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How Worldwide Unified 35+ Locations with Social, SEO, and Reputation Management

Worlwide location

Overview

Worlwide location

Worldwide is one of Australia’s most established print and marketing services franchises. Founded in 1995, the brand has grown into a national network of 35+ Centers supported by one of the country’s largest commercial print hubs. Each year, the network produces over 22 million products, holds ISO 9001 certification, and was one of the first in the industry to achieve carbon-neutral status.

With services spanning design, print, digital technology, and marketing, Worldwide supports thousands of SMEs and enterprise clients nationwide.

Industry

Print, Design & Marketing services

Size

35 locations

Geography

Australia

Products used
  • Social
  • Listings
  • Local SEO
  • Analytics
10 days
HQ hub live
67%
Higher Google Business Profile conversion rate
93%
Faster review replies
31%
More Google Maps views

For us, calls and quote requests are the most important actions. PromoRepublic helps ensure
every local profile is optimized to drive them.

Sarah
Sarah-Jane Stefano
National Marketing and Communications Coordinator
at Worldwide

The Challenge: Delivering Local Visibility at Scale

As a franchise system with dozens of locations, Worldwide faced challenges common to national operators:

Inconsistent local marketing
Franchisees posted sporadically, often outside brand guidelines.
Reputation risks
Customer reviews sat unanswered for an average of 8+ days.
SEO pressure
Competitors were highly visible in Google Maps and search, while Worldwide’s local profiles showed uneven performance.

We promised our franchisees consistent content, but delivering eight posts a month across all pages was almost impossible without a central system.

Sarah
Sarah-Jane Stefano
National Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Worldwide

The Solution: Unified, AI-Powered Platform

Worldwide turned to PromoRepublic to centralize and automate local marketing. The rollout was fast and structured:

Central and local publishing: Corporate supplied branded content while franchisees added local flavor, reaching 8–12 posts per month.

Reply Assistant responded to reviews within 24 hours to ensure no review went unanswered, protecting customer experience.

Local SEO dashboards tracked visibility, rankings, and conversions at the brand, region, and location level.

Activation support: Monthly digests and adoption nudges kept franchisees accountable and engaged.

Worldwide shows how a national franchise brand can unify governance with local activation.The marketing team noted that they could now show franchisees exactly how their social activity and reviews compared with peers — a clear and motivating way to lift adoption.

PromoRepublic has become part
of our franchise marketing promise.
It keeps every Center visible, on brand, and responsive.
Sarah-Jane Stefano,
National Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Sarah-Jane Stefano

The Impact: Faster Response, Stronger Visibility, Measurable ROI

Worldwide shows how a national franchise brand can unify governance with local activation.

By systematizing social, reviews, and SEO and rolling them out in weeks, the brand delivered on its marketing promise to franchisees. This approach also improved visibility, reputation, and conversions nationwide.

Speed to activation
HQ hub live in 10 days; 30+ locations active in first month.
Conversion lift
Google Business Profile conversion rate jumped from 7% to 11.7% (+67%).
Faster review responses
Average response time dropped from 8.2 days to 0.6 days (–93%).
Improved reputation
Response rate climbed from 69% to 94%+ and held steady.
Social growth
Followers increased 10%; engagement rose 50% YoY.
Visibility
Google Maps views up 31%, driving more calls and quote requests.
Deliver on your marketing promise
Give franchisees the tools to stay active, visible, and on brand — with results you can measure.
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How Worldwide Unified 35+ Locations with Social, SEO, and Reputation Management

Worlwide location

Overview

Worlwide location

Worldwide is one of Australia’s most established print and marketing services franchises. Founded in 1995, the brand has grown into a national network of 35+ Centers supported by one of the country’s largest commercial print hubs. Each year, the network produces over 22 million products, holds ISO 9001 certification, and was one of the first in the industry to achieve carbon-neutral status.

With services spanning design, print, digital technology, and marketing, Worldwide supports thousands of SMEs and enterprise clients nationwide.

