--- title: From Vendor to Partner — How Employee Ownership Creates Better Franchise Relationships description: Learn how PFSbrands’ employee-owned structure transforms vendor relationships into true partnerships that support franchisees well beyond launch day. image: https://info.pfsbrands.com/hubfs/Blog%20Headers/PFS_blog_are_your_vendors_just_a_vendor_or_are_they_partners.jpg --- Questions? 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