Franchise Innovation Award
The Franchise Innovation Awards from Franchise Update Media recognize the franchise brands that are creating and implementing the most original and successful business innovation strategies and tactics in the U.S. These annual awards recognize franchise organizations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation to build market share and engage employees and customers for business sustainability; brands that instill the vision, strategy, and execution of innovation throughout their organization.
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For the 8th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required
- Kevin Behan
- 4,069 Reads 4 Shares
Tighter capital market leads to a shift to more multi-unit developers and experienced franchisees
- Matthew J. Kreutzer
- 2,154 Reads 16 Shares
Eighth annual awards program highlights brands using innovation to solve challenges and improve performance
- Franchise Update Media
- 3,821 Reads 21 Shares
Franchise leaders share the benefits and true value of attending the FGMC
- Kevin Behan
- 2,879 Reads 8 Shares
Annual conference shares new strategies, technologies, and ideas to improve local marketing performance and deliver real results for franchisees
- Kevin Behan
- 2,897 Reads 2 Shares
Franchise Update Media honored brands for their outstanding franchise development efforts in 2025
- Kevin Behan
- 5,579 Reads 5 Shares
Dave's Hot Chicken is the Franchise Operations & Technology Award winner of Franchise Update Media's 2025 Innovation Awards
- Kevin Behan
- 7,170 Reads 1 Shares
Goldfish Swim School is the Marketing Leadership Award winner of Franchise Update Media's 2025 Innovation Awards
- Kevin Behan
- 5,517 Reads 2 Shares
For the 7th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2025 winners!
- Kevin Behan
- 7,853 Reads 67 Shares
Innovation Awards finalists share insights behind top franchise operations and technology initiatives
- Kevin Behan
- 3,141 Reads 2 Shares
The 6th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards celebrated top innovators in marketing, operations, products, and HR, with winners announced in Atlanta
- Franchise Update Media
- 5,637 Reads 4 Shares
Homewatch CareGivers used technology to make life easier for clients and employees
- Kevin Behan
- 5,160 Reads 35 Shares
The campaign, featuring Chloe Fineman from "Saturday Night Live," highlighted the new Tropic Bowl menu
- Kevin Behan
- 7,136 Reads 10 Shares
For the Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required
- Kevin Behan
- 7,675 Reads 11 Shares
Brand celebrated 50-year anniversary with interactive reveal of five new menu offerings
- Kevin Behan
- 4,058 Reads 4 Shares
Development of program increases company's e-commerce orders and meet the changing print and design needs of its customers
- Kevin Behan
- 5,059 Reads 12 Shares
Smoothie brand sees immediate results following Tropic Time campaign featuring SNL's Chloe Fineman
- Kevin Behan
- 4,644 Reads 3 Shares
Company's Data Factory program provides greater access and use of data across the system
- Kevin Behan
- 5,252 Reads 13 Shares
Camp Bow Wow experiences greater customer engagement and sales through creation of new app
- Kevin Behan
- 5,316 Reads 4 Shares
Homecare franchise won this year's Overall Award for Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership for its Total Care Solutions program
- Kevin Behan
- 4,923 Reads 7 Shares
Cousins Maine Lobsters comprehensive training program sets new franchisees up for success
- Kevin Behan
- 6,032 Reads 24 Shares
POD units offer solution to increased real estate prices and offer customers greater speed and convenience
- Kevin Behan
- 9,919 Reads 33 Shares
Total Care Solutions provides customized care and technological innovation
- Franchise Update Media
- 8,530 Reads 8 Shares
After opening a new manufacturing and distribution plant, Dickey's Barbecue Pit won this year's Overall Award for Franchise Operations & Technology Leadership.
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,310 Reads 11 Shares
Denny's wins the 2023 Overall Innovation Award for Marketing Leadership, sweeping up two category wins as well
- Kerry Pipes
- 8,304 Reads 4 Shares
For the 5th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2023 Human Resources winners!
- 7,028 Reads 3 Shares
For the 5th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2023 Products & Services winners!
- 7,707 Reads 4 Shares
For the 5th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2023 Operations & Technology winners!
- Kerry Pipes
- 6,790 Reads 4 Shares
For the 5th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards, judges evaluated each entry's objective, the problem it solved, and the innovations required. Here are the 2023 winners!
- Kerry Pipes
- 8,047 Reads 5 Shares
By serving people in need with its Mobile Relief Diner, Denny's was the clear winner of Franchise Update Media's Overall Award for Franchise Marketing Leadership.
- Kerry Pipes
- 5,581 Reads 17 Shares
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