delivering promised levels of client service and the nurturing of productive client relationships. An important key to success is our ability to be flexible and effective in dealing with the ever-changing priorities and needs of its clients.

CONTACT: Eve Nasby, President BBSI (360) 828-0710 (845) 399-0689 8100 N.E. Parkway, Vancouver, WA 98662 kiley.hix@bbsihq.com http://www.bbsi.com CONTACT: Kiley Hix, National Accounts Manager

CAREERTOPIA (313) 399-4291 (832) 896-3479 13785 S. Puffin Lane, Willis, TX 77318 sean@careertopia.com http://www.careertopia.com/ CONTACT: Sean Falk, President/COO; Kim Falk, VP, Franchise Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Looking for top-notch talent to drive your franchise business to new heights? At Careertopia, we specialize in connecting you with exceptional leaders who are ready to make a difference. Our extensive network and industry expertise allow us to find

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the perfect candidates for your executive roles, ensuring your franchise operations thrive. From CEOs to Directors, our candidates bring a wealth of experience and innovative strategies to your team. Discover how our personalized approach and commitment to excellence can help your franchise succeed. Partner with Careertopia and elevate your franchise today! Visit us at http://www.careertopia.com to learn more.

CHECKR 1 Montgomery Street, Suite 2400, San Francisco, CA 94104 ellen.nazarenus@checkr.com http://www.checkr.com CONTACT: Ellen Nazarenus, Sr, Director, Growth Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: Launched in 2014, Checkr serves over 100,000 customers, including many industry-leading franchises.

Every year we complete tens of millions of background checks, helping companies modernize their hiring and improve candidate experience. Combining the power of AI with our team’s expert oversight, we’ve rebuilt the background check with technology at its core.

With powerful automations and intuitive workflows, our data platform empowers our customers with fast and accurate information so they can assess risk with confidence, and make fair and compliant decisions.

EVENTURE HR (800) 788-2031 64155 Van Dyke, Suite 119, Washington, MI 48095 amber@eventurehr.com http://www.eventurehr.com CONTACT: Amber Maiani, President & CEO

GALLAGHER (918) 764-1614 2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 susan_kothe@ajg.com http://www.franinsurance.com CONTACT: Susan Kothe, Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Gallagher Franchise Solutions creates customized business insurance programs for franchise companies throughout the U.S. and Canada. A leader in individual franchise business risk, we use our extensive experience in franchising to help you protect your business, care for your people and grow your profit. Backed by parent company Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, we have relationships with top-rated insurance carriers, allowing us to find you the right coverage for your business at the best price. Our programs offer outstanding client service, HR and payroll-related resources and Gallagher Perks, a menu of valuable discounts and offers. Call today to find out how we can serve you and your franchisees.

GUSTO (800) 936-0383 525 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 kevin.northrup@gusto.com http://www.gusto.com CONTACT: Kevin Northrup, Franchise Partnerships | Franchise Development HIREOLOGY, INC. (312) 253-7879 (312) 253-7863 303 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60601 tvoss@hireology.com http://www.hireology.com CONTACT: Tara Voss, Marketing Event Coordinator

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JAZZHR (617) 379-3901 (888) 885-5299 1501 Reedsdale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 jeffrey.smollin@jazzhr.com http://www.jazzhr.com

INFINITI HR (866) 552-6360 (623) 455-6234 (480) 776-9107 6263 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 143, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 daniel.mormino@infinitihr.com https://www.infinitihr.com CONTACT: Daniel Mormino, Chief Business Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: Exceptional Experiences© - INFINITI HR is The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises® - the first customizable PEO of its kind scaled for the franchising world. Our holistic service can reduce total labor cost, mitigate employer liability and leverage the economies of scale of a large enterprise for your competitive advantage – making it possible for franchises to grow faster. INFINITI HR protects franchises by assuming employer of record liability while providing joint-employer liability insurance to the franchisor. INFINITI HR enhances franchises by mitigating employer liability at the unit level while providing franchisees access into True-Group Master Polices designed to cut total labor cost. Please note INFINITI HR is not a basic payroll processor or traditional PEO. INFINITI HR is a Certified Professional Employer Organization by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the preferred supplier to many of the most innovative brands throughout the world.

Connect with your friends at INFINITI HR to learn about our Grandfathered Discount Package, including Complementarity Recruitment Process Outsourcing, access to Fortune 500® True-Group Benefits & JointEmployer Liability Insurance designed exclusively for IFA Members!

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CONTACT: Jeff Smollin, Director, Indirect Sales; Alicia Wilde, Marketing Coordinator JUSTWORKS (929) 360-2502 55 Water Street, Floor 29, New York, NY 10041 rzapata@justworks.com http://www.justworks.com CONTACT: Robert Zapata, Partner Manager, Franchises LEAP BRANDS (816) 368-2859 20 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981 dom@leapbrands.io http://www.leapbrands.io CONTACT: Dominick Trombino, Executive Recruiter MITSOUKA & COMPANY (602) 784-9950 2801 E. Camelback Road, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016 stephen@mitsoukacompany.com http://www.mitsuokacompany.com CONTACT: Stephen Winterrowd, VP of Business Development MUSTARDHUB (877) 446-9482 2110 Ranch Road 620 S., Unit 341784, Austin, TX 78734 hello@mustardhub.com https://www.mustardhub.com CONTACT: Curtis Forbes, Founder & CEO

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MYHRCOUNSEL (833) 684-1893 601 Carlson Parkway N., Suite 530, Hopkins, MN 55305 myoung@myhrcounsel.com http://www.myhrcounsel.com CONTACT: Mark Young, CEO Founder OUTSOURCE ACCESS (770) 833-5605 6300 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 600, #121, Atlanta, GA 30339 brad@outsourceaccess.com http://www.outsourceaccess.com CONTACT: Brad Stevens, Founder & CEO

PAYCHEX, INC. (720) 822-3502 911 Panorama Trail S., Rochester, NY 14625 ifa@paychex.com https://pages.paychex.com CONTACT: Abby Schmidt, National Partnership Development Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Paychex was founded more than 50 years ago to reduce the complexity of running a business. More than 730,000 U.S. companies rely on us to cut through the clutter and make payroll, retirement, and insurance simple. Paychex is proud to be a Preferred Vendor of the International Franchise Association.

RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING (800) 787-2439 P.O. Box 12743, Evans Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 info@reliablebackground.com http://www.ReliableBackground.com CONTACT: Brett Troisi, EVP | National Sales & Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: As a Preferred Partner for over 35 years, Reliable Background Screening has helped protected thousands of brands nationwide and around the world through franchisee and employee screening. Reliable delivers a seamless and federally-compliant screening process designed to identify highquality candidates and reduce risk. There have been 525 workplace fatalities annually due to assault and 70% of candidates admit to misrepresenting themselves on their resumes.

Bringing on the right franchisees and employees is not just important- it’s essential for sustainable franchise growth. With Reliable, you have a trusted partner committed to protecting your brand every step of the way. Avoid the risks that come with onboarding franchisees who may lack the financial stability, or possess a criminal history that could jeopardize your brand’s reputation and franchise network. Equally important, franchisees must also vet their employees to ensure consistent protection of the brand at every location. Let us help vet your candidates. Contact us today to ensure your brand is properly protected.

SAGE INTACCT (877) 704-3700 300 Park Avenue, Suite 1400, San Jose, CA 95110 bill.fuesz@sage.com http://www.sage.com CONTACT: Bill Fuesz, Principal Product Marketing Manager

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EVERYDAYCARE 2020 North Central Avenue, Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85004 jcurry1810@gmail.com http://www.redirecthealth.com STARPATH CONSULTING (833) 782-7728 (720) 440-0077 P.O. Box 310668, New Braunfels, TX 787131 carolyn@starpathconsulting.com http://www.starpathconsulting.com CONTACT: Carolyn Babb, Founder & President TYPE OF BUSINESS: People are complicated.

Teams falter. Leaders feel alone. Starpath is your partner in cultivating healthy culture, strengthening team dynamics, and navigating challenges with confidence. Track engagement and deliver 360 feedback—continuously, anonymously, and automatically. Build cohesive teams with proven assessments and workshops anchored in Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®. We’re your lifeline in moments of doubt, with direct access to leadership coaching, practical HR advice, and a trusted sounding board. Work together better.

INSURANCE AON (267) 454-0696 1 Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 andreea.stefenescu@coverwallet.com http://www.aon.com CONTACT: Andreea Stefanescu, Head of Strategic Partnerships, North America EHEALTHINSURANCE SERVICES 13620 Ranch Road 620 N., Suite A-250, Austin, TX 78717 seattle.sperry@ehealth.com http://www.ehealth.com CONTACT: Seattle Burdge, Sr. Director, Enterprise Sales; Stephanie LaDuke, Manager, Enterprise Sales

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CONTACT: Jesse Curry, Chief Development Officer EZ CERT MANAGEMENT (512) 930-3239 4701 Williams Drive, Bldg. 4, Georgetown, TX 78633 doug@pigbcs.com http://www.certmgmt.com CONTACT: Doug Groves, Partner; Heath Groves, Account Manager

GALLAGHER (918) 764-1614 2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 susan_kothe@ajg.com http://www.franinsurance.com CONTACT: Susan Kothe, Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Gallagher Franchise Solutions creates customized business insurance programs for franchise companies throughout the U.S. and Canada. A leader in individual franchise business risk, we use our extensive experience in franchising to help you protect your business, care for your people and grow your profit. Backed by parent company Gallagher, one of the world’s largest insurance brokers, we have relationships with top-rated insurance carriers, allowing us to find you the right coverage for your business at the best price. Our programs offer outstanding client service, HR and payroll-related resources and Gallagher Perks, a menu of valuable discounts and offers. Call today to find out how we can serve you and your franchisees.

Insurance

HOTCHKISS INSURANCE (972) 512-7700 4120 International Parkway, Suite 2000, Carrollton, TX 75007 jagoehring@hiallc.com http://www.hotchkissinsurance.com CONTACT: Jessica Goehring, VP of Affinity Programs

HYLANT (800) 249-5268 (419) 724-8722 (419) 259-2721 811 Madison Avenue, P. O. Box 1687, Toledo, OH 43604 sarah.tracy@hylant.com http://www.hylant.com CONTACT: Sarah Tracy, Client Executive TYPE OF BUSINESS: Hylant provides tailored insurance and risk management solutions for franchisors and franchisees nationwide. Our services include Employee Benefits; COI compliance tracking; coverage for General and Auto Liability; Property; Employment Practices; Cyber; Workers’ Compensation; Product Recall; Franchisor E&O; D&O, and more. We help protect your brand while supporting growth with competitive, comprehensive programs.

INFINITI HR (866) 552-6360 (623) 455-6234 (480) 776-9107 6263 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 143, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 daniel.mormino@infinitihr.com https://www.infinitihr.com CONTACT: Daniel Mormino, Chief Business Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: Exceptional Experiences© - INFINITI HR is The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises® - the first customizable PEO of its kind scaled for the franchising world. Our holistic service can reduce total labor cost, mitigate employer liability and leverage the economies of scale of a large enterprise for your competitive advantage – making it possible for franchises to grow faster. INFINITI HR protects franchises by assuming employer of record liability while providing joint-employer liability insurance to the franchisor. INFINITI HR enhances franchises by mitigating employer liability at the unit level while providing franchisees access into True-Group Master Polices designed to cut total labor cost. Please note INFINITI HR is not a basic payroll processor or traditional PEO. INFINITI HR is a Certified Professional Employer Organization by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the preferred supplier to many of the most innovative brands throughout the world.

