DEVELOPMENT

Entrepreneur Media

150-2 Executive Cir

Irvine, CA 92614 USA

Phone: (800) 854-6864

Web: www entrepreneur com

Email: lcaruso@entrepreneur com

Contact: Liane Caruso, SVP Franchise

With 3 million readers of Entrepreneur magazine and 13 million unique visitors to Entrepreneur com per month, Entrepreneur will open the door to the highly affluent, motivated individuals who turn to us every day for advice and information about the latest in franchising To advertise in Entrepreneur magazine, StartUps or Entrepreneur com call 1-800-864-6864

In business since: 1979

CFA member since: 2022

Mfv Expositions

We Deliver Quality Leads Both Face-To-Face & Online 102-208 Harristown Rd

Glen Rock, NJ 70452 USA

Phone: (201) 881-1624

Web: www mfvexpo com

Email: sheila fischer@comexposium com

Contact: Sheila Fischer, President

For more than 25 years, MFV Expositions has been producing Franchise Expo events around the world We host hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs at events in the United States and around the globe bringing franchise concepts together with the most qualified entrepreneurs seeking to own their own business Its website, BeTheBoss com, has become America’s most comprehensive franchise directory using the latest technology and search metrics to provide a cost-effective way to generate leads

CFA member since: 2019

Renderseo

5873 av Kellert

Côte St-Luc, QC H4W 0A7

Phone: (617) 990-7118

Web: www renderseo com

Email: julia@renderseo com

Contact: Julia Keshen, Director of Marketing

RenderSEO is a marketing technology company that combines a powerful local search platform with unbeatable client support Our guiding principle is simple: to help local businesses get found online, placing them front and centre when customers need them most We offer a multitude of services including listings management, store locators with local inventory, reputation management, social media management and many more

In business since: 2020

CFA member since: 2022

Sparktank Franchise Marketing

4213 Glen Dr

Vancouver, BC V5V 5G1

Phone: (604) 733-5765

Web: www sparktankfranchisemarketing com

Email: hello@sparktankfranchisemarketing com

Contact: Juliette Schmerler, Founder

As a franchisor, you face two challenges when it comes to marketing; you need to attract qualified franchisees to grow your brand and you also want to ensure those franchisees are successful when they come on board Sparktank is a franchise development marketing agency that provides solutions to help you with these important areas of your franchise’s growth From developing high end websites and sales tools to lead generation campaigns that target your ideal prospects, our experienced team will build a marketing campaign to suit your franchise’s needs

In business since: 1991

CFA member since: 2023

National Sponsor

RESHIFT MEDIA INC.

Franchise companies are different. So are we.

200-140 Yonge St

Toronto, ON M5C 1X6

Phone: (416) 616-3046

Web: www reshiftmedia com

Email: kallen@reshiftmedia com

Contact: Kirk Allen, Co-Founder & COO

Reshift Media is a Toronto-based digital marketing company that specializes in assisting franchise companies in reaching and engaging their customers through social media, SEO, website/mobile design and training � Our proven approach enables franchise organizations to achieve exceptional digital marketing results �

In business since: 2012

CFA member since: 2013

Topfire Media

Franchise Public Relations and Digital Marketing

Agency

905 West 175th St Homewood, IL 60430 USA

Phone: (708) 249-1090

Web: www topfiremedia com

Email: info@topfiremedia com

Contact: Matthew Jonas, President

TopFire Media is an award-winning, full-service, public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in the franchise industry We offer clients the immense advantage of our team’s shared expertise in the combined areas of franchise lead generation, PR, digital media, social media, content marketing, web design, and more Contact us today for a digital media assessment (website audit or SEO performance and keyword analysis)

CFA member since: 2010

EDUCATION / TRAINING / COACHING

Humber College

19 Park Hill Rd

Toronto, ON M6C 3M8

Phone: (647) 300-0235

Web: www humber ca

Email: susan kates@humber ca

Contact: Susan Kates, Professor

The Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, commonly known as Humber College, is a public College of Applied Arts and Technology in Toronto, ON, Canada Founded in 1967, Humber has two main campuses: the Humber North campus and the Lakeshore campus

