Franchise Agency

Franchise Agency Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Thinking about a unique way to dive into the world of business without starting from scratch? Consider becoming a franchise agent.

A franchise agency involves acting as an intermediary between franchise owners and prospective franchisees. Essentially, you’ll help connect budding entrepreneurs with established franchisors who are eager to expand their business footprint. By matching suitable candidates with the right franchise opportunities, you play a crucial role in the franchising ecosystem.

This business model requires keen matchmaking skills, a solid understanding of various franchise operations, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. There's real value in knowing the ins and outs of different franchises and understanding what makes a successful match.

Entering this field gives you the chance to facilitate growth for both sides of the equation, making it a rewarding endeavor if you have a penchant for networking and business development. It’s a fulfilling way to kickstart a consulting career, with the added benefit of contributing significantly to small business growth.

In this list, you'll find real-world franchise agency success stories and very profitable examples of starting a franchise agency that makes money.

1. Busch Global ($12M/year)

John's passion for entrepreneurship and business growth motivated him to create Busch Global first as a franchise and a development partner. His early successes demonstrated the potential of franchising, inspiring the business idea.

How much money it makes: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $20K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $1M/Month Business Growing Franchise Concepts

This case study follows the founder of Busch Global, a uniquely oriented franchise sales organization, as he details how he transitioned the company to focus on growth and networking, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to find success.

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2. Angela Cote Inc ($1.2M/year)

Angela Coté came up with the idea for her business, AC Inc., after spending over 25 years in the franchise industry and realizing there was a need for a fresh and progressive approach to coaching franchisors. She used her expertise and empathy from being on different sides of the franchise relationship to provide actionable advice, and through networking and offering valuable services like the AC Roundtables during the COVID-19 pandemic, she attracted and retained loyal clients.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 5

How I Created a Proven Franchise Growth System

Angela Coté Inc, a franchise advising and improvement company, shares their success story of using their signature method, The AC Method, which has already helped over 5500 franchisors in just 3 years, through refining their offerings, building trust with their clients, and taking imperfect action.

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3. My Franchise Partners ($120K/year)

Andrew Hoffman came up with the idea for My Franchise Partners after exploring various business opportunities and being drawn to the franchise world. With his background in finance, operations, and business development, he saw the potential to help entrepreneurs make informed decisions and find the right franchise for them through in-depth research and analysis. His focus on delivering outstanding service has allowed him to grow his business through referrals and collaborative partnerships.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How many people on the team: 2

How I Started A $10K/Month Franchise Development Business

Andrew Hoffman founded My Franchise Partners, a $15-20K/month consulting agency helping individuals to educate themselves before investing in a franchise, using in-depth research, analysis, and due diligence to match franchise options at all investment levels and in every industry.

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