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ACCOUNTANTS
AMERICAN EXPRESS TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES
(800) 621-0373
(312) 634-3400
(312) 634-3410 FAX
One South Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60603
E-MAIL: thomas.j.green@aexp.com
Internet: http://www.americanexpress.com
CONTACT: Thomas Green, Managing Director; Andre Lerman, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: American Express Tax and Business Services, Inc., an American
Express
Franchise Finder
country. TBS has over 2,700 professionals in over 50 offices across the country.
American Express Company is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and
network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and
credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services,
insurance and international banking.
CHAPSKI & CHAPSKI, CPAS, LLP
(734) 459-6480
(734) 459-6169 FAX
8578 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48187 1310
E-MAIL: schapski@umich.edu
Internet: http://www.ameritech.net/users/schaps/index.html
CONTACT: Steven R. Chapski, CPA, CFE, CSM, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Chapski & Chapski, CPAs, LLP is a local certified public
accounting firm. Our firm provides royalty auditing services and earnings
disclosure services to franchisors. Our royalty auditing services confirm that
royalties based on a percentage of gross sales are reported properly. Our
earnings disclosure services provide to prospective franchisees the average
sales, expenses, and earnings of the current franchisees. Our firm also provides
forensic accounting services and litigation support services to franchisees
and franchisors.
Deloitte
& Touche
DELOITTE & TOUCHE
(212) 436-3058
(212) 653-5132 FAX
1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
E-MAIL: sviola@deloitte.com
Internet: http://www.deloitte.com
CONTACT: 8andra Viola, Director of Global & National Marketing
Terminalweg 36, Amersfoort 3821 AJ Netherlands
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Consultants and business advisors with significant experience
in franchising, licensing and international expansion through involvement in
franchise trade organizations and consulting with many franchise clients
throughout the world. We have worked with hundreds of startup franchise
organizations and other established successful companies evaluating franchising
or tilter indirect channels as an alternative operational and/or growth
strategy. We pride ourselves on developing innovative and cost-effective
planning strategies for franchise companies.
EHRHARDT KEEFE STEINER & HOTTMAN PC
(303) 740-9400
(303) 740-9009 FAX
7979 E. Tufts Avenue, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80237
Internet: http://www.eksh.com
CONTACT: David Steiner, Partner; Bob Hottman, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Certified Public Accountants and Consultants.
FRANCHISE BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
(800) 382-1040
(954) 563-1269
(954) 563-2153 FAX
2319 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-3924
E-MAIL: info@franchiseaccounting.com
Internet: http://www.franchiseaccounting.com
CONTACT: Steven J. Weil, EA, PhD., President; Leonard Cohan, Director Business
Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Financial management, royalty processing and collection,
accounting, bookkeeping and payroll services, business consulting and business
valuation. We help you make and keep more money.
KPMG LLP
(502) 587-0535
(502) 562-5687 FAX
400 W. Market Street, Suite 2600, Louisville, KY 40202
E-MAIL: lmheiser@kpmg.com
Interact: http://www.kpmg.com
CONTACT: Dennis Parrott, Managing Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Certified Public Accountants.
MICROSOFT GREAT PLAINS SOFTWARE
(800) 456-0025
(701) 281-0550
(701) 281-6868 FAX
1701 38th Street SW, Fargo, ND 58104
E-MAIL: dhoage@greatplains.com
Interact: http://www.greatplains.com
CONTACT: Deb Hoage, Franchise Manager 402-421-1891
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1981, Great Plains is a leading provider of
fully integrated, Enterprise-Wide Global Business Management Software. Twice
named one of Fortune's Top 100 Companies to Work for in America; Great Plains
employs over 1,000 worldwide. The company's products and services automate
essential business and financial management functions and enhance the strategic
value of financial and operational information. Great Plains Dynamics is the
company's window based solution for midsize businesses that need comprehensive
accounting, payroll and human resources functionality. Dynamics seamless
integrates to internet as well as Microsoft BackOffice based solutions. Great
Plains products are sold through and implemented through a worldwide network of
partner organizations.
STONEBRIDGE BUSINESS PARTNERS
(585) 340-5250
(585) 427-8948 FAX
180 Canal View Boulevard. Rochester, NY 14623
E-MAIL: info@StoneBridgeBP.com
Internet: http://www.StoneBridgeBP.com
CONTACT: James J. Marasco, CPA, Director, Corporate Services; Louis J.
Camarella, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: StoneBridge provides value-added internal audit and franchise
compliance audit services to leading franchisors throughout the U.S.
ADVERTISING/DESIGN
100FRANCHISES.COM Franchise Works
(877) 824-4411
(215) 672-9048
(215) 672-1878 FAX
1501 Nevarc Road, Warminster, PA 18974
E-MAIL: advertise@100franchises.com
Internet: http://www.100franchises.com
CONTACT: Maria Ponente, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Reach over 130,000 targeted visitors a month. Part of the
Franchise Works network. Advertise with one of the internet's premier quality
lead generating network of websites in the franchise industry. We help increase
your leads ... to help you increase sales
ADBUILDERPRO (GRAPHIC ARTS RESOURCE CENTER)
(800) 884-2656
(901) 795-8973
(901) 794-2435 FAX
3821 Homewood Road, Memphis, TN 38118
E-MAIL: info@adbuilderpro.com
Internet: http://www.adbuilderpro.com
CONTACT: Ed Lupo, President; Chris Lupo, Vice President Sales
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Developer of customized browser-based systems for intelligent
storage and secure on-line delivery of branded content for advertising,
collateral, print, presentation and training materials.
ADPLEX-RHODES
(281) 821-5522
(281) 209-2127 FAX
650 Century Plaza Drive, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77073 6014
E-MAIL: sstout@adplexrhodes.com
Internet: http://www.adplexrhodes.com
CONTACT: Sarah Stout, Vice President, Sales & Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Retail Promotions.
ADVERTISING.COM
(877) 835-6699
(410) 244-1370
(410) 244-1699 FAX
1020 Hull Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21230
E-MAIL: arc@advertising.com
Internet: http://www.advertising.com
CONTACT: Karen Jacobs, Product Manager; Courtney Molino, Marketing/Events
Manager
625 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012
522 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
85 Frampton Street, 3rd Floor, London NW8 8NQ United Kingdom
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Advertising.com maximizes the power of Interact advertising by
leveraging its technology, reach and knowledge to deliver measurable results for
franchisors and franchisees.
AMEDIUS
(866) 608-4490
(901) 240-5164
(800) 783-5680 FAX
8556 Macon Road, Cordova, TN 30818
Internet: http://www.aboutamedius.com
CONTACT: John Clark, National Sales Manager; Keith Putts, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Web-based advertising vehicle that allows franchisees to
customize your brand advertising to their local market.
BIZSALE.COM Affiliated Business Consultants, Inc.
(719) 783-4184
(719) 783-4185 FAX
2864 South Circle Drive, Suite 540, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
E-MAIL: Santafered@earthlink.net
Internet: http://www.bizsale.com
CONTACT: Judith Van Buskirk, Director of Franchise
TYPE OF BUSINESS: One of three interconnected franchise resource sites offering
franchisers regular listings at three web addresses for one fee. Backed by
extensive and ongoing advertising in newspapers, business and general
publications, trade journals, direct mail and shared data exposure in many
other business for sale web sites. Our three web sites generate in excess of 3
million visits per month from over 100 different countries. We are a division of
Affiliated Business Consultants, a 22 year old company with a web presence since
1995. Our own Advertising company and experienced marketing department make
finding new franchisees or the resale of existing franchises affordable.
CERQA
(817) 329-8253
(512) 439-5201 FAX
9601 Dessau Road, Suite 205, Austin, TX 78754
E-MALL: dwilliams@cerqa.com
Internet: http://www.cerqa.com
CONTACT: Doug Williams, Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Cerqa specializes in printing and product distribution for
multi location companies, Printed products include sales brochures, customer
mailers, location specific banners and materials, promotional items, training
manuals, coupons, customer comment cards, table rap/counter material and more.
Cerqa distributes these products to each location using a web based ordering and
inventory tracking system that allows the locations to order only those products
applicable to that location, emails supervisors for order approval, provides you
a history of all products used in each location, provides you real-time
inventory levels, is available 24 hours a day, and has numerous corporate level
reports to aid you in controlling your printing and distribution costs.
CLIPACOUPON.COM, INC.
(256) 704-3333
(256) 704-3334 FAX
200 Clinton Avenue, Suite 806, Huntsville, AL 35801-4918
E-MAIL: dave.hutchings@clipacuupon.com
Internet: http://www.elipacoupon.com
CONTACT: Dave Hutchings, Vice President Business Development; Tina Knoell,
Office Administrator
TYPE OF BUSINESS: ClipACoupon.com provides a powerful and easy to use Coupon and
Promotional Management System which allows the franchisor/franchisee to private
label a coupon solution for your websites. Change the coupon as often as you
like, get realtime access to detailed demographic reports, view how many coupons
were printed and how many were redeemed at each store.
EFRANCHISESALE.COM Affiliated Business Consultants, Inc.
(719) 783-4184
(719) 783-4185 FAX
2864 South Circle Drive, Suite 540, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
E-MAIL: Santafered@earthlink.net
Internet: http://www.eFranchiseSaie.com
CONTACT: Judith Van Buskirk, Director of Franchise
TYPE OF BUSINESS: One of three interconnected franchise resource sites offering
franchisers regular listings at three web addresses tier one tee. Backed
by extensive and ongoing advertising in newspapers, business and general
publications, trade journals, direct mail and shared data exposure in many
other business for sale web sites. Our three web sites generate in excess of 3
million visits per month from over 100 different countries. We are a
division of Affiliated Business Consultants, a 22 year old company with a web
presence since 1995. Our own Advertising company and experienced marketing
department make finding new franchisees or the resale of existing franchises
affordable.
FASTCLICK.COM, INC.
(805) 508-5334
(805) 508-5332 FAX
360 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
E-MAIL: sales@fastclick.com
Internet: http://www.fastclick.com
CONTACT: Jeff Hirsch, CRO; Dave Gross, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Fastclick is a leader in online advertising services for both
online and offline customers. Fastclick is introducing 'mylocalad.com' to the
franchising world.
FLETCHER MARTIN EWING
(404) 221-1188
(404) 223-1136 FAX
303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 625, Atlanta, GA 30303
E-MAIL: cmcewen@fmeonline.com
Internet: http://www.fmeonline.com
CONTACT: Casey K. McEwen, Senior Vice President: Andy Fletcher, President/CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FME is a full-service agency with advertising, public
relations, direct marketing and on-line marketing capabilities in-house.
FRANCHISE-FOR-SALE.COM Affiliated Business Consultants, Inc.
(719) 783-4184
(719) 783-4185 FAX
2864 South Circle Drive, Suite 540, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
E-MAIL: Santaferred@earhtlink.net
Interact: http://www.franchise-for-sale.com
CONTACT: Judith Van Buskirk, Director of Franchise
TYPE OF BUSINESS: One of three interconnected franchise resource sites offering
franchisers regular listings at three web addresses for one fee. Backed by
extensive and ongoing advertising in newspapers, business and general
publications, trade journals, direct mail and shared data exposure in many other
business for sale web sites. Our three web sites generate in excess of 3 million
visits per month from over 100 different countries. We are a division of
Affiliated Business Consultants, a 22 year old company with a web presence since
1995. Our own Advertising company and experienced marketing department make
finding new franchisees or the resale of existing franchises affordable.
Franchise
Solutions[R]
FRANCHISE SOLUTIONS
(800) 898-4455
(603) 427-0569
(603) 430-2942 FAX
875 Greenland Road, #B2, PO Box 5178, Portsmouth, NH 03802-5178
E-MAIL: info@franchisesolutions.com
Internet: http://www.mediakit.fransol.com
CONTACT: Matt Alden, General Manager; Eric Stites, Director of Corporate
Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Since 1993, Franchise Solutions has been a driving force in
franchise recruitment. We specialize in helping franchisors exceed their
development goals by leveraging proven marketing strategies and some of today's
newest technologies. Let our team of experts be the one-stop solution for all
your franchise marketing needs: Lead Generation, Prospect Qualification,
Marketing Strategy and Creative Services.
FRANCHISEWEBSITE.COM Franchise Works
(877) 824-4411
(215) 672-9048
(215) 672-1878 FAX
1501 Nevarc Road, Warminster, PA 18974
E-MAIL: advertise@franchisewebsite.com
Internet: http://www.franchisewebsite.com
CONTACT: Maria Ponente, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Reach over 130,000 targeted visitors a month. Part of the
Franchise Works network. Advertise with one of the internet's premier quality
lead generating network of websites in the franchise industry. We help increase
your leads ... to help you increase sales.