CFA member since: 2022

National Sponsor

Neovation Learning Solutions

Make Learning Magical

449 Provencher Blvd

Winnipeg, MB R2J 0B8

Phone: (855) 885-2469

Web: www neovation com

Email: sales@neovation com

Contact: Dan Belhassen, President

Automate your training Deliver daily refresher training to your franchisees and their employees

Create a knowledge portal, improve franchisee success, reduce phone calls Neovation provides everything you need for training success Reach out to find out how easy and inexpensive it is to put your training on autopilot Contact us at sales@neovation com to see how we can help Our Products & Services: SmarterU comOttoLearn com - FlareLearning com

CFA member since: 2011

POWERPODS®

2929 Snowberry Pl, PO Box 2596

Garibaldi Highlands, ON V0N 1T0

Phone: (604) 849-1248

Web: www powerpods coach

Email: conny@powerpods coach

Contact: Conny Millard, CEO

POWERPODS® is at the cutting edge of performance transformation We are unique and innovative in methodology, delivery and measurability as well as in our approach to market Specialized in working with franchises, we deeply align with our partner systems and match franchise owners with trained and accredited POWERPODS® Neurocoaches Certified in brain-based coaching, ICF accredited and with specializations, we draw from neuroscience and positive psychology for optimal performance With embedded technology in our delivery, we provide evidence-based results

In business since: 2008

CFA member since: 2021

SALES LEADER LLC - TODD COHEN, CSP

727 Lombard St

Philadelphia, PA 19147 USA

Phone: (215) 275-3416

Web: toddcohen com

Email: todd@toddcohen com

Contact: Todd Cohen, Founder

Since 2008, Professional Speaker and Author Todd Cohen has been the defining voice for Franchisors and Franchisees on building and maintaining sales culture! Through keynotes, workshops, and customized consulting services, Todd has been motivating and helping the Franchise owner grow their business by understanding the mindset and behavior of sales and demonstrating that “everyone’s in sales” in the franchise This approach does not conflict with established sales Franchise training - instead, it helps give a lift to it and improves results across the enterprise

CFA member since: 2020

Franchise Consulting Services

ANGELA COTE INC.

Go be awesome!

210-2950 Douglas St

Victoria, BC V8T 4N4

Phone: (250) 213-7277

Web: www angelacote com

Email: angela@angelacote com

Contact: Angela Cote, Franchise Growth Catalyst Angela Cote (AC) Inc is a team on a mission to help franchisors scale strategically and help support and coach your owners for success (oh, and keep the process fun!) The team especially helps with professional development and implementation in the field aspect of franchising Having grown up with the franchise company M&M Food Market, which grew to almost 500 locations, AC Inc founder Angela Cote has the Franchisor background, Franchisee perspective, and field support experience that has shaped the mission and processes at AC Inc

In business since: 2015

CFA member since: 2015

Ascend Franchise Solutions

Creating Happy Profitable Franchise systems!

218-425 Hespeler Rd

Cambridge, ON N1R 8J6

Phone: (519) 212-0309

Web: www ascendfranchise com

Email: marietta@ascendfranchise com

Contact: Marietta Snetsinger, Franchise Coach & Consultant

We are franchise experts and we teach you: 1 CONVERT your business to a franchise (FDD ready, incl Ops Manuals) 2 ATTRACT quality franchise leads and improve lead conversion 3 INCREASE franchisee performance, Improve engagement and profitability With over 20 years of experience, we teach YOU how to create a HAPPY & PROFITABLE franchise system!

Visit AscendFranchise com to book a complimentary Discovery Call today!

CFA member since: 2011

BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC.

“The Great American Franchise Resource”

1380-1145 Broadway

Tacoma, WA 98402 USA

Phone: (253) 328-6926

Web: www businessallianceinc com

Email: gjohnson@businessallianceinc com

Contact: Gina Johnson, CFE, Vice President Business Alliance, Inc is North America’s premier franchise brokerage since 1991 We help our franchise partners grow their brand and bring qualified prospective franchisees to them! Our Registered Franchise Consultants® become your sales force and paid upon an executed franchise agreement No annual or membership fees as we are performance driven, having complete control of your cost of goods to bring a new franchisee on board!

