ClientTether ranks No. 3 in Entrepreneur’s 2026 franchise technology list

ClientTether was named one of Entrepreneur’s Top Franchise Suppliers of 2026, placing No. 3 in Technology and extending a six-year streak of recognition. The ranking underscores the growing demand for franchise software that speeds lead response, improves follow-up, and supports both franchisors and franchisees.

Why it matters: - ClientTether’s No. 3 Technology ranking in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers list signals continued demand for franchise CRM tools built for lead management and automation. - The recognition marks six consecutive years of inclusion among Entrepreneur’s leading franchise suppliers. - The company also held the No. 3 Technology spot in 2025, making this a back-to-back top-three result. - ClientTether says the ranking reflects the value of software that helps franchise systems convert leads into growth with less manual work.

What happened: - ClientTether was named one of Entrepreneur’s Top Franchise Suppliers of 2026. - The franchise CRM and software platform ranked No. 3 in the Technology category. - The announcement was made Sept. 29, 2026. - ClientTether builds software for franchise development, franchisee sales and marketing automation.

The details: - The platform combines lead management, communication, sales automation and franchise-focused workflows in one system. - For franchise development teams, the software is designed to improve candidate engagement and visibility across the development pipeline. - For franchisees, the platform supports customer response, opportunity management and repeatable sales processes. - ClientTether says the software is built around the way franchise systems actually operate, with separate needs at the franchisor and unit level. - The company says the platform connects communication, automation, lead management, sales processes and performance visibility. - ClientTether says the goal is to reduce manual work and move prospects more efficiently from inquiry to conversion. - The company describes itself as the top-rated FranDev and service franchise CRM. - ClientTether says its software uses AI, text, call and email automations. - ClientTether also points to recognition from G2, Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice. - The company’s website is ClientTether.

Between the lines: - The repeat ranking suggests franchise operators are still looking for specialized software rather than generic CRM tools. - ClientTether is positioning itself around practical execution, not broad AI messaging. - Dave Hansen, CEO of ClientTether, said franchise technology should help teams act faster, automate time-consuming work and give franchisors and franchisees tools to grow. - Hansen also said the company is focused on helping clients spend less time managing technology and more time building their businesses.

What's next: - ClientTether says it will keep developing software around faster lead response, more consistent follow-up, better visibility, less manual work and stronger execution. - The company says it will continue building for automation and AI-enabled workflows as franchise systems adopt more of those tools. - Hansen said the company’s focus will remain on practical improvements that help franchise teams grow.