We Help You Find the

Right Franchise,

Together

At the heart of our mission is a clear conviction: business ownership has the power to transform lives when paired with the right opportunities. As franchise consultants, we empower individuals to discover the perfect franchise that aligns with their unique goals, skills, and aspirations. Many dream of taking control of their own destiny and becoming their own boss. Whether you seek financial freedom or an exciting new challenge, we are committed to guiding you every step of the way.

30+

Supported Industries

200+

Premium Franchise Brands

40

Years of Combined Experience

From Entrepreneurs to

Franchise Consultants

John and Erica Balkhi didn’t just stumble upon franchising—they lived it. Both former corporate professionals who worked for prominent pharmaceutical companies, they sought greater autonomy, flexibility, and the freedom to unlock uncapped earning potential. Their journey into business ownership began with their own boutique real estate and mortgage brokerage firm, where they honed their entrepreneurial skills.

Driven by their desire for growth, they ventured into franchising, ultimately owning and operating 40 retail locations across multiple counties and states. They successfully navigated six different franchise brands across three industries, achieving three successful exits along the way, even amidst some challenges.

With their backgrounds in business and a shared passion for helping others succeed, John and Erica made it their mission to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the franchise landscape. Today, they leverage their years of experience to connect individuals with franchise opportunities aligned with their unique goals. As a husband-and-wife team, they offer a personal, hands-on approach, combining their complementary skills and insights to ensure the success of every client they serve.

“Franchising has granted us a cherished lifestyle filled with memorable moments. We’ve been able to attend all our children’s events and milestones, from recitals to school drop-offs and pickups. Our family gathers for dinner almost every night, and we’ve enjoyed incredible travels across the country and around the world. This journey has provided us with quality time to spend with loved ones and the opportunity to develop amazing teams along the way.”

