2026 Franchise Compensation Guide
Blue Rock Search Releases 2026 Franchise Compensation Guide Blue Rock Search is pleased to officially announce the release of our 2026 Franchise Compensation Guide. Designed for franchise organizations, hiring leaders, and industry professionals, this guide provides valuable compensation insights across a variety of franchise-focused roles. Our goal is to help companies remain competitive in today’s […]
How Digital Marketing Is Reshaping Franchise Growth
Digital Marketing Leadership Has Become too Strategic to Leave Entirely to External Resources. After more than thirty years as an executive recruiter specializing in franchising, I have had a front-row seat to the evolution of franchisor leadership requirements, operating platforms, franchise development strategies, and marketing resources. Throughout my career, I have watched franchise organizations adapt […]
Your Hiring Process Might Be Costing You Your Best Candidates
Your Hiring Process Might Be Costing You Your Best Candidates Author: Nancy Estep-Critchett, Owner & Founder of Blue Rock Search Don’t Lose a Great Hire Because of a Poor Candidate Experience After more than 30 years in the recruiting industry, I’ve learned that successful hiring is about far more than just finding qualified talent. I […]
Remote Control
Remote Control: Employers Can’t Stop the Remote Work Wave Can employers really control the unrelenting push toward remote employees? As an executive recruiter, and an employer myself, I say nope. Sure, there are a handful of positions where timing, location, and responsibilities make onsite work necessary: shaping a team for an emerging brand, driving a […]
The Single Biggest Challenge Facing Emerging Franchise Companies Today
The Single Biggest Challenge Facing Emerging Franchise Companies Today In today’s dynamic business landscape, franchising remains one of the most powerful models for scaling a brand. For emerging franchise companies—those in their early stages of expansion—the opportunities are vast. However, amid the excitement of growth, there is one challenge that consistently stands out as the […]
Blue Rock Search Announces the Release of the 2025 Franchise Compensation Guide
Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search Sarasota is pleased to announce the release of their 2025 Franchise Compensation Guide. The 2025 Franchise Compensation Guide includes coast-to-coast salary data across 18 representative metro areas and 6 regions. Our hiring, franchise, and compensation experts share analysis of comparative salary data across a range of titles, locations, experience […]