Connect with your friends at INFINITI HR to learn about our Grandfathered Discount Package, including Complementarity Recruitment Process Outsourcing, access to Fortune 500® True-Group Benefits & JointEmployer Liability Insurance designed exclusively for IFA Members!

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INTREPID DIRECT INSURANCE (877) 249-7181 5400 W. 110th Street, 4th Floor, Overland Park, KS 66211 bstrout@intrepiddirect.com https://www.intrepididirect.com CONTACT: Bill Strout, President MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY (763) 746-8221 (763) 746-8000 6160 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416 doug.imholte@marshmma.com https://www.marshmma.com/industries/franchi ses CONTACT: Doug Imholte, SVP, Franchise Programs METLIFE (760) 402-4006 3343 Avenida De Loyola, Oceanside, CA 92056 brent.cornell@metlife.com http://www.metlife.com CONTACT: Brent Cornell, Account Executive, Trust & Labor Union, Speciality Markets MYLO (844) 544-6956 8880 Ward Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114 sam.stallard@choosemylo.com http://www.choosemylo.com CONTACT: Sam Stallard, VP, National Sales Executive NFP (480) 874-4518 17100 N. 67th Avenue, Suite 700, Glendale, AZ 85308 svontersch@nfp.com http://www.nfp.com CONTACT: Sara Von Tersch, Senior Vice President

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PAYCHEX, INC. (720) 822-3502 911 Panorama Trail S., Rochester, NY 14625 ifa@paychex.com https://pages.paychex.com CONTACT: Abby Schmidt, National Partnership Development Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: Paychex was founded more than 50 years ago to reduce the complexity of running a business. More than 730,000 U.S. companies rely on us to cut through the clutter and make payroll, retirement, and insurance simple. Paychex is proud to be a Preferred Vendor of the International Franchise Association.

UNISOURCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS (888) 242-3646 3665 Bee Ridge Road, Suite 214, Sarasota, FL 34233 carol.gonzalez@unisourcepa.com http://www.UnisourcePA.com CONTACT: Carol Gonzalez, Manager, Sales & Marketing; Robert Barcum, SVP Business Development & CIO VITABLE HEALTH (917) 580-5080 901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 steven@vitablehealth.com http://www.vitablehealth.com CONTACT: Steven Baek, Head of Growth WEST'S INSURANCE AGENCY (847) 623-0456 1225 Tri-State Parkway, Suite 500, Gurnee, IL 60031 brent@westinsurance.com http://www.westinsurance.com CONTACT: Brent Jones, President

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ZINC INSURANCE (440) 376-4609 33519 Solon Road, Solon, OH 44139 stacie@zincinsurance.com http://www.zincinsurance.com CONTACT: Stacie Waller, Director of Strategic Partnerships; Samantha Neugebauer, National Sales Director

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DECOR&YOU® Franchise Source Brands International (800) 477-3326 (203) 405-2131 900 Main Street South, Building 2, Southbury, CT 06488 info@decorandyou.com http://www.decorandyou.com CONTACT: Dawn Ingala, Franchise Sales Administrator KATALYST GROUP (816) 221-0121 1701 Vernon Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116 office@katgroupinc.com http://www.katalystgroupinc.com CONTACT: Tate Fisher, CEO

3C STORE FIXTURES (252) 291-5181 3363 Highway 301, Wilson, NC 27894 jscalise@3c-inc.net http://www.3c-inc.net CONTACT: Jay Scalise, VP, Strategy & Innovation; David Jones, New Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Over 25 years of franchise industry experience in producing turn key store interiors for franchisees/franchisors of all sizes. 3C is the only national single source provider of reliable products and cost effective solutions in supporting franchise systems development needs. Program offerings include: 3D concept designs/store planning; decor and materials development; cabinetry; interior signage & graphics; flat rate freight distribution; store installations; construction administration, and Covid customer separation products used inside retail interiors.

MITSCH DESIGN (706) 424-6448 200 South Rangeline Road, Suite 226, Carmel, IN 46032 cblock@mitschdesign.com http://www.mitschdesign.com CONTACT: Caroline Block, Director of Business Development; Katie Divine, Vice President of Business Development

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS EDWARDS GLOBAL SERVICES, INC. (949) 224-3896 (949) 375-1896 19800 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 300, Irvine, CO 92612 bedwards@edwardsglobal.com http://www.edwardsglobal.com CONTACT: William Edwards, CEO and Global Advisor; Michelle McClurg, Chief Operating Officer

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THE FRANCHISING CENTRE 44-1904-561598 92 St. Faith's Lane, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1NE United Kingdom enquiries@thefranchisingcentre.uk https://www.theFranchisingCentre.com CONTACT: Farrah Rose, Director and Head of International Franchising

LATHROP GPM LLP (612) 632-3284 (612) 632-3000 80 S. 8th Street, 3100 IDS Center, Minneapolis, MN 55402 elizabeth.dillon@lathropgpm.com http://www.lathropgpm.com CONTACT: Liz Dillon, Partner IFRANCHISE GROUP (708) 957-2300 1630 45th Street, Suite 202, Munster, IN 46321 info@ifranchisegroup.com https://www.ifranchisegroup.com CONTACT: iFranchise Group Info TYPE OF BUSINESS: iFranchise Group is comprised of the world’s top professionals and was voted the #1 franchise consulting/development firm in an independent survey of hundreds of franchisors six years in a row. iFranchise Group brings decades of experience to franchise consulting, development, implementation, marketing, and sales. Our consultants have worked with 98 of the world’s top 200 franchisors and our consultants have over 900 years of combined experience in franchising. Whether you’re interested in learning how to franchise a business or grow an existing franchise program, we can help. Contact us today for a free copy of Mark Siebert’s book, Franchise Your Business.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Representing franchisors across the nation and around the globe, Lathrop GPM LLP has one of the top franchise and distribution law practices in the world.

Our lawyers provide unsurpassed legal service in every facet of international and domestic franchising — registration and compliance, M&A, litigation, and system development.

Partner with us to shape the future!

MSA WORLDWIDE (860) 523-4257 (770) 794-0746 94 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 mseid@msaworldwide.com http://www.msaworldwide.com CONTACT: Michael Seid, Managing Director; Kay Ainsley, Managing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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

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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.

WORLD FRANCHISE ASSOCIATES (847) 910-9150 4 Old Park Lane, London W1K 1QW United Kingdom martin@worldfranchiseassociates.com http://www.worldfranchiseassociates.com CONTACT: Martin Hancock, Managing Partner

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sionals with qualified prospects through a collection of multi-channel, franchise opportunity and business-for-sale marketplaces, including: FranchiseOpportunities.com; FranchiseGator.com; FranchiseForSale.com; Franchise.com; FranchiseSolutions.com; BusinessBroker.net, and SmallBusinessStartup.com.

FRANCHISECLIQUE.COM (877) 252-2340 245 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 110, Daniel Island, SC 29492 info@franchiseclique.com http://www.franchiseclique.com CONTACT: David Schwartz, CEO; Guy Norcott, VP, Sales

BETHEBOSS.COM MFV Expositions (201) 881-1654 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.betheboss.com CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President BRIGHT PINK AGENCY (954) 944-9050 2825 N. University Drive, Suite 350, Coral Springs, FL 33065 sales@brightpinkagency.com https://www.brightpinkagency.com CONTACT: Madalina Iordache, CEO

FRANCHISE VENTURES Landmark Interactive (888) 363-3390 150 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@franchiseventures.com www.franchiseventures.com

MFV EXPOSITIONS (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.franchiseexpo.com CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Bringing the franchise world together since 1991, MFV Expositions generates qualified leads at our face-to-face events. Our U.S. shows include: the International Franchise Expo; Franchise Expo South; Franchise Expo West and Franchise Expo Austin. International events will take place in Mexico and Germany.

CONTACT: Matt Maxwell, Senior Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Ventures is the leading source for new franchisees, connecting franchise development profes-

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benchmarks for innovation, quality and new energy-efficiency standards and include an exceptional line of LED products.

TOPFIRE MEDIA (708) 249-1090 1630 45th Street, Suite 202, Munster, IN 46321 info@topfiremedia.com https://www.topfiremedia.com CONTACT: Matthew Jonas, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: TopFire Media is the leading franchise development marketing agency specializing in digital, integrated solutions. We offer Digital Franchise Advertising, SEO, PR, Content Marketing, Web Development, and Hyper-Local Franchisee Marketing. With decades of combined experience in franchise development and marketing, our team delivers strategies focused on one goal: driving results to help achieve our clients' franchise growth goals.

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MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION COVERALL NORTH AMERICA, INC. (800) 537-3371 (561) 922-2500 350 S.W. 12th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 ginny.shuster@coverall.com http://www.coverall.com CONTACT: Ginny Shuster, Director, National Accounts Sales CREATIVE COLORS INTERNATIONAL (800) 933-2656 (708) 478-1437 19015 S. Jodi Road, Suite E, Mokena, IL 60448 leads@creativecolorsintl.com http://www.wecanfixthat.com CONTACT: Mark Bollman, President, CoOwner; Frank Morrison ECOLAB INC. (800) 35-CLEAN 1 Ecolab Place, St. Paul, MN 55102 greg.cocchiarella@ecolab.com https://www.ecolab.com CONTACT: Greg Cocchiarella, VP, Industry Relations

NORA LIGHTING (800) 686-6672 6505 Gayhart Street, Commerce, CA 90040 dan@noralighting.com http://www.noralighting.com CONTACT: Dan Ocasio, Director of National Accounts TYPE OF BUSINESS: Nora Lighting is among the industry's leading designers and suppliers of energy-efficient lighting systems for commercial, architectural, retail and hospitality applications. Nora products have become

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FISH WINDOW CLEANING (877) 707-FISH (636) 530-7334 217 Chesterfield Towne Centre, Chesterfield, MO 63005 aschodl@fishwindowcleaning.com http://www.fishwindowcleaning.com CONTACT: Angie Schodl, Commercial Sales Specialist; Carrie Money, Commercial Sales Coordinator

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MANUALS AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE FRANMAN INC. (214) 736-3939 239 Cove Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 kit.vinson@franman.net http://www.franman.net CONTACT: Kit Vinson, President; Gary Fieldsend, Director of Operations

MSA WORLDWIDE (860) 523-4257 (770) 794-0746 94 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 mseid@msaworldwide.com http://www.msaworldwide.com CONTACT: Michael Seid, Managing Director; Kay Ainsley, Managing Director

FRANWISE® (714) 434-1516 (714) 290-7783 922 Van Ness Court, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 info@franwise.net http://www.franwise.net CONTACT: Mary Ann O'Connell, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Becoming a franchisor or growing the existing system requires good advice that matches your goals. FranWise® offers sound solutions for operations, compliance, franchise relations and sustained growth. You get advice and first-rate writing skills based on 3 decades of experience to bring you consultations and manuals that are comprehensive and easy to use. We provide solutions as unique as your brand.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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.

