Franchise SEO agency.
Customers search for your service near them and pick from the top results. Google ranks each location on its own, not the brand. As a franchise SEO agency, we help every location show up where local customers look. On-page SEO is included in The Refine System at $297/mo per location.
What is franchise SEO?
Franchise SEO is the work of getting each location found in its own area. When someone searches for a service near them, Google looks at the locations close by. It checks each one's Business Profile, reviews, and pages. A strong national brand does not carry a weak location to the top.
This creates two common problems for a franchise network. The first is thin location pages. Many franchise sites give each unit one page with an address and little else, so Google has almost nothing to rank. The second is messy listings. When a location's name, address, or phone number is different across sites, Google trusts it less. We fix both, one location at a time.
SEO grows over time, and we're honest about that. Expect real gains in three to six months, with more growth after that. Every location follows the same steps: on-page structure, a complete Business Profile, steady reviews, and repeat. It's one proven process, copied to each unit and tuned to its city.
What does a franchise SEO agency do?
This type of agency does the local SEO work for every unit in your network. The brand stays the same everywhere, but each location gets its own pages, profile, and reviews so it can rank in its own local market. We follow the same steps at every location and set them up for its city.
| Step | What we do for each location | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Local keyword research | Find the searches that bring in jobs in that area | Included |
| Location and territory pages | A real page for the city and the towns it serves | Included |
| On-page and technical SEO | Schema, clean structure, fast load times, Search Console checks | Included |
| Review funnel | Ask every customer for a review, and reply to them | Included |
| Google Business Profile | Categories, hours, photos, and posts for each address | $297/mo add-on |
| Off-Page SEO | Matching listings and local links | Paid add-on |
Here is example math. Say you run 5 locations. 5 × $297/mo = $1,485/mo for on-page SEO, a working website, and the review funnel at all 5 units. You only add Business Profile or Off-Page SEO work where a location needs it.
How we rank every location.
Franchise SEO services for every location.
New Location Launches
Profile and page ready so the new unit can rank.
Multi-Unit Operators
One plan for all units, with rankings for each.
Underperforming Units
We check the profile, reviews, and page for gaps.
Brand vs. Local Listings
Name, address, and phone the same on every site.
Territory Searches
Pages for each town inside the location's area.
Franchisor Networks
The same SEO steps for every owner in the system.
Here's what we'll do for your locations.
This is not a sales pitch. It's just how we work, with every location, every time. You can check every line below on the first call.
- We show you real client accounts, live. You see real rankings and real dashboards. No slide deck.
- You own everything that we build for you. Your site, your content, your Google profile. It stays yours.
- No contracts, and you can leave at any time. It's $297/mo per location, month to month. Stay for the work.
- We never promise a #1 ranking on Google. Nobody can. We show you the work and the results as they come.
- We report real leads, not just rankings. We track calls, texts, and forms for each location you run.
- Everything follows your brand guidelines. You approve every page and profile before any of it goes live.
Questions about SEO for franchises.
What is franchise SEO?
It's the work of getting each franchise location found in local search. That includes the map pack, regular results, and AI answers. It covers location pages, Google Business Profiles, reviews, and on-page SEO for every unit.
Why doesn't the national brand rank each location?
Google ranks local results one address at a time. It looks at each location's Business Profile, reviews, and page. A well-known name helps people trust you, but it does not win the map pack alone.
How long does franchise SEO take?
Most locations see real gains in three to six months. It depends on the market and the local competition. If a location needs calls sooner, PPC can bring them in within weeks.
How much does franchise SEO cost?
On-page SEO comes with The Refine System at $297/mo per location, with no contracts. Off-Page SEO, like link building, is a paid add-on. We'll tell you honestly if a location needs it.
Can locations in the same network compete with each other?
They can if their pages target the same towns. We give each location pages for its own territory. That way each unit shows up for its own area, and they don't split the same searches.
What if a location's name, address, or phone is wrong online?
This is common after a move, a new owner, or a new phone number. Details that don't match make Google trust the listing less. We check the main listings and fix what we can. Deeper listing work is part of Off-Page SEO.
Do reviews help each location rank?
Yes. The number of reviews, how often they come in, and your replies all help a location's map pack rank. They're also what customers read before they call. The review funnel asks every happy customer for one.
Can you guarantee a #1 ranking?
No, and nobody can. Google does not sell rankings. What we can show you is live accounts, real rankings, and the steps that earned them. Then you decide.
Is a franchise SEO agency different from a franchise marketing agency?
Yes. An SEO agency focuses on search: the map pack and regular results for each location. A franchise marketing agency covers more channels, like Google Ads and web design. We do both. If search rankings are your main goal, start with SEO.
What should I look for in a franchise SEO agency?
Ask to see live client accounts, not slides. Look for reports on calls and forms for each location, not only rankings. Check that there is no long contract and that you own the site and profiles. Be careful with anyone who promises a #1 ranking.