Industry

Print, Design & Marketing services

Size

35 locations

Geography

Australia

Products used
  • Social
  • Listings
  • Local SEO
  • Analytics
12.3%
Social media engagement growth
12%
Google Maps view growth
11.5%
Increase in calls from Google
2X
Higher review response rate

JAN-PRO operates through a three-tier franchise model

JAN-PRO Systems International
As the franchisor, we develop and maintain the brand’s systems, provide governance, and offer leadership to support the growth and success of our franchise network.
JAN-PRO Franchise Development
This tier comprises over 125 regional sub-franchisors who sell JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting unit franchises. They provide business support and coaching to independently owned franchisees, enabling entrepreneurs to build and manage their own commercial cleaning businesses.
JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting
Representing the largest commercial cleaning franchise in the country, this tier consists of over 10,000 independently owned unit franchisees who deliver cleaning and disinfecting services to their customers.

PromoRepublic’s platform has helped to revolutionize our social media and review management for our network of owners. The intuitive tools have empowered our franchise network to maintain a strong social media presence while effectively managing customer reviews. The performance tracking features provide us with valuable insights, enabling us to refine our strategies and achieve better results.

Karen Forrest
VP of Marketing at JAN-PRO Systems International

Key considerations for partnering
with PromoRepublic

  1. Inconsistent social media presence across franchise locations.
  2. Inconsistent branding across social media platforms.
  3. Difficulty in managing and responding to online reviews.
  4. Lack of comprehensive tracking and analysis of social media performance.

Marketing Objectives

  1. Strengthen social media presence for all franchisees.
  2. Provide central capabilities for brand compliance in a flexible and scalable framework.
  3. Streamline the management and response to online reviews.
  4. Enhance tracking and analysis of social media and review metrics.

Centralized Social Media Management

  1. Deployment of PromoRepublic’s platform to streamline social media activities across all locations.
  2. Providing franchisees with tools to create, schedule, and manage posts efficiently.
  3. Providing the central team with the ability to post seamlessly on behalf of the franchise network.

Achieved: Strengthened social media presence

-12.3% improvement in social media engagement and 22% follower growth across Facebook pages within 6 months.

-Consistent and coordinated social media campaigns across all locations managed centrally and supported locally.

Centralized Digital Asset Management

  1. Deployment of a Social Media & Review Digital Asset Management Platform to facilitate brand compliance while allowing the network flexibility to adapt to local nuances.

Achieved: Brand сonsistency and compliance

-A more consistent brand landscape that supports and aids brand recognition with customers.

-A noticeable uplift in brand recognition with 6678 assets used in the last 6 months and 71% of suggested posts HQ approved.

Review Management

  1. Integrating review management features to monitor and respond to customer reviews promptly.
  2. Automated alerts for new reviews and a centralized dashboard for easy management.

Achieved: Effective review management

-Enhanced ability to monitor and respond to customer reviews promptly.

-Improved customer satisfaction and increased positive reviews and ratings in Google and Facebook.

Performance Tracking

  1. Advanced analytics and reporting features to monitor social media and review performance.
  2. Real-time insights to make data-driven decisions for improving engagement and customer satisfaction.

Achieved: Comprehensive performance tracking

-Greater visibility into social media and review metrics.

-Informed decision-making leading to optimized strategies and higher ROI.

Results

First quarter results
  • 142% Engagement growth on social media
  • 134% Increase in traffic to the websites
  • 171% More direction requests on Google Maps
QoQ results after 1,5 years of collaboration
  • 12.3% Social media engagement growth
  • 12% Google Maps view growth
  • 11,5% Increase in calls from Google
  • 2X Higher review response rate

Conclusion

PromoRepublic has been a transformative solution for JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting social media marketing and review management. By centralizing social media efforts, streamlining review management, and offering advanced tracking capabilities, they have empowered their network to succeed in their local markets, driving growth and enhancing overall brand reputation.

Improve customer sentiment at every location
Monitor your locations’ performance and leverage service 
to drive growth.
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All customer stories

How Worldwide Unified 35+ Locations with Social, SEO, and Reputation Management

Worlwide location

Overview

Worlwide location

Worldwide is one of Australia’s most established print and marketing services franchises. Founded in 1995, the brand has grown into a national network of 35+ Centers supported by one of the country’s largest commercial print hubs. Each year, the network produces over 22 million products, holds ISO 9001 certification, and was one of the first in the industry to achieve carbon-neutral status.