RELIABLE BACKGROUND SCREENING (800) 787-2439 P.O. Box 12743, Evans Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 info@reliablebackground.com http://www.ReliableBackground.com CONTACT: Brett Troisi, EVP | National Sales & Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: As a Preferred Partner for over 35 years, Reliable Background Screening has helped protected thousands of brands nationwide and around the world through franchisee and employee screening. Reliable delivers a seamless and federally-compliant screening process designed to identify high-

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quality candidates and reduce risk. There have been 525 workplace fatalities annually due to assault and 70% of candidates admit to misrepresenting themselves on their resumes.

Bringing on the right franchisees and employees is not just important- it’s essential for sustainable franchise growth. With Reliable, you have a trusted partner committed to protecting your brand every step of the way. Avoid the risks that come with onboarding franchisees who may lack the financial stability, or possess a criminal history that could jeopardize your brand’s reputation and franchise network. Equally important, franchisees must also vet their employees to ensure consistent protection of the brand at every location. Let us help vet your candidates. Contact us today to ensure your brand is properly protected.

MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS 360PR+ (610) 420-2191 851 Duportail Road, Chesterbrook, PA 19087 vpowers@powersbc.com https://www.powersbc.com CONTACT: Vince Powers, President

ACTIVECAMPAIGN (800) 357-0402 1 N. Dearborn Street, Floor 4, Chicago, IL 60602 achq@activecampaign.com https://www.activecampaign.com CONTACT: Matt Claire, Commercial Director ACHQ TYPE OF BUSINESS: ActiveCampaign empowers franchises and multi-location businesses to deliver consistent, personalized customer experiences at scale. Our platform, ActiveCampaign HQ, is designed to stream-

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ALL POINTS PUBLIC RELATIONS, LLC (847) 897-7480 (847) 897-7470 400 W. Erie Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60654 jizaks@allpointspr.com http://www.allpointspr.com CONTACT: Jamie Izaks, President; Lauren Izaks, COO & Executive Vice President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Go “All In” on your consumer and franchise development marketing strategies by partnering with All Points Public Relations, the premier franchise PR agency offering clients a 360-degree approach that strategically blends public relations, social media, content marketing, digital marketing and franchise development consulting. Our team’s passion, personalized service and professionalism help us deliver powerful results that generate high-quality franchise leads, as well as propel brands and local franchises' location performance.

Contact us today and learn more at http://www.AllPointsPR.com!

BIZBUYSELL (844) 495-3091 (888) 777-9893 101 California Street, 43rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 eberman@bizbuysell.com https://www.bizbuysell.com CONTACT: Greg Wilson, Director of Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: BizBuySell is the Internet's most active marketplace for

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businesses and franchises for sale. Each month the BizBuySell Network receives over 3 million visits from individuals looking for new business opportunities to business owners looking to sell. BizBuySell offers everything from small businesses to large established franchises for sale. Our Franchise Directory contains some of the nation's top franchise names available anywhere.

CHOICELOCAL (855) 867-5622 24960 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145 jsoltis@choicelocalmarketing.com http://www.choicelocal.com CONTACT: Joe Soltis, CEO CLICKTECS (905) 564-0020 (647) 294 4877 1295 Shawson Drive, Unit 201, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C4 Canada jam@clicktecs.com http://www.clicktecs.com CONTACT: Jam Hashmi, CEO

BML PUBLIC RELATIONS (973) 337-6395 25B Vreeland Road, Suite 215, Florham Park, NJ 07932 info@bmlpr.com http://www.bmlpr.com CONTACT: Brian Lowe, President & CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: BML Public Relations specializes in a variety of PR services, including brand management, media relations, events and promotions, product launches, social media, cause marketing, crisis communications and more. Our hardworking, fun, scrappy and easy-to-work-with team of PR pros provides big-thinking strategy, unparalleled creativity and amazing results for all of our clients. With a diverse client base, ranging from emerging companies to established brands, spanning from Coast to Coast, BMLPR will develop a customized campaign that will cut through the clutter to effectively deliver your brand’s message. We get big results. WE. GET. EARNED. MEDIA. BRAND NETWORKS (585) 317-6709 260 East Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14604 jgelfat@bn.co http://www.bn.co CONTACT: Josh Gelfat, Director of Marketing

CONSTANT CONTACT (855) 854-8612 890 Winter Street, Suite 300, Waltham, MA 02451 joe.lopezalvarado@constantcontact.com https://www.constantcontact.com/franchise CONTACT: Joe Lopez, Vice President, Sales and Partnerships; Matthew Montoya, Channel Marketing and Enablement Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: As a Preferred Vendor of IFA, Constant Contact simplifies digital marketing for franchisors with an all-in-one platform for email, social, landing pages, and more. Whether you’re an emerging franchise or an established system, our platform empowers franchisors to decide how much control to maintain at the top while giving franchisees the flexibility they need for local marketing success. Our powerful tools ensure brand consistency across the organization, provide franchisees with user-friendly resources, and support growth at every level.

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class deliverability, and award-winning customer support, Constant Contact simplifies marketing, saving time while driving better results. Choose a platform designed to grow with your franchise—and built to deliver success.

CONSUMER FUSION (858) 201-4732 5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 360, Carlsbad, CA 92008 mark@consumerfusion.com https://www.consumerfusion.com

DEVHUB (206) 441-4399 2101 4th Avenue, Suite 1070, Seattle, WA 98121 eunice@devhub.com http://www.devhub.com CONTACT: Eunice David, Head of Marketing; Mark Michael, CEO & Co-Founder EL TORO IP TARGETING (205) 532-1460 143 Memory Court, Mountain Brook, AL 35213 margie@eltoro.com http://www.eltoro.com CONTACT: Margie Tranum Lamberth, Vice President

CONTACT: Mark Spencer, Chief Growth Officer; Brynn Gibbs, Founder & CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Consumer Fusion is the leading AI-powered platform for Online Reputation Management, Social Media, and Local SEO, trusted by 100+ franchise brands.

Our tools help franchisees improve customer engagement, boost reviews, and dominate local search rankings while ensuring brand consistency. We’re proud to be the IFA’s Preferred Vendor for Online Reputation Management, Social Media, Local SEO, and more. Recognized for delivering trusted solutions that drive real results. We’re more than just a platform; we act as an extension of your team with white-glove support and actionable insights to build trust, improve customer satisfaction, and expand your digital presence. Recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 5 Franchise Suppliers for three years, we help your franchise thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Reputation is everything. Let us help!

CURIOUS JANE AD AGENCY (863) 646-2488 Ext. 203 439 S. Florida Avenue, Suite 301, Lakeland, FL 33801 lkellogg@curiousjane.com http://www.curiousjane.com CONTACT: Lora Kellogg, President & CEO

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ELYSIUM MARKETING GROUP (484) 684-7420 124 S. Maple Street, Suite 104, Ambler, PA 19002 elyse@elysiummg.com http://www.elysiummg.com CONTACT: Elyse Lupin, President and Founder; Jenn Null, Digital Marketing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: Partner with an awardwinning, full-service digital marketing agency with the industry experience, expertise, and framework to manage all of your franchise marketing needs on a local and national level.

Elysium Marketing Group has a proven track record of helping franchise brands with lead gen, brand awareness, and customer loyalty.

Our comprehensive services are integrated to deliver the most impactful, cost-effective results. Elysium Marketing Group has worked with both franchisors and franchisees to grow their businesses through strategic marketing plans and on-brand creative.

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ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA INC. (800) 864-6864 (949) 622-5238 2 Executive Circle, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614 bdavis@entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com CONTACT: Brent Davis, Vice President, Franchise Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: Entrepreneur Media is the most established and referred to franchise opportunity resource in the industry.

Entrepreneur Media's franchise products include: Entrepreneur.com, Entrepreneur magazine (the #1 selling monthly business magazine on the newsstand), and Entrepreneur's StartUps Newsstand Guides.

With more dedicated franchise editorial than any other major national publication, and 20 million monthly visitors, Entrepreneur continues to be the #1 lead source for franchisors.

EULERITY, INC. (917) 208-0145 333 W. 39th Street, New York, NY 10018 adam@eulerity.com https://www.eulerity.com/ CONTACT: Adam Chandler, Co-Founder, COO; Mary Hanula, Senior Director of Marketing EVERCONNECT (720) 647-4948 3601 Walnut Street, Unit 400, Denver, CO 80205 connect@perform.everconnect.com http://www.everconnect.com CONTACT: Jenna Goeke, Marketing Manager

FISH 919 (954) 893-9150 117 N.E. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 lsimo@fish-consulting.com http://www.fish-consulting.com CONTACT: Lauren Simo, Vice President; Jenna Kantrowitz, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer FISHMAN PR (847) 945-1300 3400 Dundee Road, Suite 300, Northbrook, IL 60062 bfish@fishmanpr.com http://www.fishmanpr.com CONTACT: Brad Fishman, Co-CEO; Sherri Fishman, Co-CEO

FRANCHISE FASTLANE (531) 333-3278 14301 FNB Parkway, Suite 312, Omaha, NE 68154 fastleads@franchisefastlane.com http://www.franchisefastlane.com CONTACT: Carey Gille, CEO & Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise FastLane is an accelerated turn-key franchise sales organization (FSO). We work with a limited number of franchisors to perfect their discovery process, bring them qualified franchisee leads and responsibly drive explosive growth.

FRANCHISE DIRECT (844) 294-6258 750 Hammond Drive, Building 16, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30328 info@franchisedirect.com http://www.franchisedirect.com CONTACT: Jill Ptacek, Director, U.S. Sales

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FRANCHISE ELEVATOR PR Fishman PR (847) 945-1300 325 W. Huron Street, Suite 417, Chicago, IL 60654 zfish@fishmanpr.com http://www.franchiseelevator.com CONTACT: Zack Fishman, Chief Growth Officer FRANCHISE RAMP (661) 332-2233 310 4th Avenue S., Suite 5010, Minneapolis, MN 55415 brian@franchiseramp.com http://www.franchiseramp.com CONTACT: Brian Holmes, Co-Founder, CEO

GERSON ADVISORY SERVICES (954) 815-5228 2679 Fairwood Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78132 keith@gersonadvisory.com http://www.gersonadvisoryservices.com CONTACT: Keith Gerson, President & CEO / Managing Partner TYPE OF BUSINESS: Keith Gerson, CFE, is one of the best-known experts in the world of franchising, and is highly sought-after for his thought-leadership and expertise. Keith brings 50 years of franchising expertise to Gerson Advisory Services (GAS), offering unparalleled insights and strategic guidance for franchisors.

As President & CEO, Keith’s leadership and visionary approach have shaped 100’s of successful franchise system worldwide. GAS offers services in the following areas: Franchise Sales Effectiveness, Franchise Marketing and Website Review & Forensics, Forensic Audits & Best Practices, FDD Competitive Analysis, Keynote Addresses and more.

