Global Franchise 9.1

70 32 Top of the world Meet the world-beating franchise brands judged best in the business. The celebrity factor How the right partnerships can open a star-studding path to success. Private equity decoded Actionable insights from Alicia Miller for tapping into the vast power of PE. ON THE COVER 19 54 42 Building resilience The ability to navigate through uncertain times is the key to success and longevity. 64 78 54 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM 5 15 GLOBAL FRANCHISE AWARDS 2024 Catch up on all the news, interviews and photos from the awards ceremony, including the full list of worthy winners. 32 FRANCHISING DOWN UNDER Farrah Rose explores why New Zealand has been ranked among the world’s top economies for doing business by the World Bank. 36 THE FINAL FRONTIER: KITCHEN AUTOMATION Cost-effective robots that can cook is something the restaurant industry can benefit from, especially as labor costs rise. 49 KEY INSIGHTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW With the IFA on board as a strategic partner, London’s latest event broke its own records. 60 FRANCHISEE RECRUITMENT Why franchisees are your secret weapon in growth and expansion, especially when they work together. 70 LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP Monica Feid explains why women leaders are leading the franchise charge when it comes to vision, values and communication. 80 OUT OF OFFICE We review the business world of podcasting, publishing and social media. INTERVIEWS 20 MATT HALLER We interviewed the President and CEO of the International Franchise Association about leadership, goals and advocating for franchising communities everywhere. 22 JACK MONSON The marketing maestro on why next level storytelling is crucial for franchise brands to adopt. 76 5 MINUTES WITH CHAD PALMER The newly appointed CMO on how he plans to leverage AI and data ito drive forward UFG’s huge portfolio of franchise brands. 78 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LINDSAY JUNK The President of boutique fitness brand YogaSix gives us a snapshot into her day.