Franchise Planning
We give you everything you need to get your franchise up and running, including guidance with FDDs, market and competitor analysis, and brand growth assessments.
The SMB Franchise Advisors team provides ongoing support and executive coaching to franchisors and their leadership teams.
Since 2009, SMB has helped over 500 small and medium business founders prepare, launch and grow their brand in the franchise industry. As a top rated franchise consulting company that encourages the growth of clients through connections, proven process and industry expertise. Working with small to medium business owners, our mission is to educate, support and launch brands into the franchise industry. The SMB Franchise Advisors team gives each new franchisor the head start needed on their franchising journey to compete with established industry brands. Established franchise brands “re-emerge” with better processes, financial metrics, brand positioning, and the confidence needed to compete in their category.
Brand founders who are ready to franchise their growing and successful business have the expert resources to navigate the landscape from concept to franchise brand. Each client is guided through the entire process from beginning to end including teaching the essentials of finance, operations, marketing and franchise sales needed to establish and develop their franchise brand.
It’s All About the Relationship™ when you join the SMB Franchise Family of brands.
This depends. SMB Franchise Advisors recommends a no obligation consultation to evaluate your business, the revenue potential for franchise owners and the industry you’re in today. When you franchise, you will have two companies: the initial operation(s) you run today and a franchise company. If you have a recognizable brand, a solid operating system, and a passion to help others grow following your lead, now is a great time to consider franchising.
No, but during the process this will be a discussion you will have between the SMB Franchise Advisors team and your legal counsel (franchise attorney). It is best to secure your marks, URLs and other online brand channels as you begin the process to protect your intellectual property and your franchisees ability to operate anywhere you want to franchise. Learn more about the importance of trademarks in Franchising.
Great question, typically you will be legally able to offer your franchise in about 90 days. Some states require registration and the review/approval process takes place after completion of your initial Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). The SMB Franchise Advisors team believes in building a relationship with each client as our tagline states: With SMB It’s All About the Relationship™. Our typical project timeline and engagement is between 10 to 12 months long.
Yes, and if you do not have one engaged, SMB Franchise Advisors will assist in selecting the right franchise attorney for you and the development of your brand.
Eventually – many founders are “solopreneurs” who add team members as they grow in the franchising industry. In the meantime, you will lean on our 18+ member team and over 450 years of cumulative industry experience!
No, our fixed price packages run for a set duration and are billed on a monthly basis with a timeline to create and provide all deliverables. This typically includes FDD consultation, marketing collateral, sales and compliance training, development strategy and franchise launch action plan, plus a comprehensive franchise Operations Manual based on your current standards.
Franchising is way bigger than just restaurant brands! SMB Franchise Advisors has worked with over 500 brands in hundreds of industries from retail to home and professional services, as well as children (education and enrichment), pet related and more.
No, but this is a best-practice as you grow. SMB Franchise Advisors is active in the IFA, sits on leadership committees and task forces. We are a Supplier Forum Advisory Member and an advocate for new members.
Yes, we do. As a member of the IFA VetFran program, we offer a discount to US Military Veterans for our services.
OUR SERVICES
We give you everything you need to get your franchise up and running, including guidance with FDDs, market and competitor analysis, and brand growth assessments.
Our results-driven marketing strategies include preparation of engaging website content, tri-fold brochures, franchise brand presentations for candidate discovery, basic brand standards & logo guidelines, and trade show material design & support.
We offer franchise-focused financial guidance. We will help you conduct economic performance assessments, create guidelines for Liquidity and Net Worth requirements, and prepare and monitor your budget.
As your business operations consultant, we will ensure you are partnering with the right people and implementing the best systems to efficiently grow your franchise without sacrificing your brand’s quality and standards.
Our Strategy
SMB is proud to be a full service franchise development consultancy, supporting your franchising journey at any stage. From consultation to implementation, we will provide the insights and support you need to effectively scale your business.
We will discuss your goals, current business operations, and a plan of action for preparing your franchise for launch.
We will help you develop your franchise disclosure document and entity structure, operations manual and establish a go-to-market strategy; the essentials of being a franchisor.
We will help you update existing manuals, assess budgets and financial performance, and connect you to the industry leaders to support your success.
With SMB It's All About the Relationship
