Business management and advisory services; business operation, administration and management assistance; business operations consulting; business performance and business data analysis; business research and market intelligence; business efficiency consulting; business strategic planning and business development services; business acquisition and merger consultation; providing business information, analysis, recommendations and operational assistance to multi-unit businesses, franchisees, franchisors, brands, portfolio owners and other business operators; business management for independently operated business entities; franchise services, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and operation of businesses; franchising, namely, consultation and assistance in business management, organization and promotion; advice and assistance in the operation and management of franchised businesses