GWFA VENDOR DIRECTORY
The generous support and participation of our partner vendors has been key to the success of the GWFA. Thank you to all our valued vendor partners!
ALLEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Sign Manufacturer/Image Solutions
Contact: Keith Whitley
Phone: 919-410-1234
Email: keith.whitley@allenindustries.com
ALTURA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
Local Store Marketing Partner
Contact: Sandi Halo
Phone: 407-922-6939 (800-443-6939 for production)
Email: shalo@altrua.com
ASCENTIUM CAPITAL
Experience a streamlined process for fast access to 100% financing: simple application and instant credit decisions up to $250,000. Finance up to $1.5 million for your business.
Contact: Christine Kimball
Phone: 281-348-2064
Email: ChristineKimball@AscentiumCapital.com
AUSPEX CAPITAL
Auspex Capital is a boutique investment banking and financial advisory firm serving restaurant owners with M&A (Buy and Sale side) advisory, debt placement, and strategic advisory. To learn more, visit www.auspexcapital.com.
Contact: Chris Poppe
Phone: 206-390-2092
Email: cpoppe@auspexcapital.com
BAKER TILLY
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory tax and assurance firm. With a dedicated restaurant and franchise practice, mor than 500 clients rely on our industry specialists for audit, tax and specialty services that help drive profitability and growth.
Contact: Megan West
Phone: 608-240-2635
Email: Megan.West@bakertilly.com
BONDUELLE FRESH AMERICAS/READY PAC FOODS
Contact: Patrick Larkin
Phone: 626-827-0126
Email: Patrick.Larkin@bfabonduelle.com
CASABLANCA DESIGN
Contact: John Harrison
Phone: 770-337-0931
Email: john.harrison@casablancadesign.com
CC IMAGE GROUP
Contact: Rob Cooley
Phone: 770-883-3506
Email: robcooley@ccimagegroup.com
CHARTER HOUSE INNOVATIONS
Interior Design/Manufacturing/Seating/Decor
Contact: Jay Rothman
Phone: 562-505-4670
Email: jay.rothman@charter-house.com
CITY NATIONAL BANK
A leading nationwide lender for the franchise finance market. Our experienced team provides capital for acquisitons, new store development, remodels, refinance, M & A.
Contact: May Poole
Phone: 213-673-8723
Email: May.Poole@cnb.com
COCA-COLA COMPANY
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, with more with than 500 sparkling and still brands more with than 500 sparkling and still brands.
Contact: Alex Gouzoun
Phone: 425-516-9764
Email: agouzoun@coca-cola.com
COMMERCIAL ELECTRONICS
Commercial Electronics (CE) provides nationwide drive-thru repair services and maintenance plans, new equipment, and accessories; CE ensures high quality repairs with 24 hour turn-around, technical support and a network of installers and service providers.
Contact: Adam Baer
Phone: 314-739-0248
Email: abaer@cerepairs.com
COMMERCIAL INTERIORS MANUFACTURING
Interior millwork company - offering laminated doors, z-lock wainscot panels, restroom partitions, solid surface, ceiling trellises, etc. Products are needed in additiob to the items fron the decor/seating vendors. Goal is to be a one-stop-shop for owners and contractors alike.
Contact: Damien Allen
Phone: 706-253-4755
Email: damien@cimgbiz.com
CTI FOODS, LLC
Contact: Mike Hamblin
Phone: 678-296-4808
Email: mhamblin@ctifoods.com
DAR PRO SOLUTIONS
Cooking Oil Recycling, Grease Trap Services
Contact: Greg Myers
Phone: 415-470-4827
Email: gmyers@darlingii.com
DTiQ
DTiQ provides loss prevention and surveillance solutions to the hospitality industry. Our services help restaurants owners catch thefts, prevent false claims and increase employee productivity.
