Franchisors — page 6

Level Up Automation earns a place on 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list, with strong demand and franchisee interest.

Authority Brands closed 2025 with the addition of 246 new franchise owners and 340 new territories across 31 states.

Transom Capital acquires WellBiz Brands, parent of Drybar and Fitness Together.

A well-designed discovery call is crucial for franchise development, as it screens, accelerates, and converts candidates.

Franchises often provide guidance and access to financing options, helping prospective franchise owners secure capital and avoid common financing mistakes.

One of the best advantages of a franchise business for customers is the consistency of its products or services.

At the 2025 FLDC, artificial intelligence (AI) once again took center stage.

During the “Franchise Sales Basics” breakout session at the 2025 FLDC, experienced development leaders shared practical tips for driving franchise growth.

Lead nurture is essential for franchise development, as it builds trust and meets candidates where they are in the buying journey.

Expert tips on determining whether one is a good fit for franchising, emphasizing the importance of personal motivations, skills, and values.

The 2025 Dominators analysis shows a steady but evolving franchise landscape.

The top-performing franchise systems have eliminated the gap between inquiry and response, responding within two minutes.

Franchise owners should understand the biggest risks and how to minimize them before investing in a franchise.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- EverSmith Brands, a leading business-to-business franchise platform focused on commercial services, today announced that Justin Ghadery has been appointed chief executive officer, effective Jan.

Multi-unit franchise owners can turn around underperforming locations by identifying warning signs and addressing root causes.

Getting noticed has become more challenging, with franchise candidates spending more time researching before making a decision.

Franchise development websites are evolving to become full-funnel machines, requiring brands to pay attention to analytics and remove friction at every step.

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a federally mandated document that governs the franchise buying process, providing a source of truth for prospective franchisees.

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

Franchise development websites are shifting towards video content to attract and engage franchise candidates.

Franchise royalties are ongoing fees paid to the franchisor for the use of a proven brand, systems, and proprietary information.

Growing a brand from a scrappy startup to a scalable system is demanding, hectic, exhausting, and also one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll ever take.

Article by Laura Darrell , Author of The Principles of Franchisee Success

Brands must provide transparent validation, public reviews, and quantifiable case studies to attract franchise candidates.