Gary PrenevostBased in Toronto, Ontario · serving clients across North America

Deciding to invest in a business is one of the most significant financial and personal decisions you will ever make. Whether you are looking to break through corporate operating limitations and glass ceilings, earn greater income for your knowledge and expertise, diversify your income through semi-active business ownership, or build long-term equity, navigating the franchise landscape requires clarity, experience, and an objective guide.
With over 35 years of experience in the franchising industry, Gary is one of North America’s most respected franchise consultants. Having personally guided over 2,000 individuals and families through their franchise search journeys, he helps his clients make confident, well-informed decisions that align with their skills, lifestyle, and long-term financial vision.

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35Years Experience
$0Cost to You

My Journey

360° Franchise & Business Expertise:
Gary has operated on virtually every side of the franchise table. He knows first-hand what it takes to drive success in business; his clients draw from his 35 years of hands-on, multi-faceted franchise experience:
• Published Thought Leader & Author: published 250+ articles on franchising and entrepreneurship; Author of The Unstoppable Franchisee—USA Today Top-10 rated book
• Master Franchisor & Builder: Co-built one of Canada’s largest training companies to over 110 locations, coached hundreds of business owners, and trained over 1,000 salespeople.
• Franchisee, Investor & Advisor: Gary has personally owned several franchisees/master franchises, helped companies become franchisors.
• Corporate & Banking Foundation: 7 years in retail banking.

Why work with Gary

Help you gain an understanding of the franchise landscape

Access my exclusive video series, articles and podcasts on how to transition from corporate to self-employment, and how to build wealth through franchise ownership.

I help you build your optimum business model

Includes an Entrepreneurial Profile and assessing your transferrable skills and work experience, identifying your short-term, mid-term and long-term goals and exit strategies, and also look at 10–14 key business criteria.

Tailored matching of optimum franchise opportunies

I will introduce a curated shortlist of optimal business models, where each option is a strong fit with your optimum business model, and where you’re a strong fit with who the franchisor is looking for.

Coaching you through every stage of research

I’ll coach you through every stage of franchise research, including learning the business models from the franchisors, validating the opportunity through discussions with existing franchisees, and introducing legal, accounting and funding professionals at the final stage of research.

Who Gary helps

The kinds of buyers and goals Gary specializes in:

Corporate career-changers (in transition)
Corporate exit / displaced executives
Women entrepreneurs
High-net-worth / portfolio diversification
Semi-absentee / investor (passive) ownership
Couples & family businesses
Multi-unit & area development
Owner-operator (hands-on)
Recession-resistant businesses
Wealth-building & diversification

Gary’s markets

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How working with FranNet works

A Learning Journey, Not a Buying Journey:
Gary views franchise discovery as an educational process, never a high-pressure sales pitch. His role is to serve as your tour guide through the franchise search journey—providing the tools, insights, and coaching needed to reach a defensible “YES” or “NO” decision with complete confidence.
In fact, roughly two-thirds of Gary’s clients ultimately decide that buying a business isn’t the right move for them right now—and Gary considers that a successful, de-risked outcome. Your long-term peace of mind is the only priority.

1
Consult & assess
We get clear on your goals, budget, and strengths, before looking at any brands.
2
Match & research
You review vetted franchise options that actually fit, with the numbers explained.
3
Introduce & validate
Meet franchisors, talk to owners, and review disclosures with guidance.
4
Decide & sign
Guidance through evaluation, validation, funding, and the franchise agreement, so you reach a confident signing decision.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to work with Gary?

Nothing. Working with Gary Prenevost and FranNet is completely free. Franchise brands pay a fee to FranNet, not you. You get local, expert franchise guidance in Canada and the US at no cost, and franchise pricing is federally regulated, so there's never a mark-up for working with a consultant.

Do you help people find franchises in Canada and the US?

Yes. Gary Prenevost works with aspiring owners across Canada and the US, matching local candidates with vetted franchise opportunities that fit their goals, budget, and lifestyle, and knowing which concepts tend to perform in this market.

What's the process for working with Gary?

It starts with a free consultation to understand your goals, budget, and strengths. From there Gary presents vetted franchise options that fit, facilitates introductions and validation with franchisors and existing owners, and supports you through evaluation, funding, and a confident signing decision.

How do I get started?

Book a free, no-obligation consultation using the scheduling link on this page. There's no cost and no pressure. It's simply a conversation about whether franchise ownership in Canada and the US is right for you.

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