Free franchise consulting
Franchise with Confidence.
Get free, no-obligation guidance from a franchise consultant; from defining your criteria to investigating a shortlist.
Featured franchises
Browse all franchises →- Planet Fitness profilePlanet Fitness clubs offer exercise equipment, fitness instruction, and member amenities.
- Anytime Fitness profileAnytime Fitness is a membership gym offering personal and group training.
- 101 Mobility profile101 Mobility sells, rents, installs, and services accessibility equipment, including stair lifts, ramps, and patient lifts.
- MOLLY MAID profileMOLLY MAID provides residential cleaning, with recurring service and one-time cleans.
- PUROCLEAN profilePUROCLEAN provides restoration and cleaning for homes and businesses after fire, flood, mold and other property damage.
- CAMP BOW WOW profileCamp Bow Wow operates fixed-location pet care centers with dog day care, overnight boarding and retail pet products.
How it works
Four stages, from priorities to decision
- 01
Define priorities
Budget, preferred location, timing and the role you want.
- 02
Compare
A focused set of franchises worth a closer look.
- 03
Investigate
Costs, disclosures, territory and owner experiences.
- 04
Decide
Whether to proceed, with your own advisers involved.
Industries
Understand the business first
Why FranRelay
What a consultation helps you do
Our consulting is free to buyers. If you open a franchise we introduced you to, the franchisor may pay FranRelay a placement fee. We tell you before an introduction whether that applies.
Request a free consultationUnderstand the numbers
See upfront investment, available-cash requirements and ongoing fees as separate figures.
Understand the owner's role
Learn what the owner would do and which agreement terms need checking.
Know what remains unconfirmed
We'll identify questions about territory, requirements and other details to confirm with the franchisor.
Buyer guides
Know what to ask
Start with your budget and location
A consultant will help you compare franchises and list what to check before you decide.