Partnerships

Fransmart is in the business of making brands as solid as they can be. Part of helping our brands become stronger and larger is putting them in touch with quality companies that can facilitate growth.

Over the years we have built relationships with finance companies, various vendors, marketing and real estate contacts. Our franchisors are not obligated to work with these companies, however we are happy to recommend the various services to our franchisors as Fransmart Certified companies.

ADP (Automatic Data Processing)

ADP Employer Services offers the broadest range of business solutions helping employers increase productivity, ensure compliance, improve employee retention and control costs. ADP handles employer-related functions that require extensive processing, recordkeeping, technology and up-to-date best practices. Products and services include payroll, tax filing, tax credit services, general ledger interface, human resource information systems, benefit administration, time and attendance automation, employee scheduling solutions, expense management, retirement solutions, extensive reports and reporting capabilities.

A Fortune 500 company, ADP is the single source solution for employee administration in 26 countries and the world’s largest service organization. Providing World Class Service, ADP has a client retention rate of 92%, with the average client tenure at 12 years. ADP is one of only six AAA-rated companies in the United States, and processes payroll for one out of every six US employees.

Learn more about these services here: www.adp.com

Advantage Leasing Corporation

Advantage Leasing Corporation was established in 1992 as a full service leasing company specializing in lease financing of equipment valued between $5,000 and $250,000.

For more information visit www.advantageleasing.com

A.J. Video Amusements

Since 1987, AJ Video Amusements Inc. has served and satisfied the coin-op industry with top notch gaming, entertainment equipment, and creative leasing packages. Our client list includes such national chains as Red Robin, Don Pablos, Tony Romas, Chili's, On the Border, Glory Days Grill, CiCi's Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, Firken & Hound, Hardtimes and Beef O' Brady's.

For more information visit www.ajvideoamusements.com

Boelter

Boelter Contract and Design is a nationally recognized provider of equipment, furniture, and supplies to the foodservice industry. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Boelter operates 10 offices located throughout the country including Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.

Our team of designers, project leaders, and project managers will take your project from initial concept through final installation, including smallwares. And, with a group dedicated specifically to the unique needs of multi-unit operations Boelter Contract and Design is uniquely equipped to provide our clients with efficient service, cost containment programs, and customized processes.

For more information visit www.boelter.com

BrandStand Group

BrandStand is the premier provider of Restaurant Brand Positioning, Management and Communication Strategies in North America: helping you to develop and differentiate your Brand, helping you to align and deliver your Brand Promise, helping you to communicate the message of your Brand, helping you to succeed.

By blending visionary Brand Positioning and differentiation attributes, advanced Brand Management techniques and captivating and creative Brand Marketing Strategies, we have created a peerless consulting company that is dedicated to your future.

For more information visit www.brandstandgroup.com

Cameo Systems

Trusted installer & service provider of CCTV video security equipment. Cameo offers surveillance cameras, video recorders and remote view.

For more information visit www.cameo-systems.com

Corporation Research International

Corporate Research International is one of the nation's leading market research companies. Through mystery shopping, CRI enables you to acquire accurate information on your consumer and employee base. Their customized programs allow each franchisor to identify opportunities for improvement and analyze trends.

For more information visit www.mysteryshops.com

CTUIT

Ctuit Software Inc. was founded with a mission to develop and deliver Business Intelligence and Decision Support Infrastructure to the restaurant industry. Specifically, Ctuit extracts the critical data from sales, labor, and accounting that yields key intelligence upon which profitable business decisions are made. Our goal to automate data collection and produce in-depth, comparative reporting that was substantially faster, less expensive, more error free and more powerful than any of the current methods was achieved and surpassed by 2001.

For more information visit www.ctuit.com

Data Business Systems

Fransmart has partnered with Data Business Systems to utilize the POSitouch Systems technology. Data Business Systems has been providing computerized solutions for the hospitality and retail markets for over 25 years. POSitouch is the hospitality industries leading point of sale (POS) application for Table Service, Quick Service, Hotels, Country Clubs, Delivery and Stadiums/Arena use.

For more information visit www.1dbs.com

Duke Marketing

Duke Marketing is a privately held strategic marketing company located in San Rafael, California. We are experts in providing Integrated Marketing Communications by applying classic disciplines and leading-edge techniques of advertising, public relations, research, creative and direct marketing to both traditional and multi-location companies. Duke Marketing combines a full range of services, on-target strategies, fresh ideas and creative concepts to offer complete solutions.

