Directory.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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 subsidiary, is one of the top ten accounting and consulting firms in the 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 hi 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, business services, insurance and international banking.
CERTILEARN, INC.
(703) 288-0050 FAX
7600 Leesburg Pike, Site 450, Falls Church, VA 22043
E-MAIL: info@certilearn.com
Internet: http://www.certilearn.com
CONTACT: Jeff Ward, President & CEO
CLIPACOUPON.COM, INC.
(256) 704-3333
(256) 704-3334 FAX
200 Clinton Avenue, Suite 806, Huntsville, AL 35801-4918
E-MAIL: dave.hutchings@clipacoupon.com
Internet: http://www.clipacoupon.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 web-sites. 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.
COMPUTER MOMS INTERNATIONAL
(866) 447-3666
(512) 477-6667
(512) 692-3711 FAX
537 Woodward Street, Suite D, Austin, TX 78704
E-MAIL: victor@computermoms.com
Internet: http://www.computermoms.com
CONTACT: Victor Burzynski, Vice President; Linda Burzynski, President & CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: On-site computer training and support services. We can be your outsourced IT department.
CREATIVE MEDIA GROUP, INC. (CMG)
(877) 438-6073
(520) 917-2677
(520) 887-2850 FAX
3760 North Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85705
E-MAIL: franchise@cmg.net
Internet: http://www.cmg.net
CONTACT: Skip Spackeen, Sales & Marketing Manager; Robert Stoeber, President
245 Main Street, Suite 204. Chester, NJ 07930
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Creative Media Group, Inc. is an Application Services Provider that supplies e-commerce consulting, Web site design, and customized Internet/Intranet applications and solutions to major corporations, franchisors, and their Customers worldwide.
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
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.
EXACTTARGET
(317) 423-3928
(317) 423-8735 FAX
47 South Meridian, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Internet: http://www.exacttarget.com
CONTACT: Scott Dorsey, CEO/President
EXPETEC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
(888) 297-2292
(605) 225-4122
(605) 225-5176 FAX
P.O. Box 487, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0487
E-MAIL: bryang@cdfs.com
Internet: http://www.expetec.biz
CONTACT: Bryan German, VP Strategic Business Svcs; Lonnie Helgerson, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Turn key solution provider for franchise systems POS, Information Systems, Hardware, Software, Communications Systems, Help Desk, and outsourced IT solutions. Nationwide coverage for systemwide solutions.
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.
FRANSITES
(800) 277-2739
(801) 397-3726
(801) 296-1974 FAX
563 West 500 South, Suite 220, Bountiful, UT 84010-8172
E-MAIL: info@fransites.com
Internet: http://www.fransites.com
CONTACT: Karin Franklin, Director of Project Management; David Leoncavallo, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranSites is a total online business solution for franchise and multi-unit organizations. Web templates, web development and intranet services that can even collect royalties online. To the franchisees, they receive an expensive looking web-site with many functionalities: A control panel to edit sections of the web-site to make it truly their own, POP3 e-mails, unlimited disk space and your own domain name.
GATEWAY COMPANIES, INC.
(800) 779-2000
(605) 232-7201 FAX
26110 Enterprise Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630-8404
Internet: http://www.gateway.com
CONTACT: Gary Bittner, Marketing Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Micro-computer and server manufacturer.
IFX ONLINE
(888) 232-6878
(858) 792-3511
(858) 755-6044 FAX
12526 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300, San, Diego, CA 92130
E-MAIL: info @ifxonline.com
Internet: http://www.ifxonline.com
CONTACT: Daniel Martin, President & CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: IFX Online produces web-based Franchise Management Systems specifically for franchise organizations. Intranets, Extranets, Localized Web-sites, Royalty Reporting/Analysis systems and Online Ad Design modules are just a few of the "franchisee friendly" applications IFX has produced for companies such as GNC, Midas, IHOP and Ben & Jerry's--www.ifxonline.com--858-792-3511.
INFORMATION, INC.
(301) 215-4688
(301) 215-4600 FAX
7700 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814-6100
Internet: http://www.infoinc.com
CONTACT: Alain Carr, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Publisher of business intelligence.
INNOVATIVE, COMPUTER SYSTEMS
(800) 826-9480
(952) 949-2507
(952) 934-5665 FAX
6321 Bury Drive, Suite 1, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
E-MAIL: jorgensen@icsusa.com
Internet: http://www.icsusa.com
CONTACT: Mike Jorgensen, Chief Operating Officer
TYPE OF BUSINESS: ICS develops and supports software management systems that focus on ease of use, power and internet connectivity for leading national franchises.
INTERLIANT, INC.
(703) 762-1700
(703) 761-8672 FAX
8619 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22182
E-MAIL: info@interliant.com
Internet: http://www.interliant.com
CONTACT: Robyne Edley Kenton, Internet Strategist
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Interliant is a leading provider of managed infrastructure solutions; encompassing hosting, security, and messaging plus integrated professional services that add value to these core solutions.
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
Internet: 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.
NETFOR, INC.
(800) 638-3674
(800) 556-3817 FAX
9465 Counselor's Row, Suite 120, Indianapolis, IN 46240-6423
E-MAIL: sales@netfor.com
Internet: http://www.netfor.com
CONTACT: Jeffrey D. Medley, President/CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Netfor is a technology firm specializing in remote technical support to franchise networks. Specifically, the company offers online technical support from its Indianapolis headquarters and on-site support via a network of more than 100 Certified On-site Technicians (COT) throughout the nation. Each support desk employee and COT is trained to support clients' proprietary software. Having proved that with existing technologies, on-site visits can be severely curtailed, Netfor pushes the boundaries of new technologies to the near elimination of on-site visits. Nefor estimates that the average franchise can reduce its technology budget by 65 percent. Netfor's mission is to utilize existing technologies and continue the development of new technologies in the effort to totally eliminate on-site technical support. The online support involves a screen-sharing application that allows the technician to fix the user's computer from Netfor's central service center. Private portals--or premier pages--are maintained for each client that allows them to initiate the screen sharing process. Clients may also begin the process with a phone call to the help desk.
OFFSITE SOLUTIONS INT'L (REMOTE DATA BACKUPS)
(970) 407-1490
(970) 377-0411 FAX
2100 W. Drake Road, Suite 5, Box 228, Fort Collins, CO 80526
E-MAIL: sales@remotedatabackups.com
Internet: http://www.remotedatabackups.com
CONTACT: Daniel M. Dugal, CEO; John Clark, Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Remote Data Backups is an automatic, secure and affordable way to backup your critical data at every location, every night. Your data is automatically backed up offsite (using 112-Bit, Triple DES Encryption) to two mirrored data centers via your existing Internet connection. Our software is tailored towards the franchise community and includes advanced functions like Archiving, Remote Access, Account Sharing, Windows Heal, Remote Control, PC Migration, Asset Survey and Tracking. A proper offsite data protection plan is essential for each and every one of your franchise locations.
PDMB, INC.
(888) 736-2462
(513) 522-7362
(513) 729-4683 FAX
8234 Winton Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45231
E-MAIL: info@palm-tech.com
Internet: http://www.palm-tech.com
CONTACT: Donald J. Peak, President; Drew Dinkelaker, Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Palm-Tech Inspector by PDmB, Inc. is the ideal combination of power, size and price for inspectors from health and safety to heavy equipment. Download a demonstration version of our software at our Web-site.
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.
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 Commercentre 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.
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, E-mail Marketing, Franchisee Web-sites, ZIP Code Locator Service, QuickBooks, Peachtree and POS Integration.
CONSTRUCTION/MANAGEMENT
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.
OWNER SUPPLIED
(800) 594-9744
(610) 518-1755
(610) 518-2990 FAX
299 Boot Road. Downingtown, PA 19335
E-MAIL: rpeppelman@ownersupplied.com
Internet: http://www.ownersupplied.com
CONTACT: Rober Peppelman, President & CEO; Michael Gragilla, Vice President Operations
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Owner Supplied is a next-generation distributor of building materials to the retail, restaurant and hospitality industry, providing a complete procurement management solution.
PERMA-GLAZE, INC.
(800) 332-7397
(520) 722-9718
(520) 296-4393 FAX
1638 S. Research Loop Road, Suite 160, Tucson, AZ 85710
E-MAIL: permaglaze@theriver.com
Internet: http://www.permaglaze.com
CONTACT: Dale R. Young, President; Laura Tremaine, V.P International Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Perma-Glaze specializes in the multi-surface restoration of bathroom/kitchen fixtures, wall tile, appliances, etc. Refinishable surfaces include porcelain, fiberglass, acrylic, cultured marble, formica, ceramic and most building materials. We specialize in commerical work for the hotel and restaurant business.
RETAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
(415) 874-3355
(415) 874-3146 FAX
505 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, C A 94111
E-MAIL: dmf@retail-development.com
Internet: http://www.retail-development.com
CONTACT: David Faulkner, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Experienced in developing design and construction strategies that have allowed the most respected national retail and hospitality companies maintain their rigorous cost and quality standards.
CONSTRUCTION/ REMODELLING
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.
CONVENTION PLANNING/TRAVEL
CONCEPTS WORLDWIDE
(858) 535-0050
(858) 535-8252 FAX
6540 Lusk Blvd., Suite C-124, San Diego, CA 92121
E-MAIL: dlarson@conceptsworldwide.com
Internet: http://www.conceptsworldwide.com
CONTACT: Dan Larson. Nantional Account Executive
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Meeting Management.
