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The State of Franchising in 2026: Trends Every Buyer and Franchisor Needs to Know

July 7, 2026
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Top 10 franchise growth states 2026 map — IFA FRANdata Economic Outlook — Lonnie Helgerson CFE

The IFA projects $921B in franchise output and 12,000+ new units in 2026. Lonnie Helgerson, CFE breaks down what the numbers mean for buyers, franchisors, and emerging brands.

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Posted in Franchise Insights Tagged franchise AI, franchise growth 2026, franchise industry trends 2026, franchise system growth, Franchisor Consulting, IFA, IFA economic outlook, Lonnie Helgerson, multi-unit franchising, private equity franchising

What 35 Years in Franchising Taught Me About What Separates Winners from Failures

June 30, 2026
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Five Pennies book by Lonnie Helgerson CFE — franchise success secrets

Lonnie Helgerson, CFE draws on 35 years and his book Five Pennies to reveal the 10 rules that separate winning franchise systems from those that fail.

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Posted in Franchise Insights Tagged franchise mega-brand, franchise success, franchise success secrets, franchise system growth, franchisee profitability, Franchisor Consulting, Lonnie Helgerson

World Franchise Day Is Here. And It’s About Time.

June 10, 2026
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World Franchise Day logo — World Franchise Council, Celebrating Franchising

June 10 is World Franchise Day. The World Franchise Council just made it official. Starting in 2025, the second Wednesday of June is dedicated to celebrating franchising’s role in the global economy. Employment. Entrepreneurship. Opportunity. Proven systems that reduce risk and increase the odds of success for business owners worldwide. I’ve been in this industry […]

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Posted in Franchise Insights Tagged franchise industry, franchising, World Franchise Council, World Franchise Day

Few People Have Sat on as Many Sides of the Franchise Table as Your Consultant Should Have — Here’s What That Means for You

May 5, 2026
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Lonnie Helgerson CFE franchise consultant 35 years experience

There’s a version of franchise consulting that goes like this: someone spends a few years working inside one franchise system, hangs out a shingle, and starts advising people on decisions that will shape the next decade of their financial life. That’s not my story. Over 35 years, I’ve sat in nearly every seat at the […]

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Posted in Franchise Insights Tagged Five Pennies, Franchise Consultant, Franchise Consulting, IFA, Lonnie Helgerson, Veteran Franchising, VetFran

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