Franchise Development Consulting

Help businesses develop and launch franchise systems

Startup Cost
$10,000-$40,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
6-15 months
Profit Potential
$17,000-$125,000/month

Overview

Franchise consultants charge $40,000-$150,000 per franchise development project.

Completing 5-15 projects annually generates $200,000-$1,500,000 with 70-85% margins.

In 2025, many businesses want to franchise but need expert guidance.

Revenue from franchise development fees ($40,000-$150,000), FDD preparation, operations manual development, training program creation, franchise marketing setup, and ongoing consulting retainers.

Services include franchise feasibility analysis, franchise business planning, FDD and legal document coordination, operations manual documentation, training program development, and franchise launch support.

Successful consultants have franchise industry experience, understand FTC regulations, document replicable systems, connect clients with franchise attorneys, and help launch successful franchise systems.

Business owners wanting to franchise as clients.

Marketing through business brokers, industry associations, franchise attorneys, business coaching, speaking at conferences, and franchise industry content.

Required Skills

  • Franchise Development
  • Business Systems
  • FTC Regulations
  • Operations Documentation
  • Consulting
  • Project Management

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High project fees for development
  • Growing franchise development demand
  • Leverage franchise industry expertise
  • Help businesses scale through franchising
  • Can earn ongoing royalty participation

Cons

  • Need franchise development expertise
  • Long sales cycles for clients
  • Projects are complex and lengthy
  • Clients may not successfully sell franchises
  • Competitive consulting market

How to Get Started

  1. Build franchise development expertise and credentials
  2. Create franchise development service offerings
  3. Partner with franchise attorneys
  4. Market consulting to franchisable businesses
  5. Conduct feasibility analysis for clients
  6. Guide through franchise development process
  7. Help launch and sell franchise opportunities

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