Feed Directory - RSS, JSON Feed & Structured Data
Subscribe to our feeds to stay updated with the latest franchise opportunities. Available in RSS 2.0 and JSON Feed formats with real-time WebSub support.
Main Franchise Feeds
📍 Franchise Listings (Specific Locations)
Individual franchise opportunities by location
🏢 Franchise Brands (Brand Overview)
Franchise brand information and opportunities
Franchise Listings by State
Subscribe to franchise opportunities in your state:
Franchise Listings by Industry
Subscribe to franchise opportunities in specific industries:
Format: https://directory.hattch.com/rss/franchise-listings/industry/{industry-slug}
Example: https://directory.hattch.com/rss/franchise-listings/industry/food-beverage
Franchise Listings by Investment Range
Subscribe to franchise opportunities within your budget:
Format: https://directory.hattch.com/rss/franchise-listings/investment/{min-investment}-{max-investment}
Example: https://directory.hattch.com/rss/franchise-listings/investment/50000-200000
Franchise Listings by Location
Subscribe to franchise opportunities in specific suburbs:
Format: https://directory.hattch.com/rss/franchise-listings/suburb/{suburb}-{state}-{postcode}
Example: https://directory.hattch.com/rss/franchise-listings/suburb/sydney-nsw-2000
Feed Features & Technical Details
What's included in our feeds:
- Enhanced SEO Titles: Descriptive titles with brand, location, price, and industry
- Business Overview: Detailed franchise opportunity information
- Company History: Background of the franchise brand
- Product/Service Offerings: What the franchise offers
- Banner Images: Visual brand representation
- YouTube Videos: Embedded franchise videos when available
- Image Galleries: Multiple franchise images (up to 6)
- Investment Details: Clear investment ranges
- Location Data: Specific location details
- Industry Categories: Organized by industry
Technical Specifications:
- RSS 2.0: With Atom, Content, and Dublin Core namespaces
- JSON Feed 1.1: Modern feed format with extensions
- WebSub Support: Real-time push notifications via PubSubHubbub
- Cache: Updated hourly with latest opportunities
- Limit: 100 most recent listings per feed
- RSS URLs: Require trailing slash
- JSON URLs: No trailing slash required
Structured Data (JSON-LD)
All franchise listing pages include JSON-LD structured data for better search engine understanding:
Available Schema Types:
- BusinessOpportunity: Main franchise opportunity details
- Organization: Franchise brand information
- BreadcrumbList: Navigation hierarchy
- FAQPage: Frequently asked questions (when available)
Integration Example:
// PHP Usage with StructuredDataHelper
use App\Helpers\StructuredDataHelper;
$schema = StructuredDataHelper::generateFranchiseListingSchema($listing);
echo StructuredDataHelper::toJsonLdScript($schema);Note: Structured data is automatically included on all franchise listing pages. No additional implementation required.