CFA member since: 2007

East Brands

14 Myrtle St

Stratford, PE CIB 2W2

Phone: (902) 394-7575

Web: www eastbrands ca

Email: info@eastbrands com

Contact: Steve Collette, Founder/President

East Brands is a National Franchise Development Firm that assists Franchise Systems from Emerging to Established with furthering their expansion!

In business since: 2020

CFA member since: 2021

EXTRAORDINARY EXECUTIVE INC.

87 Vinifera Dr Grimsby, ON L3M 5S6

Phone: (416) 705-5871

Web: www extraordinaryexecutive com

Email: joeldegroat@extraordinaryexecutive com

Contact: Joel DeGroat, CEO

Providing consulting and advisory to service-based franchisees and franchisors

In business since: 2021

CFA member since: 2022

Franchise Advisory Centre

69 Strong Ave

Queensland 4075 AUS

Phone: +61 7 3716 0400

Web: www franchiseadvice com au

Email: jason@franchiseadvice com au

Contact: Jason Gehrke, Director

The Franchise Advisory Centre was established in 2004 to deliver practical and relevant education, coaching and advice to franchisor leadership teams about franchising best practices that support network growth while maintaining and enhancing franchise relationships

In business since: 2004

CFA member since: 2022

FRANCHISE MARKETING SYSTEMS (CANADA)

612-85 North Park Rd

Thornhill, ON L4J 0H8

Phone: (416) 452-8532

Web: www fmsfranchise ca

Email: scott mccarthy@fmsfranchise com

Contact: Scott McCarthy, Director

Franchising can be an effective and efficient way to expand most business concepts By managing the franchise expansion process efficiently, it can be one of the most profitable business models in the world

We are a franchise consulting firm designed to work with small businesses and small business owners who want to grow quickly and efficiently through franchising but with a lower investment and more manageable cash requirements

In business since: 2005

CFA member since: 2022

Franchise Marketing Systems

“We’ve developed over 100 brands into Successful Franchises”

425 Tribble Gap Rd

Atlanta, GA 30040 USA

Phone: (800) 610-0292

Web: www franchisemarketingsystems com

Email: tom dufore@fmsfranchise com

Contact: Tom DuFore, Chief Operating Officer

Are you looking to franchise your business? Do you need more leads and franchise sales? If so, Franchise Marketing Systems is your solution We are the only full service franchise consulting agency that offers franchise development, franchise marketing, and franchise sales support to its clients With over ten years of experience in building and developing franchise brands, you want to work with the experts when considering a franchise expansion program CFA member since: 2022

Frank Zaid Franlegal Support Services

Exceptional franchise knowledge, unparalled diverse experience, proven business practicality and leading reputational integrity.

522 Castlefield Ave

Toronto, ON M5N 1L6

Phone: (416) 837-5973 (c); (416) 322-8300 (h)

Web: www frankzaid com

Email: fzaid@frankzaid com

ADR Chambers bookings: (416) 362-8555; fzaid@adr ca

First recipient of the CFA Lifetime Achievement Award Consistently rated as the most frequently recommended Canadian franchise lawyer and among the highest international franchise lawyers Past Chair of the IFA Supplier Forum Past CFA General Counsel

Initial Chair of OBA Franchise Law Committee Advisor to over 400 franchise systems Investor in franchisors and multi-unit franchisees Since retirement from law practice, Frank offers diversified franchise services: active member of franchisor advisory boards or boards of directors; franchisor strategic business and operations consultant; specialized franchise dispute mediator and arbitrator with ADR Chambers; franchise system ombudsman All inquiries welcome

References on request

In business since: 1973

CFA member since: 2017

FRANMAX INC.

“Complete Satisfaction Guaranteed!”

480 Queenston Rd

Cambridge, ON N3H 3J6

Phone: (519) 729-9634

Web: www�franmax �com

Email: roger�n@franmax �com

Contact: Roger Noble, President

Franmax Inc� is a private corporation registered under the ON Real Estate & Business Brokers Act and is licensed as a Brokerage to act as an agent in the disposition of and trading of businesses � Our business is restricted to acting as agent for Franchisees who want to sell “their” businesses and also to obtaining suitable financing on behalf of Franchisees to purchase their franchised business �

CFA member since: 2022

Frannet Llc

Local. Trusted. Franchise Experts.