FRANCHISE WORKS
(877) 824-4411
(215) 672-9048
(215) 672-1878 FAX
1501 Nevarc Road, Warminster, PA 18974-3642
E-MAIL: advertise@franchiseworks.com
Internet: http://www.franchiseworks.com
CONTACT: Maria Ponente, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Reach over 130,000 targeted visitors a month. Advertise with
one of the internet's premier, quality lead generating network of websites in
the franchise industry. Franchiseworks.com--we help increase your leads ... to
help you increase sales.
FRANCHISE XPRESS Gannett Retail Advertising Group
(800) 248-4667
(312) 321-7718
(312) 527-9089 FAX
444 Ninth Michigan Avenue, Suite 200. Chicago, IL 60611
E-MAIL: dwatson@newyork.gannett.com
Internet: http://www.franchisexpress.com
CONTACT: James Lipson, Vice President of Sales; David Watson, Marketing Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Xpress is the ideal way to advertise in your local
newspaper. Each month full color inserts are available at a fraction of the
cost.
GB INTEGRATED MEDIA
(800) 856-4984
(604) 899-0806
(604) 899-0858 FAX
3123 Thunderbird Crescent, Vancouver, BC V5A 3G1 Canada
E-MAIL: bradl@gb-im.com
Internet: http://www.gb-im.com
CONTACT: Brad Liski, VP, Global iC3 Solutions: Jeff Vilar, VP, 1 to 1 Solutions
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Integrated Marketing Solutions for franchise organizations.
*Marketing Planner (tm) *1-to-1 Marketing *integrated Direct Marketing (tm) From
concept to commerce, GM-IM can help.
HARMELIN MEDIA
(610) 668-7900
(610) 668-9257 FAX
525 Righters Ferry Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
E-MAIL: sdavis@hamelin.com
Internet: http://www.hamelin.com
CONTACT: Scott Davis, Vice President; Joanne Harmelin, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Harmelin Media is one of the largest independent media firms
in the country. We work with all types of media and specialized in working with
franchise organizations.
HOT DISH ADVERTISING
(612) 341-3100
(612) 341-0555 FAX
8110 Washington Avenue, North, Suite 200, Minneapolis. MN 55401-1286
E-MAIL: info@hotdishad.com
Internet: http://www.hotdishad.com
CONTACT: Dawn Lawin, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Hot Dish Advertising is a full-service marketing agency
specializing in franchising. Their experience in the franchise industry
allows them to effectively develop branding campaigns that can be easily
implemented on the local franchisee level. Hot Dish provides both traditional
and non traditional forms of advertising, including: Brand identity/development,
Franchise lead generation strategies. In store signage and collateral,
Promotions, Grand openings. Package design, Business-to-business strategies,
Sponsorships and strategic alliances and Loyalty programs.
ICS CORPORATION
(888) 223-2840
(215) 634-1522 FAX
7225 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125-4324
E-Mail : dneft@ics-corporation.com
Internet: http://www.ics-corporation.com
CONTACT: David Neff, Director, Business Development; Henning Droeger, Director,
Strategic Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: ICS Corporation specializes in the design, implementation and
measure meat of customized business development and customer retention programs
for the franchise industry.
IMPACT MARKETING SERVICES
(800) 836-6625
(623) 876-1304
(623) 876-1329 FAX
16845 N. 29th Avenue, Suite 301, Phoenix, AZ 85053
E-MAIL: jlee@impactmarketingservices.com
Internet: http://www.impactmarketingservices.com
CONTACT: John Lee, Owner; Mary Caruana, Marketing Assistant & Coordinator
TYPE OF BUSINESS: National and international marketing/advertising consulting
firm established in 1991. Specializing in marketing and local store
marketing--development of annual local store marketing plans, grand
opening/re-opening plans, marketing workshops and store consultation services
for franchise organizations of arty size.
Clients: Mail Boxes Etc. (national endorsed local store marketing consultant),
MotoPhoto and multi-regional food service companies.
LEVLANE ADVERTISING, INC.
(610) 667-7313
(610) 667-3176 FAX
One Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
E-MAIL: dlane@levlane.com
Internet: http://www.levlane.com
CONTACT: David Lane, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full Service Ad Agency.
RE: GROUP, INC
(734) 213-0200
(734) 327-6636 FAX
213 West Liberty Street, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1929
E-MAIL: janet.muhleman@regroup.us
Internet: http://www.regroup.us
CONTACT: Carey Jernigan, Vice President, General Manager; Janet Muhleman,
President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full-service advertising agency specializing in the
development of communication materials for franchise operations. Services
include broadcast and print advertising, marketing research, media planning and
buying, co-op management, corporate identity, direct marketing and custom print
material programs.
VALPAK DIRECT MARKETING, INC.
(800) 382-5725
(727) 393-1170
(727) 319-5468 FAX
8605 Largo Lakes Drive, Largo, FL 33773-4912
E-MAIL: Pat_fridley@coxtarget.com
Internet: http://www.coxtarget.com
CONTACT: Pat Fridley, Manager, Business Development; Susan Funk, Special
Programs Associate
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Special Programs group provides free marketing/ad design
services to corporate office of franchised organizations to facilitate their
franchisees valpak placements at the local level.
ATTORNEYS
ANGIULI KATKIN & GENTILE, LLP
(718) 816-0005
(718) 727-5835 FAX
60 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
CONTACT: Gary Angiuli, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
ARNALL GOLDEN & GREGORY
(404) 873-8752
(404) 873-8753 FAX
1201 W. Preachtree Street Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-3449
CONTACT: Abe Schear, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm.
ARTER & HADDEN LLP
(818) 712-0036
(818) 346-6502 FAX
5959 Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Suite 244, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
E-MAIL: dgurnick@arterhadden.com
Internet: http://www.arterhadden.com
CONTACT: David Gurnick: Tal S. Grinblat
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service business law firm established in 1843, with
emphasis in franchise and distribution law, business opportunities and licensing
(transactions, franchise registrations, litigation and protection of trademarks
and tradesecrets). Offices in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio: Irvine, Los Angeles,
San Diego, and San Francisco, Woodland Hills, California; Dallas, Texas; and
Washington, D.C.
BAKER, DONELSON, BEARMAN & CALDWELL
(865) 549-7000
(865) 525-8569 FAX
900 South Gay Street, Suite 2200, Knoxville, TN 37902
E-MAIL: kthompson@bdbc.com
Internet: http://www.bakerdonelson.com
CONTACT: Kelli L. Thompson
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1888, Baker, Donelson is a full-service law
firm with over 240 lawyers in ten offices in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and
Washington, D.C. Its franchise practice group provides comprehensive legal
services to franchisers including regulatory compliance, intellectual property,
litigation and alternative dispute resolution, labor and employment, vicarious
liability, terminations and non-renewals and franchise agreements.
BAKER & MCKENZIE
(312) 861-3710
(312) 861-2899 FAX
130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
Internet: http://www.bakernet.com
CONTACT: Michael Menfik
Dallas Office
(214) 978-3000
(214) 978-3099 FAX
4500 Trammel Crow Center. 2001 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal issues relating to representation of franchisors,
licensors and manufacturers, domestically and internationally, as well
as franchisee and dealership relations and support programs and general
corporate and commercial matters.
BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL, LLP
(800) 627-3632
(856) 761-3400
(856) 761-1020 FAX
Plaza 1000, Suite 500, Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043-4636
E-MAIL: levinb@ballardspahr.com
Internet: http://www.ballardspahr.com
CONTACT: Ben Levin, Partner; Dean Fournaris, Partner
Philadelphia Office
(215) 665-8500
(215) 864-8999 FAX
1735 Market Street, 51st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
TYPE OF BUSINESS: With seven offices located throughout the U.S., Ballard Spahr
is nationally ranked among the 100 largest law firms. Our franchise law practice
includes state franchise registrations, preparation of offering circulars,
franchise terminations, and franchise relationship counseling. Our Franchise and
Distribution Law Group draws on the talents of lawyers in several departments
(including business and finance, litigation, real estate and tax law) to
represent franchise companies, multi-unit franchise operations, corporate
and individual investors contemplating franchise opportunities, and lending
institutions engaged in franchise related investment and financial activities.
Offices in Philadelphia, Denver, Salt Lake City, Washington, DC, Baltimore,
Voorhees, New Jersey, and Camden.
BARTKO, ZANKEL, TARRANT & MILLER
(415) 956-1900
(415) 956-1152 FAX
900 Front Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94111
E-MAIL: cmiller@bztm.com
Internet: http://www.bztna.com
CONTACT: Charles G. Miller, C. Griffith Towle; Darryl A. Hart
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our franchise lawyers bring over 30 years of experience to
franchise and distribution-related business, including franchise litigation,
transactions, registrations and dispute resolution. The firm has represented
franchise clients in a variety of transactions including business formation,
preparation of offering circulars, franchise agreements and related documents,
franchise registration, state and federal franchise law compliance, franchise
transfers, business sales and acquisitions, licensing agreements, contract
negotiations and similar transactions. The firm also handles a wide variety of
other matters for franchise and distribution clients including real estate,
employment, trademark/copyright and premise liability matters.
BEHAR, GUTT & GLAZER, P.A.
(305) 931-3771
(305) 931-3774 FAX
2999 N.E. 191st Street, Fifth Floor, Aventura, FL 33180
E-MAIL: edegenhardt@bgglaw.net
CONTACT: Edward R Degenhardt, Senior Associate; Ira Gutt, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm specializing in franchise law, corporate law,
commercial litigation, employment law. collection, bankruptcy, elder law and
estate planning.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN ARONOFF LLP
(216) 363-4500
(216) 363-4588 FAX
2300 BP America Building, 200 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114-2301
E-MAIL: tbrule@bfca.com
Internet: http://www.bfca.com
CONTACT: Thomas R. Brule, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
BENTATA ABOGADOS
Avenida La Estancia
58 2 993-9004
58 2 992-6676/6609 FAX
Torre Las Mercedes, Piso 2, Ofic. No 212, Chuao, Caracas, Venezuela
E-MAIL: lawyers@bentata.com
Internet: http://www.bentata.com
CONTACT: Javier Briz, Associate
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal counsel specializing in corporate law, intellectual
property and franchising.
BINGHAM MCCUTCHEN
(415) 393-2000
(415) 393-2286 FAX
Three Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
E-MAIL: bebe@mdbe.com
CONTACT: Robert L. Ebe, Partner
BLACKWELL, SANDERS, PEPER & MARTIN LLP
(800) 437-7309
(816) 983-8115
(816) 983-8080 FAX
2300 Main Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO 64108
E-MAIL: dculp@blackwellsanders.com
Internet: http://www.blackwellsanders.com
CONTACT: Donald A. Culp, Partner; Jane Cohen, Partner
25 Cannon Street, London EC4M 5TB United Kingdom
13710 FNB Parkway. Omaha, NE 68154-8090
720 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
1727 H Street, Washington, DC 20005
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Franchise and Distribution Law Practice Group represents
clients in all aspects of the structure, implementation, maintenance and
financing of franchise and distribution businesses.
BODMAN, LONGLEY & DAHLING, LLP
(313) 259-7555
(313) 393-7579 FAX
100 Renaissance Center, 34th Floor, Detroit, MI 48243
E-MAIL: ttallerico@bodmanlongley.com
Internet: http://www.bodmanlongley.com
CONTACT: Thomas J. Tallerico. Partner; Dennis J. Levasseur, Partner
201 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 500, Troy, MI 48084
110 Miller, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, M1 48104
229 Court Street, PO Box 405, Cheboygan, MI 49721
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full-service, 115-attorney law firm founded in 1927, We can
assist franchisors and franchisees in commercial litigation and alternative
dispute resolution, intellectual property matters including patent and copyright
protection, labor and employment law, corporate and securities law, regulatory
compliance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, environmental law,
bankruptcy, construction law, real property law and tax law matters.
BUCHANAN INGERSOLL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
(215) 665-8700
(215) 665-8760 FAX
Eleven Penn Center, 14th Fl., 1835 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103-2985
Internet: http://www.bipc.com
Pittsburgh Office
(412) 562-8800
(412) 562-1041 FAX
One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., 20th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1410
E-MAIL: previsjr@bipc.com
CONTACT: John R. Previs, Shareholder
Washington, DC Office
(202) 223-9017
(202) 833-7099 FAX
1701 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20006-1518
Princeton Office
(609) 987-6800
(609) 520-0360 FAX
College Centre, 500 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540
E-MAIL: harringtonfb@bipc.com
CONTACT: Frank B. Harrington, Associate
Tampa Office
(813) 222-8180
(813) 222-8189 FAX
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2500, Tampa FL 33602
E-MAIL: cardillopm@bipc.com
CONTACT: Peter M. Cardillo, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full-service law firm dedicated to providing high quality,
innovative, cost effective legal services. The Franchising Group has assisted
both national and regional franchisors, as well as individual franchisees. Firm
established in 1850.
