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Franchise Business Review connects journalists and writers with story ideas, research on the latest trends in franchising, and expert commentary on the franchising industry.
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW IN THE NEWS
Franchise Business Review’s research and special reports are also regularly referenced by leading media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Fox Small Business, CNBC, Bloomberg Businessweek, Franchise Update, Franchise Times, The New York Times, USA Today, and TheStreet.com. Check Out Featured News Below!
FEATURED ARTICLES:
Why Military Vets Are Starting Their Own Businesses in This Red-Hot Job Market
CNBC's latest story on military veterans highlights FBR data, which shows an 85% satisfaction rate among veterans who own a franchise (of the 29K franchise owners who were surveyed) — and, an average annual income of $94,244 (after two years).
More Women Are Embracing Franchise Business Ownership, But There’s More Work To Be Done
Over the past decade, the number of women venturing into franchise ownership has grown significantly, yet the earnings gap between men and women remains. Eric Stites writes for Forbes to explore what can be done to encourage and support female franchise business ownership.
Women Flock to Franchising
THe number of women in the franchise industry is soaring. As of May, women own or co-own 35% of the franchise outlets in the U.S.—around 265,000—according to Franchise Business Review's research.
PRESS RELEASES
Survey: The 80 Best Franchise Opportunities for Veterans Based on Owner Satisfaction
Franchise Business Review’s independent survey of veteran franchise owners reveals 8 out of 10 would recommend their franchise system to others.
100 Companies Awarded Best Franchise Culture by Franchise Business Review
FBR's first-annual Culture100 list recognizes the 100 franchise brands with the best franchise culture based on ratings for leadership, mission, community, and overall franchisee satisfaction by their franchise owners.
The 35 Top Food Franchises for 2020, According to Franchise Business Owners
Franchise Business Review's independent research identifed the best food and beverage franchises to own in 2020 based on owner satisfaction and performance during the COVID=19 pandemic.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Looking for insightful commentary for your next story on the franchise industry? Speak with Franchise Business Review’s leadership.
Eric leads FBR’s research and consultants with clients in the area of franchise performance. He is an active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), serves on the IFA’s VetFran and Franchise Relations Committees, and speaks frequently on topics related to franchise relations and best practices in franchising. He was recently featured in articled by CNBC, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Money, QSR magazine, and more, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events including IFA Convention, International Franchise Expos, New England Franchise Association, National Restaurant Association, and Quinnipiac University.
MICHELLE ROWAN, CFE
President & CEO
Michelle is the president of FBR, chair of the International Franchise Association Women’s Franchise Committee, and a Certified Franchise Executive. She serves on the IFA’s Women’s Franchise Committee and Leadership Conference Task Force, facilitated CEO Performance Groups and Executive Networking Groups, and is also a mentor of UNH college students. She speaks regularly at conferences and events, including IFA Convention, Springboard, Franchise Expo West, and more.