How it works
Four stages, from priorities to decision
We start with your budget, preferred location, and the role you want as an owner. Then we help you compare options and identify what to check before you decide.
Request a free consultation- 01
Define priorities
We discuss your budget, preferred location, timing and the role you want as an owner. We keep the cash you have available separate from your total investment budget.
- 02
Compare a focused set of franchises
We identify a manageable set of franchises worth a closer look, explaining why each may fit and what is still uncertain.
- 03
Investigate
We help you prepare questions about costs and disclosures, arrange introductions only with your go-ahead, confirm territory with the franchisor and speak with current or former owners.
- 04
Decide
You decide whether to proceed, with your own attorney and accountant involved. There is no obligation to continue.
The first conversation
- About 30 minutes, by phone or video
- Rough estimates of your cash and budget are fine
- No documents are needed for the first call
- At the end, you decide together whether building a shortlist makes sense
Our role and yours
A consultant helps you organize the investigation. They don't replace your attorney or accountant, who should review any agreement before you sign.
Our consulting is free to buyers. If you open a franchise we introduced you to, the franchisor may pay FranRelay a placement fee. We tell you before an introduction whether that applies.