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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A Shopify development agency builds and maintains the store itself: theme and Liquid work, apps chosen and kept updated, the checkout and subscription logic, migrations onto Shopify, and the speed, tracking and integration work that decides whether the store survives its second year.
Every firm below was read on its own site rather than on a marketplace listing. Seventeen external firms publish both Shopify build evidence and franchise work in their own words, and they operate from four countries.
What does a Shopify development agency do for franchise and multi-location brands?
Theme and Liquid development, app selection, checkout and subscription logic, migrations onto Shopify, plus the speed and tracking work behind launch. Seventeen external firms here publish Shopify build evidence alongside franchise clients or sector pages of their own.
1. Silk Commerce
About: Silk Commerce is a full-service digital agency and certified Shopify Plus partner specializing in robust B2B and D2C commerce solutions. They provide end-to-end services including platform migration, custom integrations, and website design to help brands scale their online presence.
Key Services: eCommerce development, Shopify Plus migration and development, B2B and D2C custom solutions, ERP and CRM integrations, UI/UX design, Managed services and optimization
Industries Served: B2B manufacturers & distributors, DTC brands, Automotive, Clothing and fashion, Food and drink, Home and garden
Notable Clients: Teak Warehouse, Aqara, Aímer, Renogy, Yonbo, Hasselblad
Locations: Irvine
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B manufacturers & distributors brands, DTC brands brands, Automotive brands
Website: Silk Commerce
2. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic builds Shopify stores inside the same team that runs the search and paid campaigns aimed at them, so the templates shipped are the ones the media plan needs. Speed, tracking and merchandising are treated as performance work rather than handover notes.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
3. Creative Scope
About: Creative Scope is a full-service creative and digital marketing studio based in Toronto that builds custom websites, brand identities, and multi-channel campaigns in-house. They operate on fixed-fee pricing models without long-term locks, delivering full asset ownership to clients upon completion.
Key Services: Web Design, Paid Advertising, SEO & AIEO, Brand Identity & Strategy, Content Creation, Email Marketing, Social Media, CRM, Photo & Video
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Toronto
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Local and regional brands
Website: Creative Scope
4. Seota Digital Marketing
About: Seota is a digital agency providing Shopify website design and development alongside multi-location and franchise growth systems. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, the firm builds scalable architectures and localized optimization frameworks for brands operating across multiple markets.
Key Services: Shopify development, Multi-location SEO, Web design, Digital marketing, PPC advertising
Industries Served: Franchise and multi-location brands, Ecommerce, Mid-market enterprise
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Frisco, TX
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Franchise and multi-location brands brands, Ecommerce brands, Mid-market enterprise brands
Website: Seota Digital Marketing
5. M16 Marketing
About: M16 Marketing is a digital agency that provides ecommerce development, Shopify Plus support, web design, and SEO services. Their work integrates conversion-focused design with structured data, SEO architecture, and multi-location franchise marketing systems.
Key Services: Ecommerce Web Design, Shopify Plus Support, Web Development, Digital Marketing Strategy, SEO & AEO, Paid Media Management
Industries Served: Franchise and Multi-Location Brands, Retail, DTC Brands, Multi-Category Retailers
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Atlanta, GA
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Franchise and Multi-Location Brands brands, Retail brands, DTC Brands brands
Website: M16 Marketing
6. StoreBuilt
About: StoreBuilt is a London-based Shopify agency helping ecommerce brands build, launch, optimise, and grow stronger Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts. They provide a unified workflow covering design, development, migration, conversion rate optimisation, SEO, and retention.
Key Services: Shopify Theme Coding & Storefront Customisation, Shopify Migration & Ecommerce Replatforming, Shopify B2B & Plus Implementation, CRO & UX Optimisation, Shopify SEO & AI Search Readiness, Klaviyo Email & SMS Retention, Apps, Integrations & Automation
Industries Served: Beauty, Wellness, Personal Care, Interiors, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Drinks
Notable Clients: ESHO, Rejuvia, VeeFresh, The Suffolk Nest, STIL Lifestyle, Solange, Hotlips by Solange, Fly Away Ballooning
Locations: London
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Beauty brands, Wellness brands, Personal Care brands
Website: StoreBuilt
7. 1Digital Agency
About: 1Digital Agency is a full-service eCommerce digital agency specializing in design, development, platform migration, and SEO services for major platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Magento. The agency builds custom online stores and executes performance marketing campaigns designed to help brands scale their operations.
Key Services: eCommerce Development, Shopify Development, Web Design, SEO, AI SEO, PPC, Platform Migration
Industries Served: Retail, Fashion Apparel, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, eCommerce
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Philadelphia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Retail brands, Fashion Apparel brands, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands
Website: 1Digital Agency
8. Byter Digital
About: Byter Digital is a digital marketing and web design agency headquartered in Mayfair, London. They provide comprehensive e-commerce marketing, SEO, and web design solutions tailored for retail and product brands.