BUCKINGHAM, DOOLITTLE, BURROUGHS, LLP
(800) 686-2825
(330) 492-8717
(330) 492-9625 FAX
4518 Fulton Dr., N.W., Canton, OH 44735 5548
E-MAIL: rnewbold@bdblaw.com
Internet: http://www.bdblaw.com
CONTACT: Robert J. Newbold, Shareholder; Thomas Brule, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1913, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP,
is a full service law firm with over 130 attorneys and 300+ employees, providing
comprehensive franchise legal services to franchisors and start-up companies
desiring to expand through franchising. Our services include full franchise
development, regulatory and statutory compliance, patent and trademark
registration, FTC advertising compliance, terminations, drafting uniform
franchise offering circulars in compliance with FTC guidelines, franchise
agreement negotiations, transfers, dispute resolution, litigation, arbitration
and mediation, creating franchise advisory and trade associations,
national and international expansion. The firm has provided legal service as
General Counsel to a variety of industries in the service, retail, restaurant,
manufacturing, and health and fitness industries and can relate first hand to
the needs of entrepreneurs and the dynamics and legal requirements of
franchising. We focus on avoiding litigation, but zealously defend our clients'
interests with our team of litigators when necessary. The firm has offices in
Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Columbus, Ohio and Boca Rerun, and Naples, Florida.
BUSH ROSS GARDNER WARREN & RUDY
(813) 224-9255
(813) 223-9620 FAX
220 S. Franklin Street, P.O. Box 3913, Tampa, FL 33601
E-MAIL: mbasurto@bushross.com
Internet: http://www.bushross.com
CONTACT: Mark A. Basurto, Attorney; Brian Thomas MeElfatrick, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
Cassels Pouliot Alexander Noriega
Toronto Montreal Vancouver Mexico City
CASSELS POULIOT ALEXANDER NORIEGA
(416) 860-2987
(416) 360-8877 FAX
40 King Street West, Scotia Plaza, Suite 2100, Toronto, ON M5H 3C2 Canada
E-MAIL: lweinberg@casselsbrock.com
Internet: http://www.casselsbrock.com
CONTACT: Larry Weinberg, Chair, Franchising Group
CIBC Tower, 31st Floor, 1155 Levesque Blvd West, Montreal, PQ H3B 3S6 Canada
2700--700 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V7Y IB8 Canada
Sierra Mojado 626, Col. Lomas Barrilaco, Mexico City, DF 11010 Mexico
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Cassels Pouliot Alexander Noriega, an affiliation of tour
independent law firms in Canada (Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver) and Mexico
(Mexico City), provides comprehensive legal services in all aspects of
franchising, on local, national and international levels.
COHEN, GETTINGS & CAULKINS, P.C.
(703) 525-2260
(703) 525-2489 FAX
2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22201-3324
E-MAIL: sterrien@cohengettings.com
Internet: http://www.cohengettings.com
CONTACT: R, Scott Caulkins, Attorney/Partner; Patricia Bruce, Attorney/Senior
Associate
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The law firm provides a broad range of legal services for
franchisors and franchisees, including drafting franchise agreements and
disclosure documents, franchise registrations, franchise litigation, counseling
prospective franchisees. Established in 1972.
MARKUS COHEN LAW OFFICE
(416) 413-9822
(416) 961-7011 FAX
1010-22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4T 2S3 Canada
E-MAIL: mark@franchiselaw.cc
Internet: http://www.thevirtuallawfirm.com
CONTACT: Markus Cohen, Sole Proprietor; Lisa Bertucca, Office Assistant
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise lawyer.
COX, HODGMAN & GIARMARCO P.C.
(248) 457-7000
(248) 457-7001 FAX
101 West Big Beaver Road, 10th Floor, Troy, MI 48084-5280
E-MAIL: bhaffey@chglaw.com
Internet: http://www.chglaw.com
CONTACT: Bruce W. Haffey, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm with specialists in franchising,
including system structure, disclosure, registration, documentation and
litigation; as well as mergers and acquisitions, and tax planning.
DANNEMANN SIEMSEN BIGLER & IPANEMA MOREIRA
55 21 2553 1811
55 21 2553 1812 FAX
Rua Marques de Olinda, 70, Rio De Janeiro 22251 040 Brazil
E-MAIL: mail@danneman.com.br
Internet: http://www.dannemann.com.br
CONTACT: Luiz Henrique O. do Amaral, Partner; Peter Dirk Siemsen, Senior Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
DAVIS & COMPANY
(604) 643-6316
(604) 605-3745 FAX
2800 Park Place, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2Z7 Canada
E-MAIL: jrogers@davis.ca
Internet: http://www.davis.ca
CONTACT: John L. Rogers, National Chair; Joseph Adler, Vice-Chair
1 First Canadian Place, Suite 5300, 100 King St. W, Toronto, ON M5X IE2 Canada
3000 Shell Centre, 400--4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J4 Canada
1010 de la Gauchetiere St West, #2250, Montreal PQ H3B 2N2 Canada
7th Floor, New ATT Building, 11-7, Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Japan
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Davis & Company's National Franchise Group has extensive
experience in all aspects of franchise law. We act for franchisors, often for
American franchisors expanding to Canada.
DEACONS
61 3 8686 6000
61 3 8686 6505 FAX
385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia
E-MAIL: greg.hipwell@deacons.com.au
Internet: http://www.deacons.com.au
CONTACT: Greg Hipwell, Partner; Stephen Giles, Partner
Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
1 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal firm specializing in providing legal and business advise
to franchising and distribution clients. We are generally regarded as
Australia's leading franchise law firm.
DINSMORE & SHOHL LLP
(800) 934-3477
(513) 977-8200
(513) 977-8141 FAX
1900 Chemed Center, Cincinnati, OH 45202
E-MAIL: mfolks@Dinslaw.com
Internet: http://www.dinslaw.com
CONTACT: Michael T. Folks
Columbus Office
175 South Third Street, 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Lexington Office
250 West Main Street, Suite 2020, Lexington, KY 40507
Louisville Office
2000 Meidinger Tower, Louisville, KY 40202
Nashville Office
414 Union Street, Suite 1100, Nashville, TN 37219
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are a full service firm with substantial experience
representing public and private franchising and distribution companies in a
variety of industries. Our franchise and distribution group includes attorneys
experienced in corporate, securities, real estate, litigation, trademark,
antitrust, and employment laws, as well as all aspects of franchise and
distribution law.
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
(800) 566-1718
(206) 903-8700
(206) 903-8820 FAX
1420 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
E-MAIL: duvall.gray@dorsey.com
Internet: http://www.dorsey.com
CONTACT: Gary R. Duvall, Partner; Nancy Smith, Partner
Four Embarcadero Center, Suite 3400, San Francisco, CA 94111-4187
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our Franchise and Distribution Law practice group helps
clients expand through franchising and other distribution methods. Our clients
are both US and International.
EFFECTUM FRANCHISE CONSULTING
47 22 54 06 40
47 23 08 53 81 FAX
Drammensveien 130/C 17, 0277 Oslo, Norway
E-MAIL: borge.nilssen@effectum.com
Internet: http://www.effectum.com
CONTACT: Borge Nilssen, Senior Partner; Adolf Fredriks
Kykrogatan 2, Stockholm SE-10362 Sweden
Fredrikinkatu 61A, Helsinki SF-00101 Finland
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Effectum Franchise Consulting offers a broad range of services
within the field of franchising. Previous assignments include full concept
development, handbook design and development, introductory seminars, franchise
agreements and more. We have worked with a majority of the franchise systems in
Scandinavia as well as with government agencies and national industry
associations. Our customers benefit from the combined experience of Effectum's
consultants as well as an international network of consultants, accountants and
franchise lawyers. Effectum Franchise Consulting has offices in Norway,
Finland and Sweden.
LAW OFFICES OF VAN ELMORE
(303) 659-7342
(303) 659-1051 FAX
600 17th Street, Suite 2800 South, Denver, CO 80202-5402
E-MAIL: vel6@qwest.net
CONTACT: Van Elmore, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Legal services for domestic & international franchising
including Uniform Franchise Offering Circular and contract drafting, state
franchise offering registration, trademark registration and licensing,
copyright registration and licensing, software licenses and Internet agreements.
Mr. Elmore also provides mediation and arbitration for domestic and
international franchise disputes. Previously Vice President and General Counsel
for a 450 unit franchise system. Mr. Elmore has also been a franchisee and has
conversational ability in the Russian language. Established in 1992.
EVERSHEDS
EVERSHEDS
44 207 919 4500
44 207 919 4919 FAX
Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4JL United Kingdom
Internet: http://www.eversheds.com
CONTACT: Martin Mendelsohn, Chair, European Franchising Group: Christopher
Wormald, Head of Franchising, London
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Commercial law firm with offices in London,
Birmingham, Cardiff, Derby, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich,
Nottingham, Brussels, Monaco, and Paris. Associated offices in Copenhagen,
Milan. Rome and Sofia, Singapore (including Indonesia), Kuala Lumpa
and Hong Kong (China). Specialist areas include: International and domestic
Franchising: distribution and supply arrangements; licensing; intellectual
property; UK and European antitrust laws; and the complete range of business
and corporate legal services.
FARRELL FRITZ, P.C.
FARRELL
FRITZ, P.C.
(516) 745-0099
(516) 745-0293 FAX
EAB Plaza, West Tower. 14th Floor, Uniondale, NY 11566-0120
E-MAIL: hkestenbaum@farrellfritz.com
Internet: http://www.farrellfritz.com
CONTACT: Harold L. Kestenbaum, Counsel; James Wicks, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Provides full range of franchise services for franchisors
only, both start-up and established franchisors, nationally and internationally.
FASKEN MARTINEAU DUMOULIN LLP
(800) 268-8424
(416) 868-3444
(416) 364-7813 FAX
P.O. Box 20, Toronto Dominion Centre, Bank Tower, Toronto, ON M5N IM9 Canada
Internet: http://www.fasken.com
CONTACT: Mark Stinson, Partner; David Salomon, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: One of Canada's leading full-service law firms, with
approximately 500 lawyers across Canada and offices in New York and London.
Legal services include franchising, intellectual property, leasing and
litigation.
FIELD FISHER WATERHOUSE
44 0 20 7861 4000
44 0 20 7488 0084 FAX
35 Vine Street, London EC3N 2AA United Kingdom
CONTACT: Mark Abell, Head of Franchising & Licensing Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm.
Fisher Zucker
FISHER & ZUCKER LLC
(215) 545-5200
(215) 545-8313 FAX
121 South Broad Street, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4533
Internet: http://www.franchise-law-firm.com
CONTACT: Lane Fisher, Member; Jeffrey Zucker, Member
New Jersey Office
(856) 665-5253
402 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Fisher Zueker LLC's practice is dedicated to franchising. With
offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we assist franchisors in development,
regulatory compliance, operations and enforcement matters. Contact us for
information.
FORMAN HOLT & ELIADES
(201) 845-1000
(201) 845-9112 FAX
218 Route 17 North, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
E-MAIL: firm@formanlaw.com
Internet: http://www.formanlaw.com
CONTACT: Daniel M. Eliades, Member; Charles M. Forman, Member
1615 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
400 Rella Boulevard, Suite 214, Suffern, NY 10901
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Forman Holt & Eliades represents some of the largest
franchisors in the world in bankruptcy cases throughout the United States. The
firm regularly represents franchisors in a broad range of bankruptcy litigation
including plan confirmation issues, asset sales, stay litigation, preference
matters, claim objections and intellectual property protection.
FRANLAW: EDWARDS, LISS & MURRAY
(888) 372-6529 888-FRANLAW
(630) 571-5626
(630) 571-1882 FAX
1301 West 22nd Street, Suite 709, Oak Brook, IL 60523-2006
E-MAIL: mliss@franlaw.com
Internet: http://www.franlaw.com
CONTACT: Michael R. Liss. Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Complete franchise legal services, at cost-effective prices.
20 year background representing franchisors and franchisees in franchise
agreement, offering circular, and registration compliance issues. Negotiates
contracts and litigates disputes. Expertise in franchise transfers, real estate
leasing, selling businesses, general business counseling, incorporating,
trademarks, and estate planning. Strong bankruptcy practice. Expert Witness.
National Practice. Established in 1980.
FRIEDMAN, ROSENWASSER AND GOLDBAUM
(561) 395-5511
(561) 395-2648 FAX
The Plaza, Suite 801, 5355 Town Center Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
E-MAIL: info@lawmind.com
Internet: http://www.franchiselaw.com
CONTACT: Ronald N. Rosenwasser, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRG develops, reviews, and analyzes international and domestic
franchise programs and prepares all legal documents and provides litigation and
arbitration services.
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI L.L.P.
FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI, L.L.P.
