Franchise systems that incorporate strategic brand partnerships into their business model can provide their franchise network with significant advantages that can help them succeed.

The benefits of working with a franchise that prioritizes brand partnerships include:

Keep reading to find out why investing in a franchise with strong brand partnerships can offer a competitive edge for prospective franchisees seeking a new business opportunity.

ENHANCED BRAND AWARENESS AND CREDIBILITY

A key strength of investing in a franchise is its brand recognition, which has strengthened over time. This established reputation can give franchisees an immediate edge, allowing them to leverage the trust and credibility the brand has already earned with consumers.

When a franchise forms strategic brand partnerships with other well-established and trusted brands, it can expand its visibility and strengthen its credibility on a national scale. These collaborations can help reach a wider audience and create a better market presence, which can be a strong differentiator in a competitive industry.

For franchisors, forming successful partnerships can grant them a more prominent and credible position in their specific market, which can trickle down to their franchise locations, as there’s an opportunity for more consumers to seek out the franchise in their community because of the partnership.

An example of a brand partnership can be a coffee franchise that collaborates with a movie studio by offering a special themed drink to commemorate an upcoming film release. This partnership could allow the coffee franchise to gain business from fans of the movie, helping to strengthen its market reputation while allowing the movie studio additional promotion. Because many franchise collaborations are established at the corporate level, franchisees can enjoy the benefits without investing in the partnership themselves.

A brand can be considered credible when consumers trust the products and services. Since almost nine in ten adult global consumers say trust is an important consideration when purchasing from a brand, with seven in ten reporting that trusting a brand is now more important than ever, building credibility as a franchise system by partnering with an established brand can be incredibly important.

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ACCESS TO A LARGER CUSTOMER BASE

Acquiring new customers requires putting in effort, regardless of whether you’ve invested in a franchise business or started your own company. While investing in a franchise can significantly assist in this process, thanks to an existing customer base that is already familiar with the brand, franchisees are still required to reach local customers and form long-term customer relationships.

That’s why strong partnerships with a well-known brand can be beneficial, as it can help franchisees reach the brand’s customers and potentially convert them into customers of their own. These consumers may never visit the franchise without such a partnership.

Well-established brand partnerships can help franchises expand their customer base by reaching beyond their primary audience to new potential customers who may still value their products or services. For franchisees, this broader reach can help attract new customers, especially when partnerships are effectively promoted across various platforms, such as social media.

With 71% of U.S. consumers reporting that they enjoy co-branding partnerships, there is a great opportunity to reach an interested audience. However, it’s essential for prospective franchisees to evaluate a franchise’s partnerships before they invest. Aligning with brands that have strong, positive reputations is important, as 61% of consumers will avoid purchasing from a brand with a negative reputation.

INCREASED RELEVANCY AND EXCITEMENT

Maintaining relevancy is important for any business, but especially for franchise systems, where numerous franchisees depend on a strong business model for success. Investing in a franchise system with strong partnerships means investing in a brand that actively works to keep its name in the public eye. These collaborations can introduce new promotions and exclusive offerings that attract consumer interest, helping to maintain excitement around the franchise.

While many franchises have a solid lineup of products and services they’ve developed and that customers have come to know and value, these partnerships allow franchises to introduce new opportunities without changing their business model or expanding their product line, which maintains consistency across their franchise network, but adds a new level of interest.

DOGTOPIA’S RECENT BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

At Dogtopia, we have partnered with several popular brands that have been promoted over the years. Our thoughtful collaborations have not only enhanced our brand image but also provided unique value to our franchisees and customers.

One of our recent partnerships was with Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, the #1 telecast of the day outside of that Sunday’s main event. From digital promotion to social giveaways and more, our entire franchise network was involved in hosting the pre-game tailgate for dogs, which included creating and sharing assets that promoted tuning in to the program. This awareness not only allowed us to promote Dogtopia, but also put the brand side-by-side with a program so loved by pet parents across the country. This resulted in enhancing our visibility among football fans and dog lovers.

Beyond dog-related partnerships, Dogtopia partnered with Ritual Zero Proof, America’s #1 non-alcoholic spirit brand, by providing a unique offer to both groups of customers. This partnership allowed us to reach potential pet parents, and Ritual was able to showcase their suite of products to Dogtopia.

We also extended our reach by partnering with Pepsi, Amazon, and Bosch, by offering their employees a unique offer to join the Dogtopia family.

Dogtopia is always looking for exciting and unique partnerships to further drive brand awareness and community.

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