{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What's Next in Franchising","title":"2026 is Exposing Weak Systems","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bae21fe1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1631,"description":"Franchise growth is accelerating in lockstep with rising pressure on operations.\nIn the first episode of What’s Next in Franchising, Leighton Healey and Travis Martin introduce the show and break down three developments shaping service franchising in 2026:\nFTC franchise disclosure updates and what greater transparency means for franchisors\nThe latest Franchise 500 rankings and how visibility raises expectations across systems\nThe shift away from DIY as consumers return to professional service providers\nThis episode sets the foundation for the conversations ahead, focusing on how franchise leaders can navigate growth without losing quality, culture, or their people.\n📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:\n👉 https://youtu.be/xIqQ8AtGCkw?si=w57A-tYWC_if78Fa","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1ySo1GuJK2xw0xrK-SQ6QUaEeQohWhwKQf_Okw733xw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZmM4/M2YzZDUyZjRjZDlh/OGFlODgyOTc5ZjBh/Zjc0OC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}