Contact: Doug Smith
Phone: 800-933-8388
Email: dsmith@dtiq.com
DUKE MANUFACTURING
Contact: Toni Harrison
Phone: 314-231-1130 x 1328
Email: tharrison@dukemfg.com
ECOLAB
Cleaning and Sanitization Products and Services
Contact: Christina Lee
Phone: 336-420-6903
Email: Christina.Lee2@ecolab.com
EMSER TILE
Contact: Tamara Ramsey
Phone: 303-902-3992
Email: tamararamsey@emser.com
ENCOUNTER AI
Encounter AI provides a Voice First solution for automating customer service in the QSR, Fast Casual, and Retail Industries. Our platform interacts with customers - through voice, enabling fast, simple and efficient automated order processing.
Contact: Kabah Conda
Phone: 877-669-1021 x 700
Email: kabah@encounterai.com
ENERGYWISE SOLUTIONS
Energywise integrates a suite of professional services and top-quality domestic energy management and LED products to create perpetual savings for retail and commercial business owners.
Contact: Scott Van Kerkhove
Phone: 225-612-4545
Email: scott@energywisemail.com
ENVYSION
Envysion is the authority in managed video and loss prevention solutions for restaurants and retailers. We have transformed video surveillance into a strategic management tool by integrating video management software, reporting and audits into on ecosystem to protect your business.
Contact: Horace Trovato
Phone: 410-733-7900
Email: htrovato@envysion.com
E.S.S. NASHVILLE INC
Contact: J.P. Beckwith
Phone: 615-340-9033
Email: jpbeckwith@essnashville.com
EVERIDGE (INTERNATIONAL COLD STORAGE)
Commercial refrigeration services provider. Cold storage solutions. Approved walk-in coolers and freezers for Burger King restaurants.
Contact: Feras Affani
Phone: 949-500-9322
Email: Feras.Affani@everidge.com
FBD FROZEN BEVERAGE DISPENSERS
(FBD Partnership, LP) "Everybody Loves Frozen"
Contact: Joe Clements
Phone: 214-732-9555
Email: jclements@fbdfrozen.com
FCC COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
An approved interior decor supplier for Burger King for over 20 years.
Contact: Russ Cooley
Phone: 800-322-7328
Email: russ.cooley@fccfurn.com
FILTERCORP
Contact: Brendan Murphy
Phone: 714-448-5530
Email: bmurphy@filtercorp.com
FIRST FRANCHISE CAPITAL CORP.
A national lender with one of the most experienced teams in the franchised restaurant industry. Loans range from $200,000 to in excess of $20 million. We specialize in financing for remodels, new store development, refinancing, acquisitions, recapitalization, and development lines.
Contact: Jon McClure
Phone: 888-551-3622 x 5114
Email: Jon.McClure@firstfcc.com
FRANKE FOODSERVICE SYSTEMS
Approved BK kitchen, smallwares and support partner.
Contact: Robert Gerdes
Phone: 615-462-4372
Email: robert.gerdes@franke.com
FMP FRANKLIN MACHINE PRODUCTS
Approved parts vendor for all your Burger King equipment with a dedicated customer support team --Delivering quality products at great prices. Find us at www.fmponline.com.
Contact: Tony Palagano
Phone: 609-667-1003
Email: tpalagano@fmponline.com
FRANZ BAKERY/US BAKERY
Contact: John Moen
Phone: 425-501-6010
Email: moenj@usbakery.com
FREEBIRD CONNECT INC.
Freebird provides one-stop information portal that is helping Franchisees to intgrate data from all their sources - such as SICOM SEMS, Drive-Thru Director, GuestTrac, etc.
Contact: Robert Poole
Phone: 1-888-618-4254
Email: Robert.Poole@freebirdconnect.com
FREUND BAKING CO.
Contact: Steven Freund
Phone: 800-367-2867
Email: steven.f@freundbakery.com
GLOBAL CASH CARD
The proven specialist in customized paycard solutions that are simple to implement and easy to use.
