Marketing

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2013
• Headquarters Location: San Diego (La Jolla), California
• Ownership: Private; partnered with Mountaingate Capital (private equity) since 2023
• Key Executives: John Lincoln (CEO \& Co-Founder), Krish Coughran (President \& Co-Founder)
• Number of Locations: 200+ employees globally, 160+ clients, serving over 2,500 franchise locations
• Public Contact: Phone: (619) 752-1955, Email: info@ignitevisibility.com

Company Overview

Ignite Visibility is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency specializing in solutions for franchises, multi-location brands, and national enterprises. Their mission is to deliver highly effective marketing strategies that drive measurable growth for clients by integrating expert-led campaigns, proprietary technology, and data-driven execution.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive franchise marketing—including national-to-local SEO, paid media, and social strategy
• Franchise development programs, brand awareness campaigns, and multi-location lead generation
• Social media management through platforms like Rallio; directory listings and review generation
• Email marketing and website design tailored to franchisor/franchisee needs

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Strong focus on franchise and multi-location systems across QSR, retail, home services, and more; expertise in both franchise development and consumer marketing.
• Key Benefits:
  • Maximizes local visibility for each franchise unit via geo-targeting and customized ad campaigns.
  • Centralizes reporting and analytics for multi-location operations, enabling transparent ROI measurement.
  • Accelerates franchisee recruitment and consumer lead generation through proven digital growth strategies.
• Franchise Expertise: Recognized seven times as a Top Franchise Supplier by Entrepreneur Magazine; currently serving 85+ franchisor brands and 2,500+ franchise locations. Case studies, training resources, and whitepapers specifically address franchise marketing challenges and share best practices from work with leading franchise organizations.