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HOT DISH ADVERTISING (612) 341-3100 3500 Vicksburg Lane N., Suite 400-361, Plymouth, MN 55447 info@hotdishad.com http://www.hotdishad.com CONTACT: Dawn Kane, CEO & Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Only Hot Dish Advertising can give you over two decades of industry-leading expertise, a proven trackrecord of results and an award-winning suite of custom solutions. As a full-service FranFocused™ and BrandFocused advertising and marketing agency, we not only create your brand strategy and produce the creative for your campaign—we place it.

Whether you’re looking to market to potential franchisees, employees or consumers through our new one-stop local media placement solution Hot Dish Local Marketing, we know how to market a franchise brand and speak in a language that sparks conversations and drives results.

Discover what Hot Dish can do for your franchise brand today.

IGNITE VISIBILITY (619) 752-1955 4370 La Jolla Drive, Unit 320, San Diego, CA 92122 opportunity@ignitevisibiliy.com https://www.ignitevisibility.com/ CONTACT: Joseph Mohay, President of Franchise

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TYPE OF BUSINESS: Ignite Visibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency focused on helping franchise and multilocation businesses grow through data-driven strategies and innovative technology. We currently work with over 90+ franchise brands and 2,500+ franchise locations, and are experts in both franchise development and consumer marketing, driving lead generation and fostering growth for every client. Our national-to-local execution model boosts local discoverability and delivers measurable results. Specializing in SEO, paid media, social media advertising, content marketing, digital PR, website design and development, and more, Ignite provides comprehensive solutions to help brands scale efficiently. This year, we're excited to introduce Rallio, our AIpowered social media management platform, which includes directory listings, review generation, and social content management.

THE IMAGE IMPACT GROUP (248) 535-1873 2761 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207 karyl@theimageimpactgroup.com https://www.theimageimpactgroup.com CONTACT: Karyl Morris, Founder & CEO IMAGINUITY (972) 989-7810 (214) 649-0702 1201 Main Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75202 jlee@imaginuity.com http://www.imaginuity.com CONTACT: John Lee, Executive Director, Strategy; Gary Hooker, EVP, Sales INCLINE MARKETING (949) 324-8256 490 1st Avenue S., Suite 215, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 caden@inclinemarketing.org http://www.inclinemktg.com

INTERNET STRATEGY LABS (949) 433-8830 1835 Newport Boulevard, A109, Suite 654, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 4jimmyweeks@gmail.com https://www.internetstrategylabs.com/ CONTACT: Jimmy Weeks, Founder & CEO IRONMARK (888) 775-3737 9040 Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 sean.johnson@delivermedia.com http://www.ironmarkusa.com CONTACT: Sean Johnson, CEO & President JBECCA (612) 354-7872 (651) 398-9337 415 N. 1st Street, Suite 800, Minneapolis, MN 55401 jwright@jbecca.com https://www.jbecca.com CONTACT: Jay Wright, CEO KONNECT AGENCY (213) 988-8344 888 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90017 sgault@konnectagency.com http://www.konnectagency.com/ CONTACT: Sabina Gault, CEO; Amanda Bialek, President LEAD NAVIGATORS (678) 491-6868 98 Inlet Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 kim@leadnavigators.com http://www.leadnavigators.com CONTACT: Kim Lucey, CEO/ CMO of FranReal

CONTACT: Caden Underwood, Sales Manager

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LOCATION3 (720) 779-3687 820 16th Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 hello@location3.com https://www.location3.com CONTACT: Joshua Allen, VP of Marketing & Sales; Alex Porter, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Location3 is the preferred digital partner of franchise brands, guiding our partners on the path to digital transformation since 1999. Our team of digital experts and data analysts help you transform your brand and business by developing robust strategic roadmaps that go beyond marketing to drive critical business outcomes. We work with you to break down barriers in your technology stack, data sets, media plans, creative and more to create holistic, full-funnel strategies that align with today’s customer journey. From identifying new opportunities in media and technology, to developing closedloop reporting systems and marketing attribution models, we make sure you stay ahead of the competition and your brand stays top-of-mind in the marketplace.

LUV4MARKETING (702) 795-3188 5781 Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148 chriscooke@luv4marketing.com http://www.luv4marketing.com CONTACT: Chris Cooke, CEO MARKARIE (516) 382-8363 3214 Post Woods Drive, Apartment A, Atlanta, GA 30339 shawn@markarie.com http://www.markarie.com CONTACT: Shawn Goldsmith, CEO; Elie Chdid, Vice President

MARVIA (646) 791-1793 228 E. 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 contact@getmarvia.com http://www.getmarvia.com CONTACT: Christopher Brown, Director of North America MGH, INC. (410) 902-5012 118-AA Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 info@mghus.com http://www.mghus.com CONTACT: Andrew Malis, President MISSION DISRUPT (845) 592-5075 23 Green Street, Suite 310, Huntington, NY 11743 dean@missiondisupt.com http://www.missiondisrupt.com CONTACT: Dean DeCarlo, President MXTR AUTOMATION (800) 268-2342 1000 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 300R, Williamsport, PA 17701 mlocey@mxtrautomation.com http://www.mxtrautomation.com CONTACT: Mickey Locey, President ONEUPWEB (877) 568-7477 (231) 922-9977 1371 Gray Drive, Suite 100, Traverse City, MI 49684 info@oneupweb.com https://www.oneupweb.com CONTACT: Fernando Meza, CEO OUTREACH STUDIOS (314) 249-6823 414 Woodland Hill Court, Manchester, MO 63021 rob@outreachstudios.com http://www.outreachstudios.com CONTACT: Rob Glessner, President

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PATCH RETENTION (888) 605-4429 P.O. Box 376, Kaysville, UT 84037 luke@patchretention.com http://www.patchretention.com CONTACT: Luke Gordon, COO PLANITRETAIL (630) 338-2829 P.O. Box 363, Granby, CT 06035 http://www.planitretail.net CONTACT: Matt Spahn, Founder/CEO

RESHIFT MEDIA (416) 616-3046 140 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON L1Z 1M8 Canada kallen@reshiftmedia.com http://www.reshiftmedia.com CONTACT: Kirk Allen, Co-Founder & COO; Steve Buors, CEO

POWERS AGENCY (513) 721-5353 1435 Vine St., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202 lpowers@powersagency.com http://www.powersagency.com CONTACT: Lori Powers, Owner; Krista Taylor, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Powers Agency builds leads and revenue for multi-unit and franchised companies. Whether it’s owners, agents, franchisees, or advisors, we create and execute marketing programs that drive revenue unit-by-unit, across the country.

PROMOTEX PRODUCTIONS (866) 387-4914 710 S. Powerline Road, Suite E, Deerfiled Beach, FL 33442 lou@promotexproductions.com http://www.promotexproductions.com CONTACT: Lou Gammal, CEO/Founder

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Voted the World’s Best Franchise Marketing Firm at the 2023 and 2024 Global Franchise Awards, ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Suppliers Marketing Category, and named 2024 Marketing Disruptor of the Year by the International Business Awards. Reshift Media is an award-winning digital marketing firm that develops digital marketing strategies, processes, and technology to help franchise companies earn new customers and find new franchisees. The company’s in-house team supports more than 200 franchise clients in 22 countries across all aspects of digital media, including software development, social media, influencer marketing, search, and website/mobile development. Celebrating 12 years of helping the franchise community grow and thrive, Reshift Media has cemented itself as the leading digital marketing agency for franchise companies worldwide. Among the company's accolades, Reshift Media is the creator of three proprietary digital marketing automation platforms: Social Brand Amplifier, Brand Amplifier, and Franify - each designed specifically for franchise businesses.

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REVLOCAL (800) 456-7470 (740) 481-4364 4009 Columbus Road S.W., Suite 222, Granville, OH 43023 aj.shull@hibu.com https://www.revlocal.com CONTACT: AJ Shull, Brand Sales Manager ROCKETBARN MARKETING (519) 505-4769 105 Randall Drive, Unit 2, Waterloo, ON N2V 1C5 Canada matt@rocketbarn.com http://www.rocketbarn.com CONTACT: Matt Martin, President & CEO QRYNO STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS (602) 303-4558 15600 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite C-200, Phoenix, AZ 85053 sarah.wilkinson@rynoss.com http://www.rynoss.com CONTACT: Sarah Wilkinson, Sales & Operations Admin SALESDESK (610) 554-8020 1090 New Dehaven Street, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 morgan@gosalesdesk.com http://www.gosalesdesk.com CONTACT: Morgan Smith, President SCION SOCIAL BNI Global 91-9972432809 11525 N. Community House Road, Suite 475, Charlotte, NC 28277 seanf@scion-social.com http://www.scion-social.com CONTACT: Sean Fernandes, Managing Director; Vinayak Reddy, Business Development Director

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SCORPION (661) 568-7329 27750 Entertainment Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 jamie.adams@scorpion.co https://www.scorpion.co/IFA CONTACT: Jamie Adams, Chief Revenue Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: Scorpion is a premium provider of marketing and technology solutions for the franchise industry. As a partner for business owners, Scorpion delivers a better way through honest guidance, effective strategies, and award-winning advertising technology for clients who need a clear path forward. Scorpion is a proud Preferred Vendor of the International Franchise Association.

SERVICESCORE (414) 436-0040 925 Genesee Street, Suite 180351, Delafield, WI 53018 sales@servicescore.net http://www.servicescore.net CONTACT: Jayson Pearl, President SOCI, INC. (858) 225-4110 225 Broadway, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101 sales@meetsoci.com https://www.meetsoci.com CONTACT: Jacob Chappell, Senior Vice President, Sales

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STRUCTUREM (918) 994-0686 8214 E. 111th Place, Suite 100, Bixby, OK 74008 holly@structurem.com http://www.structurem.com CONTACT: Holly Alvidrez, Director of Sales & Marketing; Bruce Dell, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: It's frustrating when you’ve tried a dozen different ways to consistently grow revenue but still fall short of your goals. At StructureM, we help good business grow through their digital marketing. For the past 12 years, we’ve helped over 200 business owners and marketing managers stop wasting time and money on marketing, and instead have provided a proactive partnership, 10:1 return on investment, extraordinary client satisfaction & retention, and adaptable, month-to-month services.

THUNDERLY (214) 458-5751 450 Century Parkway, Suite 250, Allen, TX 75013 swhite@thunderlymarketing.com https://thunderlymarketing.com

combined under the brand Thunderly, we o_er franchising’s most fully- integrated package of marketing, lead-generation, social media and PR services

TIGER PISTOL (888) 400-8845 1220 W. 6th Street, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH 44113 sales@tigerpistol.com https://tigerpistol.com CONTACT: Paul Elliott, CEO; Sarah Cucchiara, VP, Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tiger Pistol links brands to franchise locations using an easy-to-use, but powerful local advertising platform. Our platform automates location-based advertising at scale with a focus on flexibility, marketing collaboration, and performance to facilitate consumer connections and drive sales. Franchise owners or their agency partners can select from a variety of brandcreated ads designed to meet their specific business objectives, whether it's increasing foot traffic, promoting special deals, or recruiting. Campaigns published through Tiger Pistol's platform drive better results with greater spend efficiency and ad performance, proving the local relevancy of campaigns improves the return on investment. It is the ideal solution for franchise brands seeking to empower their franchisees with an easy and effective advertising tool.