Contact: Joseph Purcell
Phone: 949-751-0360 x 302
Email: jfp@globalcashcard.com
GREENLINK PAYROLL, LLC
Contact: Frank Mineccia, Jr.
Phone: 480-385-2525
Email: f.mineccia@greenlinkpayroll.com
GYCOR INTERNATIONAL
Specialists in shortening filtration.
Contact: David Rogers
Phone: 630-754-8070
Email: drogers@gycorfilters.com
H+K INTERNATIONAL
Single source provider with the ability to supply integrated end-to-end solutions for any sized project and all of your new restaurant, remodel & resupply needs. Online at www.hkionline.com.
Contact: Elsa Barnes
Phone: 954-471-3616
Email: elsa.barnes@hki.com
HALL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Contact: Chris Hall
Phone: 866-865-4442
Email: chall@hallfa.com
HERITAGE PARTS
Heritage Parts is a leading distributor of 100% genuine OEM foodservice equipment parts. Partnered with over 800 manufacturers and having a team of dedicated Burger King customer team members, Heritage Parts is committed to always deliver for our customers. 99% parts identification, 98% same day shipping, and extended order hours make Heritage Parts a partner you can depend on.
Contact: Rodney Lomax
Phone: 931-619-2833
Email: Rodney.Lomax@heritageparts.com
HERSHEY COMPANY
Hershey Company supplies the chocolate syrup for the chocolate shake, chocolate sundae, mocha iced coffee, mocha frappe, and the ingredients for the HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie along with permission to use our trademark for selling these products on your menu and other point of sale.
Contact: Kevin Austene
Phone: 636-265-0811
Email: kaustene@hersheys.com
HME
Contact: Jeff Lear
Phone: 858-535-6170
Email: jlear@hme.com
HYGINIX
The FOG Tank is a heated soak tank that safely and easily removes fat, oil, grease and carbon buildup from you metal cookware and kitchen & bakery equipment. The thermostatically controlled FOG Tank is constructed fron 304 grade stainless steel is fully insulated, and safely cleans all types of metal, including aluminum.
Contact: Paul Cantrell
Phone: 888-429-6140
Email: PaulCantrell@hyginix.com
THE ICEE COMPANY
Live the ICEE life.
Contact: Jeanne Denecour
Phone: 602-321-7377
Email: jdenecour@icee.com
INTREPID DIRECT INSURANCE
Business Insurance direct from the insurance provider, save up to 20% - no agent can access. Easy application process. Property, Liability, Work Comp, Auto, EPL and Umb.
Contact: Laura Bradley
Phone: 608-347-8481
Email: lbradley@intrepiddirect.com
KEURIG DR PEPPER
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. operates as a beverage company in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Beverage Concentrates, Packaged Beverages, Latin America Beverages, and Coffee Systems.
Contact: Tracy Kearns
Phone: 818-687-1876
Email: Tracy.Kearns@kdrp.com
KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
Contact: Ilysse Gay
Phone: 818-625-5522
Email: Ilysse,Gay@kraftheinz.com
LANCER CORPORATION
Industry leading manufacturer of beverage dispensing solutions. Through innovation and a commitment to excellence, we create products that generate profit for our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace.
Contact: Greg Edwards
Phone: 904-631-1031
Email: greg.edwards@lancercorp.com
LEGALSHIELD
Legal plans designed with small business in mind.
Contact: Lisa Bass
Phone: 928-367-3221
Email: llbass@legalshieldassociate.com
SMBC MANUBANK
Franchise Lending Group
Contact: Vipul Kapadia
Phone: 213-446-6904
Email: vkapadia@manubank.com
MARMON FOODSERVICE TECHNOLOGIES
Burger King partner supplier of toasters, holding bins, slicers and smallwares.
Contact: Chris Lyons
Phone: 630-462-4906
Email: lyonsc@princecastle.com
MCLANE FOODSERVICE
Food Service Distribution
Contact: Kelcey Gazeway
Phone: 252-450-4104
Email: Kelcey.gazaway@mclanefs.com
MCDERMOTT COSTA CO INC.
