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The Next Frontier: AI Is Moving Fast. Are You Moving With It?
AI is changing franchising fast. In this month’s The Next Frontier, we explore why teachability, experimentation, and choosing the right voices matter more than ever for franchise leaders navigating AI.
Franchise Flashpoint: How Can Franchise Brands Actually Stand Out?
Franchise development is getting harder in the attention economy. Here’s what our team of experts believe is actually working to help franchise brands stand out, attract better candidates, and drive growth.
The Deep Dive: Why Automotive Is Having a Moment (Again)
Automotive franchising has been a cornerstone of the industry for decades, and now it’s evolving. Explore how car washes and aftermarket services are driving one of franchising’s fastest-growing, under-the-radar opportunities.
Behind the Curtain: Why Software Isn’t the Answer Anymore
Franchise SaaS is evolving as AI shifts the focus from tools to outcomes. Learn how connected systems and automation are changing how franchisors drive performance and scale results.
M&A Insider: Billion-Dollar Deals & a New Chapter in Franchise Capital
A wave of major M&A deals closed out Q1 2026, from billion-dollar acquisitions to strategic platform plays. Here’s what they signal for the future of franchising, and where capital is moving next.
Franchise Flashpoint: Should Franchise Brokers Be Regulated?
As scrutiny grows around franchise brokers, should the industry embrace regulation? Explore the team’s perspectives on registration, standards, and what it means for the future of franchising.
The Next Frontier: AI Agents Are Already Here
AI is moving beyond chat tools into real-world franchise operations. Learn how agents and orchestration are transforming marketing, support, and multi-unit performance.
Behind the Curtain: Why Connected Data Is the Real Competitive Advantage for Franchise Brands
Discover why connected data, not more dashboards, is the key to stronger unit economics for franchise brands. Learn how alignment across marketing, operations, and finance drives smarter decisions and sustainable growth.
The Deep Dive: Why Experiential Services May Be Franchising’s Next Big Opportunity
Experiential services are evolving. From padel to pickleball clubs, discover why active experiences may be franchising’s next big growth category.
M&A Insider: A Personal Milestone and February’s Must-Know Franchise Deals
Catch up on February’s key franchise M&A deals, including Alloy Personal Training, Honey Baked Ham, and more. Plus, a personal update on joining the Board of Directors for WonderPlay Brands.
Franchise Flashpoint: Where Should Franchise Brands Offshore First?
As labor costs rise, franchisors are exploring offshore talent. This month’s Franchise Flashpoint explores where franchise brands should hire overseas first to improve efficiency and growth.
The Next Frontier - Tangible Results from AI Acceleration
AI is moving beyond chat tools into real-world franchise operations. Learn how agents and orchestration are transforming marketing, support, and multi-unit performance.
Behind the Curtain: Build or Buy? How AI Is Forcing Franchise Brands to Rethink Their Tech Strategy
As AI reshapes franchise operations, should brands build technology in-house or partner with third-party suppliers? Here’s how to choose the right strategy for scalable growth.
The Next Frontier - The Real AI Shift in Franchising
AI is moving beyond chat tools into real-world franchise operations. Learn how agents and orchestration are transforming marketing, support, and multi-unit performance.
The Deep Dive: The Senior Services Evolution
Senior services is evolving beyond in-home care. This month’s The Deep Dive explores mobility, downsizing, nutrition, and senior fitness as the next major franchise growth opportunity.
M&A Insider: The Calm Before a Franchise Deal Surge
A quiet January sets the stage for an active Q2. This month’s M&A Insider examines recent franchise deals across senior services, CPG, beauty, and FSR and what they reveal about 2026 trends.
Franchise Flashpoint: The FSO Compensation Model That Actually Aligns Incentives
Are your FSO incentives working against you? This month’s Franchise Flashpoint explores the compensation structures shaping franchise development, and the model leaders trust most.
Behind the Curtain: Why PPC Alone Isn’t Enough Anymore
This month’s Behind the Curtain examines why PPC stopped being a standalone growth engine for franchise brands, plus how top systems are using a full-funnel approach to improve conversions, lower acquisition costs, and protect unit economics.
The Next Frontier - January 2026
A real-world look at how a franchise CTO built and deployed an AI sales training tool, and why systems that don’t experiment will fall behind.
The Deep Dive - January 2026
From daycare to luxury boarding, pet hospitality is gaining momentum across franchising. Here’s what’s driving it.
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