CORNERSTONE PRODUCTIONS
(801) 221-4804 FAX
824 North 1430 West, Orem, UT 84057-2891
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Convention Planning
PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER SMG
(760) 322-8402
(760) 322-6921 FAX
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6440
E-MAIL: kbutera@palmspringscc.com
Internet: http://www.smgworldwide.com
CONTACT: Ken Butera, Director of Sales & Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Convention Destination.
UNIGLOBE MAIN EVENTS INC.
(858) 625-0400
(858) 625-0444 FAX
6336 Greenwich Drive, Suite F. San Diego, CA 92122
E-MAIL: ume@umainevents.com
Internet: http://www.umainevents.com
CONTACT: Thomas B. Anderson, CMP, President
#5 Park Plaza, Suite 800, Irvine, CA92614
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Complete convention & meeting planning services, including site selection, hotel negotiation, housing, on-line automated registration, trade show management and financial planning. Franchise experience.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING
BERLITZ INTERNATIONAL
(800) 626-6419
(609) 514-3046
(609) 514-9675 FAX
400 Alexander Park, Princeton, NJ 8540
E-MAIL: frank.garton@berlitz.com
Internet: http://www.berlitz.com
CONTACT: Charles J. Gilbert, Director, Worldwide Franchise Support
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Language instruction, publication travel and self-teaching, translation and interpretations.
BUSINESS RESOURCE SERVICES
(800) 488-3520
(206) 284-5102
(206) 282-4092 FAX
200 1st Avenue W., Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98119
E-MAIL: owen@brs-seattle.com
Internet: http://www.brs-seattle.com
CONTACT: Laurie Owen, Senior Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: BRS' educational programs give franchisors the tools to improve and measure franchisee financial performance. BRS Financially In Tune software helps franchisees make better financial decisions for their companies.
DIVERSITY TRAINING GROUP
(703) 478-9191
(703) 709-0591 FAX
692 Pine Street, Herndon, VA 20170
E-MAIL: mauriciov@diversitydtg.com
CONTACT: Mauricio Velasquez, President
EDT LEARNING
(877) 736-8347
(602) 952-1200
(602) 952-0544 FAX
2999 North 44th Street, Suite 650, Phoenix, AZ85018-7246
E-MAIL: info@edtlearning.com
Internet: http://www.edtlearning.com
CONTACT: Mark Yeager, Director of Marketing; Meralee Davis, Marketing Coordinator
8180 T & B Boulevard, Memphis, TN38125
TYPE OF BUSINESS: For over 13 years, EDT Learning has built custom, measurable e-Learning solutions for our clients so they know their franchisees are empowered with the skills they need.
FRANCHISE BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
(800) 382-1040
(954) 563-1269
(954) 563-2153 FAX
2319 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Landerdale, 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.
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENTS, INC.
(800) 576-5115
(412) 687-8485
(412) 687-0541 FAX
4730 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
E-MAIL: fdi@sgi.net or harr+@pitt.edu
Internet: http://www.franchise-dev.com
CONTACT: Harriet L. Franklin, Ph.D., Vice President of Communications
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Developments, Inc. creates and conducts training programs for franchise organizations in the U.S. and abroad. If the client wishes, we customize these programs to meet the specific needs of the franchise. Some of the programs we have developed are Building a Winning Franchisor/Franchisee Team, Your Field Consultant: A Key Communicator and Problem Solver, Training Your Franchise Trainers, How to Provide Excellent On-The-Job Training, Delivering Superior Customer Service, and the Effective Executive: Leadership and Management Skills for Running a Profitable Franchise. In addition, we are available to speak at regional or national conferences and conventions on these topics and others. We also conduct a two-day seminar Writing an Effective Franchise Operations Manual for the IFA.
FRANCHISE EMERGENCY ACTION TEAM
(760) 320-9991
(760) 320-1288 FAX
888 Research Drive, Suite 100, Palm Springs, CA 92262
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our non-profit network mobilizes the resources of the franchise community and their business associates to help people affected by disasters. We accomplish this through education, preparation, response, recovery in cooperation with national, state and local volunteer and government agencies. Established in 1994.
FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIPS PTY LTD
011-61-7-3217-7323
011-61-7-3217-8289 FAX
P.O. Box 233 Toowong, Queensland 4066 Australia
E-MAIL: info@franchiserelationships.com
Internet: http://www.franchiserelationships.com
CONTACT: Greg Nathan, Managing Director; Gina Chow, General Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We provide publications, franchise management tools, conference presentations, and franchise education services to help franchisors and franchisees succeed together.
FRANCHISECOACH, LLC
(877) 505-4890
(928) 214-0366
(775) 383-5631 FAX
1000 N. Humphreys Street, Suite 222-123, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3136
E-MAIL: john@franchisecoach.com
Internet: http://www.franchisecoach.com
CONTACT: John Stigmon, President: Ellen Martig, Senior Coach
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranchiseCoach is an executive coaching organization specializing in the franchise industry. We work with franchise executives and franchisees in their desire to make changes in their business and/or personal life. All work is confidential.
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE DELEGATIONS TO AMERICA
(212) 490-3999
(212) 822-2040 FAX
317 Madison Avenue, Suite 1900, New York, NY 10017 5201
E MAIL: paul@franchise3group.com
Internet: http://www.franchise3group.com
CONTACT: Paul Cairnie, Director of Franchise Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Franchise Delegations to America are organized by Franchise 3 Group and designed to provide select franchise programs to international business people who are considering the acquisition of US franchised businesses. The program commences with an educational seminar on the benefits of acquiring an American business format franchise, followed by visits to franchisor head offices, meetings with senior executives and inspection of franchise operations.
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING & FINANCE SEMINARS
(212) 490-3999
(212) 822-2040 FAX
317 Madison Avenue, Suite 1900, New York, NY 10017-5201
E-MAIL: paul@franchise3group.com
Internet: http://www.franchise3group.com
CONTACT: Paul Cairnie, Director of Franchise Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Franchising & Finance Seminars are targeted to investors, entrepreneurs and organizations in developing and emerging economies and newly independent States. The seminars provide an educational overview of franchising, franchise investment opportunities and sources of funding.
MANAGEMENT 2000
(800) 847-5763
(713) 952-3177
(713) 952-3830 FAX
15434 Walkwood Drive, Houston, TX 77079-4214
E-MAIL: m2000@mgmt2000.com
Internet: http://www.mgmt2000.com
CONTACT: Bob Gappa, President; Kevin Hogan, Senior Consultant
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Management 2000 develops & conducts training programs specifically for franchising, conduct a regular schedule of seminars in cities across the U.S. for franchise recruiters, field personnel and franchise executives. We customize & conduct these programs for our clients. We write training programs for initial franchisee training, convention workshops and other training to meet clients' specific needs. Our training leads participants to understand the power of franchising & their role hi file strategic-partnership between franchisor and franchisee. Programs for field personnel include how to use the consultative approach as well as how to implement business planning & local store marketing with franchisees.
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
(800) 672-7223
3100 SW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
E-MAIL: info@huizenga.nova.edu
Internet: http://www.petersons.com/huizenga
CONTACT: Rosemary Ryan, Director of Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We offer weekend and online Master's and Doctoral Business and Entrepreneurship programs designed for the working professional, including executive education for franchising, including courses that lead to a CFE designation.
TORTAL.NET
(704) 377-8855
(704) 377-9904 FAX
128 South Tryon Street, Suite 900, Charlotte, NC 28202-5001
E-MAIL: bill@tortal.net
Internet: http://www.tortal.net
CONTACT: Cordell Riley, Director of Training
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tortal.net possesses the tools and skills necessary to produce your company's on-line training center. Tortal.net can deliver a web-based training solution for you quickly professionally, and inexpensively.
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, E-mail Marketing, Franchisee Web-sites, ZIP Code Locator Service, QuickBooks, Peachtree and POS Integration.
KEITH WINFREE & COMPANY, INC./SALES TRAINING
Winfree Marketing & Sales Institute
(513) 227-2633 FAX
11427 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH 45241
E-MAIL: kwinfree@winfree.com
Internet: http://www.winfree.org
CONTACT: Keith Winfree, PhD, Managing Partner; Dan Kreutzer, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our happiest customers (franchisors, franchisees) have increased sales 200% to 300%. Our best customers love the fact that together we set a goal in writing and for a fixed fee we stay with the client until they reach the annual sales goal. We provide two days of face to face training at annual franchisor conferences and weekly live phone coaching until goal is met as well as 800 number phone support.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
CAPODICE & ASSOCIATES
(941) 906-1990
(941) 906-1991 FAX
Midtown Plaza, 1243 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
E-MAIL: picap123@aol.com
Internet: http://www.capodice.com
CONTACT: Peter Capodice, President; Al Merry, Vice President P.O Box 752, Concord, MA1742
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Capodice & Associates has rapidly emerged as the preeminent retained executive search firm in the Restaurant/Hospitality and Franchising industries. Capodice & Associates has strategic partnerships with a limited number of non-competing market segments, and limits the number of searches conducted annually. Due to such, the hands off policy, that ethical firms abide, does not interfere with a thorough search. This results in providing unsurpassed candidate quality, speed of service, and depth of search. In fact, with a 98% completion rate, Capodice & Associates far surpasses the 75% industry average. Capodice & Associates employs a full-time, experienced research staff that manages a database of more than 200,000 Senior Management candidates in all areas including, Franchising, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Construction and Human Resources.
