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Franchise Business Review Recognizes 2023 Franchisee Rock Stars
This year, Franchise Business Review considered over 250 nominations from franchisors and selected 77 franchisees that truly personify “Rock Star” status in franchising.
New Study Benchmarks Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts within the Franchise Sector
Research from Franchise Business Review reveals 84 percent of franchise employees say their company values diversity.
Employee Engagement in Franchise Sector Reaches Highest Levels Since 2018 as National Averages Decline
The latest findings from the 2023 Franchising at Work study of over 6,000 franchise employees representing nearly 180 franchise organizations.
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 at Work Awards
The Franchising at 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.
Franchise Business Review Reveals Its 2022 Top Franchises for Veterans List
To determine this year’s list of the Best Franchises for Veterans, Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months of survey data from over 3,000 veteran franchise owners representing more than 300 franchise brands.
Franchise Business Review Reveals 2022 Most Innovative Franchises
Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months’ worth of data from over 30,000 franchisees representing more than 300 brands to identify the 100 Most Innovative Franchises of 2022.
Franchise Business Review Reveals This Year’s Most Profitable Franchises
Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months of data from over 300 franchise brands, representing nearly 30,000 franchise owners, to identify the 50 Most Profitable Franchises of 2022.
New Study Reveals Employee Engagement in Franchise Sector Is Double National Averages
FBR analyzed data from over 5,500 franchise employees to reveal key insights into job satisfaction, hybrid work and compensation in franchising.
The 50 Best Franchises for Women, According to Independent Survey of Franchise Owners
The best franchises for women to buy, according to satisfaction survey data from over 8,000 female franchise owners across 267 brands.
Independent Research Identifies the 50 Best Low-Cost Franchise Brands to Buy in 2022
Satisfaction survey data from nearly 11,000 franchise owners reveals the best low-cost franchises with an investment starting under $100K.
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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 & COO
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.
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