FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Why Not Go Directly To The Franchisees Instead Of Going Through A Broker?

You can if you know exactly what you are looking for and know it is available in your area and that you have all the qualifications for the franchise and you have investigated franchises in the past.  Most people do not always know exactly what they are looking for and have not gone through a franchise investigation process before.   We walk you through that process and make sure you are qualified, you want the lifestyle the franchise is offering, and you ask all the right questions you need to in order to make an informed decision on whether franchising is right for you and if so is this the right franchise.

We are also not biased towards any one particular franchise as we work with about 400 different franchises.

You can if you know exactly what you are looking for and know it is available in your area and that you have all the qualifications for the franchise and you have investigated franchises in the past.  Most people do not always know exactly what they are looking for and have not gone through a franchise investigation process before.   We walk you through that process and make sure you are qualified, you want the lifestyle the franchise is offering, and you ask all the right questions you need to in order to make an informed decision on whether franchising is right for you and if so is this the right franchise.

We are also not biased towards any one particular franchise as we work with about 400 different franchises.

What Will It Cost Me To Use A Broker For My Franchise Purchase?

Nothing and by law the franchisors cannot charge more if you go through a franchise consultant.  In fact, franchisors enjoy working with us!  We help them find great candidates like yourself and what they enjoy most is our pre-qualification process.  We make sure you are a good fit for a franchise before we present that franchise to you.  We also make sure the franchise is a good fit for you.

How Does It Work? How Will The Broker Find The Best Opportunity For Me?

We use a questionnaire, predictive index and most importantly we get to know you, your values, competencies and work style.  Here are a few additional questions we’ll need to consider:

Why do you want to own your own business?

Have you owned your own business before now?

How many hours and what time of day do you like to work?

Is there a certain location you desire?

What kind of capital do you have available to start your business?

Are there partners involved?

Do you want to have more than one business?

When do you want to open your door for business?

Will you be available full-time or part-time?

We same you quite a bit of time and effort sorting through all the different franchises that could potentially be a good fit for you.  It’s not easy to be a part of our inventory. Each company has been thoroughly reviewed from every angle. We have high standards for every aspect of the business. By doing our homework, we are confident that we can offer you the very best opportunities that are just right for you.

What Are The Benefits Of Buying A Franchise?

Owning your own business puts you in control of your own future. The franchisors are only successful if you are success.  Therefore, you have a franchisor with a vested interest in your success.  Franchisors provide you all the tools to be successful. You will never be wondering… What do I do next?  Franchisors have systems and processes in place to guide you to success.  These systems and processes have proven themselves over time.

With some franchise models, that proven system can help you develop an organization that can be run by a professional manager, leaving you more time to develop additional units or pursue other business or personal goals. And if selling your business is part of your long-term strategy to build wealth, that brand name and added support can be a tremendous value-add for your potential buyer.

What If I Don’t Have Enough Capital To Buy The Franchise?

That is one of the items we as consultants will go over with you early on.  We have many funding sources available to us.  We will let you know what you will qualify for and place you in front of the funding experts.

How Long Will It Take To Get My Business Started?

It varies. Generally, the process to investigate a franchise takes 4-6 weeks.  This all depends on you and how motivated you are and, of course, how much time you have to spend investigating a franchise.  Once the franchise agreement is signed it will depend on the type of franchise you chose.   Retail type franchises may take 6 months to find a spot and have it built out.  With non-retail franchises you can be ready to go in a couple of weeks.

Do I Need To Know The Industry To Buy The Franchise?

Absolutely not. In fact, most franchisors prefer that you have no experience in the industry prior to owning the franchise. They are looking at your past experiences and how they translate over to their particular franchise.  They will train you and continue to support you in the industry you have chosen.

FRANCHISE CONSULTING FIRM
Buy / Start a Local Franchise Business

Serving the Greater Austin-Houston Area as well the entire US, Canada and many other countries.
 Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Houston, TX

FRANCHISE CONSULTING FIRM
Buy / Start a Local Franchise Business

Serving the Greater Austin-Houston Area
Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Houston, TX

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