Franchise questions, answered

Most first-time owners invest between $45k and $600k all in, depending on the category. Home-based services sit at the lower end while food locations with build-outs sit higher. Your advisor builds a first-year plan that includes working capital, not just the franchise fee.

No. Franchise brands train you on operations, hiring and marketing from day one. What matters more is reliability, comfort with routines, and willingness to follow a proven system. We help match the brand to the skills you already have.

Our advice costs you nothing. Partner brands pay us a fee only when you sign, and we put that arrangement in writing before you commit. If none of our brands fit, we tell you plainly and you owe us nothing.

Most investors open about 90 days after signing, with home-based models faster and food build-outs slower. Site selection and permits cause most delays, so we start those early. Your launch checklist sets week-by-week milestones from the start.

Sometimes. Some service and business brands allow a semi-absentee start with a manager in place, while food and retail usually need you full time. We are honest about the real weekly hours of each option so you never sign up for a schedule you cannot keep.

The franchise fee is a one-time payment for the license, training and launch support. Royalties are ongoing payments, usually a percentage of revenue, that fund continued support and the brand. Every fee is spelled out in the disclosure document, which we review with you line by line.

We work with more than 60 vetted brands across six categories, and your shortlist comes from your budget, schedule and goals. No brand can pay for placement on your list. If the right fit is outside our network, we say so.

Training, site setup and hiring begin right away, guided by a 90-day launch checklist. We stay beside you through opening week and check in monthly for your first 12 months. You are never left to figure out the early months alone.