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Lew Gelmon, managing director of Acuity Negotiations is the leading expert on how to create rent reduction projects for multi-unit franchise operators and is a top authority at negotiating lease terminations for those who must close locations with many years of term remaining saving clients millions of dollars in rent payments.
Contact: Lew Gelmon
Phone: (250) 812-1005
Email: lewis@acuityna.com
AllianceHCM provides payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions designed specifically for multi-unit and franchise operators. Supporting more than 200,000 employees across over 10,000 locations nationwide, AllianceHCM simplifies payroll, HR, benefits administration, time and attendance, hiring, onboarding, and compliance through a single, integrated platform. By connecting payroll, HR, point-of-sale, accounting, and other critical business systems, AllianceHCM eliminates manual processes, improves accuracy, and gives operators greater visibility into their workforce.
The AllianceHCM platform streamlines payroll with automated tax calculations, filings, and compliance support while helping organizations stay ahead of changing workforce regulations. Additional tools for ACA administration, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) tracking, tip management, labor reporting, workforce analytics, and the MyPay mobile app help businesses reduce administrative work, make informed decisions, and better manage labor costs.
At AllianceHCM, we combine purpose-built technology with dedicated client support to help franchisees improve operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and confidently manage their workforce as their business grows.
Contact: Brian Boff
Phone: (440) 554-3813
Email: bboff@alliancehcm.com
Founded in 1979, Altrua Global Solutions is a family-owned company specializing in creative, production, and fulfillment solutions for multi-location organizations. Altrua has partnered with franchise organizations, international brands, sports organizations, and government agencies to deliver innovative marketing, branding, and promotional solutions.
By combining design services, commercial printing, custom fabrication, warehousing, and nationwide fulfillment under one roof, we provide clients with a seamless path from concept to execution. Advanced production equipment and extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities enable us to maintain exceptional quality control, competitive pricing, and rapid turnaround times for clients across the United States.
What sets Altrua apart is its ability to manage every phase of a project through a single trusted partner. Guided by its core values of people, integrity, service, and quality, we remain committed to the philosophy that has defined our success for nearly 50 years: “Yes, It Can Be Done.”
Contact: Abigale Smelko
Phone: (800) 443-6939
Email: asmelko@altrua.com
Harri is the global leader in Frontline Employee Technologies, delivering a seamlessly Integrated Employee Journey via solutions across talent acquisition, workforce management, employee engagement, talent intelligence and compliance. Serving over 70,000 restaurant and hotel locations globally, Harri’s technology empowers leading brands including Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Radisson Hotel Group, Jersey Mike’s, and Dave’s Hot Chicken to optimize their workforce operations.
Contact: Brent Richards
Phone: (801) 860-2361
Email: brent.richards@harri.com
LIFELENZ is the AI-powered workforce management platform purpose-built exclusively for the QSR industry. Trusted by restaurant operators worldwide, we help transform labor from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
By combining predictive forecasting, intelligent scheduling, best-in-class compliance, and real-time labor analytics, LIFELENZ enables operators to reduce labor overspend, eliminate guesswork, and give managers valuable time back in their week—while creating a better experience for the employees who run their restaurants.
For global brands including McDonald’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and KFC, the result is leaner operations, stronger margins, more effective managers, and a workforce platform that scales as quickly as our clients do.
Contact: David Fournier II
Phone: (727) 235-7643
Email: david.fournier@lifelenz.com
RR Donnelley (RRD) provides marketers a simple, data-rich approach to influence consumers and drive meaningful commerce. We power smarter activations for 15,000+ clients, leveraging our proprietary technologies and solutions portfolio to deliver messages to audiences with precision and scale. See RRD.com.
Contact: Paul Lochner
Phone: (312) 326-7161
Email: paul.f.lochner@rrd.com
Founded in 1987, Technical Group Inc. (TGI) is a full-service design firm dedicated to guiding projects from concept through completion. Our approach emphasizes both the creative and technical aspects of design, ensuring that every project is executed with precision, efficiency, and a strong understanding of our client’s vision and operational needs. Our services include architectural design, civil and structural engineering, MEP design, and design-build solutions.
Our diverse range of expertise reflects our ability to lead a design process tailored specifically to each client. By collaborating with a network of highly qualified consultants and specialists across multiple disciplines, TGI delivers innovative and practical design solutions that create long-term value for our clients, the surrounding community, and the environment.
Over the years, TGI has partnered with nationally recognized brands including Burger King, Denny’s, Popeyes, Little Caesars, Buffalo Wild Wings, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Tim Hortons, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. These partnerships demonstrate our ability to successfully deliver projects across a wide variety of commercial and hospitality sectors while maintaining high standards of quality, coordination, and client service.
Contact: Tim Morgan
Phone: (248) 426-8000
Email: TMorgan@technicalgroupinc.net
The Watchful Eye helps franchisors and franchise operators strengthen workforce safety before, during, and after hire through continuous monitoring of public sex offender registries. Our platform screens job candidates, new hires, and existing employees, providing timely alerts and compliance reporting when potential risks are identified. Designed for high-turnover environments where traditional background checks can be costly or impractical at scale, The Watchful Eye gives organizations an ongoing layer of visibility beyond the one-time background check.
Contact: Tommy Hatton
Phone: (201) 316-4267
Email: thatton@watchfuleye.io