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http://www.mgmt2000.com
Management 2000 was founded in 1981 and from the beginning specialized in franchise consulting with companies to use franchising as a business growth strategy. They have worked with over 1100 companies including those considering franchising their business [start-ups] to well-established companies with thousands of locations that want to solve franchise issues and challenges. Their expertise, as franchise consultants, lies in the development of and being advisors to the franchise planning, development of systems, the granting of License Agreements, organizational development, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, franchisor/franchisee relations, write or re-write franchise operations manuals, designing franchise training seminars, training people, strategic-planning, optimizing market presence and many other topics necessary in a growing company that is utilizing franchising.

http://www.franconnect.com
FranConnect is the #1 provider of Franchise Management Systems with the most comprehensive franchising solution on the Planet! FranConnect’s integrated suite of software applications allow franchise organizations to manage all aspects of their operations including Sales, Marketing, Financial Data Collection and Analysis, Royalty Invoicing and Automated Funds Transfer, Contract and Legal Document Management, Customer Relationship Management, Help Desk, Franchisee Support, Online Training, Supply Management, Automated Ad-Builder, E-mail Marketing, Franchisee Web-sites, ZIP Code Locator Service, QuickBooks, Peachtree and POS Integration.

http://www.siegelfg.com
The mission of Siegel Capital, LLC is to provide lending assistance to small and mid-sized businesses, as well as to individuals acquiring small and mid-sized businesses. Known nationally as an expert on issues of finance in the franchising and intermediary market for transactions up to $10 Million, SFG continues to provide cutting edge counsel to the industries that it services. Today they serve some of the biggest and most respected brands in franchising, setting the bar for customer service and getting deals done. SFG, is committed to achieving business and financial success for their clients while delivering top-level customer care.

http://www.entrepreneurssource.com
For over 25 years The Entrepreneur’s Source has provided thousands of people with the answers and the opportunities they needed to improve their lives. Their discovery and education-based method of franchise and business consulting allows their clients to discover opportunities that are ideally suited for what they are seeking. They apply “win-win"; principles to four key service areas: franchise / business ownership coaching, educating individuals in business ownership opportunities, coaching through personal evaluation of goals and dream attainment and guiding them through career transitions.

http://www.synergybrandmanagement.com
Synergy Brand Management is a team of high energy, experienced, innovative professionals focusing on print and media management programs for franchise systems of all sizes. Synergy Brand Management is committed to providing innovative and world-class print, media, and fulfillment management services in an aggressive, competent, and ethical environment, with a focus on driving results and developing long-term partnerships with our customers.

http://www.fishmanpr.com
Fishman Public Relations has a long history of generating positive publicity for franchise brands of all shapes and sizes. Because franchise systems operate differently than other companies, with unique legal and political landscapes, franchisors require specialists like Fishman Public Relations to handle their PR correctly. They have a deep understanding of working with franchisees, growing brands and handling crisis situations. Their agency’s unique history, culture and leadership is a perfect match for franchisors seeking PR expertise. Much of Fishman PR’s success is due a culture that encourages creativity and teamwork and rewards results. Their management team has more than 60 years combined experience in PR, journalism and lead generation for franchise companies.

http://www.mfvexpo.com
MFV produces the premier franchise events worldwide. These global events consistently bring together franchise concepts, at all investment levels, with the most qualified visitors seeking to own their own business. In the U.S. they produce the three most successful expositions that offer growing franchisors the ability to meet face-to-face with thousands of qualified candidates in regional locations across the nation. Their reach extends far past the borders of the U.S. into the UK, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, India and Ireland. In addition to their expositions, they operate a host of websites that offer franchise prospects around the globe the ability to access information about franchise opportunities that are seeking aggressive growth. Their reputation has been built upon their innovation and ability to net incredible results for their franchise clients.

http://www.systino.com
From the Greek "systino" meaning to recommend or introduce, Systino software allows franchise businesses to measure and improve customer loyalty, and also to capture recommendations (i.e., referrals) from loyal customers to grow their customer base. As a privately-held software company with offices in London, Atlanta, and Dallas, Systino is wholly committed to the idea that making customers deliriously happy dramatically grows businesses, and is a ‘win’ for everyone involved. In keeping with our focus on building a loyal customer base, their service and support teams are second to none.

http://www.javelinsolutions.com
Javelin Solutions is the only real estate company focused exclusively on the franchise industry, finding high-performance sites and negotiating favorable Leases in 90 days. By finding the common trends of your high performing sites, Javelin Solutions applies the key success drivers, local market expertise and drill down site demographics to match great sites with great franchisees, resulting in consistently higher unit performance. They implement a methodical site selection process that sources optimal sites across the country using an extensive network of pre qualified local brokers. Javelin is responsible for communicating with their clients’ franchisees, educating and managing the local broker, approving the site and negotiating the lease. By outsourcing to Javelin, franchisors can focus on sales and operations support, while being assured that consistent, well performing sites are found for their franchisees.

http://www.fcdadson.com
F.C. Dadson is an interior design and manufacturing company that specializes in creating, constructing, fulfilling and installing brand environments, displays, and kiosks. With over 35 years of helping retailers and franchisors creating unique interior environments, they are recognized as a premier and trusted vendor to franchisors and national chains. They combine personalized service with a corporate infrastructure and supplier network that allow them to meet the needs of clients big and small around the nation.

http://www.franchise.org
Official site for the International Franchise Association (IFA).