FRANCHISE RECRUITERS, LTD. (R)
(800) 334-6257
(708) 757-5595
(416) 322-5730
(708) 758-8222 FAX
3500 Innsbruck, Lincolnshire Country Club, Crete, IL 60417
E-MAIL: franchise@att.net
Internet: http://www.franchiserecruiters.com
CONTACT: Jerry Wilkerson, President, Former Executive Vice President and Director of the IFA; George Kinzie, President, Canadian Office
BODY: 20 Holly Street. Suite 203, Toronto. ONM4S 3B1 Canada
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The world's leading source for franchise experienced professionals. Twenty-six years of franchising experience. An international executive search corporation dedicated exclusively to franchising. Unconditional one year guarantee. Excellent client references. Placement of professionals, people that make you successful, in sales, operations, executive, marketing, training, finance, legal and international development. Highly competitive fees. Retained contract search only. No contingency search contracts. Franchise Recruiters Ltd. is a strategic partner with the iFranchise Group Worldwide.
FRANCHISE SEARCH, INC.
(845) 727-4103
(845) 727-3918 FAX
48 Burd Street, Suite 101 Nyack, NY 10960-3226
E-MAIL: dkushell@franchise-search.com
Internet: http://www.franchise-search.com
CONTACT: Douglas T. Kushell, President; Stacie Magurno, Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Search, Inc., franchising's premier recruiting firm, is the world's leading source for experienced franchise professionals. Franchise Search provides franchise organizations with franchise executives in every discipline: President, C'Level, Sales, Operations, Training, Marketing and Advertising, Legal, Finance, Real Estate and Construction and International Development. Our search process is custom made to match the hiring needs of any size franchisor, resulting in a win-win scenario for both companies and candidates alike. Established in 1983, No one has more recruiting experience than Kushell.
FRANSEARCH LionHorse.com, Inc.
(800) 213-5164
(800) 397-3726
(413) 653-6823 FAX
563 West 500 South, Suite 220, Bountiful, UT 84010-8172
E-MAIL: info@fransearch.net
Internet: http://www.fransearch.net
CONTACT: David Leoncavallo, President & CEO; Laurie Franklin, Office Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranSearch is a Franchise and Hospitality service company primarily focused in Executive Recruiting to the franchise corporate offices. FranSearch recruits executives for franchisors, franchisees and Hospitality companies worldwide. These companies use our services to recruit their highly specialized positions difficult to fill within the Franchise industry. FranSearch helps them improve their marketing efforts by bringing in the best franchise executives including sales, marketing, real estate, development, R&D and operations managers.
THE MARSHALL GROUP Executive Franchise Search
(831) 620-1144
(831) 620-0984 FAX
316 Mid Valley Center, Suite 226, Carmel, CA 93923
E-MAIL: Lois@the-marshall-group.com
Internet: http://www.the-marshall-group.com
CONTACT: Lois V. Marshall, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The Marshall Group places qualified franchise professionals in every area of executive management, including: President/CEO, Board Mambers, Development, Sales Marketing, Operations, Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Training, Administrative, and Consulting, domestically and internationally. We have the most competitive rates and offer a one year replacement guarantee on candidates hired through The Marshall Group. We conduct all assignments as discretely and confidentially as possible, guaranteeing total confidentiality for both clients and candidates alike. Contact us to discuss your recruiting needs, or your personal career objectives.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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 subsidiary, is one of the lop ten accounting and consulting firms in the 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.
BENETRENDS, INC.
(866) 837-6063
(619) 692-3807
(619) 858-2696 FAX
600 W, Broadway, Suite 930, San Diego, CA 92101-3352
E-MAIL: lfischer@benetrends.cc
Internet: http://www.benetrends.cc
CONTACT: Leonard Fischer, President; Cheryl Fischer, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We assist individuals in becoming franchisees by making their 401(k) and other retirement plan assets as investment in franchises.
BUSINESS LENDERS, LLC
(877) 345-6267 877-34-LOANS
(860) 527-0884 FAX
15 Lewis Street, Hartford, CT 6103
E-MAIL: hprice@businesslenders.com
Internet: http://www.businesslenders.com
CONTACT: Henry Price, SVP, National Franchise Lending
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Business Lenders is one of the ten largest non-bank SBA lenders in the nation and provider of conventional, commercial and USDA Business and Industry loans. Our National Franchise Lending Program offers long term financing from $100,000 to 2 Million, for real estate, equipment and working capital loans for start-up and existing businesses. Our clients include retail, restaurants, hotels/motels, gas stations, educational, auto and other business service franchises nationwide. Our mission is to help individuals realize the dream of owning and operating their own businesses. We are extremely responsive to existing and prospective franchisees and have the experience and financing to be an outstanding partner to franchisors.
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE
(416) 980-3225
(416) 980-3229 FAX
CIBC, Commercial Banking, Commerce Court Postal Station, Toronto M5L 1A2 Canada
E-MAIL: charles.scrivener@cibc.com
Internet: http://www.cibc.com
CONTACT: Charles M. Scrivener, General Manager, National Franchising
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A nationally chartered Canadian bank with over 1200 branches and $175 billion (US) in assets. Full service financial institution serving the needs of both franchisor and franchisee. Assists U.S. franchisors with expansion into Canada, Established in 1867.
CAPISTAR FRANCHISE HOLDINGS, INC.
(952) 942-5561
(952) 942-5793 FAX
6385 Old Shady Oak Road, Suite 290, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
E-MAIL: Inquiry@Capistar.com
Internet: http://www.capistar.com
CONTACT: Jeffrey C. Elgin, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Capistar Franchise Holdings, Inc. is exactly what its name implies. We are a holding company that makes investments in independent operating companies that have, as a common denominator, interests in the franchise industry.
CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING
(800) 713-4984
(800) 328-7420 FAX
650 CIT Drive, Livingston, NJ 7039
E-MAIL: leadsgen@cit.com
Internet: http://www.smallbizlending.com
CONTACT: Reginald Heard. National Account Manager: Lisa Comandini, Leads Generation Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: CIT Small Business Lending provides up to 85% financing (for qualified borrowers and franchise concepts) to buy or start-up a franchise business anywhere in the U.S.
COMMERCE BANK/PENNSYLVANIA, N.A.
(888) 751-9000
(215) 282-3851
(215) 557-6209 FAX
One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
E-MAIL: jkitlas@yesbank.com
Internet: http://www.commerceonline.com
CONTACT: Joseph Kitlas, Vice President; Stephen Umbrell, Senior Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service financial institution providing a wide range of products and services for the small to mid-size business.
FRANCHISE FINANCE
(501) 228-4047
(501) 228-0708 FAX
11324 Arcade Drive, Suite 22, Little Rock, AR 72212
E MAIL: rick@franchise-finance.com
Internet: http://www.franchise-finance.com
CONTACT: Rick Anderson, General Manager, Franchising
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Specialized lender for the franchise industry since 1988. Conventional and SBA type loans: Financing start-ups, additional locations domestic and international (no outside collateral required) on conventional loans. Includes equipment, leaseholds, franchise fee, inventory and land/building. SBA Preferred Lender.
GE FRANCHISE FINANCE
(866) 438-4333 866-GET-GEFF
(800) 528-1179
(480) 563-6015
(480) 586-2228 FAX
17207 N. Perimeter Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Internet: http://www.gefranchisefinance.com
CONTACT: Cynthia Fernandes, Product Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: GE Franchise Finance (GEFF) is a leading lender for the franchise finance market via direct sales and portfolio acquisition in the United States and Canada. With over $12 billion in served assets, GEFF serves over 3,000 customers and over 15,000 property locations, primarily in the restaurant, hospitality, branded beverage, storage and automotive industries. GEFF offers customers access to capital with a menu of products featuring flexible structuring, including financing and refinancing for acquisitions, construction and remodels for single-and muti-unit operators.
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 in maximize customer profit.
KESSEV FINANCE
(612) 924-9081
(612) 924-9445 FAX
5133 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419 1016
E-MAIL: jrosenfe@visi.com
CONTACT: Jeff Rosenfeld, Managing Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A corporate finance financial advisory firm specializing in serving franchisors and franchisees in raising capital, mergers and acquisitions and valuation planning.
LEASENOW, INC.
(800) 321-5327
(724) 934-7600
(724) 934-9077 FAX
120 Mr. 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 full service alternative to the SBA offering turnkey loans and leases tot up to 100% of leaseholds and equipment. Startup, acquisition, re-image, refinance.
MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL
(914) 249-5913
(914) 249-4208 FAX
20130 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.
NATIONAL COOPERATIVE BANK
(800) 955-9622
(202) 336-7700
(202) 336-7796 FAX
1725 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006-2401
E-MAIL: tcyr@ncb.coop
Internet: http://www.ncb.com
CONTACT: Thomas Cyr, Vice President, Small Business Services
TYPE OF BUSINESS: For more than 15 years, National Cooperative Bank has provided innovative financial solutions for franchise systems nationwide. NCB, a thriving, successful financial services cooperative is the perfect example of how a finance cooperative can enhance the competitive position of growing franchise systems. NCB offers value-added services at both the franchiser and franchisee level for appropriate franchise systems.
PRAETORIAN GROUP
(888) 358-3325
(203) 389-6011
(203) 389-6326 FAX
Blake Street Center, 495 Blake Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1249
E-MAIL: genec@praetoriangroup.net
Internet: http://www.praetoriangroup.net
CONTACT: Gene Cerrotti, CEO; Manny Armesto, Senior Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Praetorian Group specializes in the sale and acquisition of operating franchised businesses throughout the United States. This includes re-franchising for franchisors and franchisee to franchisee transfers.
THE RIVERSIDE COMPANY
(866) 221-1994
(415) 348-9560
(415) 348-9561 FAX
455 Market Street, Suite 1520, San Francisco, CA 94105-2420
E-MAIL: ljs@riversidecompany.com
Internet: http://www.riversidecompany.com
CONTACT: Loren Schlachet, Vice President; Kelcey Poe, Office Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Private Equity Firm.
