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FranchiseU! Podcast
Kathy Gosser, Director of YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, Management & Entrepreneurship, talks to FBR's Michelle Rowan in an episode of FranchiseU! about why feedback from franchisees is a gift and the power of transparency in validation.
Bragging Rights
These five key attributes will set your franchise brand above the rest and really give you something to boast about, says Scott Greenberg, author of The Wealthy Franchisee, in this article for Global Franchise Magazine.
4 Lists of Franchise Rankings You Don’t Want to Miss
Entrepreneur magazine calls out the four most prestigious franchise rankings—including Franchise Business Review's annual list of the Top 200 Franchises.
PRESS RELEASES
Michelle Rowan Honored with International Franchise Association’s Crystal Compass Award
FBR's President & COO Recognized by IFA’s Women’s Franchise Committee for exemplary leadership in franchising
Call for Entries Announced: 2023 Franchising@WORK Awards
The Franchising@WORK Awards recognize the franchise companies with the best company culture based exclusively on independent ratings from employees.
Leading Market Research Firm, Franchise Business Review, Releases 2023 Top 200 Franchises List
This highly-anticipated list of award-winning franchises recognizes the best franchise opportunities available based on franchisee satisfaction data.
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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.