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Are you dreaming of owning your own business but unsure where to start? Navigating the world of franchising can be overwhelming, with countless options and endless research. That’s where the Guide to Franchising team comes in. We are here to guide you through the process, offering expert franchise consulting services—completely free of charge—designed to simplify your journey to business ownership.

With years of franchise experience and access to over 800 top franchise opportunities, we're dedicated to helping you build a business that aligns with your lifestyle, giving you the freedom, fulfillment, and work-life balance you crave. Our guidance is tailored to your unique aspirations, providing valuable resources and funding solutions to support you every step of the way.

Together, we’ll turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality by finding the perfect franchise fit and setting you up for lasting success. Let us help you own your future and live the freedom you deserve.

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How Our 5-Step Client Process Works*

Our Process Step 1

Assessment of Candidate's Franchising Goals/Objectives and Business Model Preferences

We will focus this call on a deep assessment to learn your personal, business and financial goals, areas of expertise, ideal business models and industries, investment levels, and much more...
Our Process Step 2

We Research 800+ Franchises based on your Selection Criteria

We will perform a detailed research in our database to identify franchise concepts that match your background and goals.
Our Process Step 3

Franchise Recommendations Presentation call

We will present to you a list of franchise concepts that match your profile and goals. We will hear your feedback and either move to step 4 or repeat our matchmaking process as needed.
Our Process Step 4

Candidate Franchise Investigation and Validation Process

We will introduce you to the franchisors of your selected franchise concepts, and assist you in the entire research & discovery process, so you can make an informed decision (weekly calls for 4-6 weeks).
Our Process Step 5

Candidate's Final Decision (go/no go)

After having completed the due diligence you and the franchisor will be ready to make a final go/no go decision.

* We develop viable franchise recommendations for our client's based on their franchising goals, objectives, areas of interest and desired investment level, then coach, guide and mentor them through the entire franchise research and acquisition process.

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