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Top franchise owners come in all shapes and sizes, but they share these traits in common
By Michael Moorhouse Even in a season of economic uncertainty, the franchising world keeps growing. Each year, more aspiring entrepreneurs are drawn to the franchise model—whether they’re looking to leave behind a corporate career, leverage years of trade experience,...
Collaboration is Still King in Franchising: How to Build Strong Bonds with Your Franchisees
By Kathy George, President of Spherion Staffing & Recruiting You hear the stories a lot. Stories about the bitterness, resentment, and conflicts between franchisees and franchisors, the feeling going both ways. I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that...
Six Franchise Marketing Strategies to Help Strengthen Your Brand
The franchise industry continues to grow and change, and marketing strategies must evolve simultaneously. According to the International Franchise Association’s 2025 Franchise Economic Outlook, franchises are anticipated to grow an additional 2.4% in 2025, a faster...
On the Rise: 5 Franchise Brands Making an Impact in 2025
As the franchise landscape continues to evolve, 2025 is shaping up to be a promising year for a number of emerging brands bringing fresh ideas and thoughtful innovation to their industries. These companies are gaining attention for their smart systems, strong...
The Great Escape: Ditch the Corporate Grind for Franchise Ownership
By Bill McPherson The daily grind. Someone else controlling your future, making money for other people. These are all terms people use to describe the corporate world. Ironically, they all also speak to the fact that working in this environment could leave you less...
TikTok to Trade Media: Why Channel Diversification Is the Future of Franchise PR
The New Media Reality for Franchises In today’s media environment, visibility is everything. For franchises operating in increasingly competitive landscapes, establishing and sustaining attention across multiple channels is no longer optional. Consumers and...
Using Praise as PR: Build Your Automotive Franchise Brand with Awards
By Heather Ripley You’ve built a solid business plan for your automotive care franchise and your franchisees are doing well. But you’re still not recruiting new owners as quickly as you’d like. One of the best ways to attract interest from potential franchisees is to...
Franchisee Support: 3 Keys for Brand Growth
In the city of Franchisopolis, every building represents a franchise brand. The concrete and steel give each brand its foundational strength. It’s the people inside: your franchise partners, your early adopters, your co-builders, who ensure your building stays strong...
The Power of Stopping: Why Knowing What to Quit is Crucial to Franchise Success
By Evan Hackel Success in business is often seen as the product of relentless action - more innovation, more hustle, more growth. But there’s a lesser-acknowledged skill that distinguishes great franchise leaders from the rest: the ability to stop. Yes, stop. In the...
The Evolving Landscape of Franchise Public Relations: A New Era of Local Impact and Digital Innovation
Franchise businesses are distinctive in today's market, blending standardized offerings with decentralized operations across multiple locations. This model creates unique opportunities and significant challenges in managing brand perception and public relations. The...