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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December 2025
ARTICLE: Fur Babies – What To Look Out For If You Buy A Pet Franchise
By Stewart Germann Just about everyone loves pets, be they [...]
ARTICLE: The Marketing Control Battle That’s Killing Your Franchise Growth
By Keith Gerson, CFE Your franchisee wants to run a [...]
ARTICLE: While You Are Sleeping Your Brand Could Be Destroyed
By Stewart Germann Franchisors who embark on franchising have [...]
ARTICLE: Aspects Of Franchising In Relation To New Zealand
By Stewart Germann New Zealand is an exciting and fast [...]
ARTICLE: Update From New Zealand – Matters to Be Aware Of
By Stewart Germann, As you should know, there are [...]
ARTICLE: What Happens at the End of Your Term?
By Stewart Germann Franchises don't last forever: Stewart Germann looks [...]
Our Franchise News
ARTICLE: Internet Strategy Labs Earns Prestigious Accreditation from The Franchise Consortium
Recognition Reinforces Commitment to Responsible Franchising and [...]
John Francis Among First to Achieve The Franchise Consortium’s Rigorous Accredited Franchise Supplier Standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keith Gerson, CFE, (954) [...]
Stewart Germann Among First to Achieve The Franchise Consortium’s Rigorous Accredited Supplier Standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keith Gerson, CFE (954) [...]
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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