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This month, 1851 Franchise’s <a href="https://1851franchise.com/developmentawards2020">Franchise Development Website Awards</a> have <a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchisedevelopmentawards">returned</a> to announce the most effective and engaging development sites in franchising. A panel of nine expert judges evaluated each franchise development site according to three criteria: first impressions, quality of content and ease of use. Sites were scored on a five-point scale in accordance with these three criteria, with the overall website rankings based on a composite average of the judges’ scores.&nbsp;The first impressions metrics for each franchise development site are determined in consideration of five subfactors: usability, UI/UX design, site performance, SEO and mobile accessibility. The content metrics are determined by the presence and strength of three subfactors: motivating content, calls to action and reasons to buy now. The ease-of-use metrics score was determined in relation to location, depth and ease of application.This year's judges include<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-dowling-?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Brent Dowling,</a> CEO and co-founder of<a href="https://raintreesales.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Raintree</a>;<a href="https://www.msaworldwide.com/about-us/msa-senior-team/kay-ainsley/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Kay Ainsley</a>, managing director of<a href="https://www.msaworldwide.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> MSA Worldwide</a>;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemonroerowan?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Michelle Rowan,</a> president &amp; COO of<a href="https://franchisebusinessreview.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Franchise Business Review</a>;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/4stanfriedman?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Stan Friedman</a>, president of<a href="https://www.frmsolutions.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> FRM Solutions</a>;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-beagelman-58535210?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Steve Beagelman,</a> founder of<a href="https://smbfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> SMB Franchise Advisors*</a>;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-internicola-42506910?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Charles Internicola</a>, founder of<a href="https://www.franchiselawsolutions.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> The Internicola Law Firm</a>;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianna-bailer-bb556b130?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Dianna Bailer</a>, vice president of operations at<a href="https://franchiseperformancegroup.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Franchise Performance Group</a>;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomscott?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Thomas Scott</a>, CEO of<a href="https://brandjournalists.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Brand Journalists</a>; and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-spadea-a696256?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Tom Spadea</a>, co-founder of<a href="https://www.spadealaw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> Spadea Lignana Law Firm</a>.Here the average scores for the 10 websites that came in between 70 and 61:<h4>70. <a href="https://www.blinkfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blink Fitness</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.29</li><li>Content: 3.57</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.43</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.43</li></ul><h4>69. <a href="https://limepaintingfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LIME Painting</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.67</li><li>Content: 3.50</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.14</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.44</li></ul><h4>68. <a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK*</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.57</li><li>Content: 3.50</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.29</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.45</li></ul><h4>67. <a href="http://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pool Scouts*</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.60</li><li>Content: 3.60</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.20</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.47</li></ul><h4>66. <a href="https://tacotimefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TacoTime</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.43</li><li>Content: 3.29</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.71</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.48</li></ul><h4>65. <a href="http://windowgeniefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Window Genie</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.43</li><li>Content: 3.71</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.29</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.48</li></ul><h4>64. <a href="https://restoration1franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Restoration 1&nbsp;</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.57</li><li>Content: 3.29</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.57</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.48</li></ul><h4>63. <a href="https://papamurphysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Papa Murphy’s</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.14</li><li>Content: 3.57</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.71</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.48</li></ul><h4>62. <a href="https://millicarefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">milliCare</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.57</li><li>Content: 3.29</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.57</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.48</li></ul><h4>61. <a href="http://www.housemasterfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=top-franchise-development-websites-70-61-2714207" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">House Master</a></h4><ul><li>First Impressions: 3.86</li><li>Content: 3.43</li><li>Ease of Use: 3.14</li><li>Overall Average Score: 3.48</li></ul>

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Top Franchise Development Websites: 70–61

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Onigilly Japanese Kitchen

Unlocking the Potential: How Much Can You Earn as an Onigilly Franchisee?

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Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

DeWitts Ignite New Chapter for Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions in Reno 

Grease, Grit, and Growth: DeWitts Ignite New Chapter for Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions in Reno, Nevada

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Layne's Chicken Fingers

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Why This 50 Unit Wendy’s Franchisee Is Betting on Layne’s for His Next Big Move

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CapitalSpring

CapitalSpring’s Jim Balis Talks Growth, ROI and the Future of Fast Casual on “Rock My Restaurant”

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Children's Lighthouse

Children’s Lighthouse Ramps Up Growth in First Half of 2025 With Strategic Expansions, Franchise Signings, and New Headquarters

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