# What happened Powerhouse+Co., an Orange County public relations, social media and influencer marketing agency focused on the franchise sector, was named to Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Suppliers list for the seventh time. The ranking appears in Entrepreneur's September/October issue and on Entrepreneur.com.
# Why it matters
# What Powerhouse+Co. does Powerhouse+Co. positions itself as a communications partner that aligns franchisor and franchisee priorities. Services called out in the announcement include public relations, social media, and influencer marketing. The firm says it helps franchise brands with consumer relevance, brand elevation, franchise development, and translating business performance and franchisee outcomes into media and franchise sales narratives.
# Clients mentioned The announcement lists several franchise brands Powerhouse+Co. supports: Mountain Mike's Pizza, Del Taco, Denny's, Juice It Up!, and Nick the Greek.
# Why franchisors use supplier rankings
Kristin Daher, Powerhouse+Co. founder and CEO, emphasized that the recognition is grounded in client feedback: "Powerhouse+Co.'s 10-year history would not have been possible without the franchise partners who have placed their trust in the agency and invited us to be part of their journeys," she said in the announcement. The agency describes its role as working alongside clients to anticipate needs and create moments that move brands forward.
# How to see the list September/October issue and online at Entrepreneur.com/franchises/top-franchise-suppliers. The agency's announcement also points readers to PowerhouseAndCo.com for more detail on services and work examples.
# Bottom line This placement on Entrepreneur's list signals recurring franchisor approval for Powerhouse+Co.'s PR and communications work. It may be useful for franchisors and prospective franchisees evaluating PR suppliers, and for competitors tracking supplier recognition in the franchise services market.