If you’re looking to invest in a franchise, the opportunities are endless: food service, home repair, automotive, fitness, and even education, are just a few of the myriad of choices that potential business owners face when entering this multifaceted market. By Jessica Jones
If you’re looking to invest in a franchise, the opportunities are endless: food service, home repair, automotive, fitness, and even education, are just a few of the myriad of choices that potential business owners face when entering this multifaceted market. Many first-time franchisees will debate the decision according to interest and experience; others will choose based on location and level of involvement. But one of the most important considerations that rarely gets publicized is cost. What business will truly offer the most bang for your buck?
Most brands are extremely transparent when it comes to this aspect of ownership. Just Google “best low-cost franchises for aspiring business owners” and you’ll get a laundry list of franchise fees, initial investments, and minimum net-worth requirements that are necessary for launch. Leading the pack as one of the best low-cost options for potential investors? The role of franchise consultant.
“Entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership need help finding a business opportunity that suits them. Franchisors need a stream of high-quality prospects from a source they can trust. FranServe consultants provide that and more, earning money by connecting franchise candidates to franchisors looking to grow,” noted Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting and expansion organization.
“While we are not a franchise per se, someone can invest, become trained and certified, and become a FranServe Consultant, helping others to own franchises,” said Visconti.
Defining the role as one of the best in the business, Visconti detailed its perks: working as an independent contractor, earning generous referral fees from both established legacy franchisors and hot, new brands, and having the backing of a company whose reputation is built on results.
“You just have to be able to learn and follow a proven system, be well-organized, analytical, communicative and – most importantly – have a strong desire to help others,” Visconti said. “You’ll also need to be aligned with our organization’s most integral values: integrity, growth, and teamwork.”
And the opportunity is certainly on the low-cost side of the investment spectrum. A $24,900 FranServe consultant training investment includes extensive initial and ongoing training, personal coaching and mentoring, proprietary CRM, in-house leads program, a digital-communication network, dedicated support staff, and plenty of innovative marketing.
FranServe consultants also have access to the largest portfolio of brands in the industry and are given the opportunity to tap into multiple profit centers – benefitting from a variety of revenue streams.
Visconti noted that franchise consulting is also an extremely underserved industry. The International Franchise Association (IFA) has reported as few as 25 franchise consultants per state in the U.S. – while the number of franchise establishments in the U.S. continues to grow at a rapid pace.
“The franchise industry needs consultants,” Visconti concluded. “We train and support the best of the best to help meet the demand of the continual growth of the franchise industry.”
For more information on becoming a franchise consultant, visit teamfranserve.com or email connect@franserve.com.
– Jessica Jones