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Best Flamel Alternatives for Franchise Marketing in 2026
Industry Insights

Best Flamel Alternatives for Franchise Marketing in 2026

An authoritative guide to not using Flamel. Welcome to the world of binders, spreadsheets with 340 tabs, a Google Doc called LOGINS, and other nightmares.

Matt SichtermanCTO
August 20, 2026·8 min
How Much Does Multi-Location Marketing Software Cost?
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How Much Does Multi-Location Marketing Software Cost?

Multi-location marketing software typically costs around $394 per month for a multi-channel stack. Here's how the pricing actually breaks down.

Alex Hayden
July 20, 2026
SOCi Alternatives for Franchises:  7 Tools Compared
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SOCi Alternatives for Franchises: 7 Tools Compared

The best SOCi alternatives for multi-location and franchise brands in 2026, from Rallio to Flamel, compared on franchisee adoption, brand safety, and price.

Bridget Johnston
July 7, 2026·3 min
Flamel and CareerPlug collaborated on publishing The Franchise Hiring Guide
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Introducing The Franchise Hiring Guide in Partnership with CareerPlug

Franchise hiring is broken. See the data behind why job boards underperform and how top brands are building smarter, multi-channel recruiting systems.

Alex Hayden
June 24, 2026
The Hidden Value of Franchising: Mobility Engines, Founder Factories & Community Anchors
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The Hidden Value of Franchising: Mobility Engines, Founder Factories & Community Anchors

A 2026 Oxford Economics report for the IFA Foundation reveals franchising's massive economic impact, better job quality, diverse entrepreneurship and deep commu

Paul Ehlinger
February 10, 2026·9 min
Why Pet Care Marketing Must Be Localized to Succeed
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Why Pet Care Marketing Must Be Localized to Succeed

Learn why localized marketing is essential for pet care franchises. Discover how social media and AI tools help brands like petbar grow engagement, revenue, and

Bridget Johnston
July 24, 2025·5 min
Gym Marketing Idea: We Try & Rank 4 Fitness Franchise Classes
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Gym Marketing Idea: We Try & Rank 4 Fitness Franchise Classes

Explore real experiences at four fitness franchises—TITLE Boxing Club, AIR Aerial Fitness, Orangetheory, and Solidcore—with honest reviews and rankings to guide

Alex Hayden
January 14, 2025·3 min
Ranking 6 Pastas from 6 Franchises on World Pasta Day
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Ranking 6 Pastas from 6 Franchises on World Pasta Day

For World Pasta Day, we taste-tested pasta dishes from 6 top franchises—ranking them from dry to saucy and bland to flavorful. Watch the video and see who won!

Bridget Johnston
October 25, 2024·2 min
Maximize Your Fitness Franchise's Facebook Engagement: Best Times to Post in 2024
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Maximize Your Fitness Franchise's Facebook Engagement: Best Times to Post in 2024

Boost your fitness franchise's engagement with our data-backed guide to the best days and times to post on Facebook. Learn when to post for maximum reach and in

Paul Ehlinger
May 15, 2024·4 min
Why Fitness Franchises Must Empower Franchisees on Social Media
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Why Fitness Franchises Must Empower Franchisees on Social Media

Discover why empowering franchisees with localized social media content is crucial for fitness franchises. Learn strategies to drive local engagement and busine

Paul Ehlinger
April 17, 2024·2 min
How Fitness Franchises Can Balance Brand Consistency and Local Flavor in Marketing
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How Fitness Franchises Can Balance Brand Consistency and Local Flavor in Marketing

Learn how fitness franchisors can balance brand consistency with localized marketing. Discover proven strategies that empower franchisees while protecting your

Paul Ehlinger
April 15, 2024·3 min
How to Market a Gym on Social Media
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How to Market a Gym on Social Media

Discover how gyms can use social media marketing to boost engagement, attract members, and build a strong online fitness community. From platform selection to i

Cherie Thacker
January 24, 2024·7 min
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