Development Dish: Essential tools for frandev teams, and the biggest development challenges
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In this feature from the 2025 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference (FLDC), top franchise executives, including leaders from Wetzel’s Pretzels, Bubbakoos Burritos, Alliance Franchise Brands, and Zaxbys, share insights on navigating current industry headwinds and scaling franchise development systems. The video explores major hurdles like economic uncertainty, rising real estate costs, evolving labor laws, and the search for high-quality lead flow, alongside the essential tools driving growth today. From robust CRM platforms like FranConnect and advanced mapping systems to structured Discovery Days and the emerging role of AI in lead prospecting and marketing, these industry leaders detail the technology and strategies required to build strong, long-term franchisee relationships.
00:00 Biggest Challenges in Franchise Development
01:12 Essential FranDev Tools & Technology
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