by Tiffany Kearley, Dave Hansen | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog
What is the Springboard Franchise Conference, and who is it really for? Springboard is franchising’s working session for brands that aren’t “enterprise” yet, but are on the path to be. If you’re under 100 units, building your FranDev engine, tightening ops, and...
by Dave Hansen | Oct 7, 2025 | Podcast
If you’ve been in franchising for any amount of time, you already know this truth: brands are built on conversations. And as much as our industry embraces automation, AI, and digital tools, the companies winning today are the ones that understand a simple, enduring...
by Tiffany Kearley | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog
TL;DR: FLDC is the franchise development conference where real operators trade playbooks. From Oct 7–9, 2025 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, execs, multi-unit leaders, and development teams meet lawmakers, analysts, and peers to sharpen growth, tune funnels,...
by Tiffany Kearley | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog
One of our early-stage franchisors told us their entire franchise system began as a scribbled list on a single piece of paper. It had a few bullet points about branding, some pricing, and a quick reminder to “send training materials later.” They had the drive and the...
by Dave Hansen | Sep 30, 2025 | Podcast
Lead generation in franchising isn’t getting simpler. Channels are multiplying, consumer behavior is shifting, and AI is changing how people search, choose, and engage with brands. In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, I sat down with Bryan Shankman,...
by Client Tether | Sep 30, 2025 | Press Release
New integration allows franchise systems to automate follow-up, lead qualification, booking, and support. ClientTether, the #1 franchise management and unit operations software, has officially partnered with Leashed AI to transform how franchise brands connect with...
by Dave Hansen | Sep 23, 2025 | Podcast
When I invited Amanda House onto the show, I already knew she brought a rare perspective—one shaped by years on both the franchisor side and the supplier side. But even I wasn’t prepared for just how clearly she would articulate the seismic shift happening right now...
by Client Tether | Sep 22, 2025 | Press Release
SPANISH FORK, Utah – (Sept. 4, 2025) – ClientTether, the sales automation & CRM platform of choice for franchise systems, today announced the appointment of Dennis Leskowski as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Leskowski, an award-winning technology and product...
by Dave Hansen | Sep 19, 2025 | Blog
TL;DR: When/Where: Sept 29–Oct 1, The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, FL. Who: Franchisors, consultants/brokers, suppliers—the people who actually move deals. Why go: It’s an excellent franchise development event built for real conversations that turn into improved...
by Client Tether | Sep 18, 2025 | Podcast
On The Advisory Board Podcast, I get the privilege of sitting down with leaders who are shaping the way we work, build, and think. It’s one of the things I value most about hosting this show—especially through the lens of the work we do at ClientTether, where...