John & Erica Balkhi

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Henry Kim
"John is an amazing resource in many ways. His tremendously successful business career coupled with his passion to help people is unparalleled. I trust John to give me the best advice on the next great franchise opportunity and provides valuable insights and is very connected. He recently ...
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Henry Kim
Chief Investment Officer at VINH Enterprises
"John is an amazing resource in many ways. His tremendously successful business career coupled with his passion to help people is unparalleled. I trust John to give me the best advice on the next great franchise opportunity and provides valuable insights and is very connected. He recently helped us find our third amazing brand. I give John my highest recommendation."
Henry Kim
Henry Kim
Chief Investment Officer at VINH Enterprises
Pierce Iman Reza
"John is amazing an amazing consultant. His knowledge and experience is tremendous. Most importantly, he is always a pleasure to deal with. He helped us review several franchise opportunities and eventually decide what was perfect for our goals and interests. He really took interest in all our ...
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Pierce Iman Reza
Partner at Oracle Law Firm, LLP - Premier Injury Attorneys
"John is amazing an amazing consultant. His knowledge and experience is tremendous. Most importantly, he is always a pleasure to deal with. He helped us review several franchise opportunities and eventually decide what was perfect for our goals and interests. He really took interest in all our needs and has since offered a lot of wonderful advice. I would recommend him to anyone interested in becoming or growing as an entrepreneur."
Pierce Iman Reza
Pierce Iman Reza
Partner at Oracle Law Firm, LLP - Premier Injury Attorneys
Steven Ruby
"John is always a pleasure to deal with. As a Regional Developer, he and his team truly do care about the well being and success of your business. He provides a wealth of knowledge, information and support to help guide you toward achieving, and hopefully exceeding, your ...
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Steven Ruby
Looking for opportunities!
"John is always a pleasure to deal with. As a Regional Developer, he and his team truly do care about the well being and success of your business. He provides a wealth of knowledge, information and support to help guide you toward achieving, and hopefully exceeding, your goals. He and his team are always available on short notice to guide or assist you and/or answer any questions. Bottom line, John is a very dedicated, personable, honest, and trustworthy guy and I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking to enter into one of the systems he is actively involved with and/or any franchise advise in general."
Steven Ruby
Steven Ruby
Looking for opportunities!
Stephen Vereb
"Although I had experience with John in another brand, what I really enjoyed about John, was his professionalism and willingness to first understand the types of businesses we like to invest in and build. He took the time to understand that we prefer to get into concepts ...
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Stephen Vereb
Investor, Mentor, Business Owner, Board Member and Supporter of Readers Are Leaders
"Although I had experience with John in another brand, what I really enjoyed about John, was his professionalism and willingness to first understand the types of businesses we like to invest in and build. He took the time to understand that we prefer to get into concepts at the founder level and help to develop and build those, and typically it revolves around recurring revenue models with memberships. After understanding our needs, John presented only brands he felt had all the elements we were looking for. From there, John was amazing at keeping us engaged and moving forward with due diligence and he was always available for questions and answers. From cradle to grave, he really kept us plugged into the right people, both at the Franchisor level as well as the validation and due diligence with Franchisees. John has built a very expansive network of successful, like-minded franchisees and we are very grateful to John for plugging us into that network so we can continue to develop and grow. Thank you to John, Kimberly and Team Balkhi...we look forward to the next concepts !! Rising Tide Lifts All Boats."
Stephen Vereb
Stephen Vereb
Investor, Mentor, Business Owner, Board Member and Supporter of Readers Are Leaders
Gazelle Dara
"I can't think of a single person's whose knowledge is a so vast in the world of franchising than John Balkhi. He's done it all: employing, franchising, consulting, and expanding. I wanted someone who had experience in franchising to assist me with building my own business. He ...
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Gazelle Dara
Business Owner at Tutor Hero
"I can't think of a single person's whose knowledge is a so vast in the world of franchising than John Balkhi. He's done it all: employing, franchising, consulting, and expanding. I wanted someone who had experience in franchising to assist me with building my own business. He recommended professionals to guide me through the SBA loan process. John was constantly following up with me when I was making my validation calls. He established clear communication and was available when I needed his expertise. There were times when I hit roadblocks, but John seemed to have a solution for every obstacle. I can't see myself embarking on another business without his help."
Gazelle Dara
Gazelle Dara
Business Owner at Tutor Hero
Pante-a Nilchian
"John is an incredible resource for anyone who is considering becoming a franchisee. When my husband and I decided to look into owning a franchise business we knew we needed an excellent consultant. John came highly recommended. After our first meeting, we quickly realized how knowledgeable, and ...
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Pante-a Nilchian
