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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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