Fishman Public Relations , a Chicago-based PR and marketing agency specializing in the franchise sector, has once again been ranked the No. 1 public relations provider in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Top Franchise Suppliers ranking.

The recognition marks the agency’s ninth consecutive year at the top of Entrepreneur’s Public Relations category. The annual ranking recognizes service providers across 13 categories and is based on direct feedback from franchise companies.

More than 1,000 franchise brands took part in this year’s survey, providing information about the suppliers they use and evaluating those providers based on factors such as service quality, cost, and overall value. The results were then used to determine the rankings in each category.

Fishman PR recently marked 35 years in business. Since its establishment in 1991, the agency has worked with franchisors and franchise brands to build awareness, promote franchise opportunities, attract customers, and strengthen their public profiles.

Its current range of services includes franchise and consumer PR, national and local media relations, grand-opening campaigns, content marketing, SEO, GEO, digital advertising, influencer marketing, and crisis communications. The agency also focuses on helping franchise brands improve their visibility across AI-powered search platforms.

Fishman PR founder and Chief Visionary Officer Sherri Fishman said the continued recognition reflects the company's long-standing relationships with its clients and its approach to storytelling. CEO Brad Fishman emphasized the importance of producing quality work while developing strong relationships.

The agency has also received recognition from the Worldcom Public Relations Group this year after completing its international peer review process. The assessment examined areas including strategic planning, client satisfaction, agency management, and collaboration among Worldcom's member firms.

Worldcom represents independently owned PR agencies across 45 countries and six continents, with approximately 110 offices and 2,000 professionals worldwide.

Fishman PR President and COO Debra Vilchis said that being evaluated positively by both clients and industry peers provides meaningful external validation of the agency’s work. Chief Growth Officer Zack Fishman added that ongoing evaluations help the company remain accountable and encourage continued progress within the PR industry.

With more than three decades of experience, Fishman PR continues to expand its capabilities as franchise brands adapt to changing media landscapes, digital marketing channels, search technology, influencer marketing, and AI-driven discovery.