ROARK CAPITAL GROUP
(404) 591-3333
(404) 591-5201 FAX
1170 Peachtree Street, Suite 1825, Atlanta, GA 30309
E-MAIL: nealaronson@roarkcapital.com
Internet: http://www.roarkcapital.com
CONTACT: Neal Aronson, President; Scott Pressly, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Roark Capital Group is an Atlanta-based private equity firm that acquires majority stakes in multi unit, consumer branded, manufacturing, distribution and service businesses. The firm specializes in transactions with enterprise values of $25-$250 million and targets family-owned businesses, orphaned assets (divisions of larger companies or portfolio companies of private equity firms) and going-private transactions of micro-cap public companies.
SD COOPER COMPANY
(866) 693-7767
(714) 378-9658 FAX
18682 Beach Boulevard, Beachstone Plaza, Suite 250, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
C009
E-MAIL: steve@SDCooper.com
Internet: http://www.sdcooper.com
CONTACT: Steve Cooper, President; Karen Franklin, CPA, Vice President (karen@sdcooper.com)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Use pension, profit sharing, 401(k), and IRA money to fund your own franchise, business start-up or business property. This can be done without taxes, penalties, or loans, and only takes 3 Fed-Ex days.
SENTINEL, CAPITAL PARTNERS
(212) 688-3100
(212) 688-6513 FAX
777 Third Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10017 1401
E-MAIL: murphy@sentinelpartners.com
Internet: http://www.sentinelpartners.com
CONTACT: Paul F. Murphy, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Investment Firm.
SIEGEL BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
(888) 840-1135
(610) 668-9780
(610) 668-3041 FAX
One Bala Plaza, Suite 621, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1403
E-MAIL: ssiegel@siegelbusinessservices.com
Internet: http://www.siegelbusinessservices.com
CONTACT: Bernie Siegel, PhD, FCBI, President; Shelly Siegel, Manager of Client Services
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are the business that sells businesses. SBS was formed in 1983 after Bernie Siegel, the founder, saw the need for more professional broker services. It has developed over these many years the expertise to assist business owners and business buyers. We close the transactions because we know the issues that have to be addressed. SBS developed marketing plans that are specific for the client. SBS learned many years ago that financing the transaction is often the key to satisfying the needs of both parties to the transaction.
SIEGEL CAPITAL, LLC
(888) 840-1135
(610) 668-9780
(610) 668-3041 FAX
One Bala Plaza, Suite 621, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1403
E-MAIL: bsiegel@siegelcapital.com
Internet: http://www.siegelcapital.com
CONTACT: Bernie Siegel, Ph.D., President; Shelly Siegel, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Siegel Capital was established to offer small and mid-sized companies a better way to secure capital in amounts ranging from $100,000-$10,000,000. For business acquisitions, expansion or refinancing. Risk-free pre-qualification, submitting the loan package and expediting the loan through Siegel Capital will save time and money.
SKYLIGHT FINANCIAL
(800) 784-0880
(800) 784-0880
(404) 592-3684 FAX
72 Perimeter Center E., Suite 7200, Atlanta, GA 30346
E-MAIL: wschanz@skylight.net
Internet: http://www.skylight.net
CONTACT: Wendell Schanz, VP of National Sales
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Leading provider of bank accounts to employees who have no existing bank relationship. It's a pre-approved bank account that your employee owns and we administer.
SOVEREIGN BANK
(508) 890-6819
(508) 890-6851 FAX
446 Main Street, Worceter, MA 01608-2359
E-MAIL: kblum@sovereignbank.com
Internet: http://www.sovereignbank.com
CONTACT: Kenneth Blum, Senior Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Banking.
TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(888) 513-8733
(602) 438-4065
(888) 249-8733 FAX
4545 S. Wendler Drive, Suite 109, Tempe, AZ 85282 2525
E-MAIL: ffd@textronfinancial.com
Internet: http://www.textronfinancial.com/franchise
CONTACT: George Glines, President; Angelo Fernando, Marketing Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Planning tot growth? We have a product that picks up where the SBA leaves off, with accelerated underwriting and closing processes. Call toll free 1-800-558-8733.
WORLDBUSINESS CAPITAL, INC.
(860) 246-6300 EXT 107
(860) 246-6789 FAX
One State Street, Suite 2350, Hartford, CT 6103
E-MAIL: tkirby@worldbusinesscapital.com
Internet: http://www.worldbusinesscapital.com
CONTACT: Tom Kirby, Senior Vice President; Brett Silvers, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: WorldBusiness Capital, Inc. is a commercial finance company that makes loans to meet the needs of U.S. franchisors and their overseas franchisees in global emerging markets.
FLORAL SERVICES
KABLOOM
1-800-KABLOOM
(781) 935-6500
(781) 935-9410 FAX
200 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801-2031
E-MAIL: ssiegel@kabloom.com
Internet: http://www.kabloom.com
CONTACT: Steve Siegel, COO; Medora Miller, Administrative Assistant
TYPE OF BUSINESS: KaBloom is engaged in the establishment and operation of retail floral businesses which sell high quality fresh cut flowers, plants, complementary merchandise and related floral arrangement services.
FRANCHISE CONSULTANT ACCORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
(800) 466-0105
(805) 230-1010
(805) 230-1012 FAX
860 Hampshire Road, Suite X, Westlake Village, CA 91361-2030
E-MAIL: bill@accordsyst.com
Internet: http://www.accordsyst.com
CONTACT: Bill Wagner, CEO; Dean Taylor, Director of Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Imagine having the ability to predict success in selecting your next franchisee. Imagine your franchisee being able to staff their operations with outstanding employees? ACCORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS represents The McQuaig System (TM), a validated behavioral selection tool that insures you are getting the people side of your business right ... the first time. (TM) Registered Trademark of the McQuaig Institute of Executive Development Ltd., Toronto, Canada.
AFFILIATED BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
(719) 540-2200
(719) 540-9666 FAX
2864 South Circle Drive, Suite 540, Colorado, Springs, CO 80906
E-MAIL: info@bizsale.com
Internet: http://www.bizsale.com
CONTACT: H.E. Andy Anderson, President; Judith Van Buskirk, Director of Franchise
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Affiliated Business Consultants, Inc. was established in 1980 and specializes in finding qualified buyers for business opportunities. ABC has been supplying franchise companies with buyers for new and resale opportunities since 1995 and is a content supplier to six nationally known business for sale web sites. ABC has an in house advertising agency, experienced marketing department and a Colorado licensed business brokerage firm. Our three fast growing and highly ranked web-sites are among the largest on the Internet. www.bizsale.com, www.efranchisesale.com and www.franchise-for-sale.com are nationally and internationally advertised in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, as well as numerous trade journals, newspapers, and a yearly, two million piece direct mailing program. Receiving over 3 million visits every month, these result oriented sites are fat reaching and span today's increasing demand for high tech advertising and virtual marketing. We receive inquiries from across the USA and over 100 foreign countries each month. When results count ... visit our family of web-sites and contact us.
BIRKELAND INSTITUTE
(708) 354-5534
(708) 354-1347 FAX
P.O. Box 8, Chicago, IL 60525-0008
E-MAIL: peter@birkelandinstitute.com
Internet: http://www.birkelandinstitute.com
CONTACT: Peter Birkeland, President
PMB #41, 3208 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN55416
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We provide strategic planning, leadership development, and workshops that increase franchisee performance. Peter Birkeland is also a keynote speaker, anthor, and management advisor.
CALIPER HUMAN STRATEGIES
(800) 422-5477
(609) 924-3800
(609) 924-3064 FAX
506 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540
E-MAIL: mmiller@calipercorp.com
Internet: http://www.caliperonline.com
CONTACT: Mariel Miller, Director Franchise Relations
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Caliper is a human resources assessment and consulting firm based in Princeton, New Jersey. Throughout the past 40 years, Caliper has assessed the management, sales and service effectiveness of more than one million individuals for over 25,000 companies throughout the world. Caliper's Franchise division specializes in the selection of Franchise Sales as well as all Corporate Franchise Executives, profiling and assessing franchise candidates, and identifying top franchise performance in emerging and mature franchise systems. We also become an effective resource to the individual franchise units, offering staff selection and development support and consultation on team development and performance improvement.
CANAM FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
(604) 730-5553
(604) 876-6460 FAX
2607 McBain Street, Vancouver, BC V6L 2C7 Canada
E-MAIL: rob@canamfranchise.com
Internet: http://www.canamfranchise.com
CONTACT: Rob Lancit, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: CANAM Franchise Development Group helps U.S. franchisors sell franchises in Canada. We become your Canadian Franchise Sales Team. With dedicated personal attention and concern for our clients, our team of experts offer a proven system that develops, packages, and launches franchise programs within the Canadian marketplace. And most importantly, we take responsibility for implementing our sales strategies and recommendations. CANAM Franchise Development Group can accelerate your company's expansion into Canada.
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.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS INC.
(800) 719-9993
(416) 201-0202
(416) 201-0808 FAX
478 Valermo Drive, Etobicoke, ON M8W 2M7 Canada
E-MAIL: fred@franchise-profiles.com
Internet: http://www.franchise-profiles.com
CONTACT: Fred Berni, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We help franchisors select great franchisees and retail managers with our Franchize Profile(TM) and Manager Profile(TM). Unlike personality profiles, we assess a candidate's core values and compare them to successful franchisees and/or retail managers. This allows us to predict the candidate's performance with tremendous accuracy.
