Franchise Business Review Recognizes Sandler as One of the Top 100 Franchise Brands with Outstanding Company Culture
BALTIMORE, MD – June 2025 — Sandler, the world’s largest executive coaching and sales training organization, has been named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Culture100 list, honoring the top 100 franchise brands with the best company culture based on independent surveys of over 35,000 franchise owners.
Franchise Business Review (FBR) analyzed feedback from franchisees representing more than 350 leading franchise brands. Sandler ranked 20% to 50% higher than the industry average in critical areas such as leadership, core values, franchisee community, and engagement—making it one of the most highly rated organizations for cultural excellence.
“Culture isn’t just part of the Sandler brand—it’s the foundation,” said Marni Smith, VP Franchise Development at Sandler. “Our founder, David Sandler, believed in building a business where people grow through collaboration, integrity, and personal development. That legacy continues to guide everything we do.”
FBR’s research is the only independent, franchisee-sourced assessment of corporate culture in the franchise industry. Franchisees evaluated their systems across 33 benchmark questions and 17 key cultural categories. Only 100 brands made the final list.
“Franchisees want more than just a business model—they want to be part of something meaningful,” said Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business Review. “The Culture100 brands are rated significantly higher by their franchisees for cultivating a supportive, values-driven, high-performance environment.”
To view the full list of the 2025 Culture100 award winners, visit: https://franchisebusinessreview.com/lists/top-franchise-culture-awards/
For more information about Sandler’s new franchise opportunities, available locations or to schedule an interview, please contact franchising@sandler.com.
About Sandler
Sandler is a global leader in sales, leadership, and management training. With over 200 locations in 24 countries, Sandler equips individuals and organizations with the tools to sell more effectively, lead with confidence, and scale sustainably. Learn more at sandler.com.
About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review is an independent market research firm that evaluates franchisee satisfaction and performance. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners to help prospective franchisees make more informed investment decisions. Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com for more information.
