TeroAI Joins as Site-Selection Partner for the National Franchise Association

New York, NY. August 17, 2026 — TeroAI has signed a strategic partnership with the National Franchise Association (NFA), naming TeroAI the exclusive site location selection partner for the NFA's membership.

Under the agreement, franchisors and franchisees across the NFA's membership will have access to TeroAI's geospatial intelligence to inform one of the highest-stakes decisions in franchising: where to build next. The partnership makes rigorous location analysis available directly to the operators making these calls.

Site selection sits at the heart of franchise economics. For a franchisor, every new location shapes the strength and consistency of the brand. For a franchisee, it can define the success of a life's investment. Getting it right compounds over years of operation, while a poor choice is expensive and slow to unwind. By grounding that decision in data, TeroAI aims to raise the odds of success on both sides of the franchise relationship, supporting healthier openings today and, over time, more resilient franchise systems.

"Franchisors and franchisees are a pillar of local business, and the site-selection decision is where their long-term growth is won or lost," said Dr. Christopher Hooton, Founder & CEO of TeroAI. "For decades that decision has relied on costly consultants and instinct. We can now put rigorous location intelligence in an operator's hands in seconds. More than that, it's about helping the growth of the franchises and communities they serve."

The partnership also establishes a new, high-intent commercial audience, and reflects the company's broader strategy of embedding its geospatial intelligence directly into the communities and workflows where commercial decisions are made. As both organizations continue to grow, TeroAI expects the partnership to extend its reach across a widening network of franchise operators nationwide.

About TeroAI

TeroAI is the world's only infrastructure layer for geographic data and the only geospatial data company built for every industry. Our mission is to make geographic data accessible to everyone — not just organizations that can afford six-figure consulting engagements. Its platform delivers professional-grade geospatial analysis through natural language, in seconds. Learn more at teroai.co.

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