Proforma Named #3 Largest Franchisor by TBBJ

TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2026) – Proforma, the largest family-owned and operated technology and business success leader in the print and promotional products industry, is proud to announce that it was recently ranked third on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s (TBBJ) largest franchisors list, surpassing several leading national brands.

Over nearly 50 years, Proforma has grown its footprint to 485 distributor locations throughout North America. Proforma’s recent acquisition of Safeguard will continue to expand the number of distributorships powered by Proforma, as well as the Network’s presence and capabilities.

“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 Proforma franchises have made the Inc. 5000 list 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 Proforma Network continues to grow, the company remains deeply committed to the success of each one of its Distributor Owners. Every new Distributor benefits from an extensive onboarding process that integrates them into Proforma’s technology and business systems, while ongoing support, communication, and events ensure the Network is well-connected and equipped to thrive.

“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.”