(713) 651-5686
(713) 651-5246 FAX
1301 McKinney, Suite 5100, Houston, TX 77010-3095
E-MAIL: aautery@fulbright.com
Internet: http://www.fulbright.com
CONTACT: Alan Anderson, Partner; Renee Jackson, Counsel
225 South Sixth Street, #485, Minneapolis, MN 55402-4320
865 South Figueroa St, 29th F1, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2571
Market Square, 801 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004-2604
666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10103-3198
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., an international law firm,
counsels franchisors on day-to-day operational matters, including commercial
litigation, corporate, intellectual property, and employment matters.
GALLET DREYER & BERKEY, LLP
(212) 935-3131
(212) 935-4514 FAX
845 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022-6601
E-MAIL: dta@gdhlaw.com
Internet: http:/www.gdblaw.com
CONTACT: David T. Azrin, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
GENOVESE JOBLOVE & BATTISTA
(305) 349-2333
(305) 349-2310 FAX
100 SE 2rid Street, 36th Floor, Bank of America, Miami, FL 33131-2100
E-MAIL: mjoblove@gib-law.com
Internet: http://www.gjb-law.com
CONTACT: Michael D. Joblove, Partner; Jonathan E. Perlman, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm
STEWART GERMANN LAW OFFICE
0064-9-308-9925
0064-9-308-9922 FAX
PO Box 1542, Auckland 1000 New Zealand
E MAIL: stewart@germann.co.nz
CONTACT: Stewart Germann, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Barristers, solicitors and notary public providing legal
services in New Zealand. Expertise in franchising law, licensing and
distribution agreements in particular although the firm handles all aspects of
property law, commercial law and company law in New Zealand. Established in
1993.
GONZALEZ CALVILLO, S.C.
5255 5202-7622
5255 5520-7671 FAX
Montes Urales No. 632 Piso 3, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 Mexico
E-MAIL: jmondragon@gcsc.com.mx
Internet: http://www.gcf.com.mx
CONTACT: Jorge Mondragon, Partner; Pablo Hooper, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Gonzalez Calvillo, S.C. offers an active franchising/IP
practice as a full-service firm. Our practice ranges from offering expert
counsel related to legal, contractual, corporate and tax structure for the
implementation of franchises and licensing, and assisting with registrations
and prosecution to representing clients in litigation mid dispute resolution
proceedings.
GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON, LLP
(604) 683-6498
(604) 683-3558 FAX
1055 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 2300, P.O. Box 49122, Vancouver, BC V7X 1J1 Canada
E-MAIL: leonard.polsky@gowlings.com
Internet: http://www.gowlings.com
CONTACT: Leonard H. Polsky, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm--domestic and international
practice--all aspects of franchise law, including business, contracts,
intellectual property protection, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Established in 1877. We are also patent told trademark agents.
GRAHAM & DUNN
(800) 458-1705
(206) 340-9668
(206) 340-9599 FAX
2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98121-1128
E-MAIL: mwilliams@GrahamDmm.com
Internet: http;//www.grahanrdunn.com
CONTACT: Doug Berry; Michael Williams
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm providing franchisors and franchisees
all necessary legal services, including registration and disclosure compliance,
internet law, dispute resolution, intellectual property protection, and legal
compliance audits. Established in 1890.
GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP
(602) 455-8210
(602) 263-2350 FAX
2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016-3424
Internet: http://www.gtlaw.com
CONTACT: James Ullman; Jeffrey Wolf
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
H. BOOK HOPKINS
(985) 646-1981
(985) 646-1988 FAX
P.O. Box 629, Slidell, LA 70459
E-MAIL: lawbooks@bellsouth.net
CONTACT: H. Book Hopkins, Esq.
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Attorney.
HAHN LOESER & PARKS, LLP
(877) 424-6529 877-HAHNLAW
(216) 621-0150
(216) 241-2824 FAX
200 Public Square, Suite 3300, Cleveland, OH 44114-2301
E-MAIL: inquiry@hahnlaw.com
Internet: http://www.hahnlaw.com
CONTACT: Arthur M. Kaufman, Esq., Attorney at Law: Steven A. Goldfarb, Attorney
at Law
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are a 95-attorney business and business litigation firm
serving local, regional and national clients from our offices in Cleveland,
Columbus and Akron. Established in 1920.
Holmes &
Lofstrom, LLP
FRANCHISE & BUSINESS COUNSEL
HOLMES & LOFSTROM, LLP
(805) 547-0697
(805) 547-0716 FAX
555 Chorro Street, Suite D-2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-2396
E-MAIL: info@holmesfranchiselaw.com
Internet: http://www.holmeslofstrom.com
CONTACT: David E. Holmes, Attorney; Lori Lofstrom, Attorney
(562) 596-0116
(562) 596-0416 FAX
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 250, Long Beach, CA 90803
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise law, intellectual property, general business
transactions, and years of experience provide practical, time-tested solutions
in a responsive, efficient and cost effective manner.
HUNTON & WILLIAMS
(804) 788-7212
(804) 788-8218 FAX
Riverfront Plaza, East Tower, 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, VA 23219-4074
E-MAIL: ndockerby@hunton.com
Internet: http://www.hunton.com
CONTACT: Michael J. Lockerby, Partner, Franchise Practice Group
New York Office
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10166
Washington Office
1900 K Street. N.W., Washington, DC 20006-1109
Fairfax Office
1751 Pinnacle Drive, Suite 1700, McLean, VA 22102
Atlanta Office
Bank of America Plaza, 600 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Founded in Richmond, Virginia in 1901, Hunton & Williams
employs 850+ lawyers in 11 U.S. offices including New York; Washington; Atlanta;
Austin and Dallas, Texas; Richmond, Fairfax and Norfolk, Virginia; Charlotte and
Raleigh, North Carolina; as well as Knoxville, Tennessee. Overseas, Hunton &
Williams lawyers serve clients in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Islamabad, London, Warsaw,
Brussels, and Vienna and in more than 80 countries on 6 continents in all major
practice areas. Hunton & Williams is the only law firm in the Southeast
United States with offices in New York, Washington, and overseas.
ICE MILLER, LEGAL AND BUSINESS ADVISORS
(317) 236-2308
(317) 592-4730 FAX
One American Square, Box 82001, Indianapolis, IN 46282-0002
E-MAIL: petersen@icemiller.com
Internet: http://www.icemiller.com
CONTACT: James L. Petersen, Partner; Phil Whistler, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Ice Miller's franchise practice is tailored to meet the
litigation needs of our franchise clients. Years of litigation in state and
federal courts have positioned the Firm's franchise attorneys to defend or
prosecute our clients' interests in emergency and non emergency procedures. We
know the Indiana landscape: the judges, the juries, the right venue, the
important cases and subleties which make the difference for our clients. Our
experience also includes work in all dispute resolution contexts, including
administrative agencies, arbitrations and mediations. We have developed
strategies for litigation and litigation avoidance. Whether the issue is a
termination, enforcing a covenant or protecting intellectual property, we have
the experience that makes a difference in developing a winning strategy.
JENKENS & GILCHRIST
(214) 855-4793
(310) 820-8800
(214) 855-4300 FAX
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3200, Dallas, TX 75202
E MAIL: jmazero@jenkens.com; jsolish@jenkens.com
Internet: http://www.jenkens.com
CONTACT: Joyce G. Mazero, Shareholder; Jonathan Solish, Shareholder
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025-7120
225 West Washington, Suite 260, Chicago, IL 60606-3418
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006-3404
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Helping you plan for change, and manage it when opportunities
arise is the mission of Jenkens & Gilchrist. We are a law firm built to
guide you through the myriad of changes and the resulting challenges that impact
the success and profitability of your franchise system. Using a rare depth
of experience, unmatched attorney resources, and proven skill, Jenkens delivers
the level of representation franchisors need to achieve their goals in the
U.S. and in burgeoning markets around the globe. As a result, Jenkens is the one
constant you can rely on in the changing world of franchising. Franchise and
distribution lawyers at Jenkens & Gilchrist are nationally recognized
authorities in their field. Authors of numerous books and articles, participants
on editorial boards and commentators for major franchise publications,
consultants to franchise and business news media, and leaders in national
associations, Jenkens' franchise lawyers stand at the forefront of franchising
law, identifying trends and helping to shape the future. Yet the experience we
can bring to your challenges and your goals extends far beyond the realm of
legal matters. Jenkens boasts lawyers who have owned and operated franchises, as
well as those with direct industry experience, who are former government
prosecutors and regulators and general counsels for franchisors. Diverse, real
world business experience gives the team an accurate and comprehensive
understanding of the challenges you face. We have the experience to make things
happen for your benefit.
JONES, WALDO, HOLBROOK, MCDONOUGH
(801) 521-3200
(801) 328-0537 FAX
170 S. Main Street, Suite 1500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Internet: http://www.joneswaldo.com
CONTACT: Glen Watkins, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
KAUFMAN & CANOLES
(757) 624-3257
(757) 624-3169 FAX
150 West Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
E-MAIL: sestory@kaufcan.com
Internet: http://www.kaufmanandcanoles.com
CONTACT: Stephen E. Story, Member
P.O. Box 3037, Norfolk, VA 23514-3037
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The largest law firm in southeastern Virginia (with offices in
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, and
Richmond) generally representing franchisors and franchisees in counseling and
litigation.
KAUFMANN, FEINER, YAMIN, GILDIN & ROBBINS
(212) 755-3100
(212) 755-3174 FAX
777 Third Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Internet: http://www.kaufmannfeiner.com
CONTACT: David J. Kaufmann, Senior Partner; Jeffrey E. Kolton, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: New York's premier franchise law firm, which prides itself on
serving both novice and mature franchisors in a comprehensive fashion. All of
the partners and associates at Kaufmann Feiner possess expertise in the field of
franchising, as well as all other fields germane to franchisors, including
corporate/securities; real estate; finance; transactional; advertising; and
labor. In addition, Kaufmann Feiner's extensive litigation capabilities
routinely give rise to landmark franchise rulings around the country.
Kaufmann Feiner's franchise expertise extends to all aspects of establishing or
expanding a national franchise program and includes: structuring and
financing the franchise entity; drafting, and securing the registration.
KILPATRICK STOCKTON LLP
(404) 815-6366
(404) 541-3122 FAX
1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800, Atlanta, GA 30309-4501
E-MAIL: rbarkoff@kilpatrickstockton.com
Internet: http://www.kilpatrickstockton.com
CONTACT: Rupert M. Barkoff, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART
(214) 939-4900
(214) 939-4949 FAX
2828 N. Harwood Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201
E-MAIL: jvernon@kl.com
Internet: http://www.kl.com
CONTACT: John M. Vernon, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
KRASS MONROE, P.A.
(952) 885-5999
(952) 885-5969 FAX
8000 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55437
E-MAIL: tmoynihan@krassmonroe.com
Internet: http://www.krassmonroe.com
CONTACT: Timothy E Moynihan, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Krass Monroe, P.A. is a Minneapolis-based law firm with a
national practice and strong reputation for its work in the multi-unit
franchise industry. We have the expertise and experience to deliver unparalleled
services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, (including senior
debt, mezzanine financing, equity investment and other specialty finance
transactions) financial workout and restructuring, commercial real estate,
estate and business succession planning, wealth preservation and taxation. We
offer creative ideas, identify unique financing sources, and help develop the
financial tools necessary for the growth, viability, success and development
of our clients. We meet the expectations associated with a large firm and
provide the personal service, commitment to clients, and innovative
approaches associated with boutique professional services firms.
LAPOINTE ROSENSTEIN
(514) 925-6300
(514) 925-9001 FAX
1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd. West, Suite 1400, Montreal, PQ H3B 5E9 Canada
E-MAIL: general@lapros.qc.ca
Internet: http://www.lapros.qc.ca
CONTACT: Alex S. Konigsberg, Queen's Counsel
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Lapointe Rosenstein is a full service business law firm
specializing in domestic and international franchising and distribution with an
international network of lawyers, accountants and bankers. Established in 1966.
LARKIN HOFFMAN DALY & LINDGREN, LTD.
(952) 835-3800
(952) 896-3333 FAX
1500 Wells Fargo Plaza, 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55431
Internet: http://www.larkinhoffman.com
CONTACT: Charles S. Modell, Chair, Franchise Practice Group; Andrew F. Perrin
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm, representing franchisors in
structuring, drafting and registering franchise documents, negotiations with
franchisees, acquisitions, international expansion, arbitration, mediation and
litigation. Established in 1958.
LOCKE LIDDELL & SAPP LLP
(214) 740-8000
(214) 740-8800 FAX
2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200, Dallas, TX 75201
E-MAIL: ktwining@lockeliddell.com
Internet: http://www.lockeliddell.com
CONTACT: Kevin L. Twining, Partner
3400 Chase Tower, 600 Travis, Suite 3400, Houston, TX 77002-3095
100 Congress, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78701-4042
601 Poydras, Suite 2400, New Orleans, LA 701306-6036
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1891, this 400+ attorney firm has broad-based
and substantial experience representing franchisors, franchisees, co-branding
alliance partners and distributors in domestic and international expansion.
