Paul Thaxton

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Primrose School Franchising Co. LLC operates a franchise of schools focusing on early childhood education and nurturing child care services. It offers academic programs for infants, young toddlers, early preschool, kindergarten, summer camps, and after school curriculum. The company was founded by Paul Erwin and Marcy Erwin in 1982 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. engages in the operation of a restaurant chains. It also operates mall, in-line, and stand alone restaurants; drive-thru only outlets; Dwarf House; Truett's Grill; Truett's Luau; licensed and non-traditional outlets; and satellite and lunch-counter. The firm offers menu such as chicken sandwich, wrap and salads, side items, breakfast, desserts, beverages, kids meal, and dressings and toppings. The company was founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Long John Silver's LLC operates a chain of seafood restaurants. It offers baked, kids and family meals, combos, platters, tacos, sandwiches, sides, and desserts. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.