Star Franchise Associates Vendor Directory
Georgia-Pacific PRO
Biography
GP PRO is a recognized leader in the manufacture and distribution of the widest assortment of napkins, towels, tissue and foodservice wipers. We provide an extensive line of quality disposable foodservice products including bags, food wrap, and hot & cold cups. In addition, GP PRO offers innovative dispensing systems and products that help decrease costs while improving hygiene and image. Some of our brands include: enMotion® automated towel dispenser system, Dixie Ultra™ SmartStock® automated napkin system, and Dixie® PerfecTouch® hot cups. We are a solution provider to the foodservice industry.
Global Media Group
Biography
Global Media Group (GMG) is a full-service media agency specializing in transactional media. Founded in 1996, our clients rely on our media strategies to increase transactions and profitable sales. Our areas of expertise include direct marketing, mobile, digital, out of home and broadcast. GMG’s direct-response approach to retail business makes your media budget 100% accountable. We are proud to be celebrating 12 years of partnership with Carl’s Jr. and the Star Franchise Association.
Guggenheim
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Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a full service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.
HM Electronics
Biography
HME was the first to develop and introduce the wireless drive-thru headset system for the QSR industry over 35 years ago. In 2014, we revolutionized the industry with our patented Wideband technology used with our high definition drive-thru communications system. Today we continue to lead the industry by supplying more restaurants with communication and timing systems than any other provider worldwide. Every day, quick service restaurants in over 100 countries fulfill more than 29 million orders using HME systems. HME offers a wide range of quality solutions for
drive-thru, in-store, and retail operations backed by full services and support.
Hobart, Traulsen, Vulcan
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Hobart Dishmachines
Traulsen Refrigeration
Vulcan Griddles”offer full build-to-suit, reverse
Insurance Office of America
Biography
Restaurants are our specialty – that’s all we do! We offer a captive insurance solution that will help “Turn Your Insurance Premiums Into Profits”. These profits go straight to your bottom line. We are one of the few insurance brokers who can change the safety culture in an organization. We have a proven track record of reducing claim frequency and claims costs. All while offering competitively priced premiums.
Integrated Cash Logistics
Biography
Integrated Cash Logistics is a unique one stop integrated cash solution. We streamline the Cash supply chain to it’s simplest form, making your cash, “our cash” and paying you for it in a timely manner.
Intrepid Direct Insurance
Biography
Intrepid Direct is a direct provider of commercial insurance for franchise restaurants. Because we do not work through agents/brokers, we do not pay any commissions so those savings flow directly to your bottom line and are typically 15-20%. We also provide a unique insurance buying experience that is easy, efficient, and unlike any way you’ve purchased insurance before.
JBI
Biography
JBI has bi-coastal manufacturing plants in Chicopee MA and Long Beach CA and ships projects to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Middle East.
We focus on seating, décor, casework, millwork, metalwork, graphics, upholstery and can provide complete interiors for restaurants including design, engineering, manufacturing, project management and installation.
We have been in business and focused on restaurants for over 50 years delivering the highest levels of quality and service.
KDM P.O.P. Solutions
Biography
KDM’s decades of expertise, flawless execution, and cutting-edge technology drive our retail marketing solutions. With proven experience and an eye on the future, clients trust KDM to deliver innovative retail marketing solutions that allow their businesses to Market Smarter at the point of purchase.
Keurig Dr Pepper
Biography
| Keurig Dr Pepper is proud of the long term partnership with CKE restaurants and look forward to continuing to offer beverages that compliment the innovative, great tasting products at Carl’s Jr. We thank you for your business. |
KraftHeinz Company
Biography
A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The KraftHeinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether in restaurants or on the go. From our quality controls to the relationships we have with our growers and suppliers, we are committed to responsible, sustainable practices extending to every facet of our business.
Lamb Weston
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Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customers and make things more delicious for their customers. From the fields where Lamb Weston potatoes are grown to proactive customer partnerships, Lamb Weston always strives for more and never settles. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Learn more about us at lambweston.com.
Lancer Corporation
Biography
Lancer is recognized worldwide as the leader in high quality beverage dispensing solutions. Throughout our history we have consistently exceeded customer expectations, delivering quality products, a passionate focus on innovation, and reliable engineering expertise.
MAGNESOL®
Biography
MAGNESOL® is a safe, pure white compound that removes both solid and dissolved impurities from used oil to provide extended oil life. Your oil stays clear and clean so that you can provide the customer with consistent, crisp and golden delicious fried foods.
MAGNESOL® meets the food grade specifications of the FDA, NSF, JECFA of WHO.”innovation, and reliable engineering expertise.
Middleby Corporation
Biography
Middleby is the leader in commercial kitchen equipment worldwide, offering the most advanced innovations for cooking and warming, and beverage solutions for top restaurant customers. The Middleby Corporation is proud to be built and have grown on trusted, long-standing relationships with customers. We also pride ourselves in consistently delivering new award-winning innovation to the marketplaces we serve. Trends change, and we do as well, in order to best serve the ever-evolving needs of our customers. Nieco, Pitco, Blodgett, Wells, Carter-Hoffmann and others are approved brands in the Carl’s Jr. system.
National Franchise Sales
Biography
Transaction Management based on Unparalleled Knowledge and Experience. National Franchise Sales is celebrating 42 years as the industry leader in franchise business brokerage, successfully assisting franchisees and franchisors in the acquisition and sale of businesses since 1978. Experience Matters.
National Sign
Biography
National Sign is your signage & remodel expert. We offer turnkey services are are happy to work together with you on your next project. Please give us a call or and email to have us get started.
One More Time Inc.
Biography
One More Time Inc. has been in the oil collection business for over 6,000 restaurants and fast food chains throughout California, So. Oregon and Yuma, AZ. We have a positive 30 year service record with Carl’s Jr. and currently service over 400 franchisee restaurants, utilizing state of the art interior tanks and roll up tanks.
One Source Communications
Biography
One Source manages Connectivity, Firewalls, and Security for more than 20,000 franchise locations including Arby’s, Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., Bojangles’, and Burger King. As a CKE approved vendor, the company serves over 1,000,000 assets and devices, as well as operates a 24/7/365 help desk. With a 99%+ client retention rate and average client tenure of 12 years, the company has a proven track record for generating triple-digit Returns on Investments (ROIs) through contract negotiation, portfolio optimization, and ongoing telecom expense management. One Source helps save 20% – 40% on connectivity spending, which enables clients to self-fund Firewall and Security.
Learn more at ostcm.com.