EDWARDS GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
(949) 224-3896
(714) 464-4604 FAX
19800 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612
E-MAIL: bedwards@edwardsglobal.com
Internet: http://www.edwardsglobal.com
CONTACT: William Edwards, President: Robert Shaw, Senior Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We assist Franchisors in the areas of strategic planning and company growth with a focus on implementing their international market entry, operations and development.
EFFECTUM FRANCHISE CONSULTING
47 22 54 06 40
47 23 08 53 81 FAX
Drammensveien 130/C17, 0277, Oslo, Norway
E-MAIL: borge.nilssen@effectum.com
Internet: http://www.effectum.com
CONTACT: Borge Nilssen, Senior Partner Adolf Fredfiks
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.
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.
TOM FELTENSTEIN'S NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE
(561) 655-7822
(561) 832-7502 FAX
400 Clematis, Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
E-MAIL: Tom@Feltenstein.com
Internet: http://www.feltenstein.com
CONTACT: Tom Feltenstein, Chairman & CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A division of Feltenstein Partners, FSC handles all facets of franchising, including concept analysis, franchise viablility assessment, legal guidance, government registration, franchise business plans, development of franchise sales materials, creation of operational, training, marketing and other manuals. Established in 1983.
FRAN-SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE
(678) 362-6013
(770) 518-7167 FAX
P.O. Box 680454 Marietta, GA 30068
E-MAIL: karenlspencer@mindspring.com
CONTACT: Karen Spencer, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise consultants.
FRANCHISE 3 GROUP
(800) 944-6272
(212) 490-3999
(212) 822-2040 FAX
317 Madison Avenue, Suite 1900, New York, NY 10017-5201
E-MAIL: paul@franchise3group.com
Internet: http://www.franchise3group.com
CONTACT: Paul Cairnie, Director of Franchise Marketing
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise 3 Group is a full-service franchise organization encompassing management, development, marketing, finance, media training, and educational services and products. Headquartered in New York City with licensees located internationally, Franchise 3 Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of professional franchise services
FRANCHISE ADVANTAGE, INC.
81-03-5424-1942
81-03-5424-1943 FAX
12F, Yebisu Garden Place Tower Bldg, 4-20-3, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku., Tokyo 150 Japan
E-MAIL: masami@franchising.co.jp
CONTACT: Masami Tajima, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Advantage is a company specialized in consulting franchisors in Japan. It also provides support and consultation for companies seeking penetration into the Japanese domestic market. Established 1996.
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. Well, 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.
THE FRANCHISE CONSULTING GROUP
(310) 552-2901
(310) 440-2604 FAX
1801 Century Park East, Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
E-MAIL: ekushell@franchiseconsulting.com
Internet: http://www.franchiseconsulting.com
CONTACT: Edward Kushell, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Development of franchise programs, problem solving for existing franchisors and litigation support and expert witness consulting services.
FRANCHISE CONSULTING SERVICES
(847) 562-1560
(847) 272-1561 FAX
1248 Ridgewood Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 3725
E-MAIL: ihm2@aol.com
CONTACT: Irl Marshall, CFE, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Consultants.
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENTS, INC.
(800) 576-5115
(412) 687-8485
(412) 687-0541 FAX
4730 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
E-MAIL: fdi@sgi.net or harr+@pitt.edu
Internet: http://www.franchise-dev.com
CONTACT: Kenneth R. Franklin, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Established in 1970, Franchise Developments, Inc., specialists in franchise development and management, help start-up franchisors plan and develop their franchise program. We also aid established franchisors and licensees in further sophisticating and improving their existing programs. In our total franchise development program, we offer the following products and services: conduct feasibility studies: write business and marketing plans that document strategies for developing your business: create, write or revise operations manuals; create training outlines and develop modules for training based on your operations manual; help you decide on appropriate fees and royalties; develop controls and procedures for monitoring the franchisee's business; create ,and revitalize your franchise sales and marketing recruitment efforts; develop the copy, layout, and design of your franchise brochure and recruitment ads; help you recruit, qualify, and select franchisees; provide FDI's proven psychological test for selecting franchisees; conduct seminars and training programs (custom designed or standardized) for the initial franchisee training as well as ongoing training; speak at regional conferences and conventions; and produce disclosure documents and franchise agreements.
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LTD.
44 1603 620301
44 1603 630174FAX
Franchise House, 56 Surrey Street, Norwich,, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Internet: http://www.franchise-group.com
CONTACT: Roy Seaman, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise consultants providing an international consultancy service into Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Malta, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the whole of Europe. Specialising in assisting successful international operators, for a full range of service to help prospective master franchisees locate the most suitable opportunity to match their investment and business strengths. Acknowledged as the world's largest and most progressive international consultancy organization and established in 1981.
FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIPS PTY LTD
011-61-7-3217-7323
011-61-7-3217-8289 FAX
P.O. Box 233 Toowong, Queensland, 4066 Australia
E-MAIL: info@franchiserelationships.com
Internet: http://www.franchiserelationships.com
CONTACT: Greg Nathan, Managing Director; Gina Chow, General Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We provide publications, franchise management tools, conference presentations, and franchise education services to help franchisors and franchisees succeed together.
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.
FRANCHISEBUYER, LLC
(866) 376-2897
(603) 436-1323
(603) 436-1364 FAX
P.O. Box 5430, Portsmouth, NH 03802-5430
E-MAIL: becky@franchisebuyer.com
Internet: http://www.franchisebuyer.com
CONTACT: Matt Alden, General Manager; Marc Kiekenapp, Manager
875 Greenland Road, Orchard Park, Suite B2, Portsmouth, NH3801
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranchiseBuyer is a qualified lead referral network designed to help growth oriented, responsible franchisors build their systems by adding high-quality franchisees.
FRANCHISECOACH, LLC
(877) 505-4890
(928) 214-0366
(775) 383-5631 FAX
1000 N. Humphreys Street, Suite 222-123, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3136
E-MAIL: john@franchisecoach.com
Internet: http://www.franchisecoach.com
CONTACT: John Stigmon, President; Ellen Martig, Senior Coach
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranchiseCoach is an executive coaching organization specializing in the franchise industry. We work with franchise executives and franchisees in their desire to make changes in their business and/or personal life. All work is confidential.
FRANCHISEHELP, INC. Franchise Consultants
(800) 401-1446
(914) 347-6735
(914) 347-4063 FAX
101 Executive Blvd., 2nd Floor, Elmsford, NY 10523-1316
E-MAIL: company@franchisehelp.com
Internet: http://www.franchisehelp.com
CONTACT: Mary E. Tomzack, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranchiseHelp assesses an independent company's potential to become a franchise and coordinates all the services necessary to qualify as a franchise, including legal documents, operations manual and marketing materials. Consulting services are offered to prospective U.S. franchisees and international master franchisees for all types of businesses and include opportunity analyses and negotiation of franchise agreements. Franchisor services include: interviewing franchisees to assess franchise climate, franchisee mystery shops, and intermediary functions for franchisors seeking to expand internationally.
FRANCHOICE Capistar
(952) 942-5561
(952) 942-5793 FAX
6385 Old Shady Oak Road, Suite 290, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
E-MAIL: info@franchoice.com
Internet: http://www.FranChoice.com
CONTACT: Steve Hockett, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranChoice is the premier network of franchise consultants offering extensive free consultations and investigation advice to consumers and pre-screened, high quality referrals of prospective franchisees to franchisors.
FRANNET: THE FRANCHISE CONNECTION The Franchise Network Group
(800) 372-6638 800-FRANNET
(760) 448-2400
(760) 248-2199 FAX
2385 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 114, Carlsbad, CA 92009-1509
E-MAIL: frannet@frannet.com
Internet: http://www.frannet.com
CONTACT: Howard Bassuk, President & CEO; Sarah Bassuk, National Coordinator
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The world's premier network of franchise consultants covering all phases of franchising from development to prospect acquisition. We have over 75 experienced consultants available to help clients. We help more than 65 select franchisors find qualified applicants and individuals find franchises that match their skills, background, desires, and investment strategy.
FRANSMART
(703) 549-5332
(703) 549-0740 FAX
132 King Street, 2nd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314
E-MAIL: danr@fransmart.com
Internet: http://www.fransmart.com/
CONTACT: Dan Rowe, CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Development
EUGENE O. GETCHELL, INC.
(606) 277-4860
(606) 277-4860 FAX
711 Kirkland Drive, Lexington, KY 40502-3334
E-MAIL: eget9211@aol.com
CONTACT: Eugene O. Getchell, CFE
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Counseling with new, emerging and mature companies seeking growth and improved franchise relations. Established in 1992.
GLOBAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATES International Commercial Services LLC
(501) 244-9886
(501) 376-4145 FAX
One La Salle Place, 216 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
CONTACT: Joe O'Brien, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Franchise Consulting.
HARTMANN CONSULTING GROUP
(941) 434-9256
(941) 434-9374 FAX
4951 Gulf Shoe Blvd N., PH 402, Naples, FL 34103-2693
E-MAIL: ejhartmann@sprintmail.com
CONTACT: E. Jan Hartmann, President (248) 644-2771(248) 644-2260 FAX
4766 Overton Cove, Bloomfield Hills, MI48302
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Advisor to CEO and Board on strategic planning and franchising.
HORWATH FRANCHISE SERVICES GROUP (212) 808-2034 (212) 808-2020 FAX 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 526, New York, NY 10170-0526 E-MAIL: lswartz@horwath.com Internet: http://www.horwath.com
CONTACT: Leonard N. Swartz, Director International Operations: Werner Rotach, COO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The world's largest network of franchise consultants, accountants and lawyers helping businesses to franchise in and between over 40 countries.
