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title: "John A. Bender"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/58539667-23fd-49a0-a045-00e98102ad22
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-john-a-bender-of-ryan-swanson-cleveland-2706130
category: "Suppliers"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Suppliers"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2018-04-02T13:08:28.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:34:31.769Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/df950b4dbf54df158a1611123daa455c5331.jpg
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# John A. Bender

**TL;DR:** John A. Bender and his firm, Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, have experience and expertise in the franchise industry, with a focus on new and developing business ventures. Bender is concerned about joint employer issues in the franchise industry, but is optimistic about the economy leading to more franchising.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-04-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-john-a-bender-of-ryan-swanson-cleveland-2706130).*

## Story

**Name:** John A Bender **Firm:** Ryan Swanson & Cleveland **About Your Firm:** Over 120 years in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on new and developing business ventures including franchising and intellectual property. **Website:** www.ryanswansonlaw.com

**What makes your firm stand out as a resource for the franchise industry?**

Two partners with Certified Franchise Executive designations and a combined 50 years of experience, with associates and staff who spend half their time on franchise matters

**When it comes to your work, what makes you happiest?**

Taking care of my clients well.

**What are your top concerns for the franchise industry in the next year?**

Continuing to fight the joint employer issues

**What are you most optimistic about in the franchise industry in the next year?**

The better economy leads to more franchising

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- franchise industry (topic)
- franchise law (topic)
- economy (topic)
- joint employer issues (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-legal-players-john-a-bender-of-ryan-swanson-cleveland-2706130). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/58539667-23fd-49a0-a045-00e98102ad22).