Top Franchises: PR Toolkit

CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING NAMED A 2026 TOP FRANCHISE!

Franchise Business Review’s research is the industry benchmark for franchisee satisfaction. Being named means you’ve been rated an outstanding brand by the people who know you best — your franchisees.

Now it’s time to brag about it.

Show candidates, customers, and the media that you’re doing business the right way — and you’re getting the credit you deserve. We’ve compiled this list of 10 ways to spread the word about your status as a top brand: Tips for Promoting Your Franchisee Satisfaction Rating.

In addition, we’ve created a suite of tools to help you promote this special industry recognition — and boost your marketing and development efforts:

Cheers to our 2026 Franchisee Satisfaction Award Winners!

Customizable Press Release

Use this press release template to highlight your franchisee satisfaction and secure media attention for your brand.

Graphic

Download an official FBR Top Franchises graphic to include in your print materials and on your website.

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Top Franchisor Rankings

Want to see how you rank? Check out the Top Franchises brochure for more information.

Video

Embed this video on your site and share it with prospective franchisees to explain what it means to be an FBR Franchisee Satisfaction Award winner.

Custom Video

Our custom videos are a short, impactful visual representation of your brand’s most recent survey data. The video is an extremely easy and consumable way of sharing your successes, building trust and creating transparency with franchise candidates and brand partners.

Data Highlights Report

Looking for a way to stand out from the competition? Back up your sales pitch with a custom Data Highlights Report—an independent analysis of your franchisee satisfaction highlighting the key areas where you scored well. (See a sample here or contact us for more info and pricing.)

Media Kit

Strategically position your brand to reach more candidates. FBR’s Media Kit can help you target the right opportunities, plan ahead around strategic deadlines, and diversify your exposure.

Awards

Show off your award-winning status with an official award to display in your tradeshow booth and in your offices.

You earned your spot on the list. Now show it off.

Being named a Top Franchise carries weight. The physical award makes that distinction tangible for franchisees, candidates, employees, and partners. Our newly redesigned Top Franchises award is available to list winners for a limited time and is designed to reflect the credibility of the ranking itself.

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Top Franchises 2026 Awards List

Explore the full Top 200 franchises on our consumer-facing site to see the brands real franchise buyers are researching right now. This comprehensive list reveals how prospective investors evaluate opportunity, satisfaction, and growth across sectors. If your audience includes future franchise owners, linking directly to the Top 200 list gives them the context they expect and the data they need. Interested in learning more about our Franchise Validation and Lead Generation programs? Get in touch.

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