Franchise News, Unfiltered.
The monthly insider briefing for franchisors who want real perspective on what’s changing, what’s working, and what actually matters in franchising right now.
Written by certified franchise experts who spend every day inside franchise systems. No fluff. No vendor spin. Just sharp insights and fresh perspective you won’t get anywhere else.
Delivered the first Thursday of every month.
Join 1,000+ franchisors and platform brand leaders
Who read Franchise Unfiltered each month to stay ahead of what’s really happening in franchising.
Built by the team behind Franchise Supplier Network, with
30+ years of hands-on industry experience
across franchising, media, technology, and growth.
After founding Modrn Business, the largest franchise podcast in the world, Zack Fishman and Ryan Hicks launched Franchise Supplier Network in 2020. Jake Fishman joined in 2023 after 5 years working alongside top franchise marketing suppliers.
Today, Zack, Ryan, and Jake advise franchise brands daily across growth, technology, and strategy. Zack also leads growth at Fishman PR, the leading PR firm in franchising, while Ryan is an active partner and investor in multiple franchise brands across sectors.
Now, they’re sharing what they’re seeing, learning, and questioning - directly with you, exclusively through Franchise Unfiltered.
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Ryan Hicks
Managing Partner
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Zack Fishman
Partner and COO
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Jake Fishman
Partner and VP Business Development
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“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
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Inside
Each issue breaks down the trends, deals, technologies, and tactics shaping franchise growth right now - without the hype or outdated talking points.
It’s where we share the conversations happening behind closed doors, the trends people are quietly paying attention to, and the strategies that are actually moving the needle.
Written with franchisors and franchise leadership teams in mind, the insights also resonate with platform operators, investors, and industry leaders navigating growth, modernization, and scale.
If you’re responsible for franchise growth, unit economics, or long-term brand value, this is for you.
In Each Issue
Franchise Flashpoint
Our hot take on what’s broken, changing, or being misunderstood right now.
M&A Insider
The deals that matter, the ones that don’t, and what they signal for the market.
The Deep Dive
One sector, model, or strategy franchisors should be paying closer attention to.
The Next Frontier
How technology, AI, and automation are reshaping franchise operations and growth.
Behind the Curtain
What’s actually working inside real franchise systems today.
The Hot Button
A live poll on a topic most people avoid. Vote now. See the results next month.
A Note from the Team
Most franchise content plays it safe. Most advice is watered down. Most “insights” are thinly disguised sales pitches.
That doesn’t help anyone build a better franchise system.
Our mission at Franchise Supplier Network is simple: to help franchise networks grow revenue and unit profitability so more people can achieve the American dream through franchising.
Franchise Unfiltered is how we contribute.
By saying the quiet parts out loud.
By challenging outdated thinking.
And by giving franchisors information they can actually use.
Thank you for being here - you’re why we do what we do!