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.
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.
Franchising offers exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs, but in today’s fast-moving environment, success requires more than simply choosing the hottest concept. It takes careful evaluation, strong operational leadership and trusted partnerships to weather unpredictable times. At the Northern Illinois Franchise Association’s (NIFA) Q3 2025 lunchtime gathering, Andy Jacobi—Jersey Mike’s franchisee, entrepreneur and executive leader—shared his perspective … Read more
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
Future-Proofing Franchising SEO: How All Points PR Is Driving Franchise Development Digital Strategies The digital landscape is rapidly changing. AI tools like Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) are reshaping the way information is delivered, curating answers directly within search results rather than directing users to a traditional list of paid and organic links. For franchise … Read more
Key Takeaways NIFA Q2 2025: Modern Marketing in Franchising Franchise success continues to hinge on one critical factor: a strong, aligned partnership between franchisors and franchisees. Nowhere is that more evident than in the way brands approach modern marketing. At this quarter’s Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) luncheon, a panel of seasoned franchise marketing leaders … Read more
How to Plan for Your Integrated Franchise Development PR Strategy When launching a lead generation strategy, you’ll likely see the benefits of increased brand awareness, higher engagement and stronger franchisee interest within a few months if you take the time to set yourself up well. A proactive, strategic approach is essential for keeping your brand … Read more
Brands are always looking for new and unique ways to authentically connect with their audience. Influencer partnerships have long been the popular choice to draw in new customers, but one avenue that remains untouched for a number of brands is user-generated content (UGC). Influencer and UGC partnerships are fairly similar, but blending the two strategies … Read more
Marketing trends are always changing, and it can be hard to keep up. As we head into 2022, we\’re tackling these trends using the proven methods our team mastered over our 10 years in business in new, innovative ways. Here are five marketing trends that franchises should take note of as we move into 2022. … Read more
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. After overcoming the triumphs and tribulations of the pandemic, 2021 truly embodied resilience. With a renewed feeling of hope, brought by vaccines, I’m challenging my staff to live mindfully and be present in the year ahead. Even in our structured hybrid, we still need to … Read more
