A Founder’s Message of Gratitude, Growth, and Great Promise Ahead

As I reflect on this past year, I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude, humility, and excitement for what lies ahead.

At FranchisePressReleases.com, this has truly been a year of blessing and momentum. We’ve had the privilege of forming so many new friendships, welcoming incredible franchise brands into our ecosystem, and working alongside passionate founders and leadership teams who are building something meaningful. Just as rewarding has been helping prospective franchisees discover opportunities that align with their dreams of business ownership, independence, and long-term success.

None of this happens in isolation. FranchisePressReleases.com is proud to be part of the Franchise Marketing Solutions Network, and together, across the network, we surpassed 6 million human pageviews this year—a milestone that speaks to trust, relevance, and continued growth. Even more encouraging, that growth is continuing at double-digit rates, fueled by authentic storytelling, credible exposure, and a shared commitment to serving the franchise community the right way.

We are also encouraged by the broader environment taking shape for entrepreneurs and franchise brands alike. As regulatory overreach begins to ease and financing becomes more accessible to millions of current and aspiring business owners, the road ahead looks increasingly bright. When barriers are lowered and opportunity expands, franchising once again proves why it remains one of the most powerful pathways to business ownership in America.

At the same time, I believe it’s important to pause and acknowledge that success is never something we achieve alone. We feel truly blessed to do this work, and we approach it with a strong sense of stewardship. Faith, gratitude, and service guide our mission—because people matter more than platforms, and relationships matter more than reach.

Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, I’m incredibly excited about the new projects on the horizon across the Franchise Marketing Solutions Network. We are building, refining, and expanding in ways that will create even more value for franchisors, franchisees, and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

To every brand, partner, reader, and entrepreneur who has trusted us this year—thank you. Your belief in our mission means more than you know. We are honored to walk alongside you and even more excited for what we’ll build together next.

The future is bright. The work is meaningful. And the best is yet to come.

With gratitude,

Mark Milburn
Founder
FranchisePressReleases.com
Franchise Marketing Solutions Network