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
March 2026
ARTICLE: Why it matters how we talk to AI
By Greg Nathan A colleague was recently impressed by how [...]
ARTICLE: The Franchisor Identity Crisis: Why You’re Managing a System When You Should Be Leading a Movement
By Keith Gerson, CFE Most franchisors don't fail because their [...]
ARTICLE: The Quiet Shift Happening Inside the Best Franchise Brands
By John Francis After three decades working with franchisors, [...]
ARTICLE: The Proper Roles and Responsibilities of the Field Consultant in Franchising
By Andrew Seid, Senior Consultant, MSA Worldwide At MSA, we [...]
ARTICLE: Rethinking Franchising
Franchise Success Is Engineered:Re-architecting Franchise Models for Resilience, Economics, and [...]
ARTICLE: Franchise Growth Without Intermediaries
Reclaiming Control Over Franchise Development and Candidate Quality By Michael [...]
Our Franchise News
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 [...]
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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