--- title: "Johnny Franchise: The Franchise Expert | Franchisors" description: Franchisors | Expert franchise tips and techniques for improving results in franchise brands, for franchisors and franchisees of all sizes. --- [![JF - new logo updated (2)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png?width=338&height=157&name=JF%20-%20new%20logo%20updated%20(2).png "JF - new logo updated (2)")](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com) - [JohnnyFranchise.com](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/) - [About John](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/about/) - [Services](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/services/) - [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.johnnyfranchise.com/schedule/) # franchisors ## [The Freedom That Comes From Delegating](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-freedom-that-comes-from-delegating) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Aug 11, 2026, 3:24:56 PM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/pexels-ann-h-45017-38536118.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-freedom-that-comes-from-delegating) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-freedom-that-comes-from-delegating) ## [The Mid-2026 Franchise Gut Check](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-mid-2026-franchise-gut-check) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jul 10, 2026, 8:21:32 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/leone-venter-VieM9BdZKFo-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-mid-2026-franchise-gut-check) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-mid-2026-franchise-gut-check) ## [This Is My Non-Franchise Franchise. And It Might Be My Favorite One.](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/this-is-my-non-franchise-franchise.-and-it-might-be-my-favorite-one) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jun 12, 2026, 8:30:05 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(1)%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/this-is-my-non-franchise-franchise.-and-it-might-be-my-favorite-one) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/this-is-my-non-franchise-franchise.-and-it-might-be-my-favorite-one) ## [The FAC Is a Secret Weapon. Most Brands Don't Use It That Way.](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-fac-is-a-secret-weapon) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on May 12, 2026, 8:51:35 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/dane-deaner-_-KLkj7on_c-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-fac-is-a-secret-weapon) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-fac-is-a-secret-weapon) ## [The One Structure Most Franchisors Either Ignore or Get Wrong](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-one-structure-most-franchisors-either-ignore-or-get-wrong) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Apr 17, 2026, 4:00:05 PM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/benjamin-child-GWe0dlVD9e0-unsplash%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-one-structure-most-franchisors-either-ignore-or-get-wrong) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/the-one-structure-most-franchisors-either-ignore-or-get-wrong) ## [What IFA 2026 Revealed About Where Franchising Is Headed](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/what-ifa-2026-revealed-about-where-franchising-is-headed) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Mar 12, 2026, 9:53:36 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%202.5.26%20John%20Francis%20Email%20Newsletter.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/what-ifa-2026-revealed-about-where-franchising-is-headed) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/what-ifa-2026-revealed-about-where-franchising-is-headed) ## [IFA Is Coming. Here’s What I’m Paying Attention To.](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/ifa-is-coming.-heres-what-im-paying-attention-to) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Feb 10, 2026, 8:14:19 AM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/kevin-gonzalez--NXNaE9lu6w-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/ifa-is-coming.-heres-what-im-paying-attention-to) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/ifa-is-coming.-heres-what-im-paying-attention-to) ## [How I Know When a Franchise Brand Is Not Ready to Scale](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-i-know-when-a-franchise-brand-is-not-ready-to-scale) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Jan 2, 2026, 2:20:07 PM [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Consulting](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-consulting) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/rodeo-project-management-software-ONe-snuCaqQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-i-know-when-a-franchise-brand-is-not-ready-to-scale) *About the Author* *John W. Francis (“Johnny Franchise®”) is a franchise strategist and advisor with more than three decades of hands-on experience as a franchisee, franchisor, operator, and board member. He works with franchise CEOs and leadership teams on franchise strategy, operational consistency, and long-term multi-unit growth through Next Level Franchise.* [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/how-i-know-when-a-franchise-brand-is-not-ready-to-scale) ## [Gratitude and Growth: Wrapping Up 2023 in Franchising](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/gratitude-and-growth-wrapping-up-2023-in-franchising) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 19, 2023, 9:09:02 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/J%20Fran%20featured%20image%20for%20blog.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/gratitude-and-growth-wrapping-up-2023-in-franchising) As 2023 comes to a close, I've taken some time to reflect on the year, and I have to say it was a great year overall. The year included many conferences, several speaking engagements, and plenty of board meetings. It was a very successful year for myself and those I work with. As a franchise expert, advisor and speaker, I really enjoy the work that I do and the people I get to collaborate with. My business travel adventures started with a fun time at the IFA Convention in Las Vegas, where my wife and two daughters joined me. That was a lot of fun and the first time we've ever done that. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/gratitude-and-growth-wrapping-up-2023-in-franchising) ## [Highlights and Takeaways from IFA's Emerging Franchisor Conference](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/highlights-from-ifa-emerging-franchisor-conference) [John Francis](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/author/johnfrancis) on Dec 18, 2023, 8:39:52 AM [Franchise Planning](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-planning), [Franchisees](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisees), [Franchisors](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors), [Franchise Conferences](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchise-conferences), [Franchising Speaker](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-speaker), [Franchising Help](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchising-help) [![Johnny Franchise speaking at IFA franchise conference](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hubfs/IFA%20blog%20image%201.png)](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/highlights-from-ifa-emerging-franchisor-conference) In early November, I had a great time participating at this year's IFA's Emerging Franchisor Conference in New Orleans. I have been to this event several times before and was fortunate enough to be invited back again as a speaker and roundtable facilitator. [Read More](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/highlights-from-ifa-emerging-franchisor-conference) [1](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/1) [2](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/2) [3](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/3) [4](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/4) [5](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/5) [...](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/6) [7](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/7) [❯](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/tag/franchisors/page/2) ### **About the Franchise Expert**   ![John Francis 2024 Hi Res](https://blog.johnnyfranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg?width=214&height=148&name=John%20Francis%202024%20Hi%20Res.jpg) John Francis is an enthusiastic, engaging business advisor and an entertaining public speaker for franchise brands because he speaks from experience and from the heart. Franchising is in his blood; his parents were true pioneers in the industry, turning their family haircutting business into a 1,000-salon franchise empire. He has been both a franchisee and a franchisor, giving him a deep understanding of the challenges each group faces. Engage John as an advisor or to speak at your event, and you and your franchisees will learn to view your business in new, positive, and profitable ways. 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