by Dave Hansen | Mar 17, 2026 | Podcast
Some conversations are useful because they give you tactics. Others are useful because they sharpen how you think. This conversation with Dan Claps did both. Dan is the CEO and co-founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, and in this episode of The Franchise...
by Wayne Engeron | Mar 13, 2026 | Blog
Famous franchise brands show that scalable franchising depends on repeatable systems, consistent customer experience, and smart local adaptation. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most famous franchise examples that have shaped the industry. These iconic...
by Tiffany Kearley | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
A franchise CRM is designed for multi-unit complexity (hierarchical access, territory-based lead routing, and brand-consistent automation), so growth doesn’t depend on manual workarounds. As the franchise grows, the CRM scales with it by enforcing the right controls...
by Dave Hansen | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog
The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference returns March 24–27, 2026 at Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, United States of America. Known as the largest multi-unit franchising conference worldwide, this event is built specifically for operators, area...
by Dave Hansen | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
The Franchise UnConference 2026 is one of the most unique and highly anticipated gatherings in the franchise industry this year. Taking place March 17–19, 2026, at The Grand Summit Hotel in Park City, Utah, UnConference breaks away from traditional conference formats...
by Dave Hansen | Feb 24, 2026 | Podcast
Most people hear “influencer marketing” and picture a celebrity doing something flashy on TikTok. But in franchising, the real opportunity isn’t celebrity reach—it’s local trust, built through the right mix of smaller creators who already have credibility in the...
by Dave Hansen | Feb 17, 2026 | Podcast
Some conversations stick with you because they put language to something a lot of franchise leaders are feeling but have not quite said out loud yet. This was one of those conversations. On this episode of The Franchise Advisory Board Podcast, I sat down with Kris...
by Dave Hansen | Feb 3, 2026 | Podcast
Some franchise brands grow quickly but struggle to maintain consistency. Others grow intentionally—with systems designed to support franchisees from day one. In this episode of The Advisory Board Podcast, I sat down with Dustin Ingle, founder and CEO of Insulation...
by Dave Hansen | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve been around the franchise world long enough, you know the feeling: You fly home from a big franchise event with a bag full of swag, a notebook full of half-legible ideas, and not a lot that actually changes how your system runs. I’ve talked to too many...
by Dave Hansen | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog
Every December, when the cold hits Utah and my email inbox shifts into “annual planning mode,” I start thinking about one thing: franchise events our team will attend the next year. If you’re leading a brand in 2026, you already know the game is getting harder and...