CONTACT: Scott White, Co-Founder and CEO; Monica Feid, Co-Founder and COO TYPE OF BUSINESS: For more than two decades, Thunderly’s core competency has been franchising. As agencies BizComPR and Brand J, we were regularly selected to Entrepreneur magazine’s list of the top franchise PR and marketing firms. Now, with our creative and marketing resources

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WILD COFFEE MARKETING (855) 263-3335 6919 W. Broward Boulevard, Suite 154, Plantation, FL 33317 amy@wildcoffeemarketing.com http://www.wildcoffeemarketing.com CONTACT: Amy Anderson, Co-Founder TOPFIRE MEDIA (708) 249-1090 1630 45th Street, Suite 202, Munster, IN 46321 info@topfiremedia.com https://www.topfiremedia.com CONTACT: Matthew Jonas, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: TopFire Media is the leading franchise development marketing agency specializing in digital, integrated solutions. We offer Digital Franchise Advertising, SEO, PR, Content Marketing, Web Development, and Hyper-Local Franchisee Marketing. With decades of combined experience in franchise development and marketing, our team delivers strategies focused on one goal: driving results to help achieve our clients' franchise growth goals.

TRIOU MARKETING (717) 413-9134 1588 Hiemenz Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 erin@trioumarketing.com http://www.trioumarketing.com CONTACT: Erin Smith, Founder TURTLEHUT INTERNET MARKETING (810) 360-0180 (734) 546-5379 6241 Grand River, Suite 300, Brighton, MI 48114 jmitte@turtlehut.com http://www.turtlehutfranchisemarketing.com CONTACT: Jim Mitte, President; Matthew Widdick, Director of Operations

XPRESSDOCS (866) 977-3627 (214) 334-7745 (312) 560-2678 1301 N.E. Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76131 gkaufman@xpressdocs.com https://www.xpressdocs.com CONTACT: Gretchen Kaufman, Director, Enterprise Sales; Eric Arnold, VP, Sales and Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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.

ZBRA STUDIOS (323) 661-9272 3101 1/2 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 zoey@zbrastudios.com https://www.zbrastudios.com CONTACT: Zoey Smith, President

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THE ZEST LAB (804) 802-9378 1000 Carlisle Avenue, Suite 310C, Richmond, VA 23231 melina@thezestlab.com http://www.thezestlab.com CONTACT: Melina Pescara, Digital Marketing Manager

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN DESIGN HUDDLE (866) 359-4782 111 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 3150, Portland, OR 97204 sales@designhuddle.com https://www.designhuddle.com CONTACT: Carlee Benito, Head of Marketing TRIFACTOR VIDEO MARKETING (954) 908-3408 5211 N.W. 33rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 emmanuel@trifactorcreative.com https://www.trifactorcreative.com CONTACT: Emmanuel Trenche, VP, Strategy & Agency Operations

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS PROGRAM ALPHAGRAPHICS NATIONAL PROGRAMS (720) 518-6886 143 Union Boulevard, Suite 650, Lakewood, CO 80228 cnolan@alphagraphics.com https://shop.alphagraphics.com/ CONTACT: Craig Nolan

ONLINE ADVERTISING ADPLORER (470) 446-7900 (678) 733-9636 5901 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 140A, Atlanta, GA 30328 ryan.stackable@adplorer.com https://www.adplorer.com CONTACT: Ryan Stackable, CEO, Adplorer U.S.; Constantin Lange, CEO AWARITY (469) 305-7576 2600 Network Boulevard, Suite 270, Frisco, TX 75034 samantha@awarity.com http://www.awarity.com CONTACT: Samantha Record, Senior Product Specialist

BIZBUYSELL (844) 495-3091 (888) 777-9893 101 California Street, 43rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 eberman@bizbuysell.com https://www.bizbuysell.com CONTACT: Greg Wilson, Director of Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: BizBuySell is the Internet's most active marketplace for businesses and franchises for sale. Each month the BizBuySell Network receives over 3 million visits from individuals looking for new business opportunities to business owners looking to sell. BizBuySell offers everything from small businesses to large established franchises for sale. Our Franchise Directory contains some of the nation's top franchise names available anywhere.

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CGB PUBLISHING (778) 426-2446 2787 Jacklin Road, Suite 103, Victoria, BC V9B 2X9 Canada vikki@cgbpublishing.com http://www.franchisingusamagazine.com

ENSPIRE FOR ENTERPRISE (800) 862-8921 11350 McCormick Road, Plaza 3, Suite 200, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 info@enspireforenterprise.com http://www.EnspireforEnterprise.com

CONTACT: Vikki Bradbury, Director/Publisher; Colin Bradbury, President

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CYBERMARK INTERNATIONAL (623) 889-3380 18456 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85023 gordie@cybermark.com http://www.cybermark.com CONTACT: Gordie Hunt, Managing Partner; Brandon Robinson, Owner/Managing Partner

FRANCHISE VENTURES Landmark Interactive (888) 363-3390 150 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@franchiseventures.com www.franchiseventures.com CONTACT: Matt Maxwell, Senior Vice President

ELYSIUM MARKETING GROUP (484) 684-7420 124 S. Maple Street, Suite 104, Ambler, PA 19002 elyse@elysiummg.com http://www.elysiummg.com CONTACT: Elyse Lupin, President and Founder; Jenn Null, Digital Marketing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: Partner with an awardwinning, full-service digital marketing agency with the industry experience, expertise, and framework to manage all of your franchise marketing needs on a local and national level.

Elysium Marketing Group has a proven track record of helping franchise brands with lead gen, brand awareness, and customer loyalty.

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TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Ventures is the leading source for new franchisees, connecting franchise development professionals with qualified prospects through a collection of multi-channel, franchise opportunity and business-for-sale marketplaces, including: FranchiseOpportunities.com; FranchiseGator.com; FranchiseForSale.com; Franchise.com; FranchiseSolutions.com; BusinessBroker.net, and SmallBusinessStartup.com.

HIGHERVISIBILITY, LLC (901) 672-7243 8000 Centerview Parkway, Suite 203, Cordova, TN 38018 scott@highervisibility.com http://www.highervisibility.com CONTACT: Scott Langdon, Managing Partner; David McElveen, Managing Partner

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IGNITE VISIBILITY (619) 752-1955 4370 La Jolla Drive, Unit 320, San Diego, CA 92122 opportunity@ignitevisibiliy.com https://www.ignitevisibility.com/ CONTACT: Joseph Mohay, President of Franchise TYPE OF BUSINESS: Ignite Visibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency focused on helping franchise and multilocation businesses grow through data-driven strategies and innovative technology. We currently work with over 90+ franchise brands and 2,500+ franchise locations, and are experts in both franchise development and consumer marketing, driving lead generation and fostering growth for every client. Our national-to-local execution model boosts local discoverability and delivers measurable results. Specializing in SEO, paid media, social media advertising, content marketing, digital PR, website design and development, and more, Ignite provides comprehensive solutions to help brands scale efficiently. This year, we're excited to introduce Rallio, our AIpowered social media management platform, which includes directory listings, review generation, and social content management.

transformation since 1999. Our team of digital experts and data analysts help you transform your brand and business by developing robust strategic roadmaps that go beyond marketing to drive critical business outcomes. We work with you to break down barriers in your technology stack, data sets, media plans, creative and more to create holistic, full-funnel strategies that align with today’s customer journey. From identifying new opportunities in media and technology, to developing closedloop reporting systems and marketing attribution models, we make sure you stay ahead of the competition and your brand stays top-of-mind in the marketplace.

LSM (615) 209-9041 310 Seven Springs Way, Suite 150, Brentwood, TN 37027 marketing@lsm.works https://www.lsm.works CONTACT: Mallory Ham, Director of Business Development

POWERS AGENCY (513) 721-5353 1435 Vine St., Suite 400, Cincinnati, OH 45202 lpowers@powersagency.com http://www.powersagency.com CONTACT: Lori Powers, Owner; Krista Taylor, President

LOCATION3 (720) 779-3687 820 16th Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 hello@location3.com https://www.location3.com

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Powers Agency builds leads and revenue for multi-unit and franchised companies. Whether it’s owners, agents, franchisees, or advisors, we create and execute marketing programs that drive revenue unit-by-unit, across the country.

CONTACT: Joshua Allen, VP of Marketing & Sales; Alex Porter, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Location3 is the preferred digital partner of franchise brands, guiding our partners on the path to digital

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REACHLOCAL (888) 515-4119 21700 Oxnard Street, Suite 1600, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 scott.szczekocki@localiq.com http://www.localiq.com

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SCORPION (661) 568-7329 27750 Entertainment Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 jamie.adams@scorpion.co https://www.scorpion.co/IFA RESHIFT MEDIA (416) 616-3046 140 Yonge Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON L1Z 1M8 Canada kallen@reshiftmedia.com http://www.reshiftmedia.com CONTACT: Kirk Allen, Co-Founder & COO; Steve Buors, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Voted the World’s Best Franchise Marketing Firm at the 2023 and 2024 Global Franchise Awards, ranked #1 in Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Suppliers Marketing Category, and named 2024 Marketing Disruptor of the Year by the International Business Awards. Reshift Media is an award-winning digital marketing firm that develops digital marketing strategies, processes, and technology to help franchise companies earn new customers and find new franchisees. The company’s in-house team supports more than 200 franchise clients in 22 countries across all aspects of digital media, including software development, social media, influencer marketing, search, and website/mobile development. Celebrating 12 years of helping the franchise community grow and thrive, Reshift Media has cemented itself as the leading digital marketing agency for franchise companies worldwide. Among the company's accolades, Reshift Media is the creator of three proprietary digital marketing automation platforms: Social Brand Amplifier,

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CONTACT: Jamie Adams, Chief Revenue Officer TYPE OF BUSINESS: Scorpion is a premium provider of marketing and technology solutions for the franchise industry. As a partner for business owners, Scorpion delivers a better way through honest guidance, effective strategies, and award-winning advertising technology for clients who need a clear path forward. Scorpion is a proud Preferred Vendor of the International Franchise Association.

THRIVE INTERNET MARKETING AGENCY (877) 771-0866 (817) 383-9365 4604 Park Springs Boulevard, Suite 140, Arlington, TX 76017 sales@thriveagency.com https://thriveagency.com CONTACT: Josiah Wiles, Director of Client Experience

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OTHER TIGER PISTOL (888) 400-8845 1220 W. 6th Street, Suite 201, Cleveland, OH 44113 sales@tigerpistol.com https://tigerpistol.com CONTACT: Paul Elliott, CEO; Sarah Cucchiara, VP, Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tiger Pistol links brands to franchise locations using an easy-to-use, but powerful local advertising platform. Our platform automates location-based advertising at scale with a focus on flexibility, marketing collaboration, and performance to facilitate consumer connections and drive sales. Franchise owners or their agency partners can select from a variety of brandcreated ads designed to meet their specific business objectives, whether it's increasing foot traffic, promoting special deals, or recruiting. Campaigns published through Tiger Pistol's platform drive better results with greater spend efficiency and ad performance, proving the local relevancy of campaigns improves the return on investment. It is the ideal solution for franchise brands seeking to empower their franchisees with an easy and effective advertising tool.

