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:
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June 2026
ARTICLE: Midyear Check-In: What I Said in December and What I’ve Seen Since
by John Francis | JohnnyFranchise.com Back in December, I wrote [...]
May 2026
ARTICLE: MSA Worldwide Expands Its Franchising Glossary to 171 Definitions
By Michael Seid This glossary is intended as [...]
ARTICLE: The Latest GlobalVue™ Quarterly Is Out – April 2026
By William Edwards The latest quarterly edition of [...]
ARTICLE: The Community Engagement Gap That’s Costing You Local Brand Equity
By Keith Gerson Your franchisees are focused on operations. [...]
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By Tim Courtney, CFE | Strategic Advisor and Board Member [...]
Franchisors Can’t Out-Sell Weak Unit Economics
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Our Franchise News
Stewart Germann Named Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Franchise Law
Mr Stewart Germann has made an extensive [...]
Gerson Advisory Services Launches the Most Comprehensive Franchise Events Calendar in the Industry
October 27th, 2025 — Gerson Advisory Services [...]
New Zealand Society of Notaries – Notaries Conference – Honorary Award
New Zealand Notaries Honored at International Conference [...]
GERSON ADVISORY SERVICES NAMED ONE OF 2025’s TOP FRANCHISE SUPPLIERS BY ENTREPRENEUR
September 24th, 2025 – Gerson Advisory Services [...]
Stewart Germann Law Office is a Finalist
Stewart Germann Law Office of Auckland, New [...]
Launch to Growth Achieves Elite Accreditation from The Franchise Consortium
Distinguished Recognition Validates Commitment to Operational 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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