Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
A Live Forecast with Subject Matter Expert, Rick Batchelor and Kevin Batchelor, Co-Founders of Franchise Ninja
Hosted & Moderated by Keith Gerson, CFE — Co-Founder & Managing Partner, The Franchise Consortium
The next 12 months will reframe how franchises go to market.
AI won’t just change lead gen—it will reshape how brands recruit future franchise owners, support current owners, and compete in the market. Join SMEs Rick and Kevin Batchelor with host/moderator Keith Gerson for a fast, no-fluff briefing on what’s coming—and how to be ready.
Five Predictions Likely to Impact Every Franchisor in 2026
- AI will become the gatekeeper between your brand and buyers. How will you capture the attention of prospective franchise owners?
- AI will move from information retrieval to task execution. How will you ensure consumers and prospects are asking for information about your brand, product, or service?
- AI will deliver a short list of preferred buying options. How can you be sure your franchisees and vendors are listed among the top results?
- AI will touch every facet of your brand, from consumers and franchisees to franchise development. How do you make AI work for you?
- AI usage for content and image creation will accelerate as outputs become more accurate. How will you set a standard of consistency, and what tools will you provide your franchisees to ensure they are using AI correctly?
If you think you’ve seen what AI can do, you haven’t seen anything yet.
Don’t get caught flat-footed. The winners in 2026 start preparing now.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- An understanding of how AI will become ubiquitous across every aspect of your brand and what that impact can be.
- A deeper understanding of AI’s capabilities so you can start making proactive decisions.
- Competitive lenses to spot where rivals will move first—and where you can leapfrog.
- Real-world tactics for making AI a powerhouse teammate instead of an existential crisis.
