KONNECT AGENCY NAMED ONE OF 2026's TOP FRANCHISE SUPPLIERS BY ENTREPRENEUR

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Konnect Agency has been recognized as one of the top franchise suppliers in 2026 by Entrepreneur. The ranking, which is featured in the September/October issue of Entrepreneur magazine and on Entrepreneur.com, highlights the top-ranked service providers to the franchise industry across 13 categories. Konnect Agency was ranked No. 2 in the Franchise Supplier category.

This marks Konnect Agency's fifth consecutive year on Entrepreneur's Top Franchise Suppliers list and its highest ranking since first appearing on the list. The recognition reflects the agency's continued work helping franchise brands build awareness, connect with consumers and prospective franchisees, and create meaningful connections within the local communities that drive individual locations.

"What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it comes directly from the franchise brands we have the privilege of working with," says Sabina Gault, founder and CEO of Konnect Agency. "Five years on this list and our highest ranking to date are a reflection of the trust our clients place in us to understand their businesses and what matters most to their growth. We have always believed the strongest PR programs are built around real business goals, and that philosophy continues to drive everything we do."

Entrepreneur's Top Franchise Suppliers ranking is based on an annual survey of franchisors, with more than 1,000 franchise brands participating this year. More than 180 suppliers were ranked across 13 categories based on quality, cost and value. More than 60 franchise brands reported working with Konnect, earning the agency a near-perfect average rating of 4.92 out of 5. Founded in 2009, Konnect has more than 50 specialized experts across 11 states and three offices.

"We understand the importance of building a brand consumers want to experience and creating a business that prospective franchisees want to join," says Amanda Bialek, president of Konnect Agency. "Franchise communications require us to think both nationally and locally, and our role is to bring those perspectives together in a way that supports each brand's unique growth and visibility goals."

As the way consumers discover brands continues to evolve, Konnect has also expanded its franchise communications expertise to help brands navigate AI search and generative engine optimization (GEO). By combining earned media and other credible third-party content with strategies designed for an increasingly AI-driven search landscape, the agency helps franchise brands build visibility and authority wherever consumers are looking for answers.

"Impactful communications strategies start with understanding how real people are looking for, what questions they're asking and where they're going for trusted information," says Bialek. "Every brand has different growth goals, different franchisees and different consumers, so we build bespoke strategies around what will actually move that business forward."

"The strength of a franchise system often comes down to the partners standing behind it," says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief. "That's why we survey more than 1,000 franchisors to find out which suppliers they trust most. This is a critical business decision, and every franchise should get it right."

To view Konnect Agency in the Top Franchise Suppliers list, pick up the September/October issue of Entrepreneur magazine, on newsstands September 22nd, or visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/top-franchise-suppliers.

About Konnect Agency:
Konnect Agency is an award-winning, independent full-service integrated public relations agency recognized for its creative and strategic campaigns for trusted global brands and innovative challengers. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices in New York, Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Denver, the agency was founded in 2009 and works with leading brands in the food and beverage, franchise, family, and lifestyle industries such as Kraft Natural Cheese, Maple Hill, Hint, Casa Azul, Fogo de Chão, Woodhouse Spas, Lightbridge Academy, and more. Konnect Agency is a certified women-owned business (WBENC). Visit Konnect Agency for more information. Follow Konnect Agency on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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