Attorney at Paladin Legal Defenders
"John is an incredible resource for anyone who is considering becoming a franchisee. When my husband and I decided to look into owning a franchise business we knew we needed an excellent consultant. John came highly recommended. After our first meeting, we quickly realized how knowledgeable, and diligent he is. Deciding what type of Franchise you want to become part of is a daunting task. John's expertise and advice was invaluable in helping us narrow down what was a good fit for us based on our circumstances at the time. He has gone above and beyond our expectations throughout the process and continues to be our go-to for advice. It's also nice that he is extremely personable and professional. I highly recommend John as a Franchise consultant."
Pante-a Nilchian
Pante-a Nilchian
Attorney at Paladin Legal Defenders
Atana Paopradith
"John is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and helpful person that I know. He helped me unconditionally when I first graduated college to help me get my start in pharmaceutical sales. Most recently John helped my wife find a business that would be the best fit ...
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Atana Paopradith
Sr. Immunology Clinical Account Specialist at UCB
"John is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and helpful person that I know. He helped me unconditionally when I first graduated college to help me get my start in pharmaceutical sales. Most recently John helped my wife find a business that would be the best fit for her. He is a great listener and always put her best interest first. He continues to be available for any advice and guidance. I would HIGHLY recommend John for franchise consulting."
Atana Paopradith
Atana Paopradith
Sr. Immunology Clinical Account Specialist at UCB
Linda Bremer Menter
"John Balkhi's background as a business owner really helps him bring value to the people with whom he works. He has first hand experience with life on the roller coaster that is business ownership, and as such, he brings a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to his consulting practice. ...
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Linda Bremer Menter
Vice President of Consultant Development
"John Balkhi's background as a business owner really helps him bring value to the people with whom he works. He has first hand experience with life on the roller coaster that is business ownership, and as such, he brings a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to his consulting practice. John is creative and hard working, eager to help others realize the benefits of business ownership, just like he has."
Linda Bremer Menter
Linda Bremer Menter
Vice President of Consultant Development
Jerel Tomasello
"John is a unique human being that combines his great attitude and focus on living life to the fullest, with his intelligence and work ethic. I've had the privilege of knowing John a long time in many different businesses, and he has been a leader in each. ...
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Jerel Tomasello
Multi-Unit Multi-Brand Franchisee
"John is a unique human being that combines his great attitude and focus on living life to the fullest, with his intelligence and work ethic. I've had the privilege of knowing John a long time in many different businesses, and he has been a leader in each. He's got great ideas and treats people extremely well."
Jerel Tomasello
Jerel Tomasello
Multi-Unit Multi-Brand Franchisee
Kenneth Jones
"I think the best way to begin a recommendation for John is to say that his skills, abilities and knowledge are the future of our industry. I have had the pleasure of working with John as my franchise consultant ...
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Kenneth Jones
Managing Director dynami group, LLC
"I think the best way to begin a recommendation for John is to say that his skills, abilities and knowledge are the future of our industry. I have had the pleasure of working with John as my franchise consultant as I searched for a business to buy. His knowledge of outreach and his ability to connect with key players in any given niche for franchise placement is unmatched. He is relentless when it comes to a connection he is determined to have. Honestly, I don't think John needs a recommendation. His work and his contributions as a leader and connector in the franchise consulting industry speak far more to his credibility hat I can. You cannot go wrong with John in charge of your franchise search. Work with him and know that you will see opportunities you never thought were possible."
Kenneth Jones
Kenneth Jones
Managing Director dynami group, LLC
Clint Justice, MBA
"John's passion for franchising and helping others has been an amazing blessing to our family. As a first time Franchisee myself, John and his partner Kimberly spent hours creating and studying my personality profile, searching and matching potential franchise concepts, and ultimately finding a concept that was ...
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Clint Justice, MBA
I coach purpose-driven entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while staying true to their values
"John's passion for franchising and helping others has been an amazing blessing to our family. As a first time Franchisee myself, John and his partner Kimberly spent hours creating and studying my personality profile, searching and matching potential franchise concepts, and ultimately finding a concept that was a great fit. Their personalized approach, extensive network of franchisor contacts, and genuine desire to help was a formula for success that has allowed us to own our own business and independently build wealth. John goes above and beyond the standard "matching process" and is a wealth of knowledge, having worked in, owned, and sold several concepts himself. I highly recommend working with John and his team for any franchise need you might have!"
Clint Justice, MBA
Clint Justice, MBA
