Franchise Supplier Network

Want to hear something spooky? We only have 2 months left of 2024 💀   That means *NOW* is the time to start vetting qualified partners to get your supplier stack in order for a high-growth 2025. (Read more about the state of the industry in Zack Fishman, CFE's most recent post.) Tap our team for insight & support: https://lnkd.in/gwK95u-q   As always, we're here to help you! #FranchiseSupport #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseIndustry #Franchise2025 #2025Planning

📣 Exciting Supplier News 📣 Leasecake, the industry leader in lease and location management solutions tailored for multi-unit operators, announced today that EMERGING, the leading growth equity fund for restaurant-entertainment concepts and restaurant technology, has joined as a key strategic investor, successfully closing Leasecake’s $10M Series A extension. The capital will be instrumental in helping Leasecake continue its growth and expansion, particularly through further strengthening its advanced location management tools, including Cakebot, Leasecake’s powerful AI technology. Leasecake is the preferred real estate and location management platform used by global restaurant brands including Jersey Mike's Subs, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. With a shared vision to help restaurants grow faster, this partnership will enable Leasecake to continue to innovate and expand its product offerings for this industry. 🤤 This investment solidifies Leasecake’s position as a critical tool for franchise operators, real estate managers, and financial decision-makers within the restaurant industry. Read more about this exciting announcement & get connected with Leasecake here: https://lnkd.in/gG42MqFS

📢 Franchisor AMA: How to Work Effectively with Franchisors In our latest Franchisor AMA, Larisa Walega, CFE, Senior VP & Chief Growth Officer at Ziebart International, shared valuable advice for franchise suppliers on how to build successful partnerships with franchisors. From understanding the unique needs of franchise systems to delivering consistent support, Larisa breaks down what franchisors are looking for from their suppliers: 🎯 The importance of customized solutions for multi-location systems 📍 Delivering consistent service across all franchise units 🤝 Building trust and collaboration with franchisor teams If you're a supplier looking to enhance your partnerships with franchisors, this AMA is a must-watch! 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gEU-Hcgn #Franchising #FranchiseSuppliers #FranchisePartnerships #SupplierSuccess #FranchiseSupplierNetwork #FranchiseLeadership

Franchise Supplier Wire | October Edition 👻 We're constantly adding free resources (aka free-sources) from our Supplier Members to the FSN blog. Here's the latest trade secrets, industry insights and hot tips for #franchise brands: 🏢 If constantly-changing franchise lease requirements have you confused, Leasecake is breaking it down here: https://lnkd.in/gek2Ww3c ⏱ Efficient franchise businesses have efficient managers. Efficient managers use these time management hacks from Woven: https://lnkd.in/g25qWPjs 📍 If your franchisees aren't using hyper-local marketing strategies like Awarity, they (and you) are missing out: https://lnkd.in/gHYrimUj 🥪 TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant keeps customers coming back for more with delicious food and impressive digital signage from Hughes: https://lnkd.in/gK_VStv3 🌵 AZ Franchisors - ProfitKeeper by PrimePay is coming to town: https://lnkd.in/g5VzuKZJ 🔍 Background checks aren't something to take lightly. You need a team of experts like Commercial Investigations LLC: https://lnkd.in/gd7JReVC 🍔 Improve customer retention, drive brand loyalty and increase revenue at your QSR during the lunch rush with Voxie: https://lnkd.in/gpV28biU Get the latest franchise news & headlines here: https://lnkd.in/gddw59ME #FranchiseSupport #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseMarketing #FranchiseOperations #FranchiseDevelopment #FranchiseTechnology

You've tried a lot of things in 2024, but you're ready to really focus and enhance your marketing, sales, finances, or operations in 2025. Sound familiar? We're your partners to make it happen. Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gwK95u-q #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseSupport #FranchiseConsulting #FreeResource #2025Planning

We made a LOT of enhancements to our Supplier Member Database in 2024. One of our favorites was adding the ability for franchise brands to submit testimonials 💬 Our goal at FSN is create more transparency and support between franchisors & suppliers, so what better way than showcasing real-world examples and glowing reviews from other trusted franchise brands? Take a peek (and leave a testimonial for YOUR partners!) here: https://lnkd.in/gUB3cvrr CC: Woven John Piwetz Glow Brands #FranchiseSupport #FranchiseTestimonial #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseSupplier #SupplierSuccess

Is there romance in the air or is it us? 😍 Spoiler alert: it's us! But we love Mike Weinberger's comparison of FSN to the modern world of dating. Sure, you could go on a few blind dates and try your best to get to know your ideal supplier, OR you can trust our team of experts who have been in the dating pool for a WHILE and have already had all those awkward "getting to know you" conversations. Finding for your supplier partners is like finding any other partner in your life - there needs to be trust, validation, and respect on both sides. Let FSN set you up with your best fit suppliers (AND we'll even foot the bill for the first date 😎). Get started here: https://lnkd.in/gwK95u-q #FranchiseSuppliers #FranchiseSupport #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseHumor #FranchiseIndustry

🎙 Franchise Supplier Wire Podcast | Ep. 39 ProfitKeeper by PrimePay is the ultimate franchise analytics platform that empowers every franchisor and franchisee to achieve more.    In the latest Supplier Wire Series episode of Modrn Business Podcast, Ryan Hicks, CFE chats with ProfitKeeper's SVP, Kyle McEuen, CFE. Ryan & Kyle discuss how ProfitKeeper turns financial and operational franchise data into actionable insights, and why ProfitKeeper is trusted by some of the largest franchise brands. ProfitKeeper exists to drive unit level and franchise system profitability by turning your financial and operational data into actionable insights. With ProfitKeeper, you can rank & benchmark franchisee performance, share & implement best practice improvements, and continuously monitor & optimize performance. Trusted by some of the largest brands in franchising, they make the complex simple and drive favorable outcomes. 💰 Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gxGRSj9S #FranchiseFinancials #FranchiseProfit #FranchiseFinance #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseSupport

Franchise Supplier Wire | Weekly Digest ✨ We're constantly adding free resources (aka free-sources) from our Supplier Members to the FSN blog. Here's the latest trade secrets, industry insights and hot tips for #franchise brands: 🤖 A.I. is evolving - and fast! Luckily, Hughes is here to protect franchise businesses. https://lnkd.in/gMv3KaKU   🤝 The Zor-to-Zee-to-Frontline communication struggles are FINALLY solved with Woven. https://lnkd.in/gUS-ATc7   🆕 Launching a new franchise and getting revenue immediately? Outsource Access makes it possible. https://lnkd.in/gWnqDu5S   🕵️ Don't let your franchise fall into the wrong hands. Hire safer & smarter with Commercial Investigations LLC. https://lnkd.in/gDSqdH8h   🍗 Dave's Hot Chicken is experiencing explosive growth, thanks to their red-hot expansion with Leasecake. https://lnkd.in/g4eEFGfR   💬 SMS Marketing has a 98% Open Rate. If you're not utilizing this marketing channel, get started with Voxie's Text Marketing Playbook. https://lnkd.in/gtprYCA3 Get the latest franchise news & headlines here: https://lnkd.in/gddw59ME #FranchiseSupport #FranchiseSuccess #FranchiseMarketing #FranchiseOperations #FranchiseDevelopment #FranchiseTechnology

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