2 May 2025
Here are seven proven strategies and 49 actionable tips that are being used by successful franchisor executives to help existing franchisees grow their capability and their businesses. As part of our mission to make a positive difference to the franchising sector, the FRI team are constantly engaging with the global franchising community and summarising important trends. These Positive Franchising Updates contain our insights, tips and research findings on how franchisors can create profitable partnerships.
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Year
Why Franchisees Seem to Behave Badly
6 March 2025
Over the past 35 years I’ve worked with hundreds of franchise networks of all shapes and sizes across 16 countries. One of the most common questions I get asked by franchisor executives is, “Why are these franchisees being so difficult, or acting so unreasonably, when we are just trying to help them?” New Insights into Business Psychology
21 November 2024
Franchisors are primarily in the people business so we thought these tips from a recent Australian Psychological Society Conference in Perth would be of interest. We were proud to be invited to also share our work in the franchising sector at this conference. 8 Evidence-based Tips to Drive the ACE Mindset
11 October 2024
The ACE Mindset is a concept FRI developed to measure the extent to which franchisees will Advocate a franchise opportunity to others, Commit to reinvest in their business, and Engage with network strategies and activities. Franchisees with the ACE Mindset are easier to work with and deliver better business results. Managing Franchisees Through Crises
7 August 2024
Having successfully navigated the COVID crisis, the franchising sector is now facing its toughest test since the great financial crisis of 2008. Our research indicates we have entered a dangerous period for small business viability, and franchisees are calling out now, more than ever before, for support to maintain their margins, motivation, and momentum. 
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