Practice groups include Franchise and Distribution, Intellectual Property,
International, Business Litigation (including Franchise Litigation), Labor and
Employment, Corporate and Securities, Tax, Real Estate, Environmental, and
Bankruptcy. The firm has offices in Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas and New
Orleans, Louisiana. It also maintains close relationships with a network
of franchise lawyers around the world.
LOOK MULLIN LLP
(972) 931-0022
(972) 931-0124 FAX
7352 Briarnoll Drive, Dallas, TX 75252
E-MAIL: cheryl@lookmullin.com
Internet: http://www.lookmullin.com
CONTACT: Cheryl Mullin, Partner; Jeff Look, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
MACKALL, CROUNSE & MOORE, PLC
(612) 305-1450
(612) 305-1414 FAX
901 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1400, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2859
E-MAIL: gtm@mcmlaw.com
Internet: http://www.mcmlaw.com
CONTACT: G. Thomas MacIntosh, II, Member; James A. Wahl, Member
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC represents domestic and
international franchisors, master franchisors, manufacturers and distributors
throughout the world in (1) planning, structuring and restructuring business
concepts and programs for franchises, distribution arrangements and dealerships;
(2) complying with franchise, distribution, business opportunity and related
business laws and regulations; (3) franchise and dealer litigation arbitration
and mediation; (4) franchise financing and loan documentation; (5) private
placements and public offerings; (6) real estate development; (7) mergers and
acquisitions; (8) tax and business planning; (9) executive compensation
and employment law and; (10) intellectual property, including registration and
protection of service marks, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
MADDIN, HAUSER, WARTELL, ROTH & HELLER PC
(248) 827-1870
(248) 359-6170 FAX
28400 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI 48034-1839
CONTACT: Stuart M. Bordman, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service law firm with extensive experience in
structuring, drafting and registering franchise documents, negotiations with
franchisees and negotiations with franchisors on behalf of franchisees.
MCCARTHY TETRAULT LLP
(604) 643-7100
(604) 643-7900 FAX
777 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1300, Pacific Centre, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2 Canada
E-MAIL: jbond@mccarthy.ca
Internet: http://www.mccarthy.ca
CONTACT: James M. Bond, Barrister & Solicitor
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
MCDERMOTT, WILL & EMERY
MCDERMOTT, WILL & EMERY
(202) 756-8000
(202) 756-8087 FAX
600 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-3005
E-MAIL: ajsherman@mwe.com
Internet: http://www.mwe.com
CONTACT: Andrew J. Sherman
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Nationwide law firm offering wide range of legal, regulatory
and strategic services to domestic and international franchisors and growing
companies.
MEISELMAN, DENLEA, PACKMAN & EBERZ, P.C.
(914) 512-5000
(914) 512-5055 FAX
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605-5202
E-MAIL: dazrin@mfpelaw.com
Internet: http://www.mfpelaw.com/
CONTACT: Jeffery Carton, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We provide legal representation of franchisors and franchisees
with respect to franchise disputes, contract disputes, employment issues, and
the preparation and negotiation of franchise documents.
MENEZES E LOPES ADVOGADOS
55 11 3673 7600
55 11 3673 0211 FAX
Avenida Pacaembu, 1739, Sao Paulo 01234 001 Brazil
E-MAIL: ml@menezeselopes.com.br
Internet: http://www.manezeselopes.com.br
CONTACT: Erika Fischer, Public Relations; Patricia Baubeta, Lawyer
Viale Montero 51, Milan 20135Italy
Av da Republica 36, Lisboa 1050Portugal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Menezes e Lopes Advogados is specialized in Corporate Legal
Consulting. We provide services in any area of law connected with the operation
of a company.
MILES & STOCKBRIDGE P.C.
(410) 820-0222
(410) 822-5451 FAX
101 Bay Street, Easton, MD 21601
E-MAIL: jmaffitt@milesstockbridge.com
Internet: http://www.milesstockbridge.com
CONTACT: James S. Maffitt, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Providing franchising advice and consultation and legal
services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
MILLER THOMSON, LLP
(416) 595-2639
(416) 595-8695 FAX
20 Queen St, West, Suite 2500, Toronto, ON M5H 3S1 Canada
E-MAIL: toronto@millerthomson.ca
Internet: http://www.millerthomson.com
CONTACT: Paul Jones, Paul Edmonds
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1957, this full service business law firm is
experienced in Canadian and international franchising and in representing
U.S. franchisors and master franchisees in Canada, including patents trademarks,
copyright, trade-secrets and computer law matters. The firm has particular
expertise in related distribution, administrative and regulatory law matters
such as liquor licensing, Food and Drug Act compliance, packaging and labelling,
real estate licensing, marketing, advertising and direct selling. The firm also
has substantial environmental law and labor, pensions and employment law
practice groups. In addition to the IFA, the firm is a member of the Canadian
Franchise Association.
MOHAJERIAN LAW CORP.
(310) 289-9625
(310) 203-2206 FAX
1925 Century Park East, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90067
E-MAIL: al@mohajerian.com
Internet: http://www.law-up-date.com
CONTACT: Al Mohajerian, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are an aggressive and responsive provider of legal
services, with a total commitment to excellence. We are dedicated to the
interests of our clients and delivery of extraordinarily responsive, creative,
practical and high quality solutions to their problems, developed from their
point of view. We are also dedicated to providing our clients with quality
service at a competitive cost. We emphasize on one-on-one relationships with
each client to establish a strong foundation for achieving success. In addition,
we emphasize on preventative tactics, suggesting ways for clients to avoid
litigation. We believe that many of the problems facing many individuals and
businesses today can be addressed by taking a preventive approach. We assist
clients in identifying potential problems prior to them maturing into
litigation. We take advantage of opportunities such as negotiation, mediation
and arbitration before litigation. We also stress on risk avoidance services,
including the evaluation of clients' business practices, policies and
procedures. All of these strategies are designed to maximize recovery and
enhance the client's position. We represent Jack-in-the-Box, Carl's Jr., Burger
King, KFC, CoCo's and Shakey's Franchisees in all aspects of business and
litigation matters. We welcome the opportunity to assist you in addressing your
legal concerns.
MULLERAT
34 91 399 5189
34 91 399 4913 FAX
55 Jose Abascal, Madrid 28003 Spain
CONTACT: Alberto Echarri, Senior Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm. Established in 1970.
NELSON, MULLINS, RILEY & SCARBOROUGH, L.L.P.
(800) 237-2000
(404) 817-6000
(404) 817-6050 FAX
999 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30309
E-MAIL: rkh@nmrs.com
Internet: http://www.nmrs.com
CONTACT: Richard K. Hines, V, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins Riley &, Scarborough,
L.L.P. is a fill service law firm with more than 210 lawyers with six offices in
the Southeast. The firm's Franchise Practice serves the franchise industry
nationwide in all aspects of franchisor representation including the following:
termination litigation; alternative dispute resolution; buy-outs; developing
franchise programs; franchise offering ciruclars in compliance with state and
federal law; registering the sale of franchises with state authorities;
developing franchises and initiating business operations; litigation; franchise
agreement negotiations; and counseling. The firm has provided legal service to a
variety of franchise businesses including the hospitality industry, restaurants
and fast food establishments, automotive manufacturers and distributors, optical
shops, athletic facilities, and amateur and professional sports leagues.
NIXON PEABODY LLP
(617) 345-1000
(617) 345-1300 FAX
101 Federal St., Boston, MA 02110-1832
Internet: http://www.nixonpeabody.com
CONTACT: Arthur L. Pressman, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Nixon Peabody is engaged in the general practice of law, with
over 260 attorneys and offices in New York City and throughout New York State,
Washington, D.C., and Hartford, CT. The firm's franchise industry team is led by
Robert Calihan, the founding chair of the New York State Bar Association
Committee on Franchise Law, and Peter Durant. Working with lawyers from other
Nixon Peabody practice groups, the firm's franchise industry team provides
comprehensive legal services to franchisors and large franchisees throughout the
world. The team represents franchisors and franchisees in litigation in state
and federal courts and counsels them on a broad range of issues, including
franchise agreements, disclosure obligations, termination and renewals,
intellectual property, antitrust, relationship statutes, premises liability,
franchisee associations, dual branding, bankruptcy, real estate, tax,
and labor and employee benefits. Nixon Hargrave's newsletter, Franchise Law
Alert, helps franchisors and franchisees keep up to date on relevant legal
developments affecting the franchise industry. The firm's web site at
www.nhdd.com contains information on its wide range of practice areas of
interest to the franchise industry.
OSLER, HOSKIN & HARCOURT LLP
(416) 362-2111
(416) 862-6666 FAX
P.O. Box 50, l First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5X 1B8 Canada
E-MAIL: counsel@osler.com
Internet: http://www.osler.com
CONTACT: Frank Zaid, Senior Partner; G. Lee Muirhead, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Oslers' Franchise Law Group is a dynamic team of
business-oriented lawyers that has been active in Canadian and international
franchising for 30 years. Our lawyers are among the msot experienced in Canada,
having dealt extensively with franchising in virtually every product and service
industry. Frank Zaid, Chair of the Group, is Past General Counsel of the
Canadian Franchise Association and Chair of the Supplier Forum of the IFA.
PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A.
(800) 847-2112
(856) 596-8900
(856) 596-9631 FAX
Three Greentree Centre, Suite 401, Marlton, NJ 08053
Internet: http://www.pmclaw.com
CONTACT: David R. Dahan, Associate; John M. Devlin, Shareholder
1701 Route 70 East, Commerce Atrium, #500, Cherry Hill, NJ8034
1009 Lenox Drive, Suite 102A, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Commercial transactions and litigation specializing in
franchising, distributorships, and licensing. Also specialize in intellectual
property, business formation and counseling.
PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY & WALKER LLP
(404) 815-2400
(404) 815-2424 FAX
600 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30308-2222
E-MAIL: rickasbill@paulhastings.com
Internet: http://www.paulhastings.com
CONTACT: Richard M. Asbill, Partner; W. Andrew Scott, Partner
515 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
75 East 55th Street, First Floor, New York, NY 10022
12390 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
TYPE OF BUSINESS: 850+ attorneys, full-service international firm with 13
offices, including Tokyo, London, Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. Substantial
practice in domestic/international franchising and distribution, intellectual
property, trade regulation, immigration, international trade, real estate,
securities, venture capital. Business established in 1951.
PERKINS COIE LLP
(303) 291-2300
(303) 291-2400 FAX
1899 Wynkoop, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202-1083
E-MAIL: mccuk@perkinscoie.com
Internet: http://www.perkinscoie.com
CONTACT: Kim I. McCullough, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service international law firm established in Seattle,
Washington in 1912, with over 500 attorneys in 14 offices. The Denver-based
Franchise Practice Group provides transactional and litigation services for both
developing and established franchisors. Our franchise specialists have
experience advising franchisors domestically and internationally.
PIPER RUDNICK LLP
(312) 368-4000
(312) 236-7516 FAX
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60601-1293
E-MAIL: franchiselawyers@piperrudnick.com
Internet: http://www.piperrudnick.com
CONTACT: Lewis G. Rudnick, Dennis E. Wieczorek; Fredric A. Cohen, Michael G.
Brennan
Washington, D.C.
(202) 861-3900
(202) 223-2085 FAX
1200 Nineteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2412
E-MAIL:philip.zeidman@piperrudnick.com
CONTACT: Philip E Zeidman; John Dienelt; Erik B. Wulff
Dallas
(214) 743-4500
(214) 743-4545 FAX
1717 Main Street, Suite 4600, Dallas, TX 752014605
E-MAIL: ann.Hurwitz@piperrudnick.com
CONTACT: Ann Hurwitz; Michael Santa Maria (International)
Tampa
(813) 229-2111
(813) 229-1447 FAX
101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2000, Tampa, FL 33602
E-MAIL: david.beyer@piperrudnick.com
CONTACT: David A. Beyer
Reston, VA
(703) 773-4000
(703) 773-5000 FAX
1775 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190-5159
E-MAIL: bret.lowell@piperrudnick.com
CONTACT: H. Brett Lowell; Barry Heller; Lee Plave
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Piper Rudnick is a national commercial law firm. We
concentrate our practice in franchising and distribution, complex and general
civil litigation and arbitration, trademark and intellectual property,
information technology, antitrust and trade regulation, international,
securities, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, leasing, environmental,
finance, venture capital, emerging companies, telecommunications, business
regulation, health, banking and labor law. We have practiced franchising,
distribution and related areas of law for more than 40 years. The 25 partners in
our franchising and distribution law group average in excess of 20 years of
experience in those fields. We represent companies engaged in domestic and
international franchising and distribution matters, including structuring,
documentation, counseling, litigation and arbitration, technology, finance and
regulatory compliance, Our clients operate in most of the business sectors that
have adopted franchising as a method of distribution and represent a broad
spectrum of size and experience, from entrepreneurs and start-up companies to
large franchisors, manufacturers and distributors. Our clients oversee networks
that to from dozens to thousands of outlets. The majority of our clients me
franchisors and distribution companies, but we also represent multiple outlet,
area development and master franchisees and franchising-joint ventures, on a
wide variety of franchising, distribution, corporate, real estate, finance,
securities, environmental, tax and other matters. Our practice is international
in scope. We have done work for clients in over 100 countries. We serve as
General Counsel to the International Franchise Association. The firm has offices
that practice franchise and distribution law in Chicago (312-368-4000),
Washington, D.C. (202-861-2900), Reston, Virginia (703-733-5000), Dallas
(214-743-4500), Tampa (813 229 2111), Los Angeles (310-2888-110), Baltimore (410
580-3000), New York (212835-6000) and Philadelphia (215 656 3300).
