FAQs

The cost of opening a franchise varies, based on the type of business. A home-based business will require much less of an investment than a brick-and-mortar location that will require a site search, lease agreement and buildout. Franchises can start at about $50,000 and go up to several hundred thousand dollars or more. The average franchise in our portfolio ranges from $75,000 to $200,000 all in.

The main reason to purchase a franchise is reduction of risk. Franchisors have a proven business system, which allows you to have your own business without being all alone. Franchisors offer support in many functions, along with upfront training to give you the skills you’ll need to succeed. Depending on the structure of the business, franchisees may be provided with everything they’ll need to operate the business, including equipment, supplies, marketing plans, etc. Working with a franchise is much easier than starting a business from scratch. A franchisor will help you with everything you need to get started and will provide ongoing support to help you grow your business. Simply put, it is a tried and tested formula for giving you a springboard to profitable business ownership far in advance of what you could achieve on your own.

Our free business consulting services will save you time and money, our expertise can save you weeks or months of researching on your own. Let us take the guesswork out of the equation for you. We will help you to find the safest investment and most successful business models that align with your personal values and goals. The price of the franchise and fees will not change if you choose to work with us. Our franchise partners recognize the value of working with clients referred to them by Access Franchise Consulting, and they cover our marketing costs. While we provide you with the best investment opportunity, we provide franchisors with the candidates best suited to their business model. Our role is similar to that of a Buyer’s Agent in a real estate transaction, but here we are guiding you to the opportunity that is the best fit for you.

We start the process by understanding you, the person, and your specific needs and requirements. Our goal is to gather as much information as possible about you, which we do by asking detailed questions about your education, professional experience, current employment status, management preferences, desired level of involvement in the business, desired location, preferred working hours, type of business model, and available capital investment. By reviewing this information, we can match you with franchise opportunities aligned with your wants and needs to achieve your personal goals. We have pre-screened hundreds of companies from various industries, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards of quality. Our portfolio offers a wide range of franchise and business opportunities, all of which have been carefully selected to provide you with the best options that suit your needs. Let us help you truly find the perfect fit for you.

Financing can be one of the most important parts of considering franchise ownership. We work with franchise partners who can provide you with many different financing options and have experience finding financial solutions. We can ensure that you have the financial resources to make your initial investment and have adequate working capital.

No, specific industry experience isn’t necessary to be successful in franchise ownership. Most franchisees do not have experience in the industry they enter. Franchisors provide training programs that are geared specifically to their business. Franchisors prioritize candidates who can be focused on running the business over performing specific tasks in the operation of the business. More emphasis is placed on skills like management, communication, financial understanding, etc. You do not need to be an expert in the business, and franchisors actually prefer that you are not so that they can train you according to their business model.

The timeline for starting your business depends largely on your motivation and dedication. Our consulting process can be completed within a few days if you are proactive. Once you begin exploring different franchise opportunities, most clients find a great match within one to three months. After selecting the right business for you, it typically takes anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months for your actual business to open and begin operations. Take the first step towards franchise ownership today. Contact us at Access Franchise Consulting and let us guide you through the process of finding the perfect franchise opportunity for you.