Recognizing the Best Franchise Company Cultures
GET THE RECOGNITION YOU DESERVE
From labor shortages to return-to-office dilemmas to burnout and the demand for greater flexibility, differentiating your company as a great place to work has never been more important.
The “workplace” has been completely redefined and reimagined over the last few years, and the franchise companies that embrace change, prioritize employee well-being, and foster a positive culture deserve to be acknowledged.
The FBR Employee Satisfaction Awards recognize the best franchise companies to work for based on responses from the people who know the company best: their employees.
All franchise employers—franchisors, franchisees, and franchise suppliers—are invited to participate and let their employees share what makes their company a great place to work.
Celebrate your company culture. Enter the Employee Satisfaction Awards and get the recognition you deserve!
The deadline for the 2026 awards is April 30, 2026.
Why Participate?
Show the world you’re a top franchise workplace.
Don’t miss your chance to qualify for an Employee Satisfaction Award!
If you’ve created an outstanding workplace culture in the franchise sector, make sure you—and your employees—get the recognition you deserve.
To be eligible for the awards, your employees must participate in Franchise Business Review’s confidential employee engagement survey.
The Employee Satisfaction Awards are open to all U.S. and Canadian-based franchise companies that have at least 10 full-time employees and gross annual revenue of $1M+. The fee to enter is $695. Companies in the Franchisors, Franchisees, and Suppliers Servicing the Franchise Sector category will be recognized.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Winners!
Large Class
(100+ employees)
- Ben & Jerry’s – GOLD
- Jason’s Deli – SILVER
- Right at Home – BRONZE
Medium Class
(25 to 99 employees)
- Anago Cleaning Systems- GOLD
- Cousins Maine Lobster – SILVER
- PuroClean – BRONZE
Small Class
(Under 25 employees)
- Hounds Town USA – GOLD
- Rhea Lana’s – SILVER
- Payroll Vault – BRONZE
Suppliers
- FranDevCo – GOLD
- Big Sky Franchise – SILVER
- Ripley PR – BRONZE
2025 Finalists
Anago Cleaning Systems | Any Lab Test Now | Ben & Jerry’s | Clean Franchise Brands | Cousins Maine Lobster | DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | Griswold Home Care | Hounds Town USA | Jason’s Deli | Lightbridge Academy | Payroll Vault | Perspire Sauna Studio | Playa Bowls | Poolwerx | PuroClean | Rhea Lana’s | Right at Home | RNR Tire Express | United Water Restoration Group | Big Sky Franchise | CareerPlug | Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP | Curious Jane | Franchise Marketing Systems | FranDevCo | International Franchise Professionals Group | MFV Expositions | Ripley PR | RocketBarn | serviceminder
2024 Finalists
Anago Cleaning Systems | Ben & Jerry’s | Big Sky Franchise | Bloomin’ Blinds | CareerPlug | Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP | Clean Franchise Brands | Curious Jane| DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | Franchise Marketing Systems | FranDevCo| Hounds Town USA | International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) | Jason’s Deli | JPAR – Real Estate | Kona Ice | Lightbridge Academy | Mobility Plus | Mosquito Authority| Oasis Senior Advisors | Payroll Vault | Perspire Sauna Studio | Primrose Schools | PuroClean | Right at Home | RNR Tire Express | RocketBarn | Safari Kid | School of Rock | serviceminder | TransBlue | United Water Restoration Group | Weichert Real Estate | Wetzel’s Pretzels
Employee Satisfaction Awards Entry Kit
Franchise Business Review’s Employee Satisfaction Awards honor franchise companies that have created an outstanding workplace culture and that make employee engagement a top business priority. Get your company – and your employees – the recognition they deserve!
Download your Free Entry Kit for everything you need to know about:
- Eligibility
- Award categories
- Deadlines
- Perks of winning
How It Works
Register your company by April 30 by completing a short form and submitting the $695 entry fee. Once you’re in, send us your employee contact list and we’ll handle the rest. Surveys can launch within 48 hours and must be completed by June 1 to be included in the research. In mid-July, you’ll receive your benchmark score and data snapshot, and finalists will be notified. Winners will be announced in mid-August and recognized through FBR’s media channels, with a PR Toolkit provided to help promote the award.
All Participants Receive
With your Employee Engagement Survey, you’ll receive a benchmark score that compares your results to other franchise companies, giving you valuable context for where you stand. Your report includes a snapshot of your culture’s overall health, as well as the opportunity to gain public recognition through our awards program. Plus, you can dive deeper by working with our research team to uncover specific engagement challenges and explore custom solutions tailored to your organization.
Franchising at WORK Report
Franchise Business Review released the results of the most recent Franchising at WORK Employee Engagement Study in August. Read the full report to learn the detailed findings of the study, including:
- 5 critical themes shaping the employee experience in 2025
- How franchising’s engagement rate compares to the U.S. average
- What great managers do to drive loyalty (and how bad managers put your brand at risk)
- Why compensation, growth, and communication are make-or-break factors
- The trends shaping workplace well-being, DEI, and the gender gap in franchising
- And more!
Watch the presentation of 2025’s key findings:
About the Employee Satisfaction Awards
Franchise Business Review conducts surveys of corporate franchise employees, franchise owners’ employees, and franchise suppliers employees across North America each year to determine their levels of engagement and satisfaction.
In addition, we conduct industry-wide benchmarking research via our annual Franchising at Work survey and provide aggregate data to help franchise companies understand how their culture, compensation, and engagement compare to others.
Franchise companies that participate in our employee engagement surveys are eligible for the Employee Satisfaction Awards—the first and only awards to recognize companies within the franchise sector that have created an engaging and productive workplace culture and whose employees are invested in the performance and success of the company. Only the companies that are rated highest in the industry by the employees themselves are honored with an FBR Employee Satisfaction award.
Join the Conversation That’s Powering Better Franchise Operations and Culture
Austin, TX | October 28-30, 2026
Looking to connect with other HR and operations leaders who truly understand the unique challenges of franchising? Join us at Summit, Franchise Business Review’s annual conference designed specifically for the people driving culture, performance, and growth across franchise systems. From candid conversations to practical takeaways, Summit offers a rare opportunity to dig into what’s really working (and what’s not) when it comes to supporting franchisees and their teams. If you’re ready to walk away with fresh ideas, peer connections, and real strategies you can use immediately, this is the event for you. Register now and be part of the conversation.
