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AIA Corporation Case Study

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Riverside builds upon a strong foundation with specialized operational expertise

AIA Corporation (AIA) is a network of 300 independently owned franchisees and affiliates providing local, personalized promotional products to companies, schools, groups and other consumers. AIA enables small business owners to benefit from a much larger company without compromising their local approach to sales, marketing and customer service.

Riverside’s operational expertise and familiarity with the franchising field is the perfect complement to enable AIA to build upon its past success. By leveraging Riverside’s skill and experience, AIA continues to seize new opportunities as it stands at the forefront of the promotional products industry.

Riverside’s operational skills:

  • Resolved complex franchising tax issues and provided accounting guidance
  • Worked closely with management to cut costs while increasing sales to deliver great EBITDA growth
  • Utilizing a strong Board of Directors, helped management develop a winning long-term growth strategy via sales of new franchises and sales affiliates.

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