Key Services: Web Design, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Advertising, Email Marketing, PPC, Branding, AI & Automations
Industries Served: Hospitality, Fitness, Retail, E-Commerce, Property, Finance
Notable Clients: Hyatt, Camden Market, Matt Roberts
Locations: London
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Hospitality brands, Fitness brands, Retail brands
Website: Byter Digital
9. Solved Puzzle
About: Solved Puzzle is a digital marketing and web design agency based in Miami, Florida, offering Shopify ecommerce development, store migrations, and conversion rate optimization. They build online stores with a focus on mobile responsiveness, UI/UX performance, and ongoing maintenance support.
Key Services: Shopify Web Design, Ecommerce Website Design, Web Development Support, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Digital Marketing, SEO, Paid Advertising
Industries Served: Fashion & Apparel, Food & Beverage, Beauty, Home Goods, Hospitality, B2B, Entertainment
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Miami, FL
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Fashion & Apparel brands, Food & Beverage brands, Beauty brands
Website: Solved Puzzle
10. 20North Marketing
About: 20North Marketing is a full-service digital marketing and Shopify Plus development agency headquartered in Atlanta, GA. They specialize in custom Shopify solutions, theme development, platform migrations, and multi-channel digital strategies tailored for growing e-commerce businesses.
Key Services: Shopify Plus Development, Custom Theme Development, Shopify Migration, Custom Integrations & API Integrations, Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Paid Advertising, Email Marketing
Industries Served: E-commerce, Enterprise Brands, Growing Businesses
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Atlanta, GA
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: E-commerce brands, Enterprise Brands brands, Growing Businesses brands
Website: 20North Marketing
11. BFJ Digital
About: BFJ Digital is a full-service digital marketing and web development agency based in Brisbane, Australia, with over 15 years of experience. They specialize in data-driven digital strategies, SEO, HubSpot CRM integrations, and ecommerce platform growth for multi-location groups and franchise businesses.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, Web Design & Development, eCommerce Solutions, SEO & PPC, HubSpot CRM Integration, Branding
Industries Served: Automotive, Healthcare, Franchise and Multi-Location Brands
Notable Clients: SmartClinics, Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson
Locations: Brisbane, Australia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Automotive brands, Healthcare brands, Franchise and Multi-Location Brands brands
Website: BFJ Digital
12. SmartSites
About: SmartSites is a digital marketing and web development agency specializing in Shopify builds, integrated SEO, PPC, and conversion optimization. Founded in 2011, the agency serves businesses ranging from small shops to multi-location brands.
Key Services: Shopify Development, E-commerce & WooCommerce, Web Design, Digital Marketing, SEO & Paid Search
Industries Served: Retail & E-commerce, Multi-location Businesses, Home Services, Automotive, B2B
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Paramus, New Jersey
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Retail & E-commerce brands, Multi-location Businesses brands, Home Services brands
Website: SmartSites
13. Prime Stratix
About: Prime Stratix is a digital marketing and web development agency offering Shopify store design, custom development, and conversion optimization. They provide comprehensive e-commerce solutions including SEO, paid ads, and marketing automation to help brands scale.
Key Services: Shopify Development, Web Dev & Design, SEO Services, Paid Advertising, Content Creation, AI & Automation
Industries Served: Ecommerce
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Mississauga
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Ecommerce brands
Website: Prime Stratix
14. Emote Digital
About: Emote Digital is an award-winning digital and eCommerce agency headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. They build custom stores and enterprise platforms across technologies including Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and WordPress.
Key Services: Shopify eCommerce Development, Shopify Plus Development, Website Design and Development, Systems Integration, Digital Marketing
Industries Served: B2B, B2C, Retail, Ecommerce
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Melbourne
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: B2B brands, B2C brands, Retail brands
Website: Emote Digital
15. DiscoverMyBusiness
About: DiscoverMyBusiness is a digital marketing and web development agency founded in 2018 with headquarters in New York City. The agency provides specialized ecommerce services including Shopify store development, technical liquid optimization, and AI-ready search architecture. They serve businesses across the United States and Canada with full-service digital marketing and custom web solutions.
Key Services: Shopify Web Design, Shopify SEO, Ecommerce Marketing, Custom Website Design, Web Design & Development, Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click Advertising
Industries Served: eCommerce, Retail, Legal, Healthcare, IT & SaaS, Home Service, Finance
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: New York City
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: eCommerce brands, Retail brands, Legal brands
Website: DiscoverMyBusiness
16. Clicky
About: Clicky is a performance marketing and digital agency headquartered in Manchester, UK. They provide digital services including Shopify eCommerce development, SEO, and paid media for ambitious brands.
Key Services: Websites, AI-Native Websites, Brand & Identity Design, Design Retainer, AI Creative & Automation, Website Management, Shopify eCommerce, Web Accessibility, SEO, Paid Media
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Manchester
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Local and regional brands
Website: Clicky
17. Rankwise SEO
About: Rankwise SEO is a digital marketing and SEO agency headquartered in Anaheim, California. They offer search engine optimization, web development, and digital marketing services across multiple CMS platforms including Shopify.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Local SEO, Web Design, Web Development, Shopify Marketing, Technical SEO
Industries Served: E-commerce, Legal Services, Technology & SaaS, Health and Wellness, Restaurants and Hospitality
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Anaheim, California
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: E-commerce brands, Legal Services brands, Technology & SaaS brands
Website: Rankwise SEO
18. Astra Results
About: Astra Results Marketing is a Miami-based digital agency providing services including e-commerce marketing, PPC, SEO, business consulting, and AI-driven integration. They position themselves as a fractional executive partner focused on full-funnel growth systems and operational efficiency.
