John Adams
Franchise Consultant
WELCOME
Business ownership is a proven path to achieving financial independence and personal fulfillment. Franchising, in particular, offers the advantage of established systems, strong brand recognition, and a supportive network to help you succeed. However, identifying the right franchise—one that aligns with your skills, goals, and financial aspirations—requires a strategic approach.
That’s where I come in. Using FranNet’s proprietary Entrepreneur Readiness Profile tool, I will analyze your strengths, interests, and goals to match you with franchises that offer the highest potential for success. Out of the thousands of options available in the U.S., I’ll narrow the field to those that best fit your unique profile. Best of all, my services come at no cost to you.
As a franchise business specialist with years of experience helping people from all walks of life—including small business owners, blue-collar workers affected by layoffs, and professionals exploring new career paths—I’ve guided countless individuals toward successful franchise ownership. Don’t leave your future to chance. Take the first step today with a quick phone call or email. The right opportunity is waiting, and your journey to business ownership can begin now.
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ABOUT JOHN
Hey there! I’m John Adams, but you might know me as the Too Tall Franchise Guy. I love helping people figure out the best path to business ownership—and having some fun along the way.
With over 35 years of experience in banking, telecom, and software, I’ve seen a little bit of everything. I’ve led teams, managed big projects, and developed strategies that get results. I’m currently the Chairman of the Greece (NY) Regional Chamber of Commerce, a board member of Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives, and a member of both the Webster and Southtowns Regional Chambers of Commerce. I also earned my MBA from the Simon School at the University of Rochester, and I’m always on the lookout for new ideas and opportunities to learn.
In my role as the Too Tall Franchise Guy, I combine my passion for people with my knack for problem-solving. I use tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to connect with professionals impacted by career changes, helping them explore franchise opportunities that align with their goals. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch folks take the leap into franchise ownership and change their lives for the better.
When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me hanging out with my family, playing with my pets, or behind a camera lens—I’m a big photography fan and love finding inspiration in the little things.
If you’re curious about franchising, want to chat about business ideas, or just swap some industry stories, I’d love to hear from you. Join my mailing list to stay updated on upcoming seminars, or reach out directly. You can call, email, or schedule a time with me through my Calendly link: https://calendly.com/tootallbiz
Looking forward to connecting with you!
10 Frequently Asked Franchise Questions
FAQs
What is a FranNet Franchise Consultant?
A FranNet franchise consultant is a local, franchise expert to advise you on franchise and business opportunities. Within our group, we have past and present franchisors, franchise executives, franchisees, regional and area developers, and other business professionals.
How Do We Help?
We help you by providing assorted research and information that will help you investigate different franchises to start your own business. We can introduce you to many different franchisors, so rather than having to go from place to place to learn about specific businesses, you can learn the basics about several options all in one spot! This saves you time and money.
FranNet Consultants help save you time and money in several ways: by educating you about franchising, by helping you research your business, by identifying the right structure and strategic mix of the businesses you are interested in, and by introducing you to the franchisors that fit your model.
We’ll encourage you to thoroughly research any franchise that you are investigating, and we’ll even help you find franchise attorneys and other advisors so you can gain more information before you buy. We believe that the more you know, the better the odds are that the choice you make will be a good one. As a result, we stress that you spend the necessary time to research before you buy. Once you’ve bought the business, it’s too late to change your mind.
How Much Do We Cost?
FranNet Consulting Services are 100% Free For Our Clients. Like a real estate agent, we make our commission only if and when a deal closes and are paid by the seller, not you, the buyer.
How Can We Work Together?
- Take Our Entrepreneur Readiness Profile
- Create your free Readiness Profile to evaluate the best business ownership options for you. First, you will complete a personality analysis and an investment range determination. From there, our algorithm can help determine what franchise options in your local market may be best able to meet your goals.
- We Will Review Your Readiness Profile
- Once you have your Entrepreneur Readiness Profile results, you may request a free, no-obligation review session with your local franchise consultant. During this meeting, you can gain more insight into what franchise opportunities may be best for your goals.
- We’ll Discuss Your Franchise Options
- After the review of your Readiness Profile, we work with you to determine what local franchise options may be worth exploring. Your local consultant will present you with a number of options and depending on which ones you are interested in, your consultant will make an introduction.
- Introduction To Your Ideal Franchise Brands
- We will help facilitate those introductions and coach you on the due diligence process. We will also provide guidance on which questions to ask, the Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), and the tools you can use to rank the franchise opportunities for yourself.
- Introduction to Existing Franchisees of the Brands You Like
- Once you’ve learned more about each franchise opportunity that you are interested in, you will be able to speak with active franchisees in their respective organizations to validate the business, support, and overall success of each opportunity.
- Attend a Discovery Day
- Before making a formal commitment to a franchise opportunity, you will attend a Discovery Day, usually on-site at the corporate headquarters of the specific franchise you’re interested in (In the wake of COVID-19, many franchisors are offering virtual Discovery Days). This Discovery Day is a great opportunity for you to meet the top management team, see their operational facility, and learn more about the day-to-day life of owning a business under their brand.
- Making a Final Decision with FranNet By Your Side
- Once you return from a Discovery Day, you’ll be in a position to decide if that specific franchise is the right fit for you. If it is, we’ll provide the necessary referrals to franchise attorneys, accountants, and funding partners to help complete your franchise due diligence. From there, it is