Frequently Asked Questions

Below are several frequently asked questions about franchising and working with a Franchise Select Group professional advisor. If you do not see your questions answered here please don't hesitate to contact us!

Who is The Franchise Select Group?
The Franchise Select Group is a North Carolina based franchise consulting firm owned by parent company Strategy Partners, LLC. Our founders and professional consultants have over a century of combined experience in the franchise industry.

Why would someone use a franchise consultant?
A professional franchise consultant can offer candidates a wealth of general and inside information about the franchise industry as well as about specific franchise industries and opportunities. Franchise Select Group consultants help save our clients time by assisting with much of the initial legwork required in identifying rock solid opportunities that meet your criteria and are available in your desired market.

Why are your services free?
The truth is our services are not free - they are just free to you, the franchise seeker. The Franchise Select Group is paid by the franchises we represent to assist them in the development and growth of their business.

Which franchises does Franchise Select Group represent?
The Franchise Select Group currently works with over 125 of today's top franchise opportunities from dozens of different industries.

Do I pay more for a franchise if I use a Franchise Select Group franchise consultant?
Absolutely not. In single unit franchising fee negotiation is very rare. Most everyone pays the same franchise fee regardless of how they are introduced to the franchisor. In area development and master franchise deals we can often assist our clients with negotiations saving them thousands of dollars on initial fees.

What is it like working with a Franchise Select Group consultant?
Our approach to this business is very simple and straight forward. Our consultants will conduct an initial interview to gain insight to your previous experiences, goals, strengths, weaknesses, investment range, target market and more. We will then work to select ideal franchises for you and assist you in researching the opportunity. When our clients are ready to take a serious look at a franchise we will facilitate the introduction then remain by your side throughout the remainder of the process.

Are there aggressive sales tactics used in this business?
NO! Franchising is not a sales business - it's a mutual discovery process. Good franchises are not sold - they are awarded. Only when both parties feel there is strong potential for success does anyone begin to consider investing in the franchise. "Selling" a franchise to a less than ideal candidate is generally a recipe for failure for both franchisee and franchisor. Aggressive sales techniques is not how winning franchisors are built.

I'm interested in being a franchise consultant. Does The Franchise Select Group offer career or business opportunities?
The short answer is Yes, but only to a select group of candidates. There are plenty of "franchise broker" business opportunities available today who will recruit anyone who can afford the investment. Franchise Select Group's primary focus is on the clients and franchisors we represent, not offering our opportunity to just anyone. If you are interested in a becoming a franchise consultant please contact us to discuss the possibility of becoming a member of our organization.