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Emerging Franchisor Conference Sponsors

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this dynamic program, please contact Cheryl R. Babcock, CFE at 800-672-7223, ext. 25071.

Click on the sponsor logo below to find out further information about these companies and the services they provide.

Platinum Sponsor

Cheng Cohen LLC

Cheng Cohen LLC is the franchise industry’s premier boutique law firm. The firm was established in April 2007 by Amy Cheng and Fredric A. Cohen, both of whom, among other honors and recognitions, were named “Legal Eagles” by the Franchise Times and are listed in the International Bar Association’s Who’s Who Legal for their work in franchising. Cheng Cohen was started with the simple idea of making outstanding client service priority number one.

Cheng Cohen provides franchisors, from the nation’s most prominent systems to pioneering start-ups, with comprehensive franchise legal services and solutions. The firm combines decades of experience with uncompromising standards to help clients comply with franchise registration and disclosure laws and regulations, develop sound and sustainable expansion strategies both across the US and internationally, protect their brands and intellectual property, and proactively manage and resolve disputes effectively and efficiently.

http://www.chengcohen.com/

Gold Sponsors

Faegre & Benson, LLP

Franchising is one of the most dynamic and exciting growth vehicles in our global economy. To achieve its objectives in the challenging, yet rewarding, franchise world, a franchisor must partner with a legal team that not only knows franchising - but also takes the time to understand the franchisor’s business and its unique objectives and needs.

Few law firms embrace this approach with more passion and commitment than Faegre & Benson. We know the franchise business top to bottom, including the complexities created by the overlap of state and federal law. We also understand the challenges of building and operating a franchise system. It’s your business. You need answers, and we’ll provide unparalleled legal support. Franchising requires legal experience and capabilities crossing traditional practice disciplines. Our lawyers can address the broad range of issues that you may face involving:

• Franchise structure, compliance and counseling
• Brand positioning and protection, intellectual property, Internet and e-commerce
• Franchise relationships
• Enforcing system standards
• Franchise litigation and alternative dispute resolution
• Advice regarding franchise advisory councils and associations
• Compliance with federal and state advertising regulations
• International franchising
• Raising capital and financing
• Franchise reorganization and bankruptcy
• Supply chain issues and antitrust compliance
• Drafting and evaluating earnings claims
• Litigation prevention and best practices
• Media and entertainment
• Contests, promotions and gift cards
• Privacy and data protection
• Franchise system compliance audits

Our approach is to identify a small group of lawyers that will work closely with you as part of your team. That team will have tremendous resources available to them. Drawing on the firm’s strong domestic and international practices, we assist our clients in structuring dynamic franchise systems and anticipating potentially difficult legal issues before they arise.

We also defend you and your system when disputes arise. Dispute resolution, for the Faegre & Benson franchise litigator, does not begin with a demand for arbitration or a summons and complaint - it begins with the franchise agreement. No one better understands how the franchise agreement can help win a dispute than the lawyer who has experienced how the agreement plays out in a courtroom. Our litigators therefore have hands-on involvement in crafting commitments to arbitrate, choice of law provisions, contractual limitations of action, restraints on the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and the like. We also frequently turn to our trial lawyers to help develop facts that will increase the chances of a favorable outcome. Our lawyers know how to settle cases that need to be settled, but also know how to try cases that need to be tried.

What separates Faegre & Benson from other franchise law firms is our unwavering commitment to you. We will address your unique business needs and objectives and draft your documents accordingly. We pride ourselves on helping clients execute creative ways of succeeding in their industry. Truly listening to you and responding to your particular legal needs is our forte. We are always available and return phone calls and e-mails promptly, and we will not surprise you with unanticipated legal fees. Finally, we enjoy what we do and we want to be part of your team.

http://www.faegre.com/

Silver Sponsors

Fish Consulting, Inc.

Fish Consulting is a national communications agency specializing in helping franchisors achieve their business goals. Whether you’re looking to recruit new franchisees, drive traffic or build brand awareness, Fish has the experience to develop an integrated plan to address your needs.

Each member of our senior team has over a decade of experience building some of the world’s most recognizable brands ranging from Visa, Kodak and M&M/Mars to Johnson & Johnson, Frito-Lay and Delta Air Lines.

Today, we’re proud to leverage this experience to serve several leading mature and emerging franchises. Franchisors such as Dunkin’ Donuts, WineStyles and Salad Creations are just a few examples of companies that trust Fish with their communications needs.

http://www.fish-consulting.com/

MFV Expositions

Domestic and international franchise expansion and the talent to get it done! That's what MFV Expositions provides for your franchise company.

MFV's products and services generate thousands of qualified leads for franchise expansion. Whether you seek face-to-face interaction with investors attending industry leading trade shows or a year-round connection to prospective franchisees actively researching franchise and business opportunities on the web, rely on MFV to deliver results.

Our family of companies includes the International Franchise Expo, the West Coast Franchise Expo, Franchise Expo South, BeTheBoss.com with sites around the world, three annual franchise expositions in Mexico, MyBruno.com, the automated sales manager and BigHoller, the leading online ordering solution.

MFV Expositions is the first family in lead generation for franchisors interested in expanding business regionally, nationally and internationally. Contact us by email or phone and we'll go to work for you!

http://www.mfvexpo.com/

Special Ops LLC

Since 2003, Special Ops LLC has worked with both emerging and established franchisors to develop comprehensive, clearly written and well-designed operations and training manuals and collateral. Clients receive customized documents, which serve their needs, elevate their brand and convey attention to detail. They set the agenda and budget, and we provide the expertise and guidance. Our clientele includes franchisors in foodservice, personal care retail, luxury furniture retail, child care, home repair, nutritional supplementation, athletic training, and family entertainment.

http://www.specialopsllc.com/

Synergy Franchise Group LLC

Synergy Franchise Group, LLC was started by Christopher Simnick, CFE who together with his business partner David Gould have over 30 years of business experience as independent business owners, franchisees and franchisors. Chris, Dave and their team of experts have the passion and expertise to help franchise systems from many industries, segments, ages and sizes maximize their potential.

Synergy Franchise Group will assist with the formulation and implementation of realistic growth, development and expansion strategies tailored to specific needs and market segments. Areas of specialization include; Franchise System & Corporate Infrastructure Evaluation, Franchise Development & Recruitment (In House and 3rd Party Franchisee Recruitment Teams™), Initial & Ongoing Training & Support, Operations Review, Budgeting, Profit & Loss Analysis, Site Selection, Lease Negotiation Assistance, Coaching and more.

http://www.sfgnow.com/

Upside Group Franchise Consulting

Upside Group Franchise Consulting in an award winning, full-service franchise consulting firm founded in 2000 by Mario Altiery. USG has helped both start up and mature franchises achieve greater levels of success domestically and internationally.

USG provides services in all aspects of franchising including sales, development, manual creation, lead generation and screening, day-to-day operations consulting, crisis management, web design, marketing and advertising and franchisee relations.

Upside Group’s handpicked staff of industry veterans offer clients comprehensive consulting from years of experience in all aspects of franchising. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, USG also has satellite offices around the country to provide regional service to clients.

http://www.upsidegroup.biz/