IFRANCHISE GROUP
(708) 957-2300
(708) 957-2395 FAX
1820 Ridge Road, Suite 300, Homewood, IL 60430
E-MAIL: msiebert@ifranchise.net
Internet: http://www.ifranchise.net
CONTACT: Mark Siebert, CEO: Laurie Ludes, Senior Consultant
TYPE OF BUSINESS: The iFranchise Group is a coalition of the nation's top professionals in strategic planning, franchise law, operations documentation, franchisee training, franchise marketing and sales, and executive recruiting for franchisors.
JOHNSON FRANCHISE CONSULTING, INC.
(402) 489-5205
(402) 489-5205 FAX
2330 South 75th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
E-MAIL: jeff@johnsonfranconsult.com
Internet: http://www.johnsonfranconsult.com
CONTACT: Jeff Johnson, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Consulting
KPMG LLP
(502) 587-0535
(502) 562-5687 FAX
400 W. Market Street, Suite 2600, Louisville, KY 40202
E-MAIL: Imheiser@kpmg.com
Internet: http://www.kpmg.com
CONTACT: Dennis Parrott, Managing Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Certified Public Accountants.
KUSHELL ASSOCIATES, INC. Franchise Advisors Worldwide
(888) 759-3380
(919) 542-3500
(919) 542-1156 FAX
235 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312
E-MAIL: kushellassociates@msn.com
Internet: http://www.kushellassociates.com
CONTACT: Robert E. Kushell, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Our Consulting Group advises multinational, entrepreneurial and minority companies on how to develop franchise programs. We assist established franchisors with domestic and international growth, marketing and sales strategies. We develop programs that insure healthy and harmonious franchise relationships. We provide expert witness support services. Offices in New York, Chapel Hill and South America, Far East.
LE SANTE INTERNATIONAL
(305) 387-5840
(305) 387-1855 FAX
14453 SW 84th Street, Miami, FL 33183-3906
E-MAIL: william@lesante.net
Internet: http://www.lesante.net
CONTACT: William Le Sante, Managing Director & CEO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A global services firm whose specialty is the introduction of U.S. franchises into international markets. We also work with non-U.S. concepts in their efforts to grow in the U.S. market.
MALICHI INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
(317) 396-1000
Corporate Box 44165, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0165
E-MAIL: tmalichi@malichi.com
Internet: http://www.malichi.com
CONTACT: Toby Malichi, Founder/President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Development Consultants
MANAGEMENT 2000
(800) 847-5763
(713) 952-3177
(713) 952-3830 FAX
P.O. Box 941419, Houston, TX 77094-8419
E-MAIL: m2000@mgmt2000.com
Internet: http://www.mgmt2000.com
CONTACT: Bob Gappa, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Management 2000 products & services include: complete program for start-up companies, how to Close More Franchise Sales; how to get your franchisees in use business plans; convention speeches; strategic planning; customer acquisition/retention strategies; strategies to build average unit volumes; how to improve the effectiveness of your field consultants; customer service strategies; prospect profiling; franchise attitude survey; improving the effectiveness of your area developers; development of effective growth strategies; research, write & re-write operations manuals: design & write leader's guides and training manuals; customer tracking systems for improved profitability; and improving franchisor/franchisee relations.
MAPINFO-THOMPSON
(800) 688-3941
(734) 302-9300
(734) 222-5344 FAX
3131 S. State Street, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1623
E-MAIL: mark.zygmontowicz@mapinfo.com
Internet: http://www.mapinfo.com/site_selection
CONTACT: Mark Zygmontowicz, Director of Sales, Predictive Analytics; James Walewski, Regional Director, Client Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Mapinfo-Thompson is a global consulting firm specializing in real estate related research, strategy, and products. With over 40 years of experience developing innovative solutions and sophisticated site selection and forecasting models, we help clients realize greater value from location-based information and make more insightful and more profitable decisions. For more information, visit www.mapinfo.com/site_selection.
MARKET ANALYTICS
(866) 652-9952
(201) 652-9953 FAX
PO Box 224, Ridgewood, NJ 7451
E-MAIL: info@marketanaytics.com
Internet: http://www.marketanalytics.com
CONTACT: Michelle McKenna, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Market Analytics is a global research firm specializing in measuring franchise and customer satisfaction and working with franchise organizations to improve satisfaction in these areas. Market Analytics also conducts mystery shopping, provides competitive intelligence and works with franchise organizations to develop global standards.
MCGROW CONSULTING-FRANCHISE CONSULTING GROUP
(800) 358-8011
(781) 740-2211
(781) 740-2287 FAX
30 North St., Hingham, MA 2043
E-MAIL: mcgrow@mcgrow.com
Internet: http://www.mcgrow.com
CONTACT: Jack McBirney, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service consultants established in 1981. This firm has many success stories.
MONECO GROUP
(928) 776-8062
(928) 776-2009 FAX
79 N. French Place, Prescott, AZ 86303-6247
E-MAIL: rjweiger@earthlink.net
CONTACT: Ralph J. Weiger, Chairman
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Over twenty years of executive franchise experience, franchise concepts, start-ups, operations, marketing and strategic planning, many Fortune 500 clients; former Chairman of Midas Muffler; President and V.C. of Jiffy Lube Companies; Past Chairman of IFA, and Past Chairman of IFA's Supplier Forum. Established in 1981.
NATIONAL MINORITY FRANCHISE INITIATIVE
(815) 434-4450
(815) 434-4580 FAX
26 Oaklane Drive, Ottawa. IL 61350
E-MAIL: wei@mchsi.com
CONTACT: C. Everett Wallace, President; Linda Thomas-Wallace, Principal
TYPE OF BUSINESS: National Minority Franchise Initiative provides consulting services to expand and/or develop new opportunities for franchise systems in conjunction with local economic development initiatives and programs primarily directed at serving underserved markets.
NEXTSTEP
800-617-NEXT
(949) 722-7455
(949) 650-2071 FAX
434 Riverside Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
E-MAIL: info@yournextstep.com
Internet: http://www.yournextstep.com
CONTACT: Katherine Gleiter, Partner; Christopher Gleiter, Partner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: A Franchise opportunity consulting firm. We assist our clients in the search, evaluation and procurement of the right Franchise for them. Our service is Free.
O'CONNELL & COMPANY
(714) 434-1516
(714) 434-7271 FAX
922 Van Ness Court, Costa Mesa. CA 92626-2941
E-MAIL: maryann@oconnellco.com
Internet: http://www.oconnellco.com
CONTACT: Mary Ann O'Connell, Owner
TYPE OF BUSINESS: With more than 24 years experience, this is a franchise consulting practice that specializes in operations, communications and training optimization.
THE PERFORMANCE EDGE, INC.
(512) 310-8730
(512) 671-7292 FAX
P.O. Box 6209, Round Rock, TX 78664
E-MAIL: larry.jones@the-performance-edge.com
Internet: http://www.the-performance-edge.com
CONTACT: Larry Jones, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We focus on delivering measurable value to organizations-improving their business results by helping them to better utilize the energy and creativity of their people.
PRAETORIAN GROUP
(888) 358-3325
(203) 389-6011
(203) 389-6326 FAX
Blake Street Center. 495 Blake Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1249
E-MAIL: genec@praetoriangroup.net
Internet: http://www.praetoriangroup.net
CONTACT: Gene Cerrotti, CEO; Manny Armesto, Senior Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Praetorian Group specializes in the sale and acquisition of operating franchised businesses throughout the United States. This includes re-franchising for franchisors and franchisee to franchisee transfers.
PROCESS PEAK LLC
(734) 276-1372
(775) 522-6329 FAX
3597 Preserve Drive, Dexter, MI 48130
E-MAIL: mark@process-peak.com
Internet: http://www.process-peak.com
CONTACT: Mark Franklin, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Franchise Sales & Marketing
PROGRESSIVE FRANCHISING INC. Hobbytown USA (402) 434-5064 (402) 434-5055 FAX 6301 South 58th Street. Lincoln, NE 68516-3676 E-MAIL: dfo@hobbytown.com Internet: http://www.hobbytown.com
CONTACT: Nichole Ernst, Franchise Sales Director; Bill Graeve, Vice President of Finance
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full service franchise development. Franchise Agreements, UFOC, Operations Manuals, Marketing, Franchise Sales, Accounting Services and more. Tailored to your needs.
SD COOPER COMPANY
(866) 693-7767
(714) 378-9658 FAX
18682 Beach Boulevard, Beachstone Plaza, Suite 250, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
C009
E-MAIL: steve@SDCooper.com
Internet: http://www.sdcooper.com
CONTACT: Steve Cooper, President; Karen Franklin, CPA, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Use pension, profit sharing, 401(k), and IRA money to fund your own franchise, business start-up or business property. This can be done without taxes, penalties, or loans, and only takes 3 Fed-Ex days.
SIEGEL BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
(888) 840-1135
(610) 668-9780
(610) 668-3041 FAX
One Bala Plaza, Suite 621, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1403
E-MAIL: ssiegel@ siegelbusinessservices.com
Internet: http://www.siegelbusinessservices.com
CONTACT: Bernie Siegel, PhD, FCBI, President; Shelly Siegel, Manager of Client Services
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We are the business that sells businesses. SBS was formed in 1983 after Bernie Siegel, the founder, saw the need for more professional broker services. It has developed over these many years the expertise to assist business owners and business buyers. We close the transactions because we know the issues that have to be addressed. SBS developed marketing plans that are specific for the client. SBS learned many years ago that financing the transaction is often the key to satisfying the needs of both parties to the transaction.