Key Services: Business Consulting, Creative Marketing, E-Commerce Marketing, PPC Advertising, Connected TV (CTV), SEO, Social Media Marketing, UI/UX Web Design, Video Production, AI Inbound Intake, AI Outbound Sales, AI SEO, ChatGPT Ads
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Miami
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Local and regional brands
Website: Astra Results
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Silk Commerce | eCommerce development | Quote-based | B2B manufacturers & distributors brands |
| 2. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 3. Creative Scope | Web Design | Quote-based | Local and regional brands |
| 4. Seota Digital Marketing | Shopify development | Quote-based | Franchise and multi-location brands brands |
| 5. M16 Marketing | Ecommerce Web Design | Quote-based | Franchise and Multi-Location Brands brands |
| 6. StoreBuilt | Shopify Theme Coding & Storefront Customisation | Quote-based | Beauty brands |
| 7. 1Digital Agency | eCommerce Development | Quote-based | Retail brands |
| 8. Byter Digital | Web Design | Quote-based | Hospitality brands |
| 9. Solved Puzzle | Shopify Web Design | Quote-based | Fashion & Apparel brands |
| 10. 20North Marketing | Shopify Plus Development | Quote-based | E-commerce brands |
| 11. BFJ Digital | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Automotive brands |
| 12. SmartSites | Shopify Development | Quote-based | Retail & E-commerce brands |
| 13. Prime Stratix | Shopify Development | Quote-based | Ecommerce brands |
| 14. Emote Digital | Shopify eCommerce Development | Quote-based | B2B brands |
| 15. DiscoverMyBusiness | Shopify Web Design | Quote-based | eCommerce brands |
| 16. Clicky | Websites | Quote-based | Local and regional brands |
| 17. Rankwise SEO | Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Quote-based | E-commerce brands |
| 18. Astra Results | Business Consulting | Quote-based | Local and regional brands |
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a franchise brand structure Shopify across locations?
By deciding first what is central and what is local. One store with location-aware inventory and pickup keeps the brand consistent and reporting simple; separate stores per franchisee give local control and multiply the maintenance. Most brands land in between, with a central catalogue, per-location fulfilment and a theme franchisees cannot break. Ask a candidate which of the two it has actually shipped, and what broke.
Who owns the store, the data and the theme in a franchise setup?
Write it down before the build starts. The franchisor normally owns the theme, the domain and the customer data, while franchisees get scoped access to their own orders and local content. Left unsaid, it becomes a dispute the moment a franchisee leaves or a location is sold. A developer used to multi-location work will raise permissions, ownership and offboarding in the first scoping call.
Shopify Plus or standard Shopify for a brand this size?
Volume, checkout control and staff accounts decide it, not prestige. Standard Shopify carries most catalogues comfortably; Plus earns its fee when you need checkout customisation, scripted discounts, many staff accounts or several regional storefronts under one brand. Ask a candidate to justify the tier against your order volume and your operational needs, then ask what it would cost to move up later.
Which of these firms name a client I can verify?
Four of the seventeen. Silk Commerce names Teak Warehouse and Aqara, StoreBuilt names ESHO and Rejuvia, and Byter Digital names Hyatt and Camden Market. The rest credit nobody on the pages we read, which is unremarkable where builds are white-labelled or subcontracted. Ask instead for two live Shopify stores the firm built, then inspect them yourself: mobile speed, how the theme editor behaves, and how many apps the storefront loads.
Why do Shopify quotes for the same brief differ by an order of magnitude?
Because the same words cover a bought theme populated in a fortnight and a custom build with migrations, integrations and a support agreement. On this page not one firm on this page publishes a rate, so pin the scope: template count, whether design is included, data migration, app and subscription setup, integrations to ERP or fulfilment, and who owns the theme repository afterwards. Then ask what year one of maintenance costs.
Choosing a Shopify Development Partner for Franchise and Multi-Location Brands
All seventeen external firms listed publish Shopify evidence and franchise evidence on their own sites, which is a lower bar than a sector case study. Treat the list as a shortlist to interrogate, not a ranking of build quality.
Four credit a client you can check, and not one firm on this page publishes a rate. Compare scope instead: templates, data migration, app stack, subscription logic and the maintenance agreement behind the launch.
Judge a candidate on two stores it built, opened on a phone. Speed, theme editor restraint and app discipline reveal more than any proposal deck.
Whoever wins the brief, keep the Shopify account, the theme repository and the domain in your own name, because a store you cannot move is a supplier you cannot leave. If you would rather have the store build and the demand pointed at it handled by one accountable team, read our latest analysis or see how we earn visibility in AI search.
