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Google’s AI Mode and Franchise Lead Generation

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By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights June 11, 2025 — Almost exactly a year since we wrote about the introduction of AI Overviews and generative AI to franchise search , Google introduced AI Mode, its generative AI offering to the search experience in browsers and the Gemini app which began rolling out to all U.S.

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Natural Disasters Significantly Impact Franchise Lead Generation

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By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights January 14, 2025 – If your franchise sales team is noticing a decrease in lead generation in recent days, they are not alone. Franchise Lead flow from the State of California is down 21.3% YTD already, since fires ignited on January 7.

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Changes in Franchise Development Lead Generation Paid Sources Planned for 2025

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By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights March 26, 2025 – When asked about advertising plans for 2025, 100% of franchise development teams already using the major franchise lead generation sources expected to increase their spending somewhat or significantly in 2025.

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2025 Franchise Development Lead Sources Survey

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by FranchiseInsights.com Results of a survey of Franchise Development teams across system sizes, conducted in January 2025 ©Franchise Ventures, LLC April 30, 2025 This document is also available in pdf format here. Franchise portals are still widely used and expected to grow in usage in 2025.

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2025 Franchise Development Lead Sources Survey Highlights

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By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights May 13, 2025 – Business news is bustling with headlines about tariff negotiations, the disruption and opportunities presented by AI, antitrust claims and remedies potentially impacting Google, and content freedom vs. moderation on many platforms, and a pending outright ban of TikTok in the U.S.

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Record Share of Business Startups Planned Within 2025

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By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights January 1, 2025 – Monthly surveys of buyers actively seeking franchises and businesses for sale have shown an increasing inclination to start businesses in the ensuing twelve months when asked about their time frames. In late December 2024, a record 93.0%

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Franchise Development Lead Generation Source Adoption Rates

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By: Michael Alston for Franchise Insights April 30, 2025 – Looking back at usage rates of the top franchise development lead generation channels from 2022-2025, franchisors have diversified their sources in response to many changes in the ecosystem. in 2025, an increase of 11%.