iFranchise Group Leads Supplier Category for Eighth Year

iFranchise Group has ranked No. 1 in the Franchise Consulting/Development category of Entrepreneur magazine’s 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers survey. The result is the firm’s eighth consecutive year at the top of the category, an uninterrupted run since 2019. The annual ranking draws feedback from franchisors at emerging and established brands. They evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, value, and overall satisfaction.

Franchisor Feedback Shapes Ranking

The Top Franchise Suppliers ranking is based on feedback from franchisors that use the suppliers surveyed. The 2026 results are featured in Entrepreneur’s September/October issue and on Entrepreneur.com.

The recognition places iFranchise Group first in its category for the eighth year in a row.

Services for Franchise Systems

For nearly three decades, iFranchise Group has worked with business owners and leadership teams on franchise readiness, the infrastructure required to franchise, and established franchise systems. Its multidisciplinary team supports franchise strategy, operations, documentation, training, marketing, lead generation, and franchise sales development.

Mark Siebert, CEO at iFranchise Group, said:

“Eight consecutive years at No. 1 is especially meaningful because this recognition reflects the experience of franchisors who understand what it takes to build and grow a franchise system. Our clients trust us with decisions that shape the future of their brands. We work to earn that trust through sound strategy, practical implementation, and an unwavering focus on building franchise systems designed for responsible, sustainable growth.”

Focus on Expansion Fundamentals

The firm’s work covers the operational, documentation, training, marketing, lead generation, and sales functions involved in developing franchise systems. Its client work spans emerging and established brands.

Mark Siebert, CEO at iFranchise Group, added:

“The franchise marketplace continues to evolve, but the fundamentals of successful expansion remain the same: a proven model, strong unit economics, disciplined systems, and the ability to support franchisees well. This recognition reinforces our responsibility to help clients turn those fundamentals into scalable franchise organizations - and to keep raising the standard for the advice and execution they receive.”