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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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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