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Ryan is an attorney with a practice focused on the areas of franchising, corporate transactions, private investment funds, securities offerings, mergers & acquisitions, employment, intellectual property and licensing.  He also is experienced in preparing financials valuation reports, business plans, acquisition due diligence.  He has a legal, valuation and business development background, and has been a founding member of several ventures, one of which, a tech-startup providing software to newspaper and broadcast companies, received substantial private equity funding in 1999.

Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Miami University, a Juris Doctor from #19 ranked Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, and a Masters of Science in Finance from DePaul University. He has been a finalist in several major entrepreneurship competitions.

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Past Contributors:

  • Joel Libava (franchise consultant)
  • Jim Coen (franchise consultant, Exec Director of NE Franchise Association, and current President/COO of Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Association)
  • Rob Boulter (Attorney in California)

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  • Re: Business Ideas May 15, 2012
    Quote from: Daron on September 07, 2011, 01:03:20 PMI have made a few posts out here regarding franchises or business ideas. I would like to hear some feedback on what types of franchises, business ideas or start ups you think would sur... […]
  • Re: Business Brokerage May 14, 2012
    Why not taking chances to the field you are good at or atleast you have knowledge when you know you can really enhance it? Right? […]
  • Re: Stroller Strides Franchise May 14, 2012
    DKS, I am also in the process of buying a SS franchise. The franchise fee, training and monthly fees have increased alot since you got into SS. How has it been going for you? Any advice about marketing, pricing, etc? THANKS! […]
  • Re: Senior Care Franchises May 13, 2012
    Quote from: honitel on April 29, 2012, 07:30:09 PMwell you must have the heart of taking care of peopleSenior care industry is become more in demand today. Elderly people deserved to be care the way they wanted to be care ... […]
  • Re: Home based franchises May 13, 2012
    Quote from: bulldog25 on October 01, 2008, 06:40:08 AMAny good success stories from home based franchisees out there? I am looking for a home based business franchise with initial investment in the 50-75k range.  Just looking for a go... […]

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