For more information visit www.dukemarketing.com

Ecolab

Ecolab has been a leader in the food service industry for over 80 years. The experience and expertise has enabled Ecolab to create the Ecolab Circle of Clean. The Ecolab Circle of Clean delivers proven results at the lowest overall cost. Regardless of your budget or the size of your operation, Ecolab will work with you to create a customized Circle of Clean solution designed to meet your unique cleaning and sanitation needs.

For more information, visit www.ecolab.com

First Data

First Data has the experience, products and services to seamlessly enable virtually every type of transaction anywhere in the world, anytime-safely, reliably and securely. Our leadership has been built on strength and expertise in three critical areas: Operational Excellence, Unmatched Range of Products and Services, and Strategic Partnerships.

For more information visit www.firstdata.com

Great Biz Plans

Great Biz Plans specializes in writing business plans with franchisors and franchisees. We produce turnkey plans that speed the financing and build-out process for start-ups and for established brands. With Great Biz Plans, business planning is fast, affordable, and professional. We know what lenders need and want, and write plans to get you moving right away. Great Biz plans specializes in: Strategic Growth Business Plans, Start-Up Business Plans, Lender-Ready Business Plans, and Franchise Business Plans.

Learn More: www.greatbizplans.com

Growth Capital Solutions

Growth Capital Solutions' goal is to build long-term relationships with franchisors that want excellence in their financing process with their franchisees. They provide an independent, non-exclusive franchisee financing department that your franchisees can choose if they need financing services. They can also assist in qualifying franchisees to see if they meet the financial standards for each concept. Growth Capital Solutions makes the financing process easier for everyone by addressing the three key points in the franchisee financing process: The Bank, The Franchisor and The Franchisee.

For more information visit www.growthcapitalsolutions.com

Harold Kestenbaum

Harold L. Kestenbaum is counsel at Farrell Fritz, specializing in franchise law. From May 1982 until September 1986, Mr. Kestenbaum served as franchise and general counsel to Sbarro, Inc., the national franchisor of over 900 family-style Italian restaurants and, since March 1985, he has been a director of Sbarro, whose securities were formerly listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In addition, he currently sits on the Board of Directors of RezConnect Technologies, Inc., NYB Foods Inc., Desert Moon Café Franchise Corp., GarageTek, Inc. and Wall Street Deli Systems, Inc. From September 1983 to October 1989, he served as President and Chairman of the Board of FranchiseIt Corporation, the first publicly traded company specializing in providing franchise marketing and consulting services and equity financing to emerging franchise companies, which he co-founded. Mr. Kestenbaum is a member of the American Bar Association's Antitrust Section, a member of the Antitrust Section's Forum Committee on Franchising, a member of the Subcommittee on Franchising of the American Bar Association's Corporation Banking and Business Law Section, is a founding member and the current Chairman of the New York State Bar Association's Franchise, Distribution and Licensing Law Section, and currently serves as Chairman for its Education and Seminar Subcommittee (he Chaired a Statewide seminar programs for New York State attorneys in 1997, 2000 and in 2002). He has published many articles related to franchising and frequently lectures and appears before numerous organizations and law schools speaking on various topics in franchising. Mr. Kestenbaum received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1971 from Queens College, Queens, New York and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, Virginia, in 1975, where he was a member of Law Review. He is listed in "Who's Who in American Law", "The Best Lawyers in America" (Franchising), and is on the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Kestenbaum is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

For more information hkestenbaum@farrellfritz.com

Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C. ("KRCL")

KRLC's philosophy is to build long-term relationships by providing quality professional services in a cost-effective and responsive manner. We combine the experience and sophistication of a large law firm with the size and efficiency of a smaller law firm. It is this combination of large law firm sophistication with smaller law firm cost-effectiveness and responsiveness that distinguishes KRCL.

