TESTIMONIALS
Don’t Just Take It From Us…
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"Donatos Pizza has enjoyed a 10+ year partnership with Franchise Elevator. The PR team has a track record of staying ahead of market trends to offer new insights and strategies that help Donatos create meaningful connections with franchise audiences and local market customer awareness. In an ever-changing industry where timing is critical, Franchise Elevator’s strong media relationships are invaluable to ensure access to industry leading publications and impactful placements. At Donatos, “Pizza is fun”… and so is partnering with the great people at Franchise Elevator!"
– Jeff Baldwin, VP of Development & Franchising of Donatos Pizza
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"Working with the team at Franchise Elevator has been a fantastic experience. They are easy to work with, and truly understand how to tell our story as a leading property restoration brand. Their work has helped us land strong media placements, boost our brand visibility, and earn recognition through awards and thought leadership exposure. They get results — and they make the process easy."
– Alex Pericchi, VP of Marketing and Online Learning of PuroClean
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“Not all PR agencies are created equal. When we transitioned to Franchise Elevator, the difference was immediately clear. Their team genuinely understood FACE FOUNDRIE's vision and executed with the strategy and partnership we needed. What sets them apart is their willingness to think like owners—they asked the right questions, understood our values, and became true extensions of our leadership. The transition was seamless, and we've found that great PR is ultimately about finding people who care as much about your success as you do. Franchise Elevator is that team.”
- Michele Henry, Founder & CEO of FACE FOUNDRIE
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"We’ve partnered with Franchise Elevator for over a year, and the results have been fantastic. Their team blends franchise‑development savvy with consumer‑facing PR that keeps our restaurants top‑of‑mind and drives serious interest from prospective franchisees.
Franchise Elevator feels like an extension of our marketing team, bringing fresh ideas and steady execution that fuel day‑to‑day momentum and long‑term growth. We’re excited to keep building with them and happily recommend their services to brands that want greater visibility and a stronger franchise pipeline."
– Peter Yang, Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer of Pokeworks
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“Franchise Elevator has been an invaluable partner in helping us elevate The Spice & Tea Exchange's franchise development efforts. Their team brings a unique combination of industry expertise, strategic thinking, and genuine passion for franchise growth. What stands out most is their ability to understand our brand, our culture, and what makes our franchise opportunity unique, then translate that into meaningful visibility and engagement with prospective franchise candidates. I highly recommend Franchise Elevator to any franchise organization looking for a partner that is invested in both the journey and the outcome.”
- Tatum Crews, Vice President of Sales & Franchise Operations of The Spice & Tea Exchange

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“I’ve worked with the Fishman PR team on and off for nearly 20 years across several different franchise brands, so my expectations were high when I first engaged Franchise Elevator, their sister brand designed to support emerging brands with lean marketing teams.
What I didn’t expect was for Franchise Elevator to exceed those expectations so completely.
The team leading our account has been exceptional—strategic, responsive, proactive and genuinely invested in our success. More importantly, the results from our franchise development PR have been outstanding. The level of support, engagement and results has been every bit as strong as what I’ve experienced with Fishman over the years.
For any emerging franchise brand looking to build awareness, generate a stronger franchise development pipeline and attract the right first franchisees, I can’t recommend Franchise Elevator highly enough. Investing in this team is an investment in the growth of your brand—and your future franchisees will thank you for it.”
- Kristin Risby, Head of Marketing & Communications of Skiptown
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"The Franchise Elevator team has been instrumental in catapulting several clients of mine to new heights. Their strategic approach to public relations, coupled with their deep understanding of the franchise industry, has been nothing short of remarkable. I wholeheartedly recommend Franchise Elevator to any emerging organization seeking a top-tier PR firm that truly understands the intricacies of the franchise industry. Their professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to our success and telling our story have made them an invaluable partner."
– Lindsay Simpson, CMO of Showhomes
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“The Franchise Elevator team truly understands the franchise industry and knows how to turn our brand’s stories into meaningful media opportunities. They are strategic, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping Drama Kids International strengthen its visibility and credibility. They feel less like an outside agency and more like an extension of our own team.”
- Faith Gavelek, President of Drama Kids
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"Working with Franchise Elevator has been an incredibly rewarding experience for Grumpy’s. Their team truly understands our brand’s voice and has been instrumental in developing impactful campaigns that resonate with both our customers and our franchise candidates. Their proactive approach to has been invaluable to us. Franchise Elevator is the trusted partner we always rely on when looking to grow our brand."
– Daniel DeLeon, President & CEO of Grumpy’s
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