The National Franchise Show - Detroit 2026 Exhibitor List

Jane leads innovation at FoodTech Inc., focusing on sustainable food solutions.

Sanchita is the Principal Lawyer at Cypher Law specializing in areas of Franchising, Real Estate and Corporate/Commercial Work. Sanchita has extension experience within the Franchising Industry as she led the Legal Global Franchising team at RBI - one of the biggest QSR Franchisor's in the world! Sanchita is a great source of knowledge for all things Franchising!

Gary’s 30+ years of experience in the Canadian franchising industry makes him an industry-leading and much-sought-after consultant for people that are considering franchise ownership. Having been on every side of the franchise business table, he has bought single, multi-unit, and master franchises for himself, brought US franchise concepts to Canada, helped companies to become franchisors, and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs. Gary and his team at FranNet have helped over 2,000 prospective franchisee clients to fully explore their self-employment options. Gary guides his clients through an in-depth research process for the businesses they are considering, including coaching them on who to talk to and providing the right questions to ask to ensure they have as much information as possible to make an informed YES or NO decision. Gary has published over 250 articles on entrepreneurship, franchise ownership, and industry trends. His first book, The Unstoppable Franchisee: 7 Drivers of Next-level Growth is about how to achieve next- level growth and top performance in franchise ownership. For this book, Gary has done extensive research with top-performing franchisees whose profitability ranged from mid-six figures to mid-seven figures annually. He’s also interviewed numerous franchisor CEOs for this critical subject.

NHT Chartered Professional Accountants is a full life cycle accounting and Consulting firm offering tax, corporate and advisory services to investors and small and mid-size businesses. We are truly a one-stop shop for all our clients' business needs, offering dedicated and personal services. We advise investors to set up proper structures to minimize taxes and to protect their assets. We have a successful track record of 32 years of experience representing and defending investors and businesses with CRA.

Real estate Broker and Franchise Developer for over 25 x years in the industry. Providing support to franchises, assisting with expansions in both franchise and real estate developments as well as creating the franchise system from taking an idea from an individual and turn it into a tangible franchise.

LaMar Vandusen has over 25 years of business, entrepreneur and mangerial experience. LaMar has managed several successful corporations and has lead sales and revenue over $10 Million. For the last 13 years LaMar has provide finance and accounting consulting services for hundred of businessess across Canada.

Sukhdeep S. Sidhu is a partner at Keyser Mason Ball, LLP and a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial, Franchise, Retail & Distirbution practice groups. Sukhdeep advises new and emerging Canadian and international franchisors with on all aspects of Canadian franchise law, including the drafting and preparation of franchise agreements and disclosure documents and manages franchisor relationships. Sukhdeep regularly assists franchisees with the review and negotiation of disclosure documents and franchise agreements and represents franchisees in the purchase and sale of single and multi-unit franchises.