With services spanning design, print, digital technology, and marketing, Worldwide supports thousands of SMEs and enterprise clients nationwide.

Industry

Print, Design & Marketing services

Size

35 locations

Geography

Australia

Products used
  • Social
  • Listings
  • Local SEO
  • Analytics
10 days
HQ hub live
67%
Higher Google Business Profile conversion rate
93%
Faster review replies
31%
More Google Maps views

PromoRepublic’s platform has helped to revolutionize our social media and review management for our network of owners. The intuitive tools have empowered our franchise network to maintain a strong social media presence while effectively managing customer reviews. The performance tracking features provide us with valuable insights, enabling us to refine our strategies and achieve better results.

Karen Forrest
VP of Marketing at JAN-PRO Systems International

Challenges

Collect and analyse data across locations
In order to enhance the local marketing strategy, the head office needed to understand the areas that required improvement. This involved the collection and analysis of data across search, social media, and reviews.
Keep listings accurate and optimized across all locations
City Wide wanted to ensure that whenever customers search for maintenance services, they can easily find the nearest City Wide location listed, along with accurate business information.
Respond to maximum number of reviews in less time
City Wide prioritizes the maintenance of its online reputation by promptly responding to the majority of reviews. This proactive approach plays a crucial role in fostering trust with customers
Give franchisees a revamped social media marketing tool
In the past, franchisees who did not utilize in-house marketing services were introduced to SOCi, but unfortunately, it did not resonate well with them. So new tool should be both easy and cost-effective.

Key considerations for partnering
with PromoRepublic

  1. Inconsistent social media presence across franchise locations.
  2. Inconsistent branding across social media platforms.
  3. Difficulty in managing and responding to online reviews.
  4. Lack of comprehensive tracking and analysis of social media performance.

Centralized Social Media Management

  1. Deployment of PromoRepublic’s platform to streamline social media activities across all locations.
  2. Providing franchisees with tools to create, schedule, and manage posts efficiently.
  3. Providing the central team with the ability to post seamlessly on behalf of the franchise network.

Achieved: Strengthened social media presence

-12.3% improvement in social media engagement and 22% follower growth across Facebook pages within 6 months.

-Consistent and coordinated social media campaigns across all locations managed centrally and supported locally.

Franchisees can easily access information relevant to their specific location and, if desired, compare it to peers with similar tenure, size, or revenue.
Kasey Skala, Director of Strategic Marketing
City Wide Facilities Solutions
Kasey Skala

Centralized Digital Asset Management

  1. Deployment of a Social Media & Review Digital Asset Management Platform to facilitate brand compliance while allowing the network flexibility to adapt to local nuances.

Achieved: Brand сonsistency and compliance

-A more consistent brand landscape that supports and aids brand recognition with customers.

-A noticeable uplift in brand recognition with 6678 assets used in the last 6 months and 71% of suggested posts HQ approved.

Review Management

  1. Integrating review management features to monitor and respond to customer reviews promptly.
  2. Automated alerts for new reviews and a centralized dashboard for easy management.

Achieved: Effective review management

-Enhanced ability to monitor and respond to customer reviews promptly.

-Improved customer satisfaction and increased positive reviews and ratings in Google and Facebook.

Performance Tracking

  1. Advanced analytics and reporting features to monitor social media and review performance.
  2. Real-time insights to make data-driven decisions for improving engagement and customer satisfaction.

Achieved: Comprehensive performance tracking

-Greater visibility into social media and review metrics.

-Informed decision-making leading to optimized strategies and higher ROI.

Digital Asset Management

Franchisees now create better content faster with easy access to corporate digital assets. Streamlined collaboration with the head office and pre-set brand styles ensure consistency and improve social media awareness.

City wide DAM
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See your marketing and CX data in custom leaderboards and help franchisees nail data-driven strategies.
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