The Franchise Consortium
Transforming How Franchisors Find and Validate Suppliers
The Franchise Consortium brings objective, data-driven accreditation to franchise supplier selection. Founded by franchise veterans with over 100 years of combined experience as franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers, we’re transforming how the franchise community builds trusted partnerships.
Why It Matters
The Challenge
In today’s franchise environment, selecting suppliers often relies on marketing presence rather than proven capabilities. Without standardized validation, both franchisors and qualified suppliers face unnecessary risks and missed opportunities.
Our Solution
We’ve developed the industry’s first comprehensive supplier accreditation system, evaluating 24 key performance indicators that predict long-term success and effectiveness. This data-driven approach helps:
Explore Our Insights & Webinars
January 2026
ARTICLE: How to avoid 10 Traps of Franchisee Surveys
By Greg Nathan Yes, it’s tough to get frank [...]
ARTICLE: Security Guards at the Door
By Greg Nathan I’ve been sitting on this last Tip [...]
ARTICLE: GLOBAL SCALE Why private equity should bet on international franchising
By William Edwards Private equity (PE) has become one of the [...]
December 2025
ARTICLE: The Effect Of A Franchisor’s Right To Assume The Operation Of A Franchised Location In New Zealand In Real Estate Owned Or Controlled By A Franchisee
By Stewart Germann The franchised location is one of the [...]
ARTICLE: Fur Babies – What To Look Out For If You Buy A Pet Franchise
By Stewart Germann Just about everyone loves pets, be they [...]
ARTICLE: The Marketing Control Battle That’s Killing Your Franchise Growth
By Keith Gerson, CFE Your franchisee wants to run a [...]
Our Franchise News
Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute Officially Accredited as a Member of The Franchise Consortium
New Braunfels, Texas — January 13th, 2026 [...]
Stewart Germann Named Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Franchise Law
Mr Stewart Germann has made an extensive [...]
Gerson Advisory Services Launches the Most Comprehensive Franchise Events Calendar in the Industry
October 27th, 2025 — Gerson Advisory Services [...]
New Zealand Society of Notaries – Notaries Conference – Honorary Award
New Zealand Notaries Honored at International Conference [...]
GERSON ADVISORY SERVICES NAMED ONE OF 2025’s TOP FRANCHISE SUPPLIERS BY ENTREPRENEUR
September 24th, 2025 – Gerson Advisory Services [...]
Stewart Germann Law Office is a Finalist
Stewart Germann Law Office of Auckland, New [...]
About Us
The Franchise Consortium is a pioneering organization dedicated to elevating the franchise industry by connecting franchisors and franchisees with elite, accredited suppliers. We serve as a trusted shortcut to informed decision making, offering a curated network of proven, value-driven suppliers who have demonstrated excellence and credibility in their targeted areas of expertise. Through our rigorous accreditation program, we set the gold standard for supplier quality, reliability, and ethical business practices. The Franchise Consortium is committed to helping the very best suppliers stand out in a crowded marketplace, while streamlining the supplier selection process for franchisors and franchisees. Our pledge is to ensure that accredited members gain unparalleled visibility and credibility, positioning them as the go-to choices for franchise partnerships.
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