Instant Follow-Up = More Franchise Deals

Responding to leads within 2 minutes can double your conversion rate. Here’s why speed-to-lead matters—and how FranFunnel makes it effortless.

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The Problem

Your Leads Are Slipping Through the Cracks

Manual lead follow-up is slow, inconsistent, and unsustainable. By the time you get around to calling or emailing, your leads have moved on—or worse, signed with a competitor.

"We were losing leads before we even knew they came in."

— John T, Franchise Development Executive

Stats

  • 35% of leads never get a response at all

  • 73% of brands don't use text messaging

  • Manual follow-up = missed opportunity

Why Speed Matters

Every Minute of Delay Lowers Your Conversion Rate

Research shows you're 21x more likely to qualify a lead if you respond in under 5 minutes.

  • Internal Data: FranFunnel users average 90-second response time and see 2-3x higher lead engagement

  • Harvard Business Review: The odds of contacting a lead drop 10x after 5 minutes

"Speed-to-lead is the single biggest lever for franchise growth."

- Rob M, VP of Franchise Development

Real World Results

3 Brands That Closed More Deals with Instant Follow-Up

Christian Brothers Automotive

80% Contact Rate — Even Outside Business Hours

🕒 +23% lift in contact rate

(From 65% → 80%)

FranFunnel helps Christian Brothers respond to leads instantly—even the 60% that come in after hours—without burning out their team.

“I can be playing basketball with my kids and still be making contact with a lead.”

— Josh Barker, Dir of Franchise Dev

A Right Place for Seniors

5x Contact Rate Increase

📈 ~400% lift in contact rate

(From ~10%→~40%)

By moving from manual cold calls and email to FranFunnel’s automated SMS-first system, ARPFS multiplied their lead contact rate and started more meaningful conversations faster.

“FranFunnel is doing something no one else is offering the franchise community.”

— Jason Wiedder, COO

Oakscale Franchise Partners

1,000 Leads/Month — No New Hires

💼 400 new convos/month

(With just 2 salespeople as first touchpoint)

Oakscale uses FranFunnel to handle massive inbound lead volume without growing their team—automating early conversations and enabling efficient, high-output sales.

“Without FranFunnel, I’d have to hire more people every time leads increased.”

— Joshua Kovacs, CEO

How FranFunnel Delivers Instant Follow-Up

Automate the Fastest, Most Personal Response Your Leads Have Ever Seen

  • Text-first outreach within seconds of form submission

  • Fully automated drip sequences, customized per brand

  • CRM integrations that keep your team in sync

  • Mobile and desktop alerts so you never miss a reply

Built for Franchisors, Backed by Experts

White Glove Support. Built-In ROI. No Guesswork.

  • Designed by franchisors who lived the pain of manual follow-up

  • White glove onboarding: we handle setup, integrations, and messaging

  • Ongoing optimization and support

  • Works with any lead source, CRM, or brand structure

"Other tools made us do the work. FranFunnel did it for us."

- Phil T, Franchise Consultant

Common Questions About Instant Follow-Up

Q: What is instant lead follow-up?

A: Responding to an inbound lead within seconds, typically via text.

Q: Why is texting better than email or calls?

A: Texts get 98% open rates and are often answered within minutes.

Q: Can I customize my follow-up messages?

A: Yes. Every message is branded and tailored to your tone.

Q: Will this work with my CRM?

A: Absolutely. FranFunnel integrates with FranConnect, HubSpot, Salesforce, and more.

Don’t Let Another Lead Go Cold

Every minute counts. Let us help you win more deals—starting today.