WHY THE PERFECT FRANCHISE?

Thanks for taking the time to connect with The Perfect Franchise (TPF). We are here for the sole purpose of helping you optimize your life through franchising.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE IMPORTANT REASONS WHY PEOPLE ENGAGE US:

GOAL CLARIFICATION 

Most people reach a point in their lives where they question the path they are on and have uncertainty about the future. That is both normal and natural as the path you chose earlier in your life may not hold the same allure. Your skills, values, and means have changed. Reassessment is a valuable process. We can help you clarify what is important to you. 

TURN FEARS AND UNKNOWNS INTO FACTS 

Fear is a natural part of change and this is true of franchise exploration. We help you manage fears by replacing the unknowns with facts and normalizing concerns through education and coaching.

FRANCHISE EDUCATION AND WISDOM 

Franchising is different from the rest of the business world and it can be difficult to properly gather, assimilate and analyze franchise business opportunities. At TPF, we educate you on the ins and outs of franchising, guide you, provide insider insights and answer your questions. 

RISK REDUCTION 

The franchise sector consists of thousands of brands. At TPF, we narrow the universe to leading brands. We take the time to diligently match you to brands that resonate with your skillset and objectives, and provide you with tools and insights to get the most out of exploration, help you assess opportunities and calibrate risks. All of this allows you to make better, more informed decisions. 

SAVE YOU TIME 

At TPF, we understand that it’s both an art and a science to match you with the best franchising options. In addition to enabling better outcomes, TPF streamlines matching and discovery by only showing you strong franchise models that are a good fit for you. 

MAXIMIZE DECISION MAKING 

Deciding what career path to take and making a significant investment is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want to do everything to maximize the decision and we can help you. 

THE PERFECT FRANCHISE PROCESS

The TPF process has helped thousands of people, just like you, successfully explore franchise business ownership. The process is structured to help you make an informed decision about whether you should or should not join a franchise, and if you do, which franchise is the best fit for you. During the exploration process, you will need to commit up to 3-5 hours a week for interaction with franchisors, franchisees, reviewing documents and videos, exploring funding options and speaking with your TPF consultant. Parallel to the TPF process, each franchisor has their own process that they take you through so they can decide if you will be awarded a franchise. Just as you vet them, they are vetting you. 

STEP 1: IDENTIFY AND CALIBRATE YOUR PRIORITIES 

We take the time to understand your personal, professional and financial goals along with your skillset, strengths and interests – anything that is important to matching you to a franchise brand. At the same time, we share the basics of franchising – the more you know the better your outcomes. 

STEP 2: MATCH YOU TO THE RIGHT BRANDS 

Based on your goals and interests, we identify brands that are a great fit for you. Part science and part art, franchise matches are identified that meet your unique goals and objectives. 

STEP 3: EVALUATE COMPATIBLE FRANCHISES

During due diligence you will speak regularly with the franchisors, review documents and speak with franchisees. Our proprietary 6 factor due-diligence process guides you as you learn everything needed to make an informed decision. 

What Our Clients Say About Us

Discover how our expertise in franchise consulting has transformed businesses and fueled growth. Hear from our satisfied clients who have achieved their goals with our guidance. Their success is our ultimate reward.

“I recently had the pleasure of working with The Perfect Franchise on a franchise opportunity, which turned into a decision to actually buy the franchise. The Perfect Franchise was always available and knowledgeable in helping me make my decision. I would recommend The Perfect Franchise to assist you in your pursuit of your next opportunity in life.”

Kirk

“The Perfect Franchise is well versed in a number of different franchise concepts. I appreciate their wide industry knowledge and adeptness at asking pointed questions to identify relevant opportunities. Their structured approach effectively creates a roadmap to navigate through franchise options. The Perfect Franchise has been a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them and look forward to our paths crossing again.”

Steve

“The Perfect Franchise should be the first company you call when you are considering a franchise or a career change. They quickly provided options that were both interesting and exciting. In a very complicated franchise world, it was great to have an expert like The Perfect Franchise on your side.”

Todd

FAQs

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No! Some brands are fabulous and others are not. When comparing brands, there are often crucial differentiators in the business model, product/service, and support that impact the ability of the franchisees to succeed and scale. 

Franchises succeed or fail because of the quality of their systems. That is the area you want to kick the tires on.

There are significant performance differences between franchisees. So no, not all franchisees succeed.

Think of franchisee performance like a bell curve. Most franchisees are doing fine, the top franchisees are crushing it, and the bottom are struggling. Your objective during due diligence and validation is to thoroughly understand the business model, its drives, who succeeds, and who struggles. If you don’t think you will be in the top 25% of franchisees, than that concept is not for you.

While you will follow the franchisor’s business model, you will be able to create the culture and customize your business through the products or services offered, marketing strategies, hiring, and management. Some brands allow more customization than others. 

Make no mistake about it: Franchisees run their own businesses and put their signatures on them.

From a business model and support standpoint, they do. Franchises offer systems, processes, support, training, coaching, real estate services, and marketing.

Franchisees must bring work ethic, drive, motivation, and people skills.

Our fee is paid by the franchise company.  You will pay the same franchise fee whether we are involved in the process or not.  That is a federal law mandated by the Federal Trade Commission.

There are fees associated with franchise ownership. Many of those fees are for items that you will need in any business. The financial benefit of franchising is that it reduces expenses by superior processes, improved purchasing power, and centralized support. The efficient nature of the franchise model, higher success rates, and scalability ensure that the better franchises are not more expensive than starting your own business.

Yes, you can. You can do a google search or go to a franchise portal and find brands. However, if you want to optimize your decision, this is not the best approach. 

There are thousands of franchises available in the United States. But not all of them provide strong business models and support. In addition, it is easy to get excited about a concept that is not right for you. An interesting fact is that over 75 percent of people who invest in a franchise choose one not originally considered. Using an experienced TPF Franchise Consultant increases your chances of finding the right franchise, and our services are provided at no cost to you. 

This is a big decision in your life. Maximize your chances of success.

Noooooooo! There is always fear when you change directions, start a new endeavor, and leave your comfort zone. However, franchising provides the comfort of knowing you are supported by a team vested in your success, and you are part of a proven system.

Franchisors provide significant levels of initial and ongoing support. Perhaps the most important support they provide is psychological. Knowing that you have a proven model, strong marketing, operations, and training provides a needed confidence boost because executing a system is easier than creating one. Franchisors will support franchisees in all ways necessary and appropriate.

A major benefit and differentiator of franchising versus non-franchised business opportunities is that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates franchising, and the regulations are in place to protect the franchisee. The government requires numerous disclosures and regulates how, when, and by whom information can be communicated. Franchising is a much more predictable model and much easier to perform due diligence on than business opportunities. 

In contrast “business opportunities” often masquerade as franchises, but they are unregulated and can make any claim they want because it does not need to be verified or regulated. The franchise world, with its FDD, is much easier to validate than business opportunities.

The Perfect Franchise

The Perfect Franchise is the one book you need to read if you are considering franchising.

Mark Schnurman is one of America’s top Franchise Consultants, and the founder of The Perfect Franchise. Mark outlines a clear process for finding the perfect franchise.

In straightforward language, he explains how to:

  • Decide whether franchising is right for you;
  • Determine which franchise will optimize your chances of success;
  • Conduct due diligence;
  • Fund your franchise investment;
  • Live the life you dream about.

If you want to be your own boss, this is the book for you!

The Perfect Franchise Book by Mark Schnurman transparent