I coach purpose-driven entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while staying true to their values
Jennie Hong
"John Balkhi was my franchise consultant when I was looking for a business to invest in back in September 2020. I was very skeptical at first but after our initial conversation, he quickly gained my trust and we worked very well together. John is a true professional and ...
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Jennie Hong
Owner
"John Balkhi was my franchise consultant when I was looking for a business to invest in back in September 2020. I was very skeptical at first but after our initial conversation, he quickly gained my trust and we worked very well together. John is a true professional and someone who you can rely on when it comes to finding a solid franchise business. His expertise along with his calm and professional demeanor allows a comfortable environment when working with him. He has your back and will focus on your interests first before making any recommendations. He is careful, thorough but most of all, very sincere and is a great listener. I am very pleased with the work he has done to help me find a reputable franchise concept that I can thrive in. John is highly recommended for anyone who is interested in investing in a franchise concept as he brings a lot of credibility and knowledge when it comes to owning successful franchises."
Jennie Hong
Jennie Hong
Owner
Christopher Thomas
"I have met John in June, and with his unique approach to identifying what the client (really) wants, was able to identify multiple franchise opportunities that would be a good fit for me and my goals. Within a few weeks, we were able to reduce the opportunities ...
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Christopher Thomas
Fractional CFO
"I have met John in June, and with his unique approach to identifying what the client (really) wants, was able to identify multiple franchise opportunities that would be a good fit for me and my goals. Within a few weeks, we were able to reduce the opportunities to 2 and then to one final franchise model. John has been very accommodating throughout the process, providing a lot of additional information and knowledge sharing making the process so much easier. If you are looking for a franchise opportunity and need a franchise consultant, I would recommend speaking with John. And for the franchisee, his services are free!"
Christopher Thomas
Christopher Thomas
Fractional CFO
Dave Longmuir
"I was tired of the corporate grind and wanted to go into business for myself. I was considering buying a franchise but had no idea where to even start, then a good friend of mine who has owned multiple franchise businesses highly recommended I speak with John ...
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Dave Longmuir
Customer Experience Executive
"I was tired of the corporate grind and wanted to go into business for myself. I was considering buying a franchise but had no idea where to even start, then a good friend of mine who has owned multiple franchise businesses highly recommended I speak with John to see if a franchise would be a good fit for me. I could tell from the very first conversation with John that he truly cared about me, my family and making sure that what ever path I chose, that it would be the best path for me - whether that meant working with him or going a different direction. John is a true professional and helped me really assess my personal situation and determine what I was looking for out of this next chapter in my life, he helped me think about things that I had not even considered as I determined what was going to be best for me. He listened and really understood what was important to me and leveraged that information to provide me multiple great business opportunities. He helped me think critically about each one and ensured that I did my due diligence before selection the business I decided to purchase. Even after making my decision, he was there for me, helping as I went through the onboarding process and I know I can call him any time if I have questions or need additional support. I am confident that I would not be where I am today, as a business owner, without the help and support from John and would highly recommend him to anyone who is considering buying a franchise. Thank you John for everything!"
Dave Longmuir
Dave Longmuir
Customer Experience Executive
Scott Christensen
"I worked with John on a franchise concept and had two great opportunities that I was considering, however, a new position that I couldn't pass up came along and I had to move on from the franchise option. John was thorough, professional and very personable. He was ...
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Scott Christensen
Highly Skilled Operations, HR, and Finance Executive
"I worked with John on a franchise concept and had two great opportunities that I was considering, however, a new position that I couldn't pass up came along and I had to move on from the franchise option. John was thorough, professional and very personable. He was great at checking in on our weekly scheduled meetings and I truly enjoyed our discussions over the past several months. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him as a coach to anyone looking at a franchise opportunity."
Scott Christensen
Scott Christensen
Highly Skilled Operations, HR, and Finance Executive
Leon DeSimone
"I had the pleasure of working with John Balkhi, a Franchise Consultant at Business in a Box, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. John reached out to me via email at a time when I was exploring new business opportunities, and his timing couldn't have been ...
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Leon DeSimone
Small Business Owner | Mortgage/Commercial Lender | Ret. Police Lieutenant.