PITNEY, HARDIN, KIPP & SZUCH
(973) 966-6300
(973) 966-1550 FAX
P.O. Box 1945, Morristown, NJ 07962
Internet: http://www.phks.com
CONTACT: Dennis R. LaFiura, Esq., Partner
(212) 687-6000
(212) 682-3485 FAX
685 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
TYPE OF BUSINESS: PHKS is a leading full-service firm with extensive experience
representing public and private franchisors in a variety of industries,
including motor vehicles, hotels and real estate brokerages. Our Franchise and
Distribution practice group includes attorneys experienced in litigation, labor
and employment, and real estate matters.
ROBINSON WATERS & O'DORISIO, P.C.
(303) 297-2600
(303) 297-2750 FAX
1099 18th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, CO 80202-1908
E-MAIL: dferguson@rwolaw.com
Internet: http://www.rwolaw.com
CONTACT: Douglas R. Ferguson, Shareholder; Harold R. Bruno, 111, Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: RWO is a full-service law firm established in Denver in 1976.
The franchise practice group is experienced in all aspects of franchise,
distribution and licensing law including domestic and international regulatory
compliance, transactional, litigation and trademarks.
ROGERS TOWERS
(800) 398-3910
(904) 398-3911
(904) 396-0663 FAX
1301 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 1500, Jacksonville, FL 32207-9047
E-MAIL: bo'leary@rtlaw.com
Internet: http://www.rtlaw.com
CONTACT: William A. O'Leary, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Representing franchisors in "all aspects of franchise and
intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution throughout North
Florida.
ROSEN EINBINDER & DUNN
(212) 888-7717
(212) 980-1444 FAX
641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
E-MAIL: rlr@redlawfirm.com
Internet: http://www.redlawfirm.com
CONTACT: Richard Rosen, Senior Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
RYAN SWANSON & CLEVELAND PLLC
(800) 458-5973
(206) 583-0359 FAX
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101-3034
E-MAIL; collette@ryanlaw.com
Internet: http://www.ryanlaw.com
CONTACT: Kevin J. Collette, Chair: Technology & Intellectual Prop. Group
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We understand franchising. Full service business law firm with
a team approach for franchising-registration, disclosures, advertising,
internet, trademarks, licensing, corporate, real estate, technology, litigation,
arbitration and ADR techniques. Established in 1897.
BRUCE S. SCHAEFFER
(212) 689-0400
(212) 689-3315 FAX
404 Park Avenue South, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016
E-MAIL: bsehaef123@aol.com
CONTACT: Bruce S. Schaeffer, Attorney
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Attorney specializing in finance, accounting and tax aspects
of franchising. Established in 1975, Author, BNA Tax Management Portfolio on
Franchising. Member IFA Finance Accounting & Tax Committee, 1987-1990. Member
IFA Legal/Legislative Committee.
SCHMELTZER, APTAKER & SHEPARD, P.C.
(202) 333-8800
2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20037
CONTACT: Robert Zisk, Shareholder
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The firm provides counsel to franchisors in litigation and
business matters relating to franchisees, employees, and regulatory bodies. A
speciality is litigation relating to enforcement of standards, underreporting of
sales, and trademark infringement.
SCHWARTZ, COOPER, GREENBERGER & KRAUSS
(312) 845-5428
(312) 782-8416 FAX
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601
E-MAIL: tshaver@scgk.com
Internet: http://www.scgk.com
CONTACT: Terry Shaver; Carmen Caruso
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger and Krauss is a mid-sized firm
committed to providing responsive, cost-effective legal representation of the
highest quality. We are large enough to provide the necessary specialization,
yet small enough that our relationships with our clients matter. The firm has
expertise and provides legal representation in connection with structuring
franchise and distribution systems, protection of intellectual property,
preparing the franchise offering circular including franchise agreement, state
registrations, renewals and ongoing compliance, litigation and dispute
resolution and general day-to-day relational issues. In addition, we provide
legal services in other areas including real estate, securities and general
corporate and business law. Our clients are extremely diverse both in terms of
size and industry.
SEIDLER & MCERLEAN
(800) 301-6501
(312) 516-0700
(312) 516-0709 FAX
One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4125, Chicago, IL 60606
E-MAIL: seidmac@ix.netcom.com
CONTACT: Marc E Seidler, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm specializing in commercial litigation, alternative
dispute resolution and counseling with emphasis on franchising, distribution and
trade regulation throughout the United States. Established in 1996.
SHUMAKER LOOP & KENDRICK LLP
(800) 444-6659
(419) 241-9000
(419) 241-6894 FAX
1000 Jackson, North Courthouse Square, Toledo, OH 43624-1573
E-MAIL: bmcmahon@slk-law.com
Internet: http://www.slk-law.com
CONTACT: Brian N. McMahon, Partner; Peter Silverman, Partner
Florida Office
(813) 229-7600
(813) 229-1660 FAX
Barnett Plaza, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 2800, Tampa, FL 33602-5151
North Carolina Office
(704) 375-0057
(704) 332-1197 FAX
128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1800, Charlotte, NC 28202-1675
Columbus, Ohio Office
(614) 463-9441
(614) 463-1108 FAX
Huntington Center, 41 South High Street, Suite 2210, Columbus, OH 43215
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1925. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a full
service law firm with approximately 155 attorneys and 4 offices in Toledo, Ohio,
Columbus, Ohio, Tampa, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm's
franchise practice group provides comprehensive legal services to companies
engaged in domestic and international franchising and distribution matters,
including the establishment of franchise and distribution programs, litigation,
arbitration and mediation of disputes, regulatory compliance, franchise
negotiations, development of franchise locations, acquisitions and divestitures,
finance, securities law; and counseling on all phases of franchise operations.
SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL
(404) 815-3500
(404) 815-3509 FAX
1230 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 3100, Promenade 11, Atlanta, GA 30309-3592
E-MAIL: rgreenstein@sgrlaw.com
CONTACT: Richard G, Greenstein, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service law firm meeting the legal needs of the
franhcise and distribution community in registration and disclosure, structure
and documentation for franchise and distribution programs, compliance, domestic
and international transactions, franchise and commercial litigation, antitrust,
trademarks, financing, real estate, bankruptcy, employment law, and taxation.
165+ attorneys. Established in 1893. Other office in Washington, D.C.
SNELL & WILMER LLP
(303) 634-2000
(303) 634-2020 FAX
1200 Seventeenth Street, Suite 1900, Denver, CO 80202
Internet: http://www.swlaw.com
CONTACT: Andrew Pidcock
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
SONNENSCHEIN NATH & ROSENTHAL LLP
(312) 876-8000
(312) 876-7934 FAX
8000 Sears Tower, Chicago, 1L 60606
Internet: http://www.sonnenschein.com
CONTACT: Alan H. Silberman; John Baer;, Robert Joseph (Chicago); Curtis Woods
(Kansas City); Rochelle Spandorf (L.A.); James Goniea (San Francisco); S. Rovak
(St. Louis)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, a full-service law firm
with 600 lawyers in nine U.S. offices, is involved in all aspects of
distribution, licensing and franchising, counseling and litigation on a variety
of antitrust, franchise and dealer law, marketing, franchisee relations and
supplier arrangement questions. Mr. Joseph currently serves as Chair of file
American Bar Association Antitrust Section, a post Mr. Silberman also has held,
Ms. Spandorf is a former Chair of the ABA Forum on Franchising (1995-97) and Mr.
Baer formerly served as Editor-in-Chief of the ABA Forum's The Franchise Lawyer
and was part of the Forum's leadership.
SOTOS ASSOCIATES
(416) 977-0007
(416) 977-0717 FAX
180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1250, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z8 Canada
E-MAIL: jsotos@sotoslaw.com
Internet: http://www.sotoslaw.com
CONTACT: John Sotos, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Sotos Associates specializes in international and domestic
franchise and distribution law including disclosure and all aspects of
litigation, franchise mediation, arbitration, intellectual property issues and
international expansion.
STRASBURGER & PRICE, L.L.P.
(214) 651-4300
(214) 651-4330 FAX
901 Main Street, Suite 4300, Dallas, TX 75202-3724
Internet: http://www.strasburger.com
CONTACT: Susan Vincent (Austin); Wiley George (Houston)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The firm's Franchise and Distribution Law Practice Group
specializes in the comprehensive representation of businesses using franchising,
licensing, dealership or direct selling arrangements for the distribution of
goods and services in a broad range of business areas, both domestically and
internationally, involving transactions, regulatory compliance, intellectual
property, litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings.
STRYKER, TAMS & DILL LLP
(973) 491-9500
(973) 491-9692 FAX
Two Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105-2293
E-MAIL: info@stryker.com
Internet: http://www.stryker.com
CONTACT: Martin G. Gilbert, Esq., Partner; Judith Carberry, Administrator
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service firm providing comprehensive franchising legal
services in the New Jersey/New York area.
TANNENBAUM HELPERN SYRACUSE HIRSCHTRIT
(212) 508-6700
(212) 371-1084 FAX
900 Third Avenue, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10022-4728
CONTACT: Joel A Klarreich, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service commercial law firm specializing in franchising
& distribution, litigation and arbitration, securities, merger and acquisitions,
real estate, leasing, employment, and labor law. The firm represents franchisors
in domestic and international franchising including structuring documents,
UFOC preparation and registration, acquisitions, litigation, arbitration and
regulatory compliance. Joel A. Klarreich, a partner in the franchise &
distribution group, is general counsel to the Association of Personnel
Consultants of New York State.
VENABLE LLP
(800) 966-9877
(410) 494-6242
(410) 821-0147 FAX
210 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
E MAIL: info@venable.com
Internet: http://www.venable.com
CONTACT: Charles E. Rosolio, Partner; Theresa Withers-Williams, Associate
1201 New York Ave., NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005
1800 Two Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201
8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182
One Church Street, 5th Flr, Rockville, MD 20850
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Venable's diverse practice areas include IP, technology,
corporate, transactional and tax work, franchise and distribution, government,
labor, healthcare, communications, environment, legislative and special matters.
VORYS SATER SEYMOUR & PEASE LLP
(614) 464-6400
(614) 464-6350 FAX
52 East Gay Street, P.O. Box 1008, Columbus, OH 43216-1008
E-MAIL: srbuchenroth@vssp.com
Internet: http://www.vssp.com
CONTACT: Stephen R. Buchenroth, Esq., Partner; Herbert A. Hedden, Esq., Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A full service law firm with offices in Columbus, Cleveland
and Cincinnati, Ohio, Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia. The firm has an
extensive franchise law practice representing franchisors, franchisees and
franchisee associations.
WIGGIN & DANA
(203) 498-4400
(203) 782-2889 FAX
One Century Tower, New Haven, CT 06508-1832
E-MAIL: ewd@wiggin.com
CONTACT: Joseph Schumacher, Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group;
Edward Wood Dunham
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The law firm of Wiggin & Dana represents national, regional
and start-up franchisors and distributors in numerous industries. The firm
regularly assists these clients in regulatory, transactional and litigation
matters. The firm's Franchise and Distribution Practice Group is national
litigation counsel for Subway and MAACO, and also represents other well-known
franchise systems.
WILEY, REIN & FIELDING LLP
(202) 719-7000
(202) 719-7049 FAX
1776 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006
E-MAIL: rsmith@wrf.com
Internet: http://www.wrf.com
CONTACT: Peter Klarfeld/Bob Smith, Partners; Dave Koch/Jim Rubinger, Partners
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Franchise Group at this full-service firm is second to
none in terms of its breadth, depth mid experience. The Group is involved in all
aspects of domestic and international franchising, as welt as licensing and
distribution. Wiley, Rein & Fielding LLP also has a broad national regulatory
and commercial practice covering all pertinent areas.
