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FranConnect established a Consulting Alliance Partnership Program to provide customers with broader opportunities for implementing its technology.

A combination of “employment disillusionment” and light at the end of the economic and pandemic tunnels will tempt many to re-evaluate their career situations, and that typically is good news for franchising.

Welcome back to our monthly news roundup. We’ve added a note of realism, calling it “Good (and Other) News,” to reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic on franchising.

Franchise brands can boost and track franchise sales leads to pursue growth in 2021, despite 2020’s decline in leads.

FranConnect acquires FranchiseBlast, a franchise management software provider, to enhance its operational management solution and support franchise brands and multi-location businesses.

FranConnect reports continued success with 100 new franchise brands and multi-location businesses joining its platform, adding nearly 60,000 franchise units.

The article discusses the importance of technology for franchisee success and how to choose the right tools.

FranConnect opens new office in New Delhi for SaaS expansion

A 3-step plan to ensure franchisee success in 2021 begins with franchisee engagement, focusing on improving visibility, gaining insights into franchisee behavior, and driving efficiency.

FranConnect’s expanded and upgraded facility is located in the newly built Delhi One Center in the heart of Sector 16B in Noida, a booming hub for India’s multi-billion-dollar technology scene.

Big Blue Swim School's franchise sales site ranked ninth in 1851 Franchise's Franchise Development Website Awards.

FranConnect's Q3 2020 report shows leads declining by 25.4% but deals increasing to 1,625m, indicating a shift towards essential businesses and a positive trend for franchise sales.

FranConnect partners with Lumin.ai to improve franchise sales results through conversational AI and SMS-based engagement.

Franchise recruitment websites saw a 31% deal rate in Q1 2020.

The article discusses the strengths and limitations of franchise portal leads, including high quantities of leads at an economical rate, but also questioning the quality of these leads.

Franchise sales budgets should be concrete, measurable, and aligned with long-term goals, with a focus on achieving specific targets and milestones.

Buyers are looking beyond the pandemic, with nearly 1,000 franchise sales occurring in Q2 alone, according to data.

The COVID-19 pandemic creates a challenging environment for franchise sales, with only 37% of franchisors expecting to achieve 80-100% of their original 2020 franchise sales goals.

FranConnect appointed Andrew Volkmann as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in corporate finance and technology scaling.

Big Blue Swim School's growth is a case study for franchisors, with a methodical approach to expansion and a focus on historical data for high-performing units.

Franchise sales leaders must prioritize holding their team accountable, following up on leads, and providing excellent customer service to succeed in the current market.

Franchising demonstrated its resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic, with some franchisors adapting to new operations and ramping up franchise development activities.

The article discusses a conversation about post-COVID franchise growth, but it does not provide any specific information about franchise growth or business models.

Franchise brands are still interested in growing and expanding their footprint despite the coronavirus pandemic.