The Franchise Consortium
Transforming How Franchisors Find and Validate Suppliers
The Franchise Consortium brings objective, data-driven accreditation to franchise supplier selection. Founded by franchise veterans with over 100 years of combined experience as franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers, we’re transforming how the franchise community builds trusted partnerships.
Why It Matters
The Challenge
In today’s franchise environment, selecting suppliers often relies on marketing presence rather than proven capabilities. Without standardized validation, both franchisors and qualified suppliers face unnecessary risks and missed opportunities.
Our Solution
We’ve developed the industry’s first comprehensive supplier accreditation system, evaluating 24 key performance indicators that predict long-term success and effectiveness. This data-driven approach helps:
Explore Our Insights & Webinars
September 2025
ARTICLE: Adapt Without Compromise: When franchises reinvent themselves abroad
By William Edwards Franchising internationally isn't just about exporting a [...]
ARTICLE: Non-Tariff Barriers Faced by U.S. Franchisors Expanding Internationally
by William Edwards When U.S. franchisors expand into new international [...]
Webinar Recap: AI in Franchise Development – Part 2
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025Host & Moderator: Keith Gerson, The Franchise [...]
August 2025
ARTICLE: How AI and Google Are Transforming Franchise Development Marketing
By Visual Visitor The digital search landscape is undergoing [...]
ARTICLE: Tap Into the Power of Franchise Buyer Personas and Sell More Locations
By Visual Visitor Many franchise brands have created an [...]
ARTICLE: The 5 Stages of Franchisor Growth: A Strategic Roadmap to Franchising Excellence
By Gerry Henley In the competitive landscape of franchising, [...]
Our Franchise News
Launch to Growth Achieves Elite Accreditation from The Franchise Consortium
Distinguished Recognition Validates Commitment to Operational Excellence and [...]
Rikor Earns Prestigious Accreditation from The Franchise Consortium
Recognition Reinforces Commitment to Responsible Franchising and Risk [...]
BrightFran’s Dominique Main Earns Prestigious Franchise Consortium Accreditation
Franchise Growth Expert Recognized for Meeting Comprehensive Supplier [...]
EVENTS: Heading to the 2025 Franchise Summit in Minneapolis (July 15–16)? We’ve got something special lined up the day before—and you’re invited.
👥 Join us Monday, July 14, for [...]
Jesse Gerson, Chief Franchise Experience Officer
Jesse Gerson brings proven expertise in transforming franchise relationships [...]
Stewart Germann Law Office Awarded the Prestigious 2025 Highly Commended Distinction by Global Franchise Magazine.
This honor highlights their commitment to excellence [...]
About Us
The Franchise Consortium is a pioneering organization dedicated to elevating the franchise industry by connecting franchisors and franchisees with elite, accredited suppliers. We serve as a trusted shortcut to informed decision making, offering a curated network of proven, value-driven suppliers who have demonstrated excellence and credibility in their targeted areas of expertise. Through our rigorous accreditation program, we set the gold standard for supplier quality, reliability, and ethical business practices. The Franchise Consortium is committed to helping the very best suppliers stand out in a crowded marketplace, while streamlining the supplier selection process for franchisors and franchisees. Our pledge is to ensure that accredited members gain unparalleled visibility and credibility, positioning them as the go-to choices for franchise partnerships.
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