Franchise Industry Compensation Report Survey
Help Shape the Compensation Benchmark Every Franchise Leader Needs
How does your organization’s pay and benefits stack up against the rest of the franchise industry? Right now, the answer to that question is harder to find than it should be — and that’s exactly what this research is designed to fix.
Franchise Business Review is collecting compensation and benefits data from franchise brands across the country to produce the Franchise Industry Compensation Report — the definitive benchmarking resource built specifically for the franchise sector, by the franchise sector. We’re asking HR and people leaders like you to take a few minutes to share your data so the whole industry benefits.
Why Your Participation Matters
The more brands that contribute, the more powerful the data becomes. When you participate, you’re not just helping your peers — you’re ensuring that the final report reflects a true, industry-wide picture that you can actually use.
All participating companies receive a free copy of the report (a $995 value) when it’s released.
The published report will give you:
- Compensation benchmarks: See how your salaries and total comp packages compare to other franchise brands, by role and level
- Benefits insights: Understand what other franchisors are offering and where gaps or opportunities may exist in your own packages
- Strategic planning data: Use the findings to make smarter, defensible decisions about how you attract, retain, and motivate your team
Find Out What Your Employees Are Really Thinking
Compensation is only one piece of the talent puzzle. If you want to retain top performers and build a culture people don’t want to leave, you need to understand what’s driving — or dragging down — engagement across your entire organization.
FBR’s Employee Engagement Surveys are the only surveys of their kind built specifically for franchise systems. We survey your corporate staff and your franchisee teams, benchmark your results against the broader franchise industry, and give you the actionable insights to improve retention, performance, and culture — right down to the unit level.
With FBR’s employee engagement solution, you can:
- Identify your highest-performing managers and locations — and share what’s working across the system
- Pinpoint where you need to invest in training, culture, or support
- Compare your brand against industry peers or all of franchising
- Access real-time results through FBR’s analytics platform, including heat mapping to quickly spot strengths and gaps
Surveys are anonymous and administered by an independent third party, so employees feel safe sharing honest feedback — and you get data you can actually trust.
When replacing an employee can cost one-half to two times that employee’s annual salary (Gallup), you can’t afford not to focus on employee engagement and well-being. Get your free copy of The Franchisor’s Guide to Employee Wellness to learn how to implement a comprehensive wellness strategy to boost retention and fuel franchise success.
Austin, TX | October 28-30, 2026
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