Our blog is where we share insights from the front lines of franchising, public relations, and marketing. From industry trends and strategic guidance to lessons learned through client work, we offer perspectives designed to help brands stay informed, competitive, and positioned for growth.
Consumer behavior is shifting in ways that franchise brands can’t afford to ignore. The growing adoption of GLP-1 medications, combined with an increased focus on health, wellness and nutrition, is reshaping how consumers think about food, work-life balance and longevity. While these changes are most visible in categories ranging from food and beverage, lifestyle brands, … Read more
The way people discover brands has fundamentally changed.
Potential franchisees, customers and partners no longer rely on a single channel when evaluating a company. They are searching Google, reading media coverage, asking AI platforms questions and scrolling social media long before they ever make direct contact.
Athlete partnerships are no longer reserved for national consumer brands with major endorsement budgets. Across franchising, they are becoming more accessible, more localized and in many cases, more strategically relevant than traditional celebrity partnerships.
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In today’s economy, consumers are more intentional than ever about where and how they spend their money. Rising costs, tighter household budgets and increased price sensitivity have reshaped consumer expectations across nearly every franchise category.
Running a great business has a lot of intricacies and in franchising a winning business model is meant to be shared and replicated to be equally as successful if not even more prolific. But a common misconception among leaders of franchise brands in their company’s early franchising stages is that they are ready to support franchisees.
Summer is coming to a close, and if you didn’t address the anticipated seasonal slowdown in franchise sales leads, you’re probably seeking a different solution so you’re not crawling into the end of Q3 next year. It’s typical that summer vacations and shifting routines pull franchise investor attention away from the sales process, but this … Read more
As the calendar nears its conclusion for 2025, it’s tempting for franchisors to treat Q4 as the official “start” of planning season. But the truth is, successful growth doesn’t come from quick resolutions or last-minute strategies; it’s the result of year-round foresight, alignment and disciplined execution. At All Points Public Relations (APPR), we work alongside … Read more
At All Points Public Relations, we’ve spent the past few years testing, learning, and leading with AI to work smarter in achieving our clients’ goals. In franchising, where relationships, strategy, and storytelling drive growth, AI can’t replace the human touch—however, it can help us work efficiently and more creatively. We’re breaking down some of the … Read more
Giving back to the community is a pillar for us at All Points PR. Every quarter, our agency gathers for our Positive Impact program to volunteer at a Chicagoland nonprofit. This quarter, we helped pack 25,488 meals with Feed My Starving Children – enough meals to feed 70 children for an entire year! We’re proud … Read more