WILLIAMS MULLEN
(804) 783-6418
(804) 783-6507 FAX
P.O. Box 1320, Richmond, VA 23218-1320
E-MAIL: stucker@williamsmullen.com
Internet: http://www.wiiliamsmullen.com
CONTACT: Sandy T. Tucker, Shareholder
(202) 293-0213
(202) 293-5939 FAX
1666 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
CONTACT:Warren Lewis
8270 Greensboro Drive, #700, McLean, VA 22102
11th Flr, Buhl Bldg, 535 Griswold Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
2 Old Garden House, The Lanterns, Bridge Lane, London SW 11 3AD United Kingdom
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law firm offering expertise to franchisors and franchisees in
domestic and international franchising and distribution, compliance with
disclosure and relationship laws, franchise litigation and transactional
matters. In business since 1909.
WRAGGE & CO.
44 121 233 1000
44 121 214 1099 FAX
55 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2A United Kingdom
Internet: http://www.wragge.com
CONTACT: Michael Luckman, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
ZARCO EINHORN & SALKOWSKI, P.A.
(305) 374-5418
(305) 374-5428 FAX
100 SE 2nd Street, Suite 2700, Miami, FL 33131-2100
E-MAIL: zarcolaw@zarcolaw.com
Internet: http://www.zarcolaw.com
CONTACT: Robert E Salkowski, Partner; Robert Zarco, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Law Firm.
AUDIO VISUAL
PRODUCTIONS
FLYING COLORS INCORPORATED
(612) 752-0200
(612) 752-0201 FAX
917 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
E-MAIL: rcornish@flyingcolors.biz
Internet: http://www.flyingcolors.biz
CONTACT: Bob Sullivan, VP, General Manager; Rick Cornish, President & Creative
Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Film, Video, Music and Events.
BACKGROUND SCREENING SERVICES
FDINSIGHT Factual Data Corp.
(800) 929-3400
(800) 929-3297 FAX
5200 Hahns Peak Drive, Loveland, CO 80538
E-MAIL: michaell@factualdata.com
Internet: http://www.fdinsight.com
CONTACT: Mike Lafferty, Director, FDinsight
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Today, more than ever, it's imperative to know the history of
individuals and companies you are doing business with. Fdinsight allows your
company to make a well informed decision by doing a complete history screening
of vendors and potential franchisees. Don't Take Chances, Take Control.
BUSINESS PRODUCTS/SYSTEMS
AERUS LLC
(800) 243-3589
(214) 378-4000
(214) 378-4057 FAX
5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75225-6531
E-MAIL: rgates@aerusonline.com
Internet: http://www.aerusonline.com
CONTACT: James Rusty Gates, Franchise Operations Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Supplier of commercial vacuums and floor care equipment to all
industries.
AMERICALIST Division of Haines & Company
(800) 239-4599
(330) 494-9111
(330) 497-5507 FAX
8050 Freedom Avenue, NW, North Canton, OH 44720
E-MAIL: cfgrandj@americalist.com
Internet: http://www.americalist.com
CONTACT: Charlie Grandjean, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: TURNKEY DIRECT MAIL ... List, design, personalized laser and 5
color offset printing, plus mailing services. Also inbound and outbound contract
telemarketing.
AWARDCRAFT
(952) 948-3456
(952) 948-0220 FAX
10900 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437
E-MAIL: fford@awardcraft.com
Internet: http://www.awardcraft.com
CONTACT: Francis J. Ford, Jr., Director of Sales & Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: AWARDCRAFF is a high quality designer, manufacturer and
decorator of corporate recognition awards. Our products are sold through
accredited Promotional Products professional sales organizations.
CDO--CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OUTSOURCING
(312) 456-1462
120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60602
E-MAIL: meg@cdogroup.com
Internet: http://www.cdogroup.com
CONTACT: Meg Connolly, Marketing Coordinator
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Development Outsourcing for Multiunit Concepts.
CERQA
(817) 329-8253
(512) 439-5201 FAX
9601 Dessau Road, Suite 205, Austin, TX 78754
E-MAIL: dwilliams@cerqa.com
Internet: http://www.cerqa.com
CONTACT: Doug Williams, Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Cerqa specializes in printing and product distribution for
multi-location companies. Printed products include sales brochures, customer
mailers, location specific banners and materials, promotional items, training
manuals, coupons, customer comment cards, table top/counter material and more.
Cerqa distributes these products to each location using a web based ordering and
inventory tracking system that allows the locations to order only those products
applicable to that location, emails supervisors for order approval, provides you
a history of all products used in each location, provides you real-time
inventory levels, is available 24 hours a day, and has numerous corporate level
reports to aid you in controlling your printing and distribution costs.
CHECKCARE
(800) 673-2435
(706) 596-1306
(706) 596-0337 FAX
600 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, P.O. Box 9636, Columbus, GA 31908
E-MAIL: cindy@checkcare.com
Internet: http://www.checkcare.com
CONTACT: Cindy Schneider, Director, Sales & Marketing; Jeff Harden, Vice
President, Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Checkcare provides customized check processing solutions for
single and multi-unit retailers, specializing in franchisee programs. 100% Check
Guarantee, Returned Check Consolidation, Check Conversion/Imaging, Electronic
Check Re-presentment, 24x7 Online Image Access.
COMMERCIAL LIGHTING INDUSTRIES
(800) 755-0155
(760) 328-9431
(760) 770-7182 FAX
72650 Dinah Shore Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92253
E-MAIL: tricia@commercial-lighting.net
CONTACT: Tricia Daniels, Lighting Consultant; Frank Halcovich, Owner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Commercial Lighting is your #1 source for light bulbs and
fixtures. We are committed to providing the highest level of customer service.
We offer competitive pricing, quality products, a large inventory, same-day
shipping, and 100% guarantee.
COMPUTIP INC.
(866) 233-9377
(305) 935-0490
(305) 935-4161 FAX
2999 NE 199th Street, Suite 407, Miami, FL 33180
E-MAIL: aking@computip.de
CONTACT: Anna King, Director of Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Counterfit Money Detection.
CYRIOUS SOFTWARE
(407) 909-9544
(225) 753-7948 FAX
2600 Crescent Lake Court, Windermere, FL 34786
E-MAIL: ccarter@cyrious.net
Internet: http://www.cyrious.net
CONTACT: Charles E. Carter, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Business Management Software
DH CHINA CONSULTING
(703) 237-9260
(703) 237-9260 FAX
2012 Hopewell Drive, Falls Church, VA 22043
E-MAIL: ssorensen@dhchinaconsulting.com
Internet: http://www.dhchinaconsulting.com
CONTACT: Michael P. Turner, Representative; Steve Sorensen, Managing Director
18th Floor, CNT Manhatten Building, Dongchengqu, Beijing PRC 100027 China
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Business advisory service assisting companies wishing to enter
the Chinese market. Advise and consultation on all phases of market entry,
positioning, and structuring.
E-KLEIPSIS
(877) 437-2451
(877) 813-1342 FAX
P.O. Box 25563, Overland Park, KS 66225
E-MAIL: kcastinado@e-kleipsis.com
Internet: http://www.e-kleipsis.com/
CONTACT: Ken Castinado, Chief Executive Officer
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Printing, Business Forms, Labels, Promotional Items, Direct
Mail, E-Commerce Solutions, Office Products.
FRANTECH
Service Brands International
(734) 822-6688
(734) 822-6888 FAX
3948 Ranchero Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2775
E-MAIL: pgeorge@frantech.com
Internet: http://www.frantech.com
CONTACT: Paul George, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranTech provides innovative information solutions for
franchising. Our three innovative products include: FranShare--intranet
/extranet solutions; FranCis--franchisor management solutions;
FranSale--marketing and sales management solutions.
IMPRINT PLUS
(604) 321-7147
(604) 321-7148 FAX
8687 Yukon Street, Vancouver, BC V5X 4V1 Canada
E MAIL: info@imprintplus.com
Internet: http://www.imprintplus.com
CONTACT: Kenneth LeSall, Director of Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Manufacturer & Distributor of Nametags and Nametag Printing
Systems
K2LOGISTICS
(952) 883-0012
(952) 883-2040 FAX
1801 E. 79th Street, #5, Bloomington, MN 55425
E-MAIL: chriswalhof@k2logistics.com
Internet: http://www.k2logistics.com
CONTACT: Christiann G. Walhof, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Global Logistics.
LEASENOW, INC.
(800) 321-5327
(724) 934-7600
(724) 934-9077 FAX
120 Mt. Pleasant Road, Warrendale, PA 15086-7555
E-MAIL: drlease@leasenow.com
Internet: http://www.leasenow.com
CONTACT: Bob Rodi, President; Jan Sixsmith, Franchise Service Rep.
TYPE OF BUSINESS: LeaseNOW is a fall service alternative to the SBA offering
turnkey loans and leases for up to 100% of leaseholds and equipment. Startup,
acquisition, re-image, refinance.
LOAD KING INC.
(904) 633-7368
(904) 360-6251 FAX
1357 West Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209-7632
E-MAIL: chenders@loadking.com
Internet: http://www.loadking.com
CONTACT: Craig Henderson, Director of National Branding Program
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Manufacture of Store Packages.
MCBEE SYSTEMS, INC.
(800) 662-2331
(856) 537-6916
(856) 537-6804 FAX
301 Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086-2214
E-MAIL: plott@rapidforms.com
Internet: http://www.mcbeeinc.com
CONTACT: Bob Kane, Vice President of Sales; Craig Wilson, Business Development
Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: McBee is an industry leader in specialized business products
and services, including business checks and forms, payroll services and a wide
variety of products to help franchises better manage and grow their business.
Established in 1906, McBee now serves over 650,000 business customers across the
country through our unmatched customer contact channels--an established
275-person direct sales force, 30 regional offices, direct marketing programs
and a national service center.
MODERN POSTCARD
(760) 431-7084
(760) 431-1939 FAX
1675 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314
Internet: http://www.modernpostcard.com
CONTACT: Terri Crim, Advertising Coordinator
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Manufacturer.
SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC
(800) 338-0636
(214) 640-3958 FAX
8585 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 600N, Dallas, TX 75247-3836
CONTACT: Mark Behrens, Director of Recruiting
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The world's leading manufacturer of small business
compliance/record-keeping systems, Safeguard's franchise services division
markets business solutions including manual one-write systems, computer forms
and checks, batch data processing services, automated payroll processing, small
business accounting software, color-coded filing systems, and billing/collection
programs specifically customized to meet the needs of the franchisee and
franchisor. Established in 1956, Safeguard's success is based on local,
personal service and on-site training programs conducted across the globe.
SERVICE INTELLIGENCE.COM, INC.
(866) 824-9963
6940 Fisher Road S.E., Suite 125, Calgary, AB T2H 0W3 Canada
Internet: http://www.serviceintelligence.com
CONTACT: Warren Porter, Director, Business & Channel Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Mystery Shopping Services.
SOLIDUS NETWORKS, INC.
(415) 882-1505
(415) 882-1560 FAX
1 Market Plaza, Suite 4100, San Francisco, CA 94105
E-MAIL: donn.wilson@solidusnetworks.com
Internet: http://www.solidusnetworks.com
CONTACT: Donn R. Wilson, EVP, Global Franchise Services; Eric Bachman, COO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Pay by Touch biometric payment solution reduces the cost of
accepting payments, speeds customers through checkout, decreases fraud risk and
saves merchants money.
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(800) 722-6234
(631) 738-5090 FAX
One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, NY 11742
E-MAIL: captra@symbol.com
Internet: http://www.captra.symbol.com
CONTACT: Diana Civelli, Director, Business Development; Roboin Larocco, Business
Development Manager
25541 Cornmercentre Drive, Lake Forest, CA92630
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Symbol's Captra software integrates the functionality of
QuickBooks and Symbol's scanning technology, enabling small businesses to
increase productivity and manage their operations from virtually anywhere.
TARGUSINFO Targus Information Corporation
800-6-TARGUS
(703) 272-6201 FAX
8010 Towers Crescent Drive, 5th Floor, Vienna, VA 22182-2707
E-MAIL: info@targusinfo.com
Internet: http://www.targusinfo.com
CONTACT: Darrell Gehrt, Sales Manager; Ross Shanken, Sales Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Finally, TARGUSinfo--the leader in linking 10-digit telephone
numbers with consumer and business data--offers you a better way to route
customers to your stores. With IntelliRouting Express, you can: identify the
correct location every time and increase revenue; protect franchisee's territory
and eliminate location disputes; eliminate the headaches and cost of in-house
locator database maintenance; and improve customer service and loyalty. Our
patented technology pinpoints the caller's location within feet and identifies
the closest store by matching the caller's precise location and your exact
franchise-defined territory. In some cases, the closest store isn't always the
correct store--you need to account for franchise territories and geographical
obstacles, such as lakes and wooded areas. With our unique mapping tools, you
can define routing logic areas down to the exact street level. So, when does
pinpoint precision count? When it's your customer.
TRANSTAR SYSTEMS, INC.
(800) 905-9945
(323) 658-4200 FAX
6336 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5204
E-MAIL: mike@apollosmart.com
Internet: http://www.transtarsystems.com/contactus.html
CONTACT: Mike Radlovic, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: POS Smart card Integrator.