"I had the pleasure of working with John Balkhi, a Franchise Consultant at Business in a Box, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. John reached out to me via email at a time when I was exploring new business opportunities, and his timing couldn't have been better. As a new and aspiring business owner, I needed someone who could guide me through the complexities of finding the right franchise opportunity, and John exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, John demonstrated an impressive work ethic and an unparalleled level of patience. He took the time to understand my goals, preferences, and concerns, and provided me with tailored advice and options that perfectly suited my needs. His deep knowledge of the franchise industry and his ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner were invaluable. Throughout the process, John was always available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, no matter how small. His dedication to ensuring my success was evident in every interaction, and his support and guidance were instrumental in helping me make an informed decision. For anyone seeking to explore franchise opportunities, I wholeheartedly recommend John Balkhi. His expertise, patience, and commitment to his clients make him an exceptional Franchise Consultant. With John by your side, you can confidently navigate the journey to becoming a successful franchise owner."
Leon DeSimone
Leon DeSimone
Small Business Owner | Mortgage/Commercial Lender | Ret. Police Lieutenant.
Jeff Gallop
"I highly recommend John to anyone looking to get into franchising. John and Erica wet through a thorough process of learning about my, my goals, and aspirations and found franchise opportunities that were best suited for my goals. I cannot say enough about how well they manage ...
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Jeff Gallop
Outsourced VP of Sales & Certified Sales Leader
"I highly recommend John to anyone looking to get into franchising. John and Erica wet through a thorough process of learning about my, my goals, and aspirations and found franchise opportunities that were best suited for my goals. I cannot say enough about how well they manage the process. For anyone looking at franchises, you'll do yourself a great service by connecting with John."
Jeff Gallop
Jeff Gallop
Outsourced VP of Sales & Certified Sales Leader
Daniel Hsu
"I worked closely with John for over 6 months looking for a franchise concept in Southern California. Although I did not find a business that was a fit for myself, John was extremely professional, clear, and helpful during the process. John always looked out ...
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Daniel Hsu
Senior Vice President and Principal at Mount Auburn Multifamily
"I worked closely with John for over 6 months looking for a franchise concept in Southern California. Although I did not find a business that was a fit for myself, John was extremely professional, clear, and helpful during the process. John always looked out for my personal and professional best interests during the process, and I will always appreciate John for that. Working with someone with high integrity and aligned interests is very difficult to find today."
Daniel Hsu
Daniel Hsu
Senior Vice President and Principal at Mount Auburn Multifamily
Scott Ingvoldstad
"John and Erica are insightful, savvy entrepreneurs. They have been and continue to be strong advocates and seasoned advisors for me (and many others). I absolutely would recommend working with them to anyone committed to building a new business, exiting an existing one or seeking to expand. ...
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Scott Ingvoldstad
Executive Leader working to create value and improve community
"John and Erica are insightful, savvy entrepreneurs. They have been and continue to be strong advocates and seasoned advisors for me (and many others). I absolutely would recommend working with them to anyone committed to building a new business, exiting an existing one or seeking to expand. Genuinely good people with experience and keen perceptions about success in business and beyond!"
Scott Ingvoldstad
Scott Ingvoldstad
Executive Leader working to create value and improve community
Tricia Swann
"I highly recommend John if you are interested in learning about buying a franchise. He is an actual franchise owner with lots of experience that allows his to be a wonderful advisor. No pressure, true information and insight on all levels and asks the right questions to ...
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Tricia Swann
Experienced Commercial Credit Professional
"I highly recommend John if you are interested in learning about buying a franchise. He is an actual franchise owner with lots of experience that allows his to be a wonderful advisor. No pressure, true information and insight on all levels and asks the right questions to connect you with the right opportunities to consider. Highly recommend John, without hesitation."
Tricia Swann
Tricia Swann
Experienced Commercial Credit Professional
Florian de Castro
"John is great at what does. He and Erica made the process of finding and owning a franchise seamless and trouble free. If you are looking for help in finding your next business, get in touch with John!"
Florian de Castro
President, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Colorado (FACCCo)
"John is great at what does. He and Erica made the process of finding and owning a franchise seamless and trouble free. If you are looking for help in finding your next business, get in touch with John!"
Florian de Castro
Florian de Castro
President, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Colorado (FACCCo)
Mark Ruis
"My wife and I worked with John and Erica Balkhi to identify and evaluate potential franchising opportunities. They did a wonderful job of interviewing us and probing to understand what we were looking to do and why. Their opportunity network brought back multiple options that were not only fiscally viable, ...
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Mark Ruis
Vice President, Stellarator Maintenance and Inspection Solutions
