Strategic Partners and Collaborators

At SL Franchise Group, we believe the strongest growth comes through collaboration. With decades of combined experience across franchise sales, operations, law, and brand development, our team provides not just consulting, but a trusted ally invested in your long-term success.

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Real stories of growth

What our amazing customers, partners, and friends are saying

“SL Franchise Group did an amazing job helping Better Blend navigate their initial growth phase. Their expertise and guidance was invaluable, leading us to the success we have achieved today. We are very thankful for their help!”

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Isaac Hamlin
Founder & CEO Better Blend Smoothies

“We have been working with SL for a number of years as we’ve grown our brand and they have been instrumental in preparing us for franchise growth as well as managing our entire sales process. In an industry rife with charlatans, they are a group that truly cares about us, a people and a brand, and always put our needs first. With their help we’ve doubled the size of our company within 2 years, and I look forward to many more years working together. Can’t say enough about the integrity of the team at SL Franchise Group!”

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Bryce Rademan
Founder & President: Spitz Restaurants

“SL Franchise Group consistently demonstrates the ability to assist new and reemerging franchisors to start on their franchise journey with a solid, realistic plan and infrastructure, then be well positioned to grow at their chosen pace.  The dedication of the entire SLC team to each client creates a cooperative, informed and focused atmosphere that supports successful launch and early stage activity.  We really enjoy and appreciate working with these professionals.”

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Joel Buckberg
Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

“SL’s strategy and advice on international development is robust, uncomplicated and effective – and they are a pleasure to work with.”

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Andrae Marrocco
Co-Chair of the Franchise & Distribution Law Group McMillan LLP

“SL Franchise Group has been an invaluable partner in our USA franchise development journey. Their strategic insight, industry knowledge, and hands-on support have helped strengthen Gelatissimo’s US growth across key markets. From market assessment, franchise recruitment to system development, their team consistently delivers results with professionalism and care.”

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Anthony Shina
Chief Development Officer, Gelatissimo

“Working with SL Franchise Group was a turning point for our business. Their guidance and expertise helped us navigate every step of the franchising process with confidence. From developing our franchise documents to ensuring our brand was franchise-ready, their support was thorough, strategic, and tailored to our goals. Thanks to their help, we feel fully prepared to grow through franchising.”

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Kristin Armeson
Co-Founder, Stemville STEM Play Centers

“We have been working with SL for a number of years as we’ve grown our brand and they have been instrumental in preparing us for franchise growth as well as managing our entire sales process. In an industry rife with charlatans, they are a group that truly cares about us, a people and a brand, and always put our needs first. With their help we’ve doubled the size of our company within 2 years, and I look forward to many more years working together. Can’t say enough about the integrity of the team at SL Franchise Group!”

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Laina Sullivan
Certified Franchise Executive, Retail Food Group

“SL is a valued partner and resource for Pokeworks. The team’s remarkable experience and knowledge in franchising has helped us to grow exponentially. They are the highest-caliber people you’d ever want to do business with. I love them like family.”

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Peter Yang
Co-founder, Forbes 30 Under 30 2018, Pokeworks

“SL has been a key part of our team’s work to expand the Laughing Man Coffee concept into the franchise marketplace.  As true partners they’ve been nothing short of amazing to work with.”

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Kevin LaBonge
President, Laughing Man Coffee Franchising

“We have been working with SL for a number of years as we’ve grown our brand and they have been instrumental in preparing us for franchise growth as well as managing our entire sales process. In an industry rife with charlatans, they are a group that truly cares about us, a people and a brand, and always put our needs first. With their help we’ve doubled the size of our company within 2 years, and I look forward to many more years working together. Can’t say enough about the integrity of the team at SL Franchise Group!”

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Franchise & Distribution Law Practice Group, Lewitt Hackman