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Strategic Franchising

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Strategic Franchising reviews

1.9

19% would recommend to a friend

(44 total reviews)
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Gary Green

19% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Strategic Franchising has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 44 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a poor working experience there. The Strategic Franchising employee rating is 49% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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44 reviews
5.0
Dec 4, 2025

Collaborative with Opportunity to Grow

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Pros

Supportive team environment, strong leadership access, and opportunities to grow professionally. The company is performance-driven but also invests in training and development. I appreciate the flexibility, benefits, and the collaborative culture across brands.

Cons

Like any growing organization, things can move quickly and processes continue to evolve. But leadership is open to feedback and improvements.

2.0
Oct 1, 2025
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Pros

Remote work and the other employees were just as frustrated as I was in the role which created a strong bond among the team.

Cons

Unrealistic expectations for calls, applications and presentations on a weekly due to super unqualified leads - they are spending so much money on franchise portals that are not going to invest in a franchise. Weekly All franchise brand sales meetings to cover performance amongst peers creating an uncomfortable work environment. Low commissions per deal compared to other franchise development roles ($3215 vs $5000+). Performance plans instituted after 6 months of employment if sales goals are not met, reducing pay more than 20%. HUGE turnover. Disorganized at all levels and many VPs who are unprofessional and speak down to you instead of working towards solutions for improvement.

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Strategic Franchising Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value transparent dialogue and take all feedback seriously. While we respectfully disagree with several of the characterizations in this post, we appreciate the opportunity to provide clarification. Our Franchise Development teams operate in a performance-based sales environment that reflects the competitive nature of franchise development. Expectations for activity, lead management, and presentations are clearly outlined during the hiring and onboarding process. Every team member is provided with training, coaching, data transparency, and leadership support to promote success. Weekly brand performance meetings are intended to drive collaboration, visibility, and best practice sharing. Never to single out or demean individuals. Compensation plans, including base salary, commission, and performance expectations, are benchmarked within the franchise sales industry and fully disclosed prior to hire. Performance improvement plans are implemented only after sustained performance gaps are identified and are designed to support improvement, not to penalize. We take any allegations related to payroll and compliance extremely seriously and are fully committed to wage and hour compliance. Multiple internal review processes are in place to ensure employees are compensated accurately and in accordance with applicable laws. Any payroll concerns raised through appropriate internal channels are promptly reviewed and resolved. Turnover in commission-driven sales roles is an industry-wide challenge. We continuously invest in leadership development, lead strategy optimization, and training to improve long-term success and retention. We are proud to have many franchise development professionals on our team who have built long, successful careers with our organization.
5.0
Jun 27, 2025

Rewarding

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Pros

It’s amazing to go into work every day, knowing that you’re making such a difference in people’s lives.

Cons

We are a customer driven company so sometimes after hours and weekends are needed

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