Top 20 Franchise Websites of 2016

In today’s digital world, building a strong online presence is becoming increasingly imperative, especially in the franchise industry. Often a prospective franchisee’s first impression of a company, the franchise development website is one of the most crucial fulcrums of a successful franchise program.

1851 Franchise recently unveiled its Top 40 Franchise Development Websites, a collection of the strongest the industry has to offer. Here are five franchise websites that are raising the bar.

Buffalo Wings & Rings Buffalo Wings & Rings strives to deliver customers the VIP treatment absent from many sports bars, and this mission carries over to the brand’s website, too. Showcasing a bright, inviting ambience and mouthwatering food, Buffalo Wings & Rings’ web presence is decked with all the bells and whistles.

The website was lauded in 1851’s Franchise Development Website Awards for its “clean look, simplicity of the site and information at your fingertips are highlights.” The judges also added that “the site could use additional content to boost it even further.”

Bee & Tea With a sleek one-page design and a cheery color palette, Bee & Tea’s franchise site embodies all of the whimsy of the boba slinging brand. Fetching copy and sleek infographics encourage users to explore the many facets of the rapidly growing franchise. Breaking down all the gritty details of the business side of Bee & Tea—from investment requirements to franchisee liquidity—in a handful of honeycombs makes the site informative while maintaining the brand’s whimsical personality.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®* The leading moving franchise is trucking ahead of competitors for plenty of reasons—this first-rate development website is one of them. Broken down into four manageable sections, the site answers any questions prospective franchisees may have and more. A map of the brand’s current locations takes the site to the next level by visually showcasing its growth, while a rolling slideshow featuring expansion opportunities and franchisee testimonials lend an element of dynamism to the site.

Cartridge World A minimalist design and germane graphics round out the office printing franchise’s development site. A cohesive navigation bar with several sub-sections maintains users’ attention and creates a sleek overall look. Descriptive segment headings and engaging copy encourages viewers to explore the site. Eschewing any clunkiness or extraneous elements, Cartridge World takes a no-frills approach to website design with great success

Blast 825 The quick-fire pizza joint rolls in plenty of accolades for user experience and enthralling content. With a cohesive six-page website breaking down franchise opportunities into plan and simple terms, Blast 825 cuts the wheat from the chaff without being overly simplistic. A modern color palette and organized information hierarchy ensure that viewers don’t get bogged down by details and showcases the crucial components of the business.