Building a Franchise Advisory Council That Gets Results

Resource Center | Resources | Sun Nov, 2025 | 1 min read

Ali Forman

Ali Forman, Director of Editorial Content

Franchise Business Review

Get started with a free FAC workbook, including step-by-step instructions

Franchise Advisory Councils are a critical business and relationship-building tool: They build franchisee loyalty and trust, increase support and buy-in to corporate initiatives, create better programs, and minimize resistance to change. This workbook is for franchisors who are considering creating an (FAC) but aren’t sure where or how to start.

Our free FAC workbook walks you step-by-step through:

  • What you need to know before implementing an FAC, including defining goals, setting expectations, identifying FAC members, and communicating the plan.
  • Creating the FAC format and agenda, launching, setting ground rules, and managing the process.
  • Keeping the FAC on track, making adjustments, and expanding the opportunity and value over time.

At the conclusion, you’ll have a functioning FAC unique to your system’s structure and goals – a program that fits you.

Download Now

About The Author

Ali Forman

Ali Forman, Director of Editorial Content

Franchise Business Review

As the Director of Editorial Content, Ali leads FBR’s content strategy and creates high-quality, engaging resources to educate and inspire both franchise companies and future franchise owners. Ali’s previous experience includes senior marketing communications and content development roles in the employee benefits, data privacy, and publishing sectors. She lives in Maine with her husband and two sons.

FBR Solutions

MacDonuts

Dunkin Donalds

Taco Well

Pizza Time at the Disco