GSR Brands: A Leader in Franchise Development in 2020 and 2021 Share Article GSR Adapts and Grows During Difficult Times and With an Eye Toward the Future The business world faced many challenges in 2020 — but Gold Star is proud to have weathered the storm and remained an industry leader thanks to the hard work and dedication of our franchisees and their willingness to adapt and grow in uncertain times. CINCINNATI (PRWEB) February 08, 2021 The business world faced many challenges in 2020 — but Gold Star is proud to have weathered the storm and remained an industry leader thanks to the hard work and dedication of our franchisees and their willingness to adapt and grow in uncertain times. Gold Star was honored with the Goering Center Award for Family and Private Business, and proud to be named to Franchise Times’ Top 200 List. Our Chief Executive Officer, Roger David, was also recognized as CEO Communicator of the Year at the Cincinnati PRSA Awards.