Diane Phibbs

Franchise Update Media honors top franchises with 2026 STAR Awards

At a time of artificial intelligence and digital everything, the most successful franchisors are finding that the modern path to growth is paved with a mix of cutting-edge tools and…

Franchise Update Media recently released its 2026 Annual Franchise Development Report.

Franchise Update Media honors top franchises with 2025 STAR Awards.

No longer just a differentiator, CX is the engine driving growth and resilience as franchisors look to harness the power of their brands like never before.

Franchise Update Media recently released its 2025 Annual Franchise Marketing Leadership Report.

For more than 10 years, Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) researchers have surveyed franchisors about their lead generation and recruitment processes to keep franchisors updated on the best practices needed…

Franchise Update Media has been researching franchise lead generation and franchise recruitment processes for more than a decade.

The 2024 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary by providing a platform for franchise development professionals to connect, learn, and grow.

Franchise Update Media recently released its 2025 Annual Franchise Development Report.

Franchise Update Media recently released its Annual Franchise Marketing Leadership Report.

Franchise Update Media has unveiled its 2024 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) at its Franchise Leadership & Development Conference in Atlanta.

2023 AFDR highlights franchisors exceeding their goals, with 101 participants representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.

The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlights the recruitment and development practices of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units.

101 franchisors participated in the 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.

The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlighted the recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.

The 2023 AFDR highlighted trends in franchise development, including digital spend and budget effectiveness.

The 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report highlights the recruitment and development practices of 101 franchisors, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units.

101 franchisors participated in the 2023 Annual Franchise Development Report, representing 21,802 franchised units and 2,044 company-owned units, to analyze recruitment and development practices.

Franchisors exceeding goals are highlighted in the 2022 Annual Franchise Development Report, which provides insights into recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies.

49% of brands used brokers in 2022, paying $20,000 commission.

The 2022 AFDR highlights trends and recognizes excellence in the franchising industry, providing insights into recruitment and development practices, budgets, and strategies.

Franchisors track costs per lead and sale at lower rates.

The 2021 Annual Franchise Marketing Report highlighted the top challenges faced by franchise marketers, including the ongoing pandemic and competitive market.