SIEGEL CAPITAL, LLC
(888) 840-1135
(610) 668-9780
(610) 668-3041 FAX
One Bala Plaza, Suite 621, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1403
E-MAIL: bsiegel@siegelcapital.com
Internet: http://www.siegelcapital.com
CONTACT: Bernie Siegel, Ph.D., President; Shelly Siegel, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Siegel Capital was established to offer small and mid-sized companies a better way to secure capital in amounts ranging from $100,000-$10,000,000. For business acquisitions, expansion or refinancing. Risk-free prequalification, submitting the loan package and expediting the loan through Siegel Capital will save time and money.
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 I. 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.
TARBUTTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
(239) 596-1606
(239) 596-1606 FAX
7911 Grand Bay Drive, #1, Naples, FL 34108-7556
E-MAIL: LTarbutton@aol.com
CONTACT: Dr. Lloyd (Til) Tarbutton, CFE, Chairman
(757) 422-2020
(757) 422-2020 FAX
700 Oriole Drive, #116-A, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Worldwide Consulting for Top Level Executives; Expert Witness; Author: Franchising-The How-To Book; Symposiums: USA, East & West Europe, Asia, South Pacific; Former Chairman of IFA, IFA's Supplier Forum; Elected Member of Franchise Hall of Fame; Founder: An International Franchise Company. Established 1962.
URBAN SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(313) 259-9900
(313) 259-1362 FAX
200 Renaissance Center, 19th Floor, Detroit, MI 48243-1300
E-MAIL: rtjones@urbanscience.com
Internet: http://www.urbanscience.com
CONTACT: Rick Jones, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Sales-Channel Consulting, International Expansion Strategies, Standards Management Services and Outsourcing, Market Analysis Services and Outsourcing, Market Analysis Software, Territory Management Services and Outsourcing.
WEEKS INTERNATIONAL INTERPRISES, INC.
(866) 637-8865
(561) 637-8865
(253) 679-9440 FAX
6382 Via Venetia North, Delray Beach, FL 33484-6456
E-MAIL: charlie@chasweeks.com
CONTACT: Charlie Weeks, President & CEO; Guatemala: 502-390-1689
12 Calle 6-35. Zona 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Dedicated to assisting U.S. and non-U.S. Franchisors in preparing for international brand launches, and the sustaining efforts required to assure continuing success. Twenty-eight years of experience, a methodology of partnering for growth, and the expertise of a network of prominent specialists are leveraged to grow Franchise businesses globally.
ZINN ENTERPRISES
(972) 991-7488
(214) 722-1959 FAX
12211 Quincy Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
E-MAIL: dainzinn@swbell.net
Internet: http://www.dainzinn.com
CONTACT: Dain Zinn, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Dain Zinn has over twenty years experience in business as a senior executive, consultant and speaker. In todays risky environment, Dain's message of achieving results while dealing with risks is a powerful message that applies to every business. He uses his experience and values as a Navy pilot, bush pilot and business executive to give participants a check list for dealing with risk.
FRANCHISE RESEARCH SERVICES
FRANCHISEHELP, INC. Franchise Research Services
(800) 401-1446
(914) 347-6735
(914) 347-4063 FAX
101 Executive Blvd., 2nd Floor, Elmsford, NY 10523 1316
E-MAIL: company@franchisehelp.com
Internet: http://www.franchisehelp.com
CONTACT: Dan Steele, Market Research Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FranchiseHelp supplies accurate and timely research for all facets of franchising. The company originates hundreds of custom and off-the-shelf franchise reports and industry surveys which detail mission-critical information. Current selections include Child Education Services Survey, Real Estate Services Survey, and Top Market Leaders, Food Segments. In addition, FranchiseHelp's UFOC retrieval services can supply franchisor's current and archived offering documents. Data is available in both standard and customized formats.
FRANDATA CORPORATION
(800) 793-8640
(202) 336-7632
(202) 336-7626 FAX
1725 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006-2401
E-MAIL: info@frandata.com
Internet: http://www.frandata.com
CONTACT: Olivia Mason; Edith Wiseman
TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANDATA Corporation, founded in 1989, is the leading provider of franchise information, delivering premium revenue-building and marketing services. Through our proprietary database, clients have access to complete or specific information from Franchise Offering Circulars by traditional or electronic delivery; multi-unit owner mailing and telemarketing lists provided by zip code, industry category, number of units and more; customized industry reports; and research & consulting services. FRANDATA hosts the SBA Franchise Registry Program, which helps franchisors facilitate more franchise sales by expediting the loan process for their franchisees. Most recently, FRANDATA has launched major state-of-the-art internet tools and services, offering personalized programs for franchisors, franchisees and vendors.
MARKET ANALYTICS
(866) 652-9952
(201) 652-9953 FAX
PO Box 224, Ridgewood, NJ 7451
E-MAIL: info@marketanalytics.com
Internet: http://www.marketanalytics.com
CONTACT: Michelle McKenna, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Market Analytics is a global research firm specializing in measuring franchise and customer satisfaction and working with franchise organizations to improve satisfaction in these areas. Market Analytics also conducts mystery shopping, provides competitive intelligence and works with franchise organizations to develop global standards.
HUMAN RESOURCES
ACCORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
(800) 466-0105
(805) 230-1010
(805) 230-1012 FAX
860 Hampshire Road, Suite X, Westlake Village, CA 91361-2030
E-MAIL: bill@accordsyst.com
Internet: http://www.accordsyst.com
CONTACT: Bill Wagner, CEO: Dean Taylor, Director of Business Development
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Imagine having the ability to predict success in selecting your next franchisee. Imagine your franchisee being able to staff their operations with outstanding employees? ACCORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS represents The McQuaig System (TM), a validated behavioral selection tool that insures you ate getting the people side of your business right ... the first time. (TM) Registered Trademark of the McQuaig Institute of Executive Development Ltd., Toronto, Canada.
ATWORK PERSONNEL SERVICES, INC.
(800) 233-6846
(865) 674-7666
(865) 674-8780 FAX
1470 Main Street, PO Box 989, White Pine, TN 37890-0989
E-MAIL: mbaumgardner@atworkpersonnel.com
Internet: http://www.atworkpersonnel.com
CONTACT: Mike Baumgardner, Business Development Director; John D. Hall, III, COO
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Full-service staffing company. Looking to work with other franchise companies. We will develop programs specifically designed to meet your franchisor/franchisee staffing needs.
CALIPER HUMAN STRATEGIES
(800) 422-5477
(609) 924-3800
(609) 924-3064 FAX
506 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540
E-MAIL: mmiller@calipercorp.com
Internet: http://www.caliperonline.com
CONTACT: Mariel Miller, Director, Franchise Relations
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Caliper is a human resources assessment and consulting firm based in Princeton, New Jersey. Throughout the past 40 years, Caliper has assessed the management, sales and service effectiveness of more than one million individuals for over 25,000 companies throughout the world. Caliper's Franchise division specializes in the selection of Franchise Sales as well as all Corporate Franchise Executives, profiling and assessing franchise candidates, and identifying top franchise performance in emerging and mature franchise systems. We also become an effective resource to the individual franchise units, offering staff selection and development support and consultation on team development and performance improvement.
CERIDIAN LIFEWORKS SERVICES
(770) 517-6435
(770) 517-6436 FAX
1013 Regency Drive, Acworth, GA 30102
E-MAIL: shelly.nelson@ceridian.com
Internet: http://www.ceridian.com
CONTACT: Shelly Nelson, National Manager
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Provide Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and WorkLife programs to all industries, including Health and Wellness, Concierge, EXPAT, etc.
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS INC.
(800) 719-9993
(416) 201-0202
(416) 201-0808 FAX
478 Valermo Drive, Etobicoke, ON M8W 2M7 Canada
E-MAIL: fred@franchiseprofiles.com
Internet: http://www.franchise-profiles.com
CONTACT: Fred Berni, President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: We help franchisors select great franchisees and retail managers with our Franchize Profile(TM) and Manager Profile(TM). Unlike personality profiles, we assess a candidate's core values and compare them to successful franchisees and/or retail managers. This allows us to predict the candidate's performance with tremendous accuracy.
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.
SPHERION ASSESSMENT GROUP Spherion Corporation
(678) 867-3877
(678) 867-3084 FAX
925 North Point Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005-4135
E-MAIL: danleiblich@spherion.com
Internet: http://www.spherion.com
CONTACT: Dan Leiblich
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Custom voice and web assessments that quickly pre-screen thousands of job applicants for hourly to mid-management positions resulting in an increased applicant pool, reduced hiring costs, higher quality candidates, quicker time to fill positions and reduced turnover. Ideal for any large hiring need that has experienced turnover and quality issues.
SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY
Palm-Tech Inspector is inspection software that works with field computers (PocketPC, handheld, tablet, laptop and desktop) to improve the efficiency of the Compliance/Quality Assurance inspection process. Palm-Tech Inspector will reduce the amount of time dedicated to the inspection process by eliminating redundant data entry and paper work.
With Palm-Tech Inspector, the inspection data is easily transferred from one computer to another, can be e-mailed to the corporate office, posted to a web-site or even printed on site. Also, the data from the report can be imported into your information system for further tracking and analysis.
Using Palm-Tech Inspector, your field personnel can eliminate excessive paper work and speed up the overall time it takes to complete your inspection. With more than a half million inspections completed, Palm-Tech Inspector is a proven tool for documenting the observations of your field personnel. To download demonstration software and get more information, check out www.palm-tech.com.
