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title: "Proforma Named #3 Largest Franchisor by TBBJ"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/772a7af2-1f8e-4c81-b213-3cdf38b0f075
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260507_proforma_named_3_largest_franchisor_by_tbbj.html
category: "Marketing"
industry: "Business Services"
segment: "Marketing"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:28.465Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Proforma Named #3 Largest Franchisor by TBBJ

**TL;DR:** Proforma was ranked the third largest franchisor by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, surpassing several national brands. The company operates two Support Center locations in North America and has over 140 Distributor Owners who have earned spots on the top Inc. ranking of fastest-growing private companies.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260507_proforma_named_3_largest_franchisor_by_tbbj.html).*

## Story

TAMPA, Fla. – Proforma was recently ranked top on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s (TBBJ) largest franchisors list, surpassing several national brands.

“We’re extremely proud to be recognized alongside some of Tampa Bay’s most successful franchises,” said Doug Kordel, President and Chief Legal Officer at Proforma. “This acknowledgment motivates us to keep raising the bar for what our Network can achieve together.”

Proforma operates two Support Center locations in North America, one in Tampa and one in Cleveland. Together, these centers are staffed by nearly 200 experts dedicated to supporting the Network of distributor offices and their teams.

To date, more than 140 Distributor Owners have earned spots on the top Inc. ranking of fastest-growing private companies, with many earning the honor multiple times. Over 300 Distributor Owners have achieved membership in Proforma's Million and Multi-Million Dollar Club, earning annual sales ranging from $1 million to nearly $50 million.

“Our growth and recognition wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of our Distributor Owners,” said Tim Nale, Chief Brand Officer at Proforma. “Proforma's mission is to empower distributor success. This award is a reflection of the shared commitment that drives us forward every day.”

As the Network continues to grow, Distributor Owners are supported through onboarding and ongoing programs to ensure connectivity and capabilities.

“Being a Distributor Owner at Proforma feels like being part of a tight-knit family,” said John Keith, Distributor Owner of Proforma Synq and OAC President. “You are given everything you need to grow your business while also receiving support from a community that cares.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Multi-Unit (sector)
- Tampa (location)
- Proforma (company)
- Cleveland (location)
- Doug Kordel (person)
- Tim Nale (person)
- franchisor ranking (topic)
- distributor network (topic)
- Tampa Bay Business Journal (regulator)
- John Keith (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260507_proforma_named_3_largest_franchisor_by_tbbj.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/772a7af2-1f8e-4c81-b213-3cdf38b0f075).