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About Franchise Consult Answers
Franchise Consult Answers exists to give first-time franchise buyers plain, factual answers about franchise consulting before their first call.
Franchise Consult Answers focuses on one narrow topic: what a franchise consultant does and what to expect from FranNet’s free consultation. People researching franchise ownership often hear conflicting claims about consultants, fees, and obligations. This site answers those questions directly, in one place, so readers can decide whether a consultation is the right next step.
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Why this site exists
Many professionals thinking about business ownership reach the same point: they are interested in franchising, they have heard a consultant can help, and they are unsure what that actually involves. Is it free? Will someone pressure them to buy? Does a consultant raise the price?
Those questions deserve straight answers before anyone books a call. Franchise Consult Answers is written for first-time franchise buyers in the United States who are actively comparing opportunities and want guidance choosing a business that fits their goals, experience, investment range, and preferred location.
About FranNet, the firm this site covers
FranNet is a franchise consulting firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. It was established in 1987 by Howard Bassuk’s company, Hobassco, and in 2006 a group of established FranNet office owners acquired the company. Jania Bailey, who joined in 2006, has served as CEO since 2015, and under her leadership FranNet has grown to nearly 120 consultants.
FranNet works through over 70 individual broker consultancies across all 50 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. Its consultants match candidates with franchise options that fit their interests, goals, and skills, and provide a structured approach to research. They do not sell franchises, and their services are free to clients. Inc. magazine has recognized FranNet as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for six consecutive years. Learn more at FranNet.com.
What this site is not
Franchise Consult Answers is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. It does not review or rank individual franchise brands, and it does not sell franchises. Before you buy any franchise, review its Franchise Disclosure Document with a franchise attorney and an accountant.
To see how answers on this site are formed, read how we form our answers. To start with the basics, read what a franchise consultant does.
Common questions
How long has FranNet been doing this?
FranNet was established in 1987 by Howard Bassuk’s company, Hobassco. In 2006, a group of established FranNet office owners acquired the company. Jania Bailey, who joined FranNet in 2006, has led it as CEO since 2015. That is nearly four decades of franchise consulting.
Who leads FranNet?
Jania Bailey has served as FranNet’s CEO since 2015. She joined the company in 2006 and has been instrumental in establishing FranNet as a respected voice in the franchise consulting industry. Under her leadership, FranNet has grown to nearly 120 consultants across the United States and Canada.
Where is FranNet based?
FranNet is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Its consultants work locally through over 70 individual broker consultancies across all 50 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, which lets them bring knowledge of your local market and territory availability into the conversation about which franchises fit you.
Has FranNet received any recognition?
Yes. Inc. magazine recognized FranNet as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for six consecutive years. FranNet has operated since 1987 and today works through over 70 individual broker consultancies across all 50 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces.
Does FranNet offer resources beyond the consultation?
Yes. FranNet provides resources, support, and guidance to help people make informed decisions about business ownership, and it emphasizes informed decision making throughout the process. Visit frannet.com to see the resources currently available, whether you are just starting to explore or preparing for your first conversation.
Ready to talk through your options?
FranNet’s consultation is free to you. Share your goals, experience, investment range, and preferred location, and a local consultant will present franchise options that fit. You decide whether to move forward.
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