Former Macrolease executive joins FRANdata to help suppliers succeed in the franchise ecosystem through data-driven market insights. Arlington, VA — [October, 2025] — FRANdata, the leading research and advisory firm providing data-driven insights across the franchise ecosystem, is pleased to announce the addition of Ashley Markowski to its sales team as Client Advisor. In this […]
Attending this year’s FSTEC reinforced one thing: restaurant operators remain an optimistic bunch. Ever since COVID, there’s been a resilient hope that tomorrow will be better, and that mindset continues to fuel innovation across the industry. One of the most striking data points shared at the conference was the 40% increase in restaurant wages between […]
Stop Buying Giant Lists—Start Buying the Right Lists If your prospecting still relies on bloated databases that treat every restaurant the same, you’re leaving serious Franchise Leads—and money—on the table. Franchise sales run on a different operating system, and the suppliers winning the biggest deals have upgraded their data strategy accordingly. Why isn’t “more contacts” […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for franchisors to submit their Franchisor Certification to the SBA Franchise Directory. This update directly affects SBA loan eligibility for your franchisees—and provides more time for your brand to comply. What Is the New SBA Certification Deadline? As of July 2025, the SBA has extended […]
Private equity’s influence on franchising has accelerated a shift in how franchise systems are evaluated, supported, and ultimately scaled. Traditional models of long-term, generational franchise ownership are being replaced by shorter-term, return-driven investments. Today’s franchisees are less likely to plan for a 20-year operating horizon and more likely to treat their units as strategic assets […]