We Sell Restaurants has been named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Top Franchise Cultures List, a distinction awarded to the top 100 franchise brands across the country with the strongest internal culture, as rated directly by their franchisees. This recognition underscores the brand’s ongoing investment in leadership, support systems, and a shared set of values that resonate across its franchise network.

A Culture That Drives Franchise Success

Culture is more than a buzzword—it’s a performance driver. At We Sell Restaurants, culture is built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and results-driven support. This award highlights what franchisees across the country already know: this is a brand where brokers don’t just build a business—they build a future backed by a community that wants them to win.

“We’ve always believed our greatest asset is our people,” said Robin Gagnon, CEO and Co-Founder of We Sell Restaurants. “This honor reflects the strength of our franchise network, the trust we’ve built, and the way we show up for each other every day.”

What Is the Culture100 List?

The Franchise Business Review Culture100 is based entirely on direct feedback from franchise owners. Unlike other awards that consider only financial growth or unit count, this list is grounded in how franchisees feel about the brand, its leadership, its support systems, and the overall franchise experience.

In 2025, Franchise Business Review surveyed over 35,000 franchise owners from more than 350 brands. Franchisees rated their systems on 33 key indicators—including:

• Leadership transparency
• Franchisee-franchisor communication
• Shared core values
• Franchisee engagement
• Support and operations team effectiveness

To be named to the Top Franchise Cultures list, We Sell Restaurants had to outperform other brands by 20% to 50% in these core categories.

A Brand Built on Shared Values

At We Sell Restaurants, culture is reflected in the everyday experiences of its franchisees. The brand fosters an environment of:

• Ownership – Franchisees operate independently but never alone.
• Collaboration – Weekly calls, live coaching, and shared best practices ensure franchisees are part of a greater system.
• Integrity – Ethical representation and confidentiality are non-negotiable standards.
• Empowerment – Brokers are supported with high-level tools, training, and marketing to drive performance.

These values aren’t just printed in brochures—they’re lived through systems like Deal Calls, dedicated coaching, and the proprietary BOSS platform that simplifies the brokerage process from lead to close.

Franchisee Survey Results Tell the Story

Franchisee feedback captured by FBR shows overwhelming satisfaction with the brand’s culture and leadership.

Highlights from the 2025 We Sell Restaurants Franchisee Survey:

This data confirms that franchisees not only trust the system—they feel empowered by it.

Culture in Action: Franchisee Spotlights

Jeff Marcus – Fort Collins, Colorado

Jeff joined We Sell Restaurants after building a strong foundation in restaurant ownership. Since becoming a Certified Restaurant Broker®, he’s helped dozens of client’s close deals while contributing to system-wide performance conversations. He recently expanded to a second territory.

Brittney Gates – Multi-Unit Owner

A former front-line team member who rose through the ranks to own first one, and now two franchises, Brittney’s leadership reflects the company’s culture of growth and excellence.

Franchisee-Led Innovation

Culture isn’t top-down at We Sell Restaurants. Franchisees are invited to shape the brand’s future—from marketing pilots to system upgrades. The annual Franchise Business Development Council meets quarterly to provide direct input to the executive team, ensuring everyone has a voice.

Why Franchise Culture Matters

According to Franchise Business Review:

• Brands with high culture ratings have better franchisee retention
• Strong culture correlates with higher unit-level profitability
• Franchisees in high-culture brands are more likely to renew their franchise agreement
  

“When evaluating a franchise opportunity, culture is one of the most important—and overlooked—factors,” says Michelle Rowan, President & COO of Franchise Business Review. “The brands on this year’s Culture100 list are building something meaningful. That starts with listening to and supporting their franchisees.”

Building on a Winning Culture

The Culture100 recognition follows a record-breaking year for We Sell Restaurants. The brand:

• Expanded to new markets across the U.S.
• Introduced advanced marketing automation and listing video systems
• Hosted its highest-attended Franchise Conference to date
• Maintained a 5-star satisfaction rating from franchisees across multiple review platforms

This momentum reflects a brand that’s not just growing—it’s growing together.

Join a Brand Where Culture Comes First

If you're evaluating franchise opportunities, ask yourself:

• Will I feel supported?
• Will my voice matter?
• Will I grow in this system?

If the answer isn't a resounding yes, it may be time to explore a brand like We Sell Restaurants—where culture, connection, and client success are more than values—they’re outcomes.

As part of its award-winning culture, We Sell Restaurants integrates giving back into the foundation of the brand. A commitment to live by the Golden Rule extends beyond work with clients and into the communities we serve. In 2018, our founders established a charitable trust to match donations from franchise partners and agents, focused on ending hunger, supporting veterans and children’s programs, and helping families in need. 

To date, this initiative has matched over \$105,000 in donations, alongside contributions from franchisees who also volunteer their time and resources locally. Our franchise network has supported critical organizations such as the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Meals of Hope, No Kid Hungry, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and veteran-focused groups like Folds of Honor and The Honor Foundation. 

We've also contributed to industry-focused causes like the Giving Kitchen and Marco’s Slice of Support, and provided local aid to shelters and food pantries addressing homelessness and domestic violence. In 2023, we launched a nationwide initiative to pack 100,000 meals during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, led by our Franchise Charitable Giving Committee. At We Sell Restaurants, community outreach isn’t a side project—it’s a core value, woven into the culture that earned us a spot on the Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Top Franchise Cultures list.

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