Now accepting Q2 candidates · 4 slots open

We don't sell franchises.
We help you buy the right one.

If you're a corporate professional who wants ownership without the romance of starting from zero — good, you found the right place. If you're "just researching," looking for a side hustle, or want passive income with zero involvement — kindly close the tab. We'll both save time.

Take the Quiz → Who's running this?
3
Franchises owned (mine)
$0
You pay me
600+
Brands in network
~94%
Of inquiries we politely decline
01 — The honest part

Corporate isn't broken.
It just isn't yours.

You did everything right. Got the degrees. Got the title. Got the bonus. And somehow you still don't own the thing you've been building. That's not a moral failing. That's the design. Franchise ownership is one route out — but only if you're built for it. Most people aren't, and that's fine. Find out which one you are below.

A. Built for this

  • Operator mindset — you've run teams, P&Ls, or projects with real consequences
  • $75K–$500K liquid capital, or real funding access (SBA, ROBS, HELOC)
  • You'd rather own a system than invent one from scratch
  • You can stomach 12–24 months of sweat before things hum
  • You want to replace — or eclipse — a six-figure income with equity behind it

B. Not built for this (yet)

  • Looking for "passive income" with zero hours per week
  • "Just exploring options" while still circulating your résumé
  • No capital, no funding plan, hoping vibes will close the gap
  • Want to invent a brand, reinvent the wheel, or "improve" a 30-year-old system
  • Allergic to operations, customers, or accountability
02 — Diagnostic

The Business Personality Quiz.

Eight questions. Ninety seconds. We'll tell you which franchise archetype you are — and whether you should keep reading or politely return to LinkedIn.

Question 1 of 8
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Diagnostic complete · Archetype identified
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03 — The math

Stop guessing.
Calculate it.

Three calculators that answer the questions every candidate asks: how much do I actually have to invest, what's a realistic loan payment, and when does this thing pay me back. Try them now. Save the results. Bring them to your consult.

Realistic franchise budget
$465,000
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Monthly payment
$3,517
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Estimated break-even
4.1 years
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Cheaper path over 10 years
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04 — Walking the talk

I'm not selling theory.
I sign the same checks I'd ask you to.

Most franchise consultants spend their day forwarding brochures. I spend mine running three franchises — answering customer calls, training crews, reading P&Ls, and writing checks I'd rather not write. That's not a flex. It's a filter.

It means when I tell you a brand's unit economics are softer than the FDD suggests, or that a territory is over-saturated, or that the franchisor's support team is asleep at the wheel — I'm not guessing. I've lived the version of this you're about to start.

"If your consultant doesn't own a franchise, you're a research project, not a client."

i.
Owner / Operator

Ace Handyman Services

Hamilton County, IN. A home-services franchise under the Ace Hardware umbrella — recurring residential demand, scheduled crews, real margin. Operating since acquisition.

ii.
Founder / Operator

Urbane Upgrade

A second home-services brand in the upgrade & remodel category. Built and operated alongside the Ace business — same back-office, different demand profile.

iii.
Owner / Operator

Gotcha Covered of Carmel

Custom window treatments franchise serving the Carmel, IN market. Showroom-light, consultation-led model — different unit economics, same operator discipline.

05 — How this actually goes

Five steps. Not five months of small talk.

A real process with real gates. If you can't pass a step, we don't move to the next one. That's not gatekeeping — it's how we keep our placement success rate where it is.

i.

Fit & Readiness

Quiz + a 30-min diagnostic call. We confirm you're an operator, not a hobbyist.

ii.

Capital Strategy

Real buying power. Funding stack. SBA, ROBS, HELOC — what fits, what doesn't.

iii.

Brand Matching

3–5 brands curated to your archetype, capital, geography, and lifestyle. No commission shopping.

iv.

Validation

FDD review, validation calls with current owners, and the questions most consultants forget to ask.

v.

Transition Plan

Discovery Day, signing, and the parallel-run plan so you don't quit before you should.

⊘ Locked · Complete diagnostics to unlock

The Franchise Buyer's Learning Module

A 4-part video module covering FDD reading, validation calls, ROBS vs. SBA tradeoffs, and Discovery Day prep. Not for sale anywhere. Not on YouTube. Released only to candidates who finish the diagnostics — because it's wasted on anyone who hasn't.

Take the Business Personality Quiz
Calculate your Investment Capacity
Run a Break-Even projection
Unlock Module →
06 — The questions

Things people ask, before they're ready.

How much does this cost me?
Nothing. The franchisor pays my placement fee when you successfully buy a brand — which means my incentive is matching you with one that sticks, not the one that pays the highest commission.
Do I need to quit my job first?
No, and please don't. Serious candidates run a parallel process for 60–120 days while still drawing a paycheck — you don't burn the boat until the new one is in the water.
What if I want a franchise that pays me to do nothing?
Then you want a stock portfolio, not a franchise. Semi-absentee models exist, but "absentee from day one with zero operational involvement" is a fairytale that costs people their savings.
How is this different from any other broker?
Most franchise brokers have never owned a franchise. I own three — Ace Handyman Services, Urbane Upgrade, and Gotcha Covered of Carmel — so I'm pattern-matching from running the same kind of business I'd ask you to.
What if I don't qualify?
Then I'll tell you, kindly, and we'll part ways without me wasting six months pretending. If you're 12 months out from being ready, I'll tell you what to fix.
Do you work with people outside Indiana?
Yes. I'm based in Indianapolis but the network spans 600+ brands across the U.S., and most of the consultation is virtual.
07 — The application

Apply. Don't "schedule."

I take 4 new candidates a quarter. If you've finished the diagnostics, you already have most of what I need. Fill the form below — I'll respond within 48 hours.

By submitting, you agree to a 48-hour response window. Most candidates I decline politely; a few I invite to a 30-min diagnostic call.