Most people who want a franchise talk to one or two brands. A FranServe consultant is paid to look across a portfolio of more than 600 concepts and say which ones actually fit a candidate’s background, capital, and goals. Consultants work from home, on their own schedule, and earn referral fees paid by the franchise brands when a placement is made. FranServe calls itself The World’s Largest Privately Owned Franchise Consulting Network. Period.™
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $24,900 (readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets — not from borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income)
- Ownership Model: Independent, contract-based consultant
- Location Type: Home-based
- Time Commitment: Full-time or part-time
- Experience Required: None in franchising
About FranServe
FranServe consultants sit between people who want to own a business and the franchise brands that want qualified buyers. The work is a series of conversations: what the candidate wants from ownership, what they can fund, and which concepts in a 600-brand portfolio are a real match. Franchise companies pay the referral fee when a placement is made.
Consultants can also earn by helping a client reach the capital to fund a purchase, and by working with existing business owners who want to franchise their own concept. More than 350 consultants are active in the network.
Why Become a FranServe Consultant?
- Work from home on phone and video, with a schedule you set, instead of staffing a location.
- Present from a portfolio of more than 600 franchise concepts rather than pitching a single brand.
- Earn from placement, from funding assistance, and from helping owners franchise their own concept.
- Start without franchise experience. The training is built for people coming from other fields.
- Use prospect tools, SEO and SEM partners, and a social media firm to build a pipeline instead of relying only on personal contacts.
- Add E2 and EB-5 visa training, which opens a candidate pool many consultants cannot serve.
Why This Opportunity, Why Now
ABF Market Analysis— Franchising spans 80-plus categories, from home services to fitness to senior care. Buyers want a system, training in an industry they have not worked in, and financing that an independent startup often cannot get. Against that, the International Franchise Association has put the count of franchise consultants at as few as 25 per state.
ABF Timing Insight — Three groups keep arriving at the same question: baby boomers leaving a career, corporate professionals looking for an exit, and owners who want to franchise what they already built. A Tuesday for a consultant is a discovery call, a short list, and an introduction to the brands that fit. The demand is for someone who knows the landscape, not for another person selling one logo.
Training & Support
- A three-phase new-consultant program covers the business from the ground up, followed by Consultant Development Training and continuing education.
- 160 hours of continuing education each year, with unlimited access to live and recorded sessions from industry experts.
- One-on-one coaching from an experienced senior consultant.
- Mastermind workshops with peers on a regular schedule, plus an annual convention and expo.
- An online support center for client, material, and resource management, with franchise search and matching built in.
- A professional website that is built, hosted, and maintained as the consultant’s home online.
Our Ideal Consultant
- People who like helping someone make a large decision
- A solid business or professional background in any field
- Clear communicators who stay organized and analytical
- Patient enough for a process that runs in months, not days
- Able to work alone and still follow a set system
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need franchise experience?
A: No. The training program is designed for people arriving from other industries. What matters is the ability to learn a system, stay organized, and work well with people making a major decision.
Q: How do consultants get paid?
A: Franchise brands pay referral fees when a consultant’s client purchases a franchise. Consultants also earn from helping clients secure funding and from working with business owners who want to franchise their own concept.
Q: Can this be done part-time?
A: Yes. The model supports both part-time and full-time consultants, and the schedule is set by the consultant rather than by business hours.
Q: How do I find candidates?
A: Prospect generation services, SEO and SEM agency relationships, and a social media firm are available. Many consultants also work their own professional network.
Q: What does the first 90 days typically look like?
A: New consultants move through the three-phase training, get a site built, and start coaching with a senior consultant. Early work is learning the portfolio and the matching process, then beginning outreach. Placements are not same-week events.
Q: How important is the leadership team when choosing this?
A: Very important. Ask to speak with current consultants, not only the development contact, and ask how they were trained, how candidates are matched, and what support looks like after the first placement.
Next Steps
If you are drawn to a home-based consulting role, a portfolio of more than 600 brands, and work that is matching people to a franchise rather than operating one, FranServe is worth a direct conversation. We recommend speaking with current consultants as part of your due diligence. Complete the form below. FranServe will call for a short introduction, usually about five minutes, and then schedule a longer session on the consultant opportunity.
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“Every single day I am thankful for FranServe and the FranServe Family. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined how personally, professionally and financially fulfilling my decision to join this organization would be. Honored to be a part of this amazing organization!”
“With over 18 years of experience in the franchise industry, I wanted to elevate my ability to guide aspiring franchisees toward the right franchise opportunity. Joining FranServe has been a game-changer. Their exceptional training, ongoing education, and industry resources gave me the confidence to build my consulting business on a solid foundation. What truly sets FranServe apart is the community. The network of consultants is incredibly supportive, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s successes. FranServe has empowered me to expand my business and positively impact the lives of my candidates while also enjoying the freedoms that come with owning my own consulting business.”
“The training and continuing support from FranServe is more than I could have asked for. The mentor program really helps you fine tune your approach and get to a high degree of success. There are also many programs that help you meet other consultants which helps build smaller partner teams you can learn from and educate yourself through.”