ORGANIZATIONS CANADIAN FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION (416) 695-2896 116-5399 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON M9C 5K6 Canada lgervasi@cfa.ca http://www.cfa.ca CONTACT: Sherry McNeil, President & CEO

HAULISTIC (859) 254-4112 987 Primroses Court, Lexington, KY 40511 thayden@shiphaulistic.com http://www.shiphaulistic.com CONTACT: Terry Hayden, Director of Marketing

POINT OF SALES SYSTEMS ALL POINT RETAIL (941) 343-9999 2301 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232 ddenley@allpointretail.com http://www.allpointretail.com CONTACT: Drew Denley, VP of Business Development BILLER GENIE (877) 245-5374 (305) 615-2125 4700 Millenia Blvd., Suite 600, Orlando, FL 32839 taronica@billergenie.com https://www.billergenie.com/franchise CONTACT: Thomas Aronica, CEO; Ryan Banko, SVP of Marketing DELL FOR STARTUPS Dell Technologies (800) 433-2392 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78664 marcus.devane@dell.com http://www.dell.com CONTACT: Marcus Devane, Sr. Business Development Manager MYTIME (415) 297-0533 947 Linda Flora Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 ethan@mytime.com http://www.mytime.com CONTACT: Ethan Anderson, CEO

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PRINTING 1VISION (800) 833-4263 9346 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095 matt.walenczak@1-vision.com http://www.1-vision.com CONTACT: Matt Walenczak, CRO ASTLEY GILBERT LTD (905) 571-3300 1097 Boundary Road, Oshawa, ON L1J 8P8 Canada bridgetc@astleygilbert.com http://www.astleygilbert.com CONTACT: Bridget Cashman, Account Manager BLUESTEM INTEGRATED (918) 660-0492 5301 S. 125th E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74146 josh@bstem.us http://www.bluestemintegrated.com

CLAYTON KENDALL (888) 799-4757 (412) 798-7120 167 Dexter Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 dgeyer@claytonkendall.com http://www.claytonkendall.com CONTACT: Dan Geyer, VP of Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: Centralize Your Marketing Supply Chain. Our comprehensive branded merchandise programs help franchise communities and multi-location businesses scale rapidly, save money and better manage their promotional items, apparel, POP/signage and marketing collateral. You gain economies of scale, save time, and maintain brand consistency with our integrated marketing supply chain management solution.

CONTACT: Joshua Schrock, Business Development BUILDASIGN (800) 330-9622 11525-A Stonehollow Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78758 info@buildasign.com http://www.buildasign.com CONTACT: David Curry, Business Development Manager

IMAGE CUBE (866) 899-2823 15840 Monte Street, Suite B109, Los Angeles, CA 91342 cs@imagecube.com http://www.imagecube.com CONTACT: Ari Boyajian, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Image Cube provides complete brand printing, promo products and fulfillment to the franchise community. We offer print, signage/POP, promo products, marketing collateral, creative services and fulfillment. Our solutions and custom websites deliver brand compliance, streamlined operations and cost savings. Your image is our mission.

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MAIL PROCESSING ASSOCIATES (863) 687-6945 430 N. Wabash Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815 alec@mailpro.org http://www.mailpro.org CONTACT: Alec Boye, President THE PRINT AUTHORITY (615) 468-2679 7103-B Crossroads Boulevard, Brentwood, TN 37207 connor@theprintauthority.com http://www.theprintauthority.com CONTACT: Connor Pera, Owner & President PRINTFUL 11025 Westlake Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273 david.house@printful.com http//www.printful.com CONTACT: David House, Head of Enterprise Sales THE SCAN GROUP, INC. (262) 521-1365 W222 N625 Cheaney Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186 reading@scangroup.net http://www.scangroup.net CONTACT: Kathy Reading, Client Service & Development SUTTLE-STRAUS (608) 849-1000 1000 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597 karen.wenning@suttle-straus.com https://www.suttle-straus.com

XPRESSDOCS (866) 977-3627 (214) 334-7745 (312) 560-2678 1301 N.E. Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76131 gkaufman@xpressdocs.com https://www.xpressdocs.com/s/byindustry/franchise CONTACT: Gretchen Kaufman, Director, Enterprise Sales; Eric Arnold, VP, Sales and Business Development TYPE OF BUSINESS: 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.

CONTACT: Karen Wenning, Business Development Manager; Steve Harold, VP of Sales and Marketing TRABON GROUP (816) 835-5154 420 E. Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 zfargo@trabongroup.com http://www.trabongroup.com CONTACT: Zach Fargo, Director, New Business Development

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CLAYTON KENDALL (888) 799-4757 (412) 798-7120 167 Dexter Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 dgeyer@claytonkendall.com http://www.claytonkendall.com CONTACT: Dan Geyer, VP of Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: Centralize Your Marketing Supply Chain. Our comprehensive branded merchandise programs help franchise communities and multi-location businesses scale rapidly, save money and better manage their promotional items, apparel, POP/signage and marketing collateral. You gain economies of scale, save time, and maintain brand consistency with our integrated marketing supply chain management solution.

CORPORATE IMAGE GROUP (800) 874-9225 (605) 725-8975 (605) 725-8949 701 Enterprise Street N., Aberdeen, SD 57401 lori@corporateimagegroup.com http://www.corporateimagegroup.com CONTACT: Lori Hoffman, Manager, Sales & Marketing TYPE OF BUSINESS: Custom Webstores & Branded Solutions: Corporate Image Group designs personalized online storefronts tailored to your brand, making it easier than ever to manage and order branded materials.

We serve as both your webstore creator and full-service supplier, offering a comprehensive product range. Trusted by leading brands

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such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels, Comfort Keepers, BrightStar Care, and more.

IMAGE CUBE (866) 899-2823 15840 Monte Street, Suite B109, Los Angeles, CA 91342 cs@imagecube.com http://www.imagecube.com CONTACT: Ari Boyajian, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Image Cube provides complete brand printing, promo products and fulfillment to the franchise community. We offer print, signage/POP, promo products, marketing collateral, creative services and fulfillment. Our solutions and custom websites deliver brand compliance, streamlined operations and cost savings. Your image is our mission.

MERCURY PROMOTIONS & FULFILLMENT (586) 825-9300 35610 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 rosenbaumm@mercuryfs.com http://www.mercuryfs.com CONTACT: Matt Rosenbaum, Director New Business Development

PUBLICATIONS ARTICHOKE MEDIA 44-1206-505936 185 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2HS United Kingdom rachael.wenham@artichokehq.com https://www.artichokehq.com CONTACT: Rachael Wenham, Head of Franchise Development

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ENTREPRENEUR MEDIA INC. (800) 864-6864 (949) 622-5238 2 Executive Circle, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92614 bdavis@entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com CONTACT: Brent Davis, Vice President, Franchise Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: Entrepreneur Media is the most established and referred to franchise opportunity resource in the industry.

Entrepreneur Media's franchise products include: Entrepreneur.com, Entrepreneur magazine (the #1 selling monthly business magazine on the newsstand), and Entrepreneur's StartUps Newsstand Guides.

With more dedicated franchise editorial than any other major national publication, and 20 million monthly visitors, Entrepreneur continues to be the #1 lead source for franchisors.

FRANCHISE DICTIONARY MAGAZINE FranServe (888) 315-9594 197 State Route 18 S., Suite 3000, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 editor@franchisedictionarymagazine.com http://www.franchisedictionarymagazine.com CONTACT: Alesia Visconti, CEO FRANCHISE TIMES CORP. (800) 528-3296 (612) 767-3200 2808 Anthony Lane S., Minneapolis, MN 55418-3234 mlarson@franchisetimes.com http://www.franchisetimes.com CONTACT: Mary Jo Larson, Vice President & Publisher

FRANCHISE UPDATE MEDIA (800) 289-4232 Ext. 202 P.O. Box 20547, San Jose, CA 95160 sharonw@franchiseupdate.com http://www.franchising.com CONTACT: Gary Gardner, Chairman; Therese Thilgen, CEO, Co-Founder FRANCHISEWIRE (888) 977-4374 Ext. 114 499 Ernston Road, Suite B9, Parlin, NJ 08859 hello@franchisewire.com https://www.franchisewire.com/ CONTACT: Jill Abrahamsen, Editorial Director TEGNA (917) 319-5656 285 Broad Street, Harftord, CT 06115 mevans4@tegna.com http://www.tegna.com CONTACT: Mike Evans, Digital Sales Manager

THUNDERLY (214) 458-5751 450 Century Parkway, Suite 250, Allen, TX 75013 swhite@thunderlymarketing.com https://thunderlymarketing.com CONTACT: Scott White, Co-Founder and CEO; Monica Feid, Co-Founder and COO TYPE OF BUSINESS: For more than two decades, Thunderly’s core competency has been franchising. As agencies BizComPR and Brand J, we were regularly selected to Entrepreneur magazine’s list of the top franchise PR and marketing firms. Now, with our creative and marketing resources combined under the brand Thunderly, we offer franchising’s most fully- integrated package of marketing, leadgeneration, social media and PR services.

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REAL ESTATE FRANSITE (210) 366-3500 70 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 450, San Antonio, TX 78216 davidn@fransite.com http://www.fransite.com CONTACT: David Nicolson, President GUGGENHEIM RETAIL REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, INC. (214) 872-4000 3000 Internet Boulevard, Suite 570, Frisco, TX 75034 leanne.wheeler@guggenheimpartners.com http://www.guggenheimpartners.com CONTACT: Leanne Wheeler, SVP Real Estate JLL (303) 880-4288 200 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 matthew.d@jll.com https://hello.jll.com/retail CONTACT: Matthew DeBartolomeis, SVP Retail Corporate Services LEASECAKE (407) 704-9518 1350 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL 32789 taj@leasecake.com http://www.Leasecake.com CONTACT: Taj Adhav, CEO

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Morrow Hill is a technology-driven commercial real estate firm that exclusively represents tenants with an unbiased, market-true lens. Through our Build + Design + Manage Services, we provide expert site selection, space planning, and project management supported by a dedicated client team. Using proprietary tools like Vision Map and Vision Track, we fuse data, analytics, and mapping into a cutting-edge process that accelerates timelines and ensures every location opens with precision.

OCULUS REAL ESTATE PARTNERS (404) 326-4010 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 165-107, Marietta, GA 30068 mike@oculusrep.com http://www.oculusrep.com CONTACT: Mike Minihan, Principal/Owner ORION INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE (714) 292-6171 7150 E. Camelback Road, Suite 425, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 carol.schillne@orionprop.com http://www.schillneretail.com CONTACT: Carol Schillne, Senior Vice President; Cole Schillne, Vice President RESOLUT RE (FORMERLY RETAIL SOLUTIONS) (877) 875-5444 7320 N. Mopac Expressway, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78731 david@resolutre.com http://www.resolutre.com CONTACT: David Simmonds, President & Founder

MORROW HILL (972) 484-6646 14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 330, Dallas, TX 75254 jonathan@morrowhill.com http://www.morrowhill.com CONTACT: Jonathan Hill, Co-Founder

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STONE REAL ESTATE (916) 907-7250 3500 Douglas Blvd., Suite 180, Roseville, CA 95661 joe@stonecommercial.com http://www.gostonerealestate.com CONTACT: Joe Blanton, President

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CORPORATE IMAGE GROUP (800) 874-9225 (605) 725-8975 (605) 725-8949 701 Enterprise Street N., Aberdeen, SD 57401 lori@corporateimagegroup.com http://www.corporateimagegroup.com CONTACT: Lori Hoffman, Manager, Sales & Marketing

HUGHES (301) 601-6427 (240) 401-6959 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876 carl.udler@hughes.com https://www.hughes.com CONTACT: Carl Udler, Sr. Director Marketing; Tim Tang, Marketing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are a managed services provider helping franchises protect, connect, and enhance their business and revenue stream. Hughes has been working with franchisors for more than 20 years providing Managed Services: Digital Menu Boards, Signage, and Media; Ransomware Protection and Cybersecurity; Internet Connectivity: Wireline and Wireless Backup.