For over 12 years, PDmB Inc., the creators of Palm-Tech Inspector, have specialized in creating and supporting business software solutions. As the portable technology industry has advanced, PDmB Inc. continues to develop practical applications for business development.
For more information about our services. call 1-888-736-2462 or visit our Web site at www.palm-tech.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY
Symbol Technologies, a global leader in mobile data transaction systems, introduced a world first in handheld software. Symbol[R] Captra[TM] is designed to increase the productivity of small businesses. This software integrates the functionality of QuickBooks[R] * and Symbol bar code scanning technology in a handheld device enabling you to efficiently create invoices, prepare estimates, issue purchase orders, review pricing, count inventory and update data from virtually anywhere. Captra makes it easy to manage a business while away from your office, eliminating paper files, handwritten quotes and time wasted on data re-entry. Simply capture or edit the data and upload it to your PC at the end of the day.
Captra brings new power and new efficiency to small businesses. And in today's competitive market, don't you need a program that works as hard as you do? It's finally here:
* Increase Profits--Spend more time building your business and less time managing your books.
* Improve Productivity--Eliminate paper files, handwritten quotes and the time wasted on data re-entry.
* Enhance Customer Service--Access customer records, product pricing and available inventory from anywhere, in an instant,
* QuickBooks[R] Pro, Premier, Accountant and Enterprise editions 2002 and later editions
For more information about our services, call 1-800-722-6234 mention code 4533 or visit our Web site at http://go.symbol.com.
SPOTLIGHT ON TECHNOLOGY
FranConnect Integrated Franchise Management System
The single solution for managing all aspects of your franchise operations
** No Hardware Investment
** No Software Investment
**Automated Updates
Benefits: * Eliminate Manual Processes * Reduce IT Spend * Build One-To-One Relationship with prospective franchisees and customers * Provide powerful growth tools to franchisees * Can be set-up in less than 30 days * No expensive investments in hardware and software
FranConnect is the leading Integrated Franchise Management System that includes applications for Franchise Sales Management, Customer Management, Financial Data Collection, Analysis, Invoicing and EFT Contract and Royalty Management, POS and QuickBooks Integration, Marketing Campaign Management, Support and Help Desk Management, Online Training, Zip Code Locater and Franchisee Web-sites, Supply Management, Hiring Management
By providing a single interface to manage local and international franchise operations, Webfizon solutions eliminate the need to invest thousands of dollars in multiple technologies, hardware and software and significantly reduce the operating and IT costs.
For more information on FranConnect applications and how Webrizon customers are creating integrated franchise organizations, please contact us at 1-800-280-8305, e-mail--info@webrizon.com web--http://www.webrizon.com
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE & MARKETING INC.
(212) 971-9797
(212) 564-1135 FAX
350 5th Avenue, Suite 3304, New York, NY 10118
E-MAIL: ifm@franchisemideast.com
Internet: http://www.franchisemideast.com
CONTACT: Dr. Khaled Yehia, CEO and Chairman
Egypt
23374363
23357702FAX
30 Bale Ahmed Abdel Azize Street, Mohandessin 12311Egypt Giza
E-MAIL: egypt@franchisemideast.com
Internet: http://www.franciseafrica.com
Jordan
96265828129
96265828129 FAX
Farah Bldg, Suite 211, Swefiyeh, Amman 11954 Jordan
E-MAIL: jordan@franchisemideast.com
Morocco
63 293 292
P.O. Box 4517, El Fida, Casablanca Morocco
E-MAIL: morocco@franchisemideast.com
TYPE OF BUSINESS: International Franchise & Marketing, Inc. provides Franchise Consultant Services specifically and exclusively for Africa and the Middle East. Our services are especially designed to assist and support both the American Franchisor interested in franchising in the region, through our New York office, and to prepare and assist the local Prospective Franchisee through our Local Area offices and Licensee Consultants, as well as to assist successful African and Middle Eastern entrepreneurs in franchising their businesses. Our services include but are not limited to: Locating the right regional/local franchisees, Assisting Franchisors in becoming Locale Compatible, Prospective Franchisee awareness education and training, Prospective Franchisee Pre-qualification, Document translation assistance, Local legal assistance/intellectual property advice, Franchisor/Franchisee Follow-on support, and General Local Area on-site assistance to Franchisors. Our Clients and Licensee Business Associates are also able to access our extensive data base for, among other things, information on Franchisors, Prospective Franchisees, Potential Employees, Consultants and Franchise Service and Product Suppliers on our interactive web sites at www.franchisemideast.com and www.franchiseafrica.com.
Michael H. Seid & Associates, LLC
MICHAEL H. SEID & ASSOCIATES, LLC
(860) 523-4257
(248) 879-1569
(860) 523-4530 FAX
94 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117-1403
E-MAIL: mseid@msaworldwide.com
Internet: http://www.msaworldwide.com
CONTACT: Michael H. Seid, CFE, Managing Director; Kay Marie Ainsley, Managing Director
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Michael H. Seid & Associates provides domestic and international franchise consulting services to established franchisors, companies seeking to establish franchise and licensing systems and attorneys seeking litigation support and expert witnesses. Our straightforward, practical advice to problem solving has earned us the reputation of being able to deliver strategies that can be effectively implemented by our client's personnel. We provide unparalleled personal service to our clients. Our expertise in the design, development and operation of domestic and international franchise, restaurant and retail systems is our hallmark. Companies entering franchising benefit from our approach to first learning their business and developing strategies to achieve their goals, rather than offering them pre-packaged or one size fits all approaches to franchise system design and development. Established franchisors recognize that our background as both franchisors and franchisees and our experience in branding, retailing, marketing and finance provide them with a team of advisors who have the practical experience necessary to craft and implement leading edge strategies to improve their system's performance through: Tactical strategies, Franchise system design and development, Marketing and customer service strategies to improve unit performance, Domestic and international expansion strategies, Individual and multi-unit franchisee lead generation and closure strategies, System manuals and training programs, Headquarters and field support structures to improve effectiveness, Strategies and systems to improve franchisee relations. Michael also co-authored Franchising for Dummies with Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy's.
Sandler Sales Institute[R]
180[degrees] From Traditional Sales Training
SANDLER SYSTEMS, INC.
(800) 638-5686
(410) 559-2030
(410) 358-7858 FAX
10411 Stevenson Road, Stevenson, MD 21153-0600
E-MAIL: dmattson@sandler.com
Internet: http://www.sandler.com
CONTACT: Dave Mattson, VP National Accounts; Steve Howell, Director, Operations
TYPE OF BUSINESS: For more than 30 years, the Sandler Sales Institute has been a leader in sales and sales management training. Sandler's distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly effective sales training methodology have helped salespeople and sales managers at every level take charge of the selling process. Contact one of our 160+ local training centers and jump start your franchisees sales.
MassMutual FINANCIAL GROUP THE BLUE CHIP COMPANIES[SM]
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(800) 234-1007
(860) 987-2675
(860) 987-2596 FAX
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA 01111-0001
E-MAIL: fsena@massmutual.com
Internet: http://www.massmutual.com
CONTACT: Frank Sena, Vice President
TYPE OF BUSINESS: MassMutual Financial Group (MassMutual) is pleased to introduce businesskillers, a program designed to help franchise owners avoid the six common mistakes that can be fatal to their business and financial future. Each of the six modules includes a compelling video vignette re-enacting real-life business killing situation. Content consists of dramatization of the problem, possible outcomes and solutions, testimony from an independent expert (attorney or CPA), and revealing questions. Participants receive an enlightening risk barometer to help evaluate their current business risks. MassMutual is pleased to conduct businesskillers (TM) workshops at annual meetings, corporate offices, franchisee associations or franchisee cooperatives.
MEET THE MONEY
Siegel Capital, LLC
Siegel Capital, LLC was established to help franchisors, franchisees & the business community. We package & expedite loans. We offer small and mid-sized companies as well as individuals, a better way to secure capital in amounts ranging from $100,000 to $10,000,000. Loans may be for Business Acquisitions, Franchises, Business Expansion, Re-financing or other business projects. We have relationships with banks, and non-bank lending institutions. Siegel Capital will conduct a risk-Free Pre-Qualification. We will review your pertinent data with our lenders to determine if there is a match. We work closely with all parties so that details needed for a viable loan package are submitted correctly. Our experience in this area pays off in a smoother process. Even before we receive the loan commitment, we are working to close your loan. We guide you through gathering the maze of details that could otherwise delay, or even endanger, your closing.
Phone: 610-668-9780
Fax: 610-668-3041
E-mail: bsiegel@siegelcapital.com
www.siegelcapital.com
MEET THE MONEY
SDCooper Company
We help buyers use their retirement funds to purchase franchises without taxes, penalties or loans. 401(a) pensions, profit sharing plans, 401(k), 403(b), "Teachers' Annuities", 457 State, County & City plans, Traditional IRAs, Rollover IRAs, SEPs, SIMPLEs, & Ruth IRAs can all be used.
We establish for our clients a sophisticated profit sharing / 401(k) plan with the special language specifically allowing them to invest up to 100% of their rollover funds into their new company. We call these special plans ERSOPs-Entrepreneur Rollover Stock Ownership Plans. Our paperwork takes three FedEx days to complete across the country. The entire process usually takes about two weeks: one week for the incorporation and ERSOP and one week for the funds to move.
The legal, accounting and pension professionals at SDCooper Company are the leaders in developing strategies that minimize taxes and promote franchises and multi-unit development. We have assisted hundreds of clients all over the USA.