FranServe is a franchise consulting organization with more than 350 active consultants representing over 600 franchise brands. Consultants work from home on their own schedule, helping people find and buy a franchise that fits their background, capital and goals — and earning referral fees paid by the franchise brands.
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 guide candidates through franchise selection, evaluation and purchase. The work is consultative — understanding what someone wants out of business ownership, what they can afford, and which of hundreds of brands actually fits. Franchise companies pay referral fees when a placement is made.
There are three ways consultants earn: placing clients into franchises, helping those clients access the capital to fund the purchase, and working with existing business owners who want to franchise their own concept.
Why Become a FranServe Consultant?
- Home-based and schedule-flexible — the business runs on phone calls, video meetings and relationships, not on a location.
- Access to the largest brand portfolio in the industry, with over 600 franchise concepts to present to candidates.
- Three revenue streams rather than one: franchise placement, funding assistance, and franchise development for existing business owners.
- No prior franchise experience needed — the training program is built for people coming from outside the industry.
- Prospect generation services, SEO and SEM agency relationships, and a social media marketing firm support consultants in building their own pipeline.
- E2 and E5B Visa Program training opens an additional candidate pool most consultants cannot serve.
Why the Franchise Consulting Industry
- 80+ industry categories — franchising covers nearly every kind of business, from home services to fitness to senior care.
- More franchises open each year than any other kind of business — buyers get a proven system, training in an industry they have never worked in, and better access to financing than an independent startup.
- As few as 25 franchise consultants per state, according to the International Franchise Association, against a franchise base that keeps expanding.
- Three groups keep arriving at the same question — baby boomers reaching retirement, corporate professionals looking for an exit, and business owners wanting to franchise their own concept. All of them need someone who knows the landscape.
Training & Support
- A three-phase new consultant training program covers the business from the ground up, followed by Consultant Development Training and ongoing continuing education.
- 160 hours of continuing education are provided each year, with unlimited access to live and recorded training from industry experts.
- Personal coaching and mentoring come from an experienced senior consultant in one-on-one sessions.
- Mastermind workshops put consultants around a table with peers on a regular schedule, alongside an annual convention and expo.
- The online support center handles client, material and resource management, with franchise search and matching functionality built in.
- A customized professional website is built, hosted and maintained as the consultant’s home online.
Our Ideal Consultant
- Enjoys working with people and helping them make a significant decision
- Strong business or professional background in any field
- Clear communicator, organized, and analytical
- Patient and persistent — candidates take months, not days
- Able to work independently and follow a proven 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.
Next Steps
After you submit the form below, FranServe will call you. It is a short conversation — usually about five minutes — to introduce the organization, learn a little about you, and answer initial questions. From there you will schedule a longer session covering the consultant opportunity in depth. We recommend reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document and speaking with existing consultants as part of your due diligence.
This profile represents general information about this business opportunity. Individual results may vary. Refer to the disclosure documents for complete details.
Jack and Jill Johnson, FranServe Consultants talk about their experiences.
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Alesia Visconti on becoming a FranServe Consultant at FranServe.
“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.”