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TYPE OF BUSINESS: Custom Webstores & Branded Solutions: Corporate Image Group designs personalized online storefronts tailored to your brand, making it easier than

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GBBIS (877) 447-6277 (570) 724-9109 18005 Sky Park Circle, 54J, Irvine, CA 92614 jorge.azpilicueta@gbbis.com http://www.gbbis.com CONTACT: Jorge Azpilicueta, Managing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: GbBIS offers analytics, data and mapping solutions for your franchise from the top down, C-Suite to Franchisee.

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MORROW HILL (972) 484-6646 14800 Quorum Drive, Suite 330, Dallas, TX 75254 jonathan@morrowhill.com http://www.morrowhill.com CONTACT: Jonathan Hill, Co-Founder TYPE OF BUSINESS: Morrow Hill is a technology-driven commercial real estate firm that exclusively represents tenants with an unbiased, market-true lens. Through our Build + Design + Manage Services, we provide expert site selection, space planning, and project management supported by a dedicated client team. Using proprietary tools like Vision Map and Vision Track, we fuse data, analytics, and mapping into a cutting-edge process that accelerates timelines and ensures every location opens with precision.

REDC REAL ESTATE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (303) 333-3420 P.O. Box 202983, Denver, CO 80220 brendan@redcadvocacy.com http://www.redcadvocacy.com CONTACT: Brendan Charles, Owner TYPE OF BUSINESS: redC Business Advocacy is a consulting firm designed to provide you with customizable levels of development support for your growing franchise. With over 65+ years of combined

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SITEZEUS (954) 371-7127 1211 N. West Shore Boulevard, Suite 501, Tampa, FL 33607 gluchetti@sitezeus.com http://www.sitezeus.com

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TAX CREDIT PROGRAM CTI - CORPORATE TAX INCENTIVES (866) 444-4880 1720 Prairie City Road, Suite 120, Folsom, CA 95630 pcooney@ctillc.com http://www.ctillc.com CONTACT: Patrick Cooney, Chief Development Officer

EISNERAMPER (732) 243-7261 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830 robert.reilly@eisneramper.com http://www.eisneramper.com CONTACT: Robert Reilly, Partner, Audit & Assurance TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our franchise accounting team has served as a trusted advisor to hundreds of franchisors and franchisees.

EisnerAmper is a full-service accounting firm with expertise in Franchise Disclosure Agreement audits, specialized tax advice, strategic planning capabilities, QuickBooks™ training and bookkeeping to help business owners gain wealth. Our experienced team will help you select the right type of business entity, create a business plan, or formulate and negotiate the sale of your company.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Elevate your franchise with AnswerConnect, the IFA’s preferred answering service. AnswerConnect’s professional customer service solutions offer 24/7 call answering, lead capture and qualification, appointment setting, and more.

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ANSWERING SERVICE CARE (800) 770-0442 441 S. Street Road 7, Suite 2, Margate, FL 33068 sales@answeringservicecare.com https://answeringservicecare.com CONTACT: Logan Shooster, VP of Strategic Growth TYPE OF BUSINESS: Answering Service Care (ASC) is a 24/7 live answering service for 4000+ businesses nationwide, serving all industries, including countless franchises. ASC has 50 years of experience and almost 200 employees in over 3 offices located in NJ, NC, and FL. As a third-generation family business, ASC was built with a strong business culture

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centered around people, with many relationships lasting more than 20 years. Learn more at http://www.answeringservicecare.com.

AT&T BUSINESS (714) 651-9501 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75202 debbie.clavadetscher@att.com https://more.att.com CONTACT: Debbie Clavadetscher, Channel Expansion Manager TYPE OF BUSINESS: AT&T Business offers a wide range of solutions designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes. Our services include high-speed internet, robust networking, mobile connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IoT solutions. AT&T Business also provides unified communications tools like VoIP and video conferencing, alongside expert consulting & professional services. By leveraging advanced technology and reliable services, AT&T Business helps organizations enhance productivity, secure their operations, and drive innovation. We support businesses in navigating the digital landscape and achieving their goals.

HUGHES (301) 601-6427 (240) 401-6959 11717 Exploration Lane, Germantown, MD 20876 carl.udler@hughes.com https://www.hughes.com CONTACT: Carl Udler, Sr. Director Marketing; Tim Tang, Marketing Director TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are a managed services provider helping franchises protect, connect, and enhance their business and revenue stream. Hughes has been working with franchisors for more than 20 years

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providing Managed Services: Digital Menu Boards, Signage, and Media; Ransomware Protection and Cybersecurity; Internet Connectivity: Wireline and Wireless Backup.

Contact Hughes today to learn how we can help you succeed in today’s environment.

SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE (636) 399-3641 7800 Crescent Executive Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 stephanye.pitts@charter.com https://www.enterprise.spectrum.com CONTACT: Stephanye Pitts, Sr. Manager, Market Enablement

TEXTELLENT (972) 200-7250 (972) 200-3033 2100 N. Greenville Ave, Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75082 wade@textellent.com https://www.textellent.com CONTACT: Wade Mosier, Head of Sales; Majeed Ghadialy, CEO TYPE OF BUSINESS: Textellent, Inc. is a leading SMS marketing and campaign platform provider offering innovative capabilities that integrate with franchise and CRM systems to automate yet personalize powerful marketing, sales, and customer service texting campaigns. With Textellent’s robust selfservice appointment scheduling services, sophisticated drip campaigns, and patented TCPA compliance using artificial intelligence, businesses can offer an unparalleled customer experience. The result is a better one-to-one brand experience for large franchises and SMBs alike.

Trade Shoiws/Expos

TRADE SHOWS/EXPOS ADM CREATIVE GROUP (516) 484-6900 40 Seaview Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050 mlohr@admcreativegroup.com http://www.admcreativegroup.com CONTACT: Meg Lohr, EVP, Sales & Marketing THE BUSINESS SHOW 2025 Business Show Media (0117) 313-4746 Ground Floor, Colston Tower, Bristol BS1 4UB United Kingdom enquiries@thebusinessshow.co.uk https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/ CONTACT: Angie Wyatt, Marketing Director

THE GREAT AMERICAN FRANCHISE EXPO The Franchise Consulting Company, Inc. (800) 304-4271 3735 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 207, Miami, FL 33134 info@franexpousa.com http://www.franexpousa.com CONTACT: Abel Beyene, Director; Nick Neonakis, CEO INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO MFV Expositions (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.IFEinfo.com CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President

FRANCHISE EXPO AUSTIN MFV Expositions (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.franchiseexpoaustin.com

THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW 2026 Business Show Media (0117) 457-9090 Ground Floor, Colston Tower, Bristol BS1 4UB United Kingdom marketing@thefranchiseshow.co.uk https://www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk

CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President

CONTACT: Simon Chicken, Event Director

FRANCHISE EXPO SOUTH MFV Expositions (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.FranchiseExpoSouth.com CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President FRANCHISE EXPO WEST MFV Expositions (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.FranchiseExpoWest.com CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President

MFV EXPOSITIONS (201) 226-1130 65 Harristown Road, Suite 300, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 martin.joksimovic@comexposium.com http://www.franchiseexpo.com CONTACT: Martin Joksimovic, President TYPE OF BUSINESS: Bringing the franchise world together since 1991, MFV Expositions generates qualified leads at our face-to-face events. Our U.S. shows include: the International Franchise Expo; Franchise Expo

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South; Franchise Expo West and Franchise Expo Austin. International events will take place in Mexico and Germany.

NATIONAL EVENT MANAGEMENT, INC. (800) 891-4859 (905) 477-2677 260 Town Centre Boulevard, Suite 102, Markham, ON L3R 8H8 Canada fredcox@nationalevent.com http://www.franchiseshowinfo.com

CORPORATE IMAGE GROUP (800) 874-9225 (605) 725-8975 (605) 725-8949 701 Enterprise Street N., Aberdeen, SD 57401 lori@corporateimagegroup.com http://www.corporateimagegroup.com

CONTACT: Fred Cox, President

CONTACT: Lori Hoffman, Manager, Sales & Marketing

UNIFORMS

CLAYTON KENDALL (888) 799-4757 (412) 798-7120 167 Dexter Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 dgeyer@claytonkendall.com http://www.claytonkendall.com CONTACT: Dan Geyer, VP of Sales TYPE OF BUSINESS: Centralize Your Marketing Supply Chain. Our comprehensive branded merchandise programs help franchise communities and multi-location businesses scale rapidly, save money and better manage their promotional items, apparel, POP/signage and marketing collateral. You gain economies of scale, save time, and maintain brand consistency with our integrated marketing supply chain management solution.

TYPE OF BUSINESS: Custom Webstores & Branded Solutions: Corporate Image Group designs personalized online storefronts tailored to your brand, making it easier than ever to manage and order branded materials.

We serve as both your webstore creator and full-service supplier, offering a comprehensive product range. Trusted by leading brands such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels, Comfort Keepers, BrightStar Care, and more.

