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Franchise development research shows that only 20 percent of franchisors ever reach the 100-unit mark.—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Shareholders of Re/Max, a real estate brokerage franchisor, will have the option of being paid in cash or receiving 5.15 shares of the combined public company, which will be known as Real ReMax group.—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026 The franchisor quickly stumbled, and by the end of the 1970s all the other outlets had closed their doors, leaving the Bumby Avenue original a singular Florida icon.—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 In early education and child care, resilience is reinforced when franchisors help owners maintain quality and consistency even during difficult periods.—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for franchisor