WEBRIZON
(703) 204-2944
(703) 991-1461 FAX
7921 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 340. McLean, VA 22102
E MAIL: hiren.patel@webrizon.com
Internet: http://www.webrizon.com
CONTACT: Hiren Patel, Director of Sales and Marketing; Amit Pamecha, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Webrizon is the leading provider of an integrated suite of
software applications that allow franchise organizations to manage all aspects
of their operations, including Sales, Marketing, Financial Data Collection and
Analysis, Royalty Invoicing and EFT, Contract Management, Customer Management,
Help Desk, Franchisee Support, Online Training, Supply Management, Hiring
Management, Email Marketing, Franchisee Web-sites, ZIP Code Locator Service,
QuickBooks, Peachtree and POS Integration.
CARDSERVICE INTERNATIONAL
(800) 456-5902
(805) 552-2440
(805) 523-3218 FAX
P.O. Box 5180, Simi Valley, CA 93062-5180
E-MAIL: fsherman@csi-corp.com
Internet: http://www.cardservice.com
CONTACT: Frank Sherman
TYPE OF BUSINESS: CardService International is a transaction processor. We
process all major credit cards, including T&E and Purchasing cards, ATM Debit
cards, and we offer a check guarantee program. In addition we offer secure
transaction processing on the Internet. Established in 1988.
CHECKCARE
(800) 673-2435
(706) 596-1306
(706) 596-0337 FAX
600 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, P.O, Box 9636, Columbus, GA 31908
E-MAIL: cindy@checkcare.com
Internet: http://www.checkcare.com
CONTACT: Cindy Schneider, Director, Sales & Marketing; Jeff Harden, Vice
President, Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Checkcare provides customized check processing solutions for
single and multi-unit retailers, specializing in franchisee programs. 100% Check
Guarantee, Returned Check Consolidation, Check Conversion/Imaging, Electronic
Check Re-presentment, 24x7 Online Image Access.
DISCOVER BUSINESS SERVICES
(800) 282-9773
(224) 405-4479
(224) 405-4780 FAX
2121 Waukegan Road, 3 North, Bannockburn, IL 60015-1827
E-MAIL: teresarowe@discoverfinancial.com
Internet: http://www.discoverbiz.com
CONTACT: Teresa C. Rowe, Manager, Franchise Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Credit Card Services/Processing Established in 1985.
FIFTH THIRD BANK (MIDWEST PAYMENT SYSTEMS)
(800) 731-3777
(513) 744-3718
(513) 744-8540 FAX
38 Fountain Square Plaza, MD 10901, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0001
E-MAIL: steve.ruch@53.com
Internet: http://www.53.com
CONTACT: Stephen F. Ruch, Franchise Sales Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Fifth Third Bank is one of the nation's largest providers of
credit and debit card acceptance services. Quick authorization and settlement,
efficient bank office systems and award-winning service. Also offers MVision, an
Internet-accessible payment management system.
FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES DIRECT BUSINESS GROUP
(800) 767-2484 EXT 5198
(407) 402-6951
(407) 290-6632 FAX
8027 Canyon Lake Circle, Orlando, FL 32835
E-MAIL: thomas.epstein@firstdata.com
Internet: http://www.firstdatadirect.com
CONTACT: Thomas Epstein, Business Development Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full line of payment processing products and services
including Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover Card, Diners Club, JCB,
Telecheck Electronic Check Authorization, Debit, Gift Card, and a varitey of
hardware and software applications.
FIRST NATIONAL MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
(800) 228-2443
(402) 636-6472
(402) 633-4031 FAX
272 S. 15th St., Omaha, NE 68102
E-MAIL: bwine@foomp.com
Internet: http://www.foomp.com
CONTACT: Bryan Wine, Third Party Sales Manager: Jill Hedrick, Marketing
Specialist
TYPE OF BUSINESS: First National Merchant Solutions is a premier payment
processor, specializing in providing clients the lastest in payment and credit
card processing technologies.
INNOVATIVE PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
(877) 290-4485
(303) 320-6817
(303) 320-6401 FAX
5149 South Tibet Street, Aurora, CO 80015
E-MAIL: sales@ipsiusa.com
Internet: http://www.ipsiusa.com
CONTACT: Richard Fontanese, VP/Business Services Advisor; Robert Allen,
VP/Customer Service
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Credit card processing solutions that add value to our
clients' business success. We offer swipe, keyed and recurring payment solutions
to maximize customer profit.
MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL
(914) 249-5913
(914) 249-4208 FAX
2000 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577
E-MAIL: mark_davis@mastercard.com
Internet: http://www.mastercard.com
CONTACT: Mark Davis, Account Vice President; Tom Zebrowski, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: MasterCard International is a global leader in providing
consumers and businesses with flexible payment solutions for all their spending
needs. MasterCard is accepted at more than 21 million merchant locations
worldwide.
TRANSTAR SYSTEMS, INC.
(800) 905-9945
(323) 658-4200 FAX
6336 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-5204
E-MAIL: mike@apollosmart.com
Internet: http://www.transtarsystems.com/contactus.html
CONTACT: Mike Radlovic, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: POS Smart card Integrator.
Advertising.com[R]
Advertising.com's web, email and search engine marketing solutions generate consistent, measurable results for franchise operations. We put our extensive experience and advanced technologies to work for you--guaranteeing return on your interactive marketing investment through highly efficient and effective ad placement based on your desired results.
Web Solutions
Geo-targeted marketing across the industry's largest website advertising network ensures increased awareness, leads and sales for your national and local operations.
Email Solutions
Permission-based email marketing enables you to communicate with your customers, prospects and/or franchisees on a one-to-one basis and develop long-term relationships.
Search Engine Solutions
Automated keyword management services and bid placement optimization technology deliver qualified, high-volume conversions on a no-risk, cost-per-sale basis.
Automated Solutions
Easy-to-use, automated interface enables franchisees to custom design online ads from your pre-approved templates and geo-target campaigns for distribution across Advertising.com's extensive website and email advertising networks.
To learn how Advertising.com can drive online results for franchises, please email acedirect @advertising.corn today or visit www.advertising.com.
GANNETT RETAIL ADVERTISING GROUP
Franchise xpress[R]
A Dynamic Advertising Program
Franchise Xpress, a print and deliver insert advertising program was developed by Gannett Co. Inc. to meet the unique needs of Franchise Owners. The Franchise Xpress program is offered exclusively to franchise owners and offers evea3ahing you could want in an advertising program. The program is easy to use, creative, flexible, and best of all gets results, customers visiting your store.
Each month a toll size (8 1/2 "by 11") four-color inserts is available to purchase. These inserts are designed with the assistance of the corporate office to ensure each month's inserts coincide with your current marketing strategy. The pricing is very reasonable. In markets where there is not a Franchise Xpress Newspaper, we will print and ship the insert to you, While, if you are in a Franchise Xpress market we will print, ship and place the inserts in the newspaper. There is a customization fee, which allows you include your locations address and phone number, as well as any coupons or special offer you would like to make.
Everyday, millions of adults invite the newspaper into their home. They turn to the newspaper as their main source for news and advertising. The newspaper provides the most detailed coverage of national and local news, sports and entertainment. As well as offering the best listing of products and services available in the community.
On average, the newspaper reaches more potential customers then any other media. Each day 57% of adults read a newspaper, and 67% read on Sunday. While, 38% of adults are reached by Prime Time Television, 11% through Cable and 25% by Morning Radio.
To learn more about how the Newspaper and Franchise Xpress can best work for you Please visit a www.franchisexpress.com or call Jim Lipson. Vice President/Sales at 800-248-4667 ext. 2 or jlipson@gannett.com.
Franchise.com
The name says it all
FRANCHISE.COM
(800) 609-5831
(760) 634-5800
(760) 634-5808 FAX
PO Box 2202. Del Mar, CA 92014
E-MAIL: info@franchise.com
Internet: http://www.franchise.com
CONTACT: Nancy Ghanem, President; Lynn Gomez, Director, Sales & Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Name Says It All. The top level domain name chosen by top level franchise companies for Lead Generation and FTC approved Franchise E-Disclosure of UFOCs. Our Franchise Matchmaker and advanced filters provide the MOST QUALIFIED leads. Better Leads and More Sales.
ALSCHULER GROSSMAN STEIN & KAHAN, LLP
ALSCHULER GROSSMAN STEIN & KAHAN, LLP
(310) 907-1000
(310) 907-2000 FAX
1620 26th Street, North Tower, 4th Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404
E-MAIL: sgrueneberg@agsk.com
Internet: http://www.agsk.com
CONTACT: Susan Grueneberg, Partner; Robert L. Kahan, Parter
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Nationally recognized firm with a reputation for effective and creative advocacy in business transactions and complex business litigation. We have expertise in structuring franchise and other types of distribution programs, registration and disclosure compliance, franchise litigation and related areas such as mergers and acquisitions of franchise companies. In addition to all aspects of franchise law, we are especially well-positioned to assist clients in the areas of administrative law, business litigation, corporate law, employment law, entertainment litigation, financial institutions law, insurance law, intellectual property and high technology law, international law, professional liability defense, real estate law and securities litigation. Our clientele includes national and regional franchise and subfranchise programs, domestic and multinational Fortune 500 companies, emerging companies and individuals in diverse areas of business and the entertainment industry. Founded in 1952.
BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL, LLP
Our Franchise and Distribution Group's principal objective is to achieve results that exceed client expectations. Toward that end, Ballard Spahr lawyers maintain an aggressive, result-oriented approach to client problem solving.
Drawing on the experience and talents of lawyers in various disciplines, our Franchise and Distribution Group attorneys represent and counsel clients from across the franchise and distribution spectrum. Our clients include large multinational companies, growing and start-up business systems, multi-unit developers and operators, investors, and lending institutions.
Historically, Ballard Spahr lawyers have been engaged in a wide variety of franchise and distribution system-related matters, including:
* Developing and structuring franchise and distribution systems
* Acquiring and divesting franchise and distribution systems
* Expanding franchise and distribution systems, including public and private financing
* Franchise registration and disclosure law compliance
* International and domestic licensing and distribution agreements
* Real estate development, leasing, and financing
* Intellectual property
* Franchise, antitrust, intellectual property, and other commercial litigation
* Termination and contract disputes
* Enforcing system standards
* Restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation
* Workouts and bankruptcies
As Ballard Spahr lawyers, our attorneys are committed to bringing value to our clients' businesses, and to being as professionally accessible, responsive, and efficient as possible.
For more information, please visit us at www.ballardsphahr.com
GRAY, PLANT, MOOTY, MOOTY & BENNETT, PA (612) 343-2800 (612) 335-7598 FAX 33 South Sixth Street, Suite 3400, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3796 E-MAIL: franchise@gpmlaw.com Internet: http://www.gpmlaw.com
CONTACT: Brian B. Schnell, William L. Killion; Gaylen Knack, John Fitzgerald
St. Cloud Office 1010 West St. Germain Street, Suite 600, St. Cloud, MN 56301
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full-service law firm with 150+ attorneys. Twenty-seven lawyer Franchise and Product Distribution Group provides comprehensive franchise legal services to franchisors nationwide and internationally. Clients range from emerging and start-up companies to mature, established franchisors. Each client's needs are different. Thus, we learn our clients' businesses, philosophies, and needs, so we can provide economical, effective services tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our vast services include franchise program development and regulatory compliance, trademark counseling and registration, financing and acquisition, relationship counseling and international expansion. We also have expertise in all areas of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and mediation. While we focus first on avoiding disputes, when litigation does arise, we vigorously and effectively defend our client's interests in the most efficient manner possible.
SCHMELTZER, APTAKER & SHEPARD, P.C.
Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, P.C. is a Washington, D.C. law firm with a Franchise Law and Distribution Group consisting of fourteen attorneys who provide counseling on all aspects of franchising and distribution law and represent clients in complex franchise litigation. The Group is nationally known for its expertise and experience in all aspects of franchising.
For over twenty years, SAS's attorneys have represented franchisors in federal and state courts nationwide in more than 1,000 cases on issues such as encroachment, antitrust, fraud, breach of contract, conspiracy, defamation, trademark violations, covenants not to compete, failure to remodel, standards violations, and the sale of unauthorized products. SAS's attorneys also counsel clients on mergers and acquisitions of franchise systems and the development of new franchise systems; on state and federal regulatory requirements; on drafting and revising UFOCs, franchise agreements, area development agreements and other relevant documentation; and on numerous other issues relating to their franchise businesses.
SCHMELTZER, APTAKER & SHEPARD, P.C.
Franchise Law and Distribution Group
The Watergate 2600 Virginia Avenue, N.W. Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20037-1922
Phone: 202.333.8800
Fax: 202.625.3311
http://www.saspc.com
Robert Zisk * rlz@saslaw.com Eric Yaffe * ely@saslaw.com David Worthen * dew@saslaw.com
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