"My wife and I worked with John and Erica Balkhi to identify and evaluate potential franchising opportunities. They did a wonderful job of interviewing us and probing to understand what we were looking to do and why. Their opportunity network brought back multiple options that were not only fiscally viable, but they also fit within the window of our passions. John and Erica were available, insightful and supportive throughout the process and they were consistently complimented by key people in the franchises we looked at as well as other franchising professionals. I would work with these folks again on franchising, business or management consulting and it was my pleasure to write this note in the hope others find their way to the Balkhi's thru it."
Mark Ruis
Mark Ruis
Vice President, Stellarator Maintenance and Inspection Solutions
Joe A. Rodriguez
"I would highly recommend John if you are considering a franchise business. He is very knowledgeable of the franchise industry and brings a vast of expertise experience in the franchising industry from being a former franchisee owner himself. His input and advise was invaluable in helping us ...
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Joe A. Rodriguez
Consultant at Bridgepoint Consulting
"I would highly recommend John if you are considering a franchise business. He is very knowledgeable of the franchise industry and brings a vast of expertise experience in the franchising industry from being a former franchisee owner himself. His input and advise was invaluable in helping us target the right type of franchise to own by understanding our business passions and desires. He has a very strong sense, from being a prior franchisee owner, of what type of franchise businesses are a good fit for any prospective franchisee owner. In addition to being a great communicator and expert in the field he is also very professional and is someone that is very easy to work with. I would highly recommend John if you are considering to start a franchise business of your own and/or need ideas. You will not be disappointed."
Joe A. Rodriguez
Joe A. Rodriguez
Consultant at Bridgepoint Consulting
Dan Quinn
"John and Erica Balkhi were incredible partners for my wife, Kristen, and me as we explored the possibility of buying a franchise. They invested significant time evaluating our individual skills, strengths, and areas for growth to identify opportunities that aligned with...
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Dan Quinn
Professional Services Leader
"John and Erica Balkhi were incredible partners for my wife, Kristen, and me as we explored the possibility of buying a franchise. They invested significant time evaluating our individual skills, strengths, and areas for growth to identify opportunities that aligned with our unique capabilities and goals. John’s decades of experience as a franchisee, master franchisee, and consultant shone through in every interaction. He approached the process with care, expertise, and an incredible depth of knowledge. Erica’s thoughtful and supportive approach complemented John’s perfectly, making us feel truly heard and understood throughout the journey.Although we ultimately decided not to move forward with purchasing a franchise, their insights and recommendations were invaluable in helping us make an informed and confident decision. The effort they put into understanding us and guiding us toward the best fit demonstrated their genuine dedication to their clients’ success. For anyone considering a franchise opportunity, I can’t recommend John and Erica highly enough. They are experts in their field and exceptional people to have by your side."
Dan Quinn
Dan Quinn
Professional Services Leader
Adam Crouch
"I had the pleasure of working with John as I navigated the process of finding and buying a franchise business, and his expertise was invaluable. John took the time to understand my personal strengths and weaknesses, showing me how these qualities would impact my ability to run...
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Adam Crouch
Owner, HOMEstretch North Dallas
"I had the pleasure of working with John as I navigated the process of finding and buying a franchise business, and his expertise was invaluable. John took the time to understand my personal strengths and weaknesses, showing me how these qualities would impact my ability to run various types of businesses. His insights made me realize that not every business is right for every person, and he helped me identify the types of franchises best suited to my unique abilities and goals. John went above and beyond to locate, vet, and recommend businesses that aligned not only with my financial situation, but also with my experience and strengths. His guidance throughout each stage of the process, from evaluation to decision-making, made a complex journey straightforward and manageable. John's support, knowledge, and dedication made the experience far less daunting, and I’m grateful for his clear advice and unwavering assistance! I would highly recommend John to anyone considering a franchise – his expertise can make all the difference."
Adam Crouch
Adam Crouch
Owner, HOMEstretch North Dallas
Ellen Leher
"I first spoke with John 6 months ago, and committed to exploring the idea of business ownership. Little did I know then that he would be incredibly helpful in answering just about any and all questions I could come up with. It never felt like John was selling to me - ...
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Ellen Leher
Custom Home Solutions
"I first spoke with John 6 months ago, and committed to exploring the idea of business ownership. Little did I know then that he would be incredibly helpful in answering just about any and all questions I could come up with. It never felt like John was selling to me - he encouraged me to ask all the questions and to think critically about all aspects of business ownership. He truly acted as a consultant with my best interest at heart. I am so grateful that I set up that first call with him, and am thrilled to get going on my new business adventure! Thank you John and Erica for all your help."
Ellen Leher
Ellen Leher
Custom Home Solutions

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