Our consultative process is designed to match your skill sets, strengths and passion with appropriate franchise opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why use a Franchise Specialist?
A: A Franchise Specialist will take the time to educate the buyer on the franchise industry and walk the buyer through the entire evaluation process. The specialist will define the buyer’s qualifications so he/she doesn’t waste energy on concepts that would not be a good fit or those that he/she isn’t qualified to purchase.
Q: How does Sunbelt Franchise Specialists differ from a standard business brokerage?
A: A business brokerage lists and sells existing businesses, often including real estate & leases in the sale. Usually these are local businesses run by local owners. Sunbelt Franchise is a department within Sunbelt Business Brokers and concentrates on franchise opportunities that are awarding new territories.
Q: Does Sunbelt Franchise Specialists charge any up-front fees?
A: NO. You never pay us for any of our work, before or after the purchase. We are paid a referral fee from the franchisors.
Q: Do I pay more for a franchise by dealing with a Sunbelt Franchise Specialist?
A: NO. You will pay the published price for any franchise just as if you had gone directly to the seller.
Q: Why should I consider buying a franchise?
A: The ability to buy into a proven business model with built-in initial training and ongoing support. The United States Department of Commerce statistics show over 90% of franchises are still in operation after 10 years, compared to just 18% for other forms of small businesses. Last year 42% of retail goods and services were sold through franchised outlets.
Q: What kind of franchise opportunities does Sunbelt Franchise Specialists work with?
A: We work with opportunities in the Service, Retail, Coaching/Consulting,Home-Based, Food/Restaurant, Finance, Business-2-Business, Health/Wellness, Fitness,Automotive, Home Improvement, Healthcare and Master Franchise Opportunities.
