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We specialize in connecting entrepreneurs and executives with the premier opportunities in ‘non-food’ franchising. Our level of industry relationships, experience, and expertise is unmatched.
We are affiliated with the largest brokerage group in the US, partnering with all major development groups and over 600 fast growing brands.
Our process has been proven for thousands of clients. Over 90% of our clients select an opportunity in an industry that was never even on their radar!
We have experience as both an Inc. 500 franchisor and as a multi-brand franchisee, enabling us to provide unparalleled guidance.
We are the only consulting group in the US that funds coaching calls for our clients as they prepare to launch. The coaching is led by the CEO of Gray Fox Strategic.
We have exclusive funding, legal, and coaching partners who specialize in franchising so our clients can be confident they are working with the best.
Everything we do is provided at no cost to you. At FBC, we are compensated by our brand partners – no cost will ever be passed to our clients in any fashion.
We learn about your background, interests, investment level, financial targets, market nuances, and more. We also have you complete a questionnaire to ensure that we have the full picture.
Using the framework, we develop together as well as the top opportunities we see resonating with those of similar backgrounds, we then check on market availability. Once the assortment of opportunities has made it through these filters, we then present them with you to narrow down further.
The franchisors will then walk you through items such as their brand overview, marketing and support systems, unit economics, franchise disclosure document, and territory definition.
We call this step “validation” because it’s your chance to speak with existing owners of the franchise brands you selected. You can hear about their experiences with no filter.
You will be invited to spend 1-2 days with the franchisor and their full support team on-site to ensure that this opportunity – and this partnership – is right for you.
Within a week or two of Discovery Day, assuming all goes well, you will be extended the opportunity to join the franchise system.
Your success is our success so we partner with you throughout the process of finding the perfect opportunity. Think of us as a sounding board. If you have questions, just ask. And if you want our opinion, we will be sure to share it. In addition, we can connect you with our expert partners to ensure your road to ownership is a smooth one.
You receive proven playbooks in areas such as marketing and operations
You have a ‘coach’ on the sidelines in the franchisor - you’re not in this alone
You align with other franchisees, sharing best practices, learnings, and referrals
While not entirely de-risked, having both franchisee validation and the Item 19 of the franchisor’s FDD provides you with incredible visibility and insight into the potential of the business
Your exit value increases: The Rinker School of Business put forward a study of over 2,000 business transactions over 10 years and found that, on average, franchises achieve a 1.5X multiple on exits over non-franchises in like-kind industries
You enjoy a much higher success rate: 92% of franchises are still operating after 5 years – compared to just 20% of independent business startups
FranBridge is led by its Founder, Jon Ostenson, a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit over 90% of his time to helping others achieve their own dreams of freedom and wealth generation through business ownership.
Prior to FranBridge, Jon was the President of ShelfGenie, a national franchise system with 200 locations. Before he had his start in franchising with ShelfGenie, Jon spent 15 years in the corporate world, most recently as 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 where he and his wife, Jenny, have 3 children and are very active in the community.