Helping You Navigate the Franchise Business World
The path to owning your own business begins with taking bold steps.
Congratulations! You've made the decision to pursue the possibility of business ownership. Now is the time to explore the opportunities of owning a franchise.
I will be your trusted consultant who will assist you with discovering the world of franchising. Being your guide and educator, I will help you find the ideal business to open. My affiliation with The You Network provides access to over 350 different franchises so there are many options to explore. Now, take the next step and set up a free intro call with me!
How the Franchise Discovery Process Works
My services are at no cost to you. The franchise company will compensate me if you select and begin a franchise business.
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Introduction Call
15-minute phone call to discuss your franchising interests and learn more about you. Also, I will explain the franchising consulting process and how we work together.
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Complete Profile Documents
Everything begins with completing a Confidential Personal Profile (general information about you). This is the first step to get the franchise information you need.
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Your Personal Consultation
After your profile is received, a consulting call is scheduled. You’ll learn about the different franchise models and categories that match your specific considerations, interests and needs. We’ll also discuss personality traits and business skills needed for various franchises. Third-party financial and possible funding resources will also be discussed.
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Review Your Ideal Franchise Brands
Based upon the information provided during the consultation, a selection of 5-8 franchise brand concepts will be presented to you for consideration. Corresponding information will be sent on the choices you wish to explore.
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Individual Research & Review
After receiving each brand’s information, you’ll now conduct your own research to learn more about the brands. Using a scoring sheet (provided), you’ll identify the pros and cons for each brand and priority-rank the ones you want to pursue.
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Brand Introductions & Discovery Process
Brand introductions will be made for you on your final selections. You will then start each brand’s franchise discovery process. Based upon the consulting and training you received from me, you will now be ready and equipped to start the franchisee candidate interviews. As your personal franchise consultant, I will continue to offer support and be a resource for you in finding the perfect franchise to purchase.
Franchise Info and Categories
What are the different franchise business models available to you?
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Keep the safety and security of your full-time job while starting a franchise.
Executive Model
Use your experience and be the CEO in your franchise.
Owner-Operator Model
Franchises where you can replicate your success and open multiple locations.
Multi-Unit Model
We will explore franchise business opportunities based on your specific considerations, interests, and/or needs:
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Retail, Small Office Space or Home Based
Location Options
Franchises with low overhead, which will quickly produce income.
Low Cost of Entry
Franchises that are unaffected by the economy or the stock market.
Recession Resistant
A franchise that allows you to "make a difference"
Passion-based
A franchise that gives you the lifestyle to be able to focus on your other passions.
Lifestyle-Based
There are 350+ franchise businesses in over 120 different industries to discover!
Automotive
Business Services
Children's Education
Children's Entertainment
Cleaning
Disaster Restoration
Fitness
Food
Health & Beauty
Home Services
Moving and Storage
Pet
Real Estate
Repair & Restoration
Security
Senior Care
Sports
Technology
About Delores
Instead of thinking, "Someday I want to do this", take the first step and contact me. Let’s get started on the franchise discovery process tailored for YOU!
Utilizing my vast franchise experience, I help clients find the best brands that meet their desired personal, business, and financial goals.
I bring more than 20 years of experience working with well-known national and regional franchises, including Dunkin’, Baskin Robbins, Popeyes, Schlotzsky’s Deli, Atlanta Bread Company, and Back Yard Burgers. Acting as a corporate liaison to franchisees and managing multi-million-dollar advertising co-ops, the relationships I developed with the individual location owners gave me the expertise to help others succeed in franchising.
Additionally, I have spent more than a decade working in the Sports and Entertainment industry, consulting with professional sport venues, multi-use arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, and Higher Education (colleges and universities) where selection and implementation of national brands was integral to building a successful and profitable business. My passion is now helping people who want to own their own business find the best franchise that matches their talents, personal interests, and financial goals.
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How does a franchise differ from starting your own business?
A good franchise company has a track record of success, strong brand, training programs, ongoing operational support, marketing, real estate and construction assistance, purchasing power and risk avoidance compared to starting your own business.
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What are the financial requirements to purchase a franchise?
Each franchise has requirements for liquidity and net worth, which vary depending on the franchise. The lower investment franchise business models generally run $50,000+ for liquidity (examples: savings & checking accounts, 401k, equity in home or other real estate investments). Net worth is $100,000+. Your net worth is your assets minus your liabilities. A 700+ credit score is also required.
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How much do I need to invest to start a franchise?
Franchise startup costs can be as low as $10,000 or as high as $5 million, with the majority being somewhere between $100,000 and $300,000. The price all depends on the industry, location and type of franchise.
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What funding resources are available?
Sources for franchise financing include SBA (Small Business Administration) and Conventional loans, ROBS (Rollover as Business Startups utilizing 401k), Home Equity loans, Securities-Backed Lines of Credit, etc., along with cash investment. Some franchisors may offer financing directly through the parent company. Most commonly, they partner with preferred lenders who administer loans to their franchisees.
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How do I start the franchise discovery process?
Please fill out the contact form or schedule a discovery call. Your time and high level of engagement will be required, not your money during our consulting meetings. See “How it works” for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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