Noob Question on franchise sites

[satoridesign]

What is the best way to approach these franchise sites that have tons of location pages with 95% same content on every page? Each location has its own unique url that just redirects to the main franchise location page, but with no uniqueness or independent blog is it even possible to get a page like this ranked locally or is the best route PPC?

[crackingmedia]

Hi Scott

I think it depends on the size of the brand and site of the company that provides the franchise. I was speaking to a client today who runs a franchise locally and they are stuck, as a franchisee, with having to have a page on the company site. But if you search for the brand (which is quite well known) then you will see the pages that are relevant locally.

I hope that helps,
Peter