200-5925 Airport Rd

Mississauga, ON L4V 1W1

Phone: (905) 405-6300

Web: www frannet com

Email: leads@frannet com

Contact: Gary Prenevost

Would you like to go into business for yourself?

Our experienced franchise matchmaking experts have been helping Canadians find their optimum businesses for nearly 20 years! Find out which franchises are the best options for you to considerwe will help you develop your ideal business profile, match you to the right franchise opportunities for your lifestyle and financial goals, then guide you through the entire research process Our clients love that our services are no cost to them

CFA member since: 1997

Franpro

Chilliwack, BC V2R 0R8

Phone: (604) 997-6048

Web: www franpro ca

Email: sean@franpro ca

Contact: Sean Douglas, CEO

FRANpro is a disruptor in the franchise industry by providing exceptional business consulting, growth strategy and lead generation We have trademarked the “speed to lead” approach and practice it everyday We work with both emerging and established brands and help them grow using our proven communications, engagement and sales process

CFA member since: 2020

National Sponsor

Franchise Growth Labpowered By Hartify

1888 W 3rd Ave

Vancouver, BC V6J 1K8

Phone: (778) 836-0469

Web: www hartify com

Email: john@hartify com

Contact: John DeHart, Chief Strategist

We are a coaching and consulting firm focused on helping Zors scale on their journey past 100 units, and we do it a price that every Zor, no matter how small they are, can afford CFA member since: 2020

IFRANCHISE GROUP, INC.

Franchise Consultants & Developers

3975 Beacham St

Mississauga, ON L5N 6T1

Phone: (905) 674-5980

Web: www ifranchisegroup com

Email: info@ifranchisegroup com

Contact: Mark Siebert, CEO iFranchise Group comprises the world’s top franchise professionals and was voted #1 by Entrepreneur three years in a row Key areas of franchise expertise include strategic planning, operations documentation and quality control, franchise marketing and sales, and franchise system best practices and benchmarking Our clients include emerging franchisors, existing franchisors, and manufacturersdealers/distributors Offices across North America and the Middle East

CFA member since: 2010

Imagine Franchise

Enabling franchise leaders to lead with confidence and maximize the value of their network 408-200 rue André Prévost

Verdun, QC H3E 0E5

Phone: (514) 349 0536

Web: www imaginefranchise com

Email: sbreault@imaginefranchise com

Contact: Stephane Breault, President

We enable network leaders to create a leadership culture that allows them to: Stop spending time and money with disillusioned and amorphous franchisees, not being able to scale up, feeling like the only person who wants the business to work; and most importantly, to reach the full potential of their network CFA member since: 2011

LORI KARPMAN & ASSOCIATES LTD.

25-3400 Ridgewood Ave

Montreal, QC H3V 1C2

Phone: (514) 884-0977

Web: www lorikarpman com

Email: lori@lorikarpman com

Contact: Lori Karpman, CEO

Lori Karpman & Company is a multi-award winning franchise consulting firm that provides all the services a growing brand needs under one roof From strategic planning to marketing, operations, legals, financials, and sales, we do it all We are so full service we even worry for you!

CFA member since: 2022

Marc Gordon

301-1136 Centre St

Thornhill, ON L4J 3M8

Phone: (416) 238-7811

Web: www marcgordon ca

Email: marc@marcgordon ca

Contact: Marc Gordon

Marc Gordon is an internationally recognized thought leader in the field of customer experience With over 25 years of marketing and business communications in a number of diverse industries, he has built a reputation for providing impactful methods that increase sales and inspire customer loyalty As an award-winning keynote speaker, Marc has spoken for some of the world’s most respected companies, including Bausch & Lomb, Hilton Hotels, and Mondelez International Marc is the only speaker in his field to have keynoted at the World Management Forum in Tehran, Iran

In business since: 2003

CFA member since: 2023

MAVEN GLOBAL FRANCHISE CONSULTING INC.

Bright Solutions. Profitable Results.

