Ripley PR named to Entrepreneur's Top 10 franchise PR agencies list for ninth straight year

Tennessee-based global public relations firm places seventh in national ranking

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripley PR, an award-winning global public relations agency specializing in franchising, skilled trades, manufacturing and B2B technology, has earned a spot on Entrepreneur magazine's prestigious Top Franchise Suppliers list for the ninth consecutive year. Ranked seventh among PR firms nationally, the recognition reflects the firm's long-standing work helping franchise brands strengthen visibility and support continued growth.

"Franchise brands are competing for attention from prospective owners, customers and the media, so visibility has to be intentional," said Ripley PR CEO and founder Heather Ripley. "Our job is to help clients stand out for the right reasons and give them a stronger presence in the markets where they want to grow. Being included on this list again tells us that approach continues to resonate with the franchise companies we serve."

Founded in 2013, Ripley PR is a woman-owned, full-service communications agency that helps franchise brands raise their profile through media relations, crisis communications and award opportunities, in addition to helping individual franchise owners build awareness, goodwill and preference in their local markets.

The annual Top Franchise Suppliers ranking evaluates service providers based on a survey of more than 1,000 franchisors, ranging from emerging concepts to established industry brand leaders. Respondents rated their satisfaction with suppliers regarding quality, cost and value to determine placements across 13 distinct categories.

The latest Entrepreneur recognition builds on a series of recent honors for Ripley PR, including a silver 2026 TITAN American Business Award for Outstanding PR Campaign, a bronze award in Franchise Business Review's 2025 Employee Satisfaction Awards, recognition as the 2025-2026 PR Agency of the Year for the Southeast U.S. by the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards and Best Communications/PR Agency in the 2025 Merit Awards.

"This recognition belongs to the team that shows up every day ready to do great work for our clients," Ripley said. "They understand the franchise industry, they care about getting results and they bring a level of commitment that continues to move our clients and our agency forward."

For more information, visit www.ripleypr.com.

About Ripley PR
Ripley PR is an elite, global B2B public relations agency specializing in home service and building trades, manufacturing and franchising. The agency has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Top PR Agencies (2024), by the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards as PR Agency of the Year (2025-2026) and by the Merit Awards as Best Communications/PR Agency (2025). Offering a full range of strategic communication services, including award recognition, crisis management and media relations, Ripley PR uses a blend of strategic business acumen and creative public relations branding to tell compelling stories and deliver measurable results.

Ripley PR is also a member of The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's leading partnership of independently owned PR agencies with more than 110 offices and approximately 2,000 communications professionals across 45 countries on six continents. For more information, visit ripleypr.com.

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