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The Opportunity

Franchising is the better path for many would-be business owners, as well as for those looking to add additional revenue streams. While franchising does not entirely de-risk the opportunity, the proven model, marketing and operations systems, and franchisor support vastly increase the odds of success in not only producing revenue streams but in building an asset with valuable exit potential.

At FranBridge, we specialize in non-food/non-lodging categories and partner with over 300 brands that we have vetted thoroughly and believe have an innovative proposition within their respective markets. Opportunities include a wide range of businesses in areas such as health and wellness, B2B services, waste managements, senior care, fitness, and home and property services to name a few.

Franchising is an $800B industry and is growing quickly. Are you an entrepreneur at heart that is ready to evaluate opportunities?

Why FranBridge?

The BEST OPPORTUNITIES

Over 300 vetted through THE FRANCHISE CONSULTING COMPANY (FCC)

EFFECTIVE PROCESS

Leads to the optimal curation of opportunities for exploration

Unmatched Perspective

Former Inc. 500 Franchisor and multi-brand franchisee

thought leadership

Frequent contributor to The Franchise Journal and The Franchise Times; Author of ‘The Franchise Path’

No fees

We are funded by the brands and there is no cost passed down to the client

Relationships

Partnerships with the best in class funding, legal, and emerging brand providers

Jon Ostenson

Jon is a consultant, investor, author, and international speaker specializing in the area of non-food franchising. He draws on his experience as both the President of Inc. 500 franchise system and as a multi-brand franchisee in serving clients across these capacities.

Jon serves as CEO of FranBridge Consulting where he help clients understand all aspects of non-food franchising in the process of introducing them to opportunities from the over 300 high growth brands that he represents. Additionally, Jon oversees FranBridge Consulting where he and his partners own 14 territories across 3 property service franchises.

Jon is the author of ‘The Franchise Path’ and is a frequent contributor and a thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200 locations.

Prior to ShelfGenie, Jon was the Vice President of Sales for Carter’s Inc., responsible for over $350M in annual sales. Jon began his career as a Consultant with Accenture, often working internationally on behalf of clients.

Jon has BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Georgia and lives in Atlanta, GA where he and his wife have 3 children and are active in the community.

Jon Ostenson

Jon serves as CEO of FranBridge Consulting where he helps clients understand all aspects of franchising in the process of introducing them to opportunities from the over 300 high growth brands that he represents. Additionally, Jon oversees FranBridge Capital where he and his partners own 14 territories across 3 property service franchises.

Jon is the author of ‘The Franchise Path’ and is a frequent contributor and thought leader for publications on the topic of franchising and franchise investments. Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200 locations.

Jon has BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Georgia and lives in Atlanta, GA where he and his wife have 3 children and are active in the community.

Jon Ostenson is globally recognized as a business thought leader through his many successful entrepreneurial ventures. His easy going Southern charm is layered with keen acumen of a business professional who has sifted through mountains of opportunities to find the diamonds.

Nick Neonakis

CEO The Franchise Consulting Company
Founder The Great American Franchise Expo
Publisher The Franchise Journal

I have had the privilege of partnering with Jon since he first made the leap from corporate executive to small business owner. He understands first hand what it takes and has done a fabulous job of illustrating this transition!

Allan Young

Founder of Inc 500 franchise system ShelfGenie
Co-Founder of FranBridge Capital

Having been a vice president in the corporate world, himself, Jon can relate to what goes through your mind as you evaluate makin the entrepreneurial leap. He gets it!

Mary Beth Smith

Former 1000 Vice President
FranBridge Client

I have coached Jon and he has a great background and understanding of franchising! Jon does a great job of illustrating many of the industry’s key principles.

Jack Daly

CEO of Professional Sales Coach and world renowned speaker
Best selling author of ‘Hyper Sales Growth’ and ‘The Sales Playbook’

I have had the privilege to work with a number of franchise executives in recent years and I can say that Jon is as strong as they come. However, what I appreciate the most is the way he runs his practice with transparency and faith-driven values

Nathan Bocock

Multi-brand and Multi-market franchise owner
(Repeat FranBridge Client)

Jon introduced me to an innovative business in an industry I never knew even existed. We had competition for the desired territories and he went to bat with the franchisor to make deal happen. Having been a franchisor and franchisee himself, he knows the inner workings of the industry like no other!

Albie Whitaker

Former Wealth Advisor
FranBridge Client

I enjoy working with Jon because he is the consummate professional! He has very high standards in working with clients and genuinely cares about matching his clients with the businesses that are the best fit and that give them the greatest chance for success. I find Jon’s clients to be well educated, kind, serious and engaged. I would highly recommend working with Jon if you are interested in exploring franchise opportunities.