DARTER SPECIALTIES (203) 699-9805 500 Cornwall Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410 sales@darterspecialties.com http://www.darterspecialties.com CONTACT: Guy Darter, CEO IMAGEONE UNIFORMS (412) 202-7742 (715) 919-4202 1525 Park Manor Boulevard, Suite 149, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 hdevore@imageoneuniforms.com https://www.imageoneuniforms.com CONTACT: Heath Devore, President; Ryan Yingling, Director of Business Development SIGNATURES APPAREL (877) 300-5881 327 Miller Road, Mauldin, SC 29662 jparadis@signaturesapparel.com http://www.signaturesapparel.com CONTACT: Jennifer Paradis, CEO

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Vehicles

UTILITIES DAVID ENERGY (855) 288-5502 200 Varick St., Room 500, New York, NY 10014 yuri@davidenergy.com http://www.davidenergy.com CONTACT: Yuri Samouilich, Partnership Manager

VEHICLES YOSHI MOBILITY (650) 285-4778 10 Burton Hills, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37215 pratik.patel@yoshimobility.com http://www.yoshimobility.com CONTACT: Pratik Patel

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10 Point Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 1Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

the bad company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Baker McKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Baker Tilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Balihoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Band of Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Bartko, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Basham, Ringe & Correa, S.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .51 BBSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 BDO USA, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Benetrends Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 BeTheBoss.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Big Leap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Big Sky Franchise Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Biller Genie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Bird & Bird LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 BizBuySell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 122, 133 Blue Rock Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Bluestem Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 BML Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 BoeFly, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 The Bond Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Bon's Eye Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Bookkeeping Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BooXkeeping Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Boxwood Partners, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP . . . . . . .51 Brand Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Branded Franchise Development . . . . . . . . .99 BrandONE Franchise Development, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 BrandWide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Bremer Bank, National Association . . . . . . .89 Bright Pink Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Brookside Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP . . . . . . . . .51 Buchalter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa . . . . .109 BuildASign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Burr & Forman LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Business Alliance, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Business Finance Depot . . . . . . . . .63, 89, 100 The Business Show 2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Butler/Till . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

3 360PR+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 3C Store Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 82, 117 4 401GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 A A&G, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Abby Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 AC Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Accurate Franchising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ACTIVE Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 ActiveCampaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 AdCellerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ADM Creative Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Adminify AI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 AdPipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Adplorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Aird & Berlis LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Akerman LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 All Point Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 All Points Public Relations, LLC . . .44, 99, 122 AllianceBernstein, L.P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Alliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 AlphaGraphics National Programs . . . . . . .133 American Franchise Academy . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Ansira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 AnswerConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 69, 145 AnswerForce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Answering Service Care . . . . . . . . . .62, 70, 145 AON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 AppDesQ Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 ApplePie Capital, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Area 15 Ventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Arthur L. Pressman Dispute Resolution Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Artichoke Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Ascentium Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 88 Astley Gilbert Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 AT&T Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71, 146 Atlas Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Automatic Data Processing (ADP®) . . . . . . .110 AutyFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Awarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

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Cadence Franchising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Caiola & Rose, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Canadian Franchise Association . . . . . . . . .137 CapitalSpring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Capodice & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 110 CareerPlug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Careertopia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 110 Carney Contracting Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . .79 Cassels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 CDC Small Business Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Ceterus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 CGB Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 CGI Franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Checkr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 111 Cheng Cohen LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ChoiceLocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Cinch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Citrin Cooperman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 90, 100 Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Clark Hill Strasburger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Clayton Kendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138, 140, 148 ClickTecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 ClientTether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63, 70, 72 CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 CMIT Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 CompanyCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Constant Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 73, 123 Consumer Fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 73, 124 Copper Run Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Corporate Image Group . . . . . . .140, 143, 148 Coverall North America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Cozen O'Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Craft Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Creative Colors International . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Creative Media Group, Inc. (CMG) . . . . . . . .73 CTI - Corporate Tax Incentives . . . . . . . . . .145 Curious Jane Ad Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 CyberMark International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 D D.A. Davidson & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Dale & Lessmann LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Darter Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 David Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Davis Wright Tremaine LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Decor&You® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Delightree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Dell for Startups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Dentons LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Design Huddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 DevHub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

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Dickinson Wright LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Diversified Royalty Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 DLA Piper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 E Eagle Merchant Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Easil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Ecolab Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Edwards Global Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .117 eHealthInsurance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Einbinder & Dunn LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 EisnerAmper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 91, 145 The Elliot Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 El Toro IP Targeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Elysium Marketing Group . . . . . . .45, 124, 134 Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast . . . . .101 Enspire for Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Entrepreneur Media Inc. . . . . . . . .46, 125, 141 The Entrepreneur's Source® . . . . .96, 101, 108 Eulerity, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Eventure HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 EverConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 EverydayCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Express Employment Professionals . . . . . . .64 EZ CERT Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 EZee Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 F Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP . . . . . . .53 Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC . . . . . . .53 Falcon Construction, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Fast Cloud Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 FASTSIGNS National Accounts . . . . . . . . . .143 F.C. Dadson, SIB, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Feher & Feher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Finally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 First Bank of the Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 First Women's Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Fish 919 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Fish Window Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Fisher & Phillips LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 FisherZucker LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fishman PR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Flamel.ai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Flatiron Search Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Flywire Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 91 FM Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Foley & Lardner LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Fox Rothschild LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Foxfield Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Fran Metrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Franchise Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Franchise Brokers Association . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Franchise Business Review . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Franchise Capital Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 The Franchise Consulting Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Franchise Dictionary Magazine . . . . . . . . . .141 Franchise Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Franchise Elevator PR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Franchise Expo Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Franchise Expo South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Franchise Expo West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Franchise Fastlane . . . . . . . . . . . . .97, 101, 125 The Franchise Firm LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Franchise Growth Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . .101 Franchise Intermediary Group . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Franchise Ninja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Franchise Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Franchise Real Estate, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Franchise Relationships Institute . . . . . . . . . .84 Franchise Sales Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Franchise Sidekick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Franchise Times Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Franchise Update Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Franchise Ventures . . . . . . . . . . . .108, 119, 134 Franchise.Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 FranchiseClique.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 FranchiseFilming.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 FranchisePULSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 FranchiseSpeakers.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 FranchiseWell, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 FranchiseWire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 The Franchising Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 FranChoice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 FranCoach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 FranConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 FRANdata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 FranDevCo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 FranFund, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 97, 102 Franklin Covey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 FranLaunch USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 FranMan Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 FranNet, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97, 103 FranServe, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 FranShares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 FranSite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 FranTelligence AI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 FranWise® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 121

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Friedman, Rosenwasser & Goldbaum . . . . .54 FRM Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 74, 85 FrontStream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 G Gallagher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 114 Garnett Station Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 GbBIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 108, 144 Stewart Germann Law Office . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Gerson Advisory Services . . . . . .104, 109, 126 Global Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 GoGather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Gordon & Rees LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Gowling WLG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 The Great American Franchise Expo . . . . .147 Greenberg Traurig, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 83 Group II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Growth Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 GSM Advisory Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Guidant Financial Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Gusto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 H Harmonyze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Harris Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Haulistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Haynes and Boone, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 HigherVisibility, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 Hireology, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Hot Dish Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 81, 126 Hotchkiss Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Housecall Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Howard & Howard PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143, 146 Human Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 The Huntington National Bank . . . . . . . . . . .93 Hylant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93, 115 Hyperlocology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 I Ice Miller LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 IFPG-International Franchise Professionals Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 iFranchise Group . . . . . . . . . . . . .104, 109, 118 IFX: OneFranchisePlatform.com . . . . . . . . . .65 Ignite Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 126, 135 Image Cube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81, 138, 140 iThe Image Impact Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 mageOne Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

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Imaginuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Incline Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 INFINITI HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 112, 115 International Franchise Expo . . . . . . . . . . . .147 The International Franchise Show 2026 . . .147 Internet Strategy Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 The Internicola Law Firm, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Intrepid Direct Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Intuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Investors Management Corporation . . . . . .93 Ironmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ITA Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Lewitt Hackman Legal Services . . . . . . . .56, 83 Limitless Franchise Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Listen360, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65, 75, 80 Littler Mendelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 LocateAI, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Location3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 128, 135 LoyaltyLoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 LSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 Lumin.ai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Luther Lanard, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Luv4Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

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M Squared Franchise Consulting . . . . . . . .105 Mail Processing Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Manning, Fulton & Skinner, PA . . . . . . . . . . .57 Marchex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Markarie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Marks & Klein LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Marsh & McLennan Agency . . . . . . . . . . . .116 The Martec Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Marvia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Mary O'Connor & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 McDermott Will & Emery LLP . . . . . . . . . . . .57 McKay Advertising + Activation . . . . . . . . . .47 McMillan LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment . . . . . . .140 Meridian Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 MetLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 MFV Expositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85, 119, 147 MGH, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 MGM Resorts International . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Millennium Systems International . . . . . . . . .75 Miller Nash Graham & Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Mission Disrupt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Mitsch Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Mitsouka & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Moneypenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Morrow Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98, 142, 144 Motive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 MPK Equity Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 MSA Worldwide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105, 118, 121 Mulberri, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Mullin P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 MustardHub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 MXTR Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 myHRcounsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Mylo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 MyOutDesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 MyTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

JazzHR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 JBecca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 JLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Jobber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Jones & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Justworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 K K&L Gates, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Kaleidoscope Growth Advisors . . . . . . . . . .104 Katalyst Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Kaufman & Canoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP . . . . . . . . . .55 Keap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Keyser Mason Ball, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP . . . . . .56 KKN Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Knorex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Konnect Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 KTA Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 L Lafayette Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Laffey, Leitner & Goode, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melancon, L.L.P. . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Larkin Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Lathrop GPM LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56, 83, 118 Lead Navigators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Leap Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 The Learning Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 LearningZen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Leasecake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Leashed AI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 LendingClub Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Lenserf & Co. Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 LEO Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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N National Event Management, Inc. . . . . . . .148 Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Nerdwallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Netsertive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Nexa Receptionists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 NFP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Nixon Peabody LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Nora Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Northeast Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Norwest Venture Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 NRD Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 O Oakscale Franchise Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Oculus Real Estate Partners . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Offit Kurman, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 OffShore Counsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Oneupweb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Online Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Orchatect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Orion Investment Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . .142 Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Out Of The Box Technology . . . . . . . . . .42, 94 Outreach Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 OutreachGenius Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Outsource Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 P Pacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. . . . . . . . .43 Patch Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Paychex, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66, 113, 116 Paylocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Permit Pros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 pHranchiseLaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Placer.ai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 planitretail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Plante Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Plave Koch PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 PocketSuite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Polsinelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 PostNet International Franchise Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Powers Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 129, 135 Prime Concepts Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 PrimePay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Princeton Equity Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 The Print Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

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PrintComm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Printful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Profit Soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 ProfitKeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Promotex Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Pronexis, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Proven Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Q qRYNO Strategic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Quarles & Brady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Quill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Qvinci Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 67, 105 R Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Rawls Succession Planners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 RaYnmaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 ReachLocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 Red Iron Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Red Rock Franchise Development . . . . . . .106 redC Real Estate Design & Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 106, 144 Reger Rizzo Darnall LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 REGROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Reliable Background Screening . .61, 113, 121 REP'M Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Reshift Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 129, 136 RESOLUT RE (formerly Retail Solutions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 RevLocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Revscale AI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Rhino 7 Franchise Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . .106 The Riverside Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Roark Capital Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Robinson Waters & O'Dorisio, P.C. . . . . . . . .59 RocketBarn Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Root & Rise Franchise Development . . . . .106 Rosen Karol Salis, PLLC . . . . . . . . . .59, 84, 106 RWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 S Sage Intacct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 SalesDesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 SalesRevv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Saxton & Stump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 The Scan Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Schooley Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

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Thunderly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 131, 141 Tiger Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 131, 137 Titus Center for Franchising . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Top2Bottom Business Solutions . . . . . . . . . .43 TopFire Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 120, 132 Trabon Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Trans Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Trifactor Video Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Triou Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Trustable Law PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Tsource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Tucker Ellis LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 TurtleHut Internet Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Twism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 U UB Greensfelder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 UniFi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Unisource Program Administrators . . . . . . .116 United Community Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Universal Background Screening, Inc. . . . . .62 University of Denver, Liniger Center on Franchising . . . . . . . . . .86 University of Louisville College of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Upper Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 UPS Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 V V Digital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Vendasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Visa to America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Vision Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Vitable Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Vonigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP . . . . . . . .60 Voxie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 W Wadsworth Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Warburg Pincus LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Waterstreet Franchise Management Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 West's Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Wiggin and Dana LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Wild Coffee Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Wipfli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Wisetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 WithumSmith&Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 World Franchise Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 World Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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Woven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 WSFS Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Wuersch & Gering LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 X Xpressdocs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82, 132, 139 Y Yoshi Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Z Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Zbra Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 ZeeProbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Zeewise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 The Zest Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 Zinc Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Zoho Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 ZorAbility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 ZorSource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Zorzees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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