For more information visit www.krcl.com

MasterBuilt Companies, Inc. and MasterDesign, LLC

MasterBuilt Companies, Inc. is a general contracting firm specializing in restaurants and retail construction throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. In combination with our affiliated full-service design firm, MasterDesign, we offer our clients one-stop shopping from concept design to opening for business. Our combined companies have design and/or built restaurants for such notable chains as: Arby’s, Cinnabon, Popeyes, Vie de France, Moe’s Southwest Grille, Five Guys, Cold Stone Creamery, First Watch, Noodles & Co. and Chipotle

For more information visit www.masterbuilt.net

Strategic Food Service Equipment

Strategic Equipment / Palm Division is a premier distributor and fabricator of food service equipment, supplies, and furnishings since 1910. We have years of experience setting up and maintaining national purchasing for multi-unit operations throughout the country. Doing business with Strategic Equipment / Palm Division allows you to share in the ability to leverage our scale, in order to reduce your costs within the distribution channel. We are a one-stop source for design, fabrication, distribution, and installation. And with our Project Management approach to handling projects, all the details and coordination are handled efficiently and cost effectively.

For more information visit www.strategicequipment.com

PayChex

Paychex is a top national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for businesses in the U.S. Paychex's core client is the small- to medium-sized company, but Paychex also meets the special needs of larger businesses with its Major Market Services. Paychex is based in Rochester, NY, and today has more than 100 locations around the country, serving hundreds of thousands of clients nationwide.

For more information visit www.paychex.com

Pepsi

The PepsiCo Foodservice Division has a philosophy that says, "if we help our customers grow first, we'll win in the long run." This committed approach to strong partnerships has helped PepsiCo gain recognition as a leader in quality, innovation, marketing, business-building insights and customer service. Its principal businesses include: Frito-Lay snacks, Pepsi-Cola beverages, Gatorade sports drinks, Tropicana juices and Quaker foods. Pepsi-Cola also makes and markets North America's #1 ready-to-drink iced teas and coffees, respectively, via joint ventures with Starbucks and Lipton.

For more information visit www.pepsi.com

Restaurant Partners of America - RPA

Restaurant Programs of America (RPA) is a national insurance agency focused on providing quality business insurance products and services to restaurants throughout the United States. We have a history of providing the best property & casualty insurance for the restaurant industry that dates back more than 40 years.

For more information visit www.rpamerica.com

Sara Lee Coffee

Sara Lee Coffee & Tea North America business has primarily been driven by Food Service under the name Superior Coffee, a proven leader in the category. The recent acquisitions of Chock full o'Nuts, Hill Bros, MJB and Chase & Sanborn will strengthen their corporate commitment to the category in the retail segment of the trade in the United States.

For more information visit www.saraleecoffee.com

Service Sleuth

Service Sleuth is a leading mystery shopping and customer data collection company that has been serving the restaurant industry for 11years. They understand the essential issues facing your restaurants and know what it takes to keep customers coming back for years.

For more information visit www.servicesleuth.com

Shary Thur and Associates

Shary Thur & Associates offers a comprehensive approach to your success. Their broad portfolio of 100's of commercial & retail properties include shopping centers, restaurant sites, undeveloped land, and freestanding buildings. The leasing strategies inherent "Keys to Success" are personally extended to each and every client, which results in a support system specifically designed for your success! With a client turnover rate that is virtually non-existent, Thur and Associates will work with you every step of the way... from identifying successful retail locations to filling vacancies in your shopping center. While you look for partners that have a track record second to none, Shary Thur & Associates have demonstrated nothing less for over 15 years.

For more information visit www.sharythur.com

Universal Risk

Universal Risk Insurance Services mission is the relentless pursuit of taking professional risk management, claims administration, catastrophe claims management, insurance technology development, and third party administration services to a new level of competence.

"Our highly experienced personnel use the latest information technology systems to expedite your needs. We combine our state-of-the-art business systems with old-fashion courteous customer service. It's that simple!" Wiley LeBrun, Jr. President.

For more information visit www.universalrisk.com

The Wasserstrom Company

Since its beginnings in 1902, the Wasserstrom name has been synonymous with total customer satisfaction. Recognized as one of the nations largest and most diverse food service suppliers, Wasserstrom’s manufacturing plants, equipment distribution centers, sales offices and smallwares distribution centers across the country provide our customers with the most timely, proven and comprehensive services available. Nobody understands the needs of the food service operation better than Wasserstrom. Whether custom stainless steel  or mill work out of our four state-of-the –art manufacturing plants,  to a smallwares item out of our warehouses stocked with 35,000 different products, Wasserstrom is ready to supply your equipment and smallwares needs.  Please visit our web site at www.wasserstrom.com

*These are suppliers currently providing services on a non-exclusive basis. We do not represent or gurantee these companies.