Insurance brokers and risk management consultants. Specialize in QSRs offering: business insurance, work comp, EPLI, benefits.
Contact: Mike McDermott
Phone: 510-351-7460 x 123
Email: Kemikem@mcdermottcosta.com
MIZE CPAs Inc.
Providing accounting, bill payment, payroll and consulting services to the QSR industry for over 50 years. The accounting platform integrates with select onboarding, pay card, electronic payment and above store-reporting systems, giving youi a full back-office and restaurant management solution.
Contact: Stacy Smith
Phone: 785-233-0536
Email: ssmith@mizecpas.com
MS CONSULTANTS, LLC
MS Consultants provides a wide range of real estate tax services. Our nationally recognized experts in taxation, engineering and construction brin g an unmatched level of expertise to our clients. We are at the forefront of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on business and real estate owners; working with firms across the country helping them with TCJA strategies. For more information visit us at www.costsegs.com.
Contact: Jeff Hiatt
Phone: 508-878-4846
Email: jdh@costsegstudies.com
NCA CONSULTANTS
Contact: Kevin Riley
Phone: 727-530-0078
Email: kriley@ncaconsultants.com
NESTLE WATERS N.A.
Contact: Bill McKenna
Phone: 303-886-7458
Email: bill.mckenna@waters.nestle.com
NFP/VANORSDALE INSURANCE
NFP / Vanorsdale is a Full Line insurance agency. We place Workers Compensation, Fire and Liability and Employment Practices Liability. Health Insurance, Corporate Life Insurance (Buy Sell, Key Man, Last to Die), 401Ks, and Extenuative Compensation. Personal Lines dept. includes Homeowners, Automobile, and Personal Umbrellas; Personal Life Insurance.
Contact: John O'Neill
Phone: 858-869-8314
Email: joneill@vanorsdale.com
NIECO
Partnership & Innovation since 1974! Combining decades of experience and innovation, Nieco has the automated flame broiler that is right for your challenge: high-volume, labor - and cost-saving equipment that is simple to operate and maintain, and keeps the Heart of your BK Kitchen beating stronger than ever. You'll always serve customers juicy, seared, flame-broiled perfection with Nieco, "Keeper of the Flame" for Burger King for over 45 years.
Contact: Christina Neat
Phone: 707-284-7100
Email: cneat@nieco.com
NUARX INC.
Contact: Paige Heaven
Phone: 248-728-5872
Email: heavenp@nuarxinc.com
ONE MORE TIME INC.
Recycling used cooking oil, utilizing state of the art interior tanks.
Contact: Alex Alvarez
Phone: 800-624-5504
Email: aalvarez@onemoretimeinc.com
OPTEC DISPLAYS INC.
Outdoor Electronic Digital Message Boards/Signs
Contact: Michelle Vazquez
Phone: 800-876-1668 x 170
Email: mvazquez@optec.com
OWL OPS
Owl Ops is a task and maintenance app that helps restaurant teams get more done. (www.owlops.com).
Contact: Doug Rixmann
Phone: 226-567-5311
Email: doug.rixmann@owlops.com
PACIFIC PREMIER BANK
Pacific Premier Bank brings decades of expert knowledge in lending to Burger King franchisees. We offer conventional financing for new store development, remodels, refinancing, acquisitions, partnership restructuring, equipment, real estate or lines of credit with competitive interest rates and terms.
Contact: Suzanne Tellis
Phone: 949-861-2007
Email: stellis@ppbifranchise.com
PARTS TOWN
Parts Town is the #1 source for genuine OEM food service equipment replacement parts to the Burger King network.
Contact: Kurt Holler
Phone: 773-964-7612
Email: kholler@partstown.com
PINNACLE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL
We are very experienced specialists in bank debt placement to include acquisitions, refinances, new development, and remodels. Valuations and advisory services for both buy/sell sides are available.
