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Crunch Fitness BEST FITNESS FRANCHISE Crunch Fitness combines fun and inclusivity with a “No Judgments” philosophy, fostering welcoming environments across 480+ gyms. With a scalable, adaptable franchise model and strong franchisee relationships, Crunch is thriving in diverse markets with its community- focused approach, support, and operational excellence. Big Sky Franchise Team BEST FRANCHISE CONSULTANCY Supporting franchisors and franchisees in 12 countries, the Big Sky Franchise Team has launched numerous successful franchises, as well as providing a wealth of educational content, podcasts, and social responsibility initiatives to promote best practices and ethical franchising. Applebee’s BEST FOOD & DRINK FRANCHISE (FOOD) Applebee’s restaurants are franchised by affiliates of California-based Dine Brands Global, Inc. – one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. Operating 1,618 locations in the U.S. and 12 countries, and known for its affordable American dining, the franchise model provides robust support. CONSUMER, B2B, AND FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MARKETING EXPERTS Reshift Media is a digital marketing firm that develops innovative strategies, processes, and technologies designed to help franchise organizations attract customers and recruit franchisees. Recognized as theWorld’s Best Franchise Marketing Firm at the 2023 and 2024 Global Franchise Awards, Reshift is a proven industry leader. In 2025, the company is embarking on a major international expansion and introducing a significantly enhanced version of its award-winning Brand Amplifier franchise marketing software. Additionally, the company is expanding Franify, its franchise development marketing platform, further solidifying its position as an industry innovator. Reshift Media “We have some really exciting initiatives underway in 2025. The new version of our digital marketing platformwill be a gamechanger for franchise companies!” - KirkAllen, co-founder and COO B E S T M A R K E T I N G A N D P R F I R M Voxie helps franchises grow faster, smarter, and stronger by addressing the challenges that hinder multi-location businesses. At the core of it all is Franchise Hub – a game- changing platform that bridges the gap between corporate teams and franchisees, ensuring the right balance of brand consistency and local impact. With Franchise Hub, corporate teams can launch powerful, brand-approved campaigns across all locations in minutes, while franchisees gain tools to foster deeper customer connections through tailored offers and localized outreach. The result? Unified messaging that feels personal and drives results where it matters most – locally. From increasing repeat visits by 30% to generating millions in new revenue, Voxie’s solutions deliver real, measurable results that can be tracked. Whether looking to fill more seats, boost sales, or dominate a market, Voxie provides the tools and insights to make it happen. Leading franchise brands are using Voxie to scale smarter, drive loyalty, and stay ahead of the competition. With Voxie, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s guaranteed. We chose Voxie because Franchise Hub provided the solution we needed. Managing hundreds of locations under a single, unsegmented platformwasn’t an option, but Voxie’s ability to group locations and customize access fit the needs of our growing franchises perfectly. Jordan Lebeuf, VP of CRM at Unleashed Brands P R O U D P A R T N E R 23 GLOBAL-FRANCHISE.COM Globa l Franchi se Awards 2025 Fina l i sts