23 Crestbrook Link SW

Calgary, AB T3B 6H1

Phone: (587) 998-0808

Contact: Daniel Cao, CEO

Maven Global Franchise Consulting Inc is a professional franchise consulting firm We are partnered with hundreds of franchise companies around the world to give our clients the highest quality advice possible We offer services ranging from matching aspiring individuals with ideal franchise opportunities, helping business owners to franchise their own business and to become franchisors, to supporting franchisors to increase their brands’ values, and promoting management systems We help clients structure a franchise strategy based on the uniqueness of their situation to achieve their goals

CFA member since: 2022

Network Franchising International

“Canada’s Franchise Authority Since 1980!” 215-155 Gordon Baker Rd Toronto, ON M2H 3N5

Phone: (800) 293-4929

Web: www nfi ca

Email: info@nfi ca

Contact: Cliff Richler, President

Canada’s Only Full Service Franchise Development

Firm Providing all the Essential Materials & Services Required to Develop your Concept Over 100+ Years of Combined Award-Winning Experience Services include Lead Generation for Franchise Sales & Resales, Corp Conversions, Strategic Planning, Marketing/Branding/ Advertising Promos, Operations/Training Manuals, Financing Assistance/Business Plans, Site Location & Lease Negotiation Trade Shows Basic Legal Services: Incorporations & Trade Marks

CFA member since: 2000

Piinpoint

Helping retailers find the best locations for growth

100-151 Charles St W Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6

Phone: (519) 897-4708

Web: www piinpoint com

Email: jim@piinpoint com

Contact: Jim Robeson, Location Specialist

PiinPoint optimizes retailers’ real estate strategies to drive faster and more accurate decision making The easy-to-use and centralized data platform offers advanced predictive analytics to national franchisors

In business since: 2013

CFA member since: 2019

Rocketbarn Marketing

Get your franchisee engaged and confident in their marketing

2-105 Randall Dr

Waterloo, ON N2V 1C5

Phone: (888) 414-7981

Web: rocketbarn com

Email: jeff@rocketbarn com

Contact: Jeff Horst, Co-Founder

RocketBarn provides ROI-focused digital marketing solutions for franchise brands to create scalable results for your franchise owners We work with both your corporate team and your franchisees to ensure your franchisees BELIEVE in their marketing and SEE the ROI of their campaigns Our services include lead generation, Google Ads, and SEO strategy

CFA member since: 2015

Self Management Group

Attract, Select, Develop, & Retain Top-Performers

650-3300 Bloor St W, West Tower

Toronto, ON M8X 2X2

Phone: (416) 746-0444

Web: www self-management com

Email: smarshall@selfmgmt com

Contact: Shanan Marshall, VP of HR & Corporate Services

For over 40 years, SMG has been a world leader in Screening, Selecting, Developing and Retaining Top Performers SMG is the home of the POP™ and has become one of the largest assessment companies operating in 40 countries and 40 languages Proprietary assessments, unique self management training, corporate diagnostics and the introduction of artificial intelligence and bot technology help our clients to utilize the latest in talent management solutions

CFA member since: 2016

Southbrook Business Development Group

77-9100 Jane St, Bldg L

Vaughan ON L4K 0A4

Phone: (905) 832-4999 / Toll Free: (844) 832-4999

Web: www southbrookbusiness com

Email: ted@southbrookbusines com

Contact: Ted Tsanas, CEO

Experts in franchise expansions, real estate and consultation We can assist you to expand your brand and to support your operation by providing training, system implementations in various different areas, including but not limited to food and labor cost, POS and product procurement, branding and marketing to name a few

In business since: 2019

CFA member since: 2023

Franchise Development National Sponsor

Axis Integrated

Experts in data-driven sales and marketing solutions

1293-1750 The Queensway

Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H5

Phone: (416) 503-3210

Web: www axisintegrated ca

Email: davebooth@axis-dbm com

Contact: Dave Booth, Business Development Manager

AXIS is a reputable leader in data-driven sales and marketing solutions We help franchisors action their growth strategies with CRM, marketing automation, and e-commerce We enable franchisees to communicate with their leads and customers via email and direct mail

In business since: 1990

CFA member since: 2017