Contact: Larry Howard
Phone: 205-871-8450
Email: larry@pincomcap.com
PITCO FRIALATOR INC.
Contact: Mark McCabe
Phone: 603-496-2108
Email: mmccabe@pitco.com
PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE
PNC partners with franchisees in top-tier franchise brands, providing financing solutions such as Remodels, Development, Acquisitions, and Refinancing.
Contact: John Bunch
Phone: 267-960-4731
Email: jbunch@pnc.com
RAPID! PAYCARD
The exclusive no-cost paycard partner of the NFA.
Contact: Paul MacDonald
Phone: 626-765-2890
Email: pmacdonald@rapidpaycard.com
RC PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION
We are a commercial general contracting firm with over 25 years of experience specializing in restaurant remodel, construction and conversions.
Contact: Ron Meade
Phone: 916-871-2698
Email: ronm@rcpacific.com
RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES INC. (RTI)
(RTI) is the leader in SMART, SAFE, SUSTAINABLE OIL MANAGEMENT FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY.
Contact: Andrea Cook
Phone: 321-663-1147
Email: acook@rti-inc.com
REVENUE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS (RMS)
RMS helps executives & finance professionals in the restaurant industry address profitability challenges. Data base approach to pricing, menu optimization & financial insights helps iconic brands & upcoming concepts globally. Learn more at www.revenuemanage.com.
Contact: Chris Norton
Phone: 813-386-5005
Email: cnorton@revenuemanage.com
ROOFINGSOURCE
RoofingSource supports hundreds of Burger King Franchisees as their go-to-roofing partner.
Contact: Tom Dawson
Phone: 407-592-8363
Email: tom.dawson@roofingsource.com
S & D COFFEE & TEA
National supplier to Burger King on BK Joe Coffee and on Fresh Brewed Iced Tea.
Contact: Tom Dawson
Phone: 407-592-8363
Email: tom.dawson@roofingsource.com
SEATING CONCEPTS
Your complete resource for new decor in your remodels. 2015 Supplier of the Year.
Contact: James Fisher
Phone: 815-483-2236
Email: jfisher@seating-concepts.com
SECURITY SOURCE
Contact: Aaron Johnson
Phone: 888-878-6736
Email: ajohnson@securitysource.com
SHOES FOR CREWS
Shoes for Crews designs & manufactures the most trusted slip-resistant footwear! We provide high quality safety footwear at a great value and guarantee satisfaction with a 60-day Wear & Compare Guarantee. We also offer a $5,000 Slip & Fall Warranty. Visit www.shoesforcrews.com for more information.
Contact: Autumn Birk
Phone: 561-334-3609
Email: autumnb@shoesforcrews.com
SIGNRESOURCE
Premier full service manufacturer of signage, project management and installation.
Contact: Ramon Ortiz
Phone: 323-562-7685
Email: rortiz@signresource.com
SIMPLOT
The J.R. Simplot Company is one of America's largest privately held food and agribusiness companies.
Contact: Brad Glover
Phone: 704-391-8321
Email: brad.glover@simplot.com
SITEZEUS
Using modern methodology and data to make the best decision about where to open stores, or which stores to relocate/remodel.
Contact: Tyler Carlson
Phone: 813-563-9875
Email: Tcarlson@SiteZeus.com
SOLINK
Solink is an all-in-one platform that helps businesses find and solve problems by syncing security footage with transaction data onto one highly-searchable platform. Teams can access business intelligence paired with contextual video anytime and anywhere. Solink empowers better business decisions.
Contact: Steve Smith
Phone: 613-271-5986 x 2315
Email: ssmith@solink.com
SOUND MASTERS INC.
Total Drive Thru Solutions, Timers, Cameras, Music, OCU’s
Contact: Chris Wilson
Phone: 800-563-5059
Email: chrisw@soundmastersinc.com
SYGMA NETWORK INC.
