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Leading Magazine for Franchisor Executives

Franchise Update Magazine is the leading independent trade publication for Franchisors in the United States. This publication provides a valuable and unique distribution to thousands of opt-in subscribers that include Franchisor CEOs, Presidents, CDOs, COOs, CMOs, Consumer Marketing and Franchise Sales & Development Executives.

Published quarterly, Franchise Update Magazine features inspirational leadership stories, in-depth interviews and vital updates on important franchise issues that Franchisor leaders don’t get anywhere else, making this publication an essential resource for the franchise community. 

Advertisers benefit from unmatched distribution through Franchisor subscribers, conferences and on Franchising.com.

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12,000 Franchisors
Subscribers
1,220
Conferences
13,220
Total Distribution
8,071
Digital Average Issue Views
78,602
Digital Average Article Views

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2-page Spread $3,990 $3,890 $3,790 $3,690
Back Cover $3,390 $3,290 $3,190 $3,090
Inside Front Cover $2,990 $2,890 $2,790 $2,690
FTOC or Editor's Note $2,990 $2,890 $2,790 $2,690
Full Page $2,390 $2,290 $2,190 $2,090
½ Page $1,990 $1,890 $1,790 $1,690

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Quarter 2

Quarter 3

Quarter 4
MARKETING, PR, ADVERTISING
 
 
Featured Content
  • Female Mentors: Leading the Next Gen to the C-Suite
  • The Role of Technology in Local Store Marketing Support: Driving Revenue
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
* FCXC Conference Issue
 
Featured Content
  • Non-Traditional Locations: Looking Beyond the Routine
  • Beyond Customer Experience: There’s More to the Journey
TECHNOLOGY
 * FLDC Conference Issue
 
Featured Content
  • How to Recruit Multi-Unit Zees
  • Using AI, Chat GPT, and more in Sales, Marketing, and Beyond 
  • FCXC Post-Conference Highlights/Franchise Marketing Leadership and Operations & Technology Leadership Awards Finalists & Winners
  • Annual Franchise Marketing Report (AFMR): Facts and Figures from the Marketing Side of Franchising
  • Innovation Awards: Our Annual Recognition for Brands Leading the Way in Innovation, by Category, Size, and Industry

FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT

Featured Content
  • Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR): Facts and Figures from Franchising’s Most Comprehensive Sales and Lead Generation Survey
  • STAR Awards: Brands with the Best Franchisee Recruitment Processes, Practices, and Responsiveness
  • Mystery Shopper Survey: Best Practices for Recruitment Websites, Website Response, and Phone Response
  • FLDC - Highlights from the Premier Annual Event for Franchise Sales and Development Professionals

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Distribution

Special Distribution
Q 1 24 2/9/24 2/16/24 March  
Q II 24 5/3/24 5/10/24 June FCXC
Q III 24 8/2/24 8/9/24 September FLDC
Q IV 24 11/8/24 11/15/24 December