Food Service Distribution
Contact: Jeff Castle
Phone: 503-656-2673 x 2557
Email: jcastle@sygmanetwork.com
SYR
SYR is a manufacturer and distributor of Quality Innovative Cleaning Tools including mops, brushes, squeegees, brooms, window tools, and MSTs.
Contact: Ashley Piomelli
Phone: 412-779-1381
Email: ashley.piomelli@syrclean.com
TIGER NATURAL GAS
Gas Management with Principles Provides supply, marketing and energy management services in 26 states. Let us show you how we can save you money on your natural gas costs.
Contact: Jim Isenhour
Phone: 918-551-1219
Email: jisenhour@tigernaturalgas.com
TRIDENT SEAFOODS
Contact: Dennis Bradshaw
Phone: 843-990-2770
Email: dbradshaw@tridentseafoods.com
TUCKER SAFETY PRODUCTS
Effective Protective Apparel from Tucker Safety reduces burn and cut injuries, promotes sanitary conditions, saves time and money, and increases productivity.
Contact: Justin Itz
Phone: 817-864-1138
Email: justin@tuckersafety.com
UNIVERSAL ATLANTIC SYSTEMS (UAS)
Unique CCTV Products to help you run more profitable and operationally superior stores.
Contact: Bob Maley
Phone: 215-499-7261
Email: bob.maley@uas.com
UNBRIDLED CAPITAL
Unbridled Capital provides the franchise community with innovative investment banking services for the world's leading brands. From tailor-made merger & acquisition solutions to complex capital raises we deliver unrivaled financial expertise and growth strategies for our clients.
Contact: Tyler Carter
Phone: 502-205-8227
Email: tyler@unbridledcapital.com
USI INSURANCE SERVICES
Leading writer of Restaurant Insurance Nationwide. Clients range from single unit operators to national chains. With your input we will use a proprietary data base and real time analytics of Nationwide Restaurant Insurance Placements to design your insurance program.
Contact: Eric Kerensky
Phone: 818-251-3010
Email: Eric.Kerensky@usi.com
U.S. BANK
Leading writer of Restaurant Insurance Nationwide. Clients range from single unit operators to national chains. With your input we will use a proprietary data base and real time analytics of Nationwide Restaurant Insurance Placements to design your insurance program.
Contact: Albert Grant
Phone: 904-470-1832
Email: albert.grant@usbank.com
VFW FOUNDATION
Contact: Richard Potter
Phone: 816-286-5387
Email: rpotter@vfw.org
WASHINGTON FEDERAL
Our franchise team provides the full spectrum of banking services that franchisees require to enhance and grow their businesses. As one of the best capitalized banks in the US, we combine product knowledge with a thorough understanding of the issues and opportunities in franchise markets across a broad range of brands and capital requirements. Loans, treasury management, payments, interest rate protection, HR and payroll.
Contact: Marisa Felker
Phone: 480-443-7822
Email: marisa.felker@wafd.com
WELBILT
Welbilt, Inc provides industry-leading equipment & solutions, Award-winning product brands - supported by two service brands: FitKitchen, our fully integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenCare, our aftermarket parts & service brand.
Contact: Jonah Salah
Phone: 813-996-0966
Email: Joan.Salah@welbilt.com
WEST COAST FRANCHISE LAW
Contact: Nathan Riordan
Phone: 206-903-0401
Email: nate@westcoastfranchiselaw.com
WINTRUST FRANCHISE FINANCE
Wintrust Franchise Finance dedicated to serving the distinctive needs of franchise owners to work for you with the personal attention of a boutique firm and the resources of Wintrust Financial Corporation. The Wintrust Financial Corp. provides traditional commercial banking serves as well as wealth management services; we specialize in several niche lending specialties including franchise finance.
Contact: Harris Rafiq
Phone: 949-981-8789
Email: hrafiq@wintrust.com
XENIAL (FORMERLY SICOM SYSTEMS)
POS Systems
Contact: Michael Schwartz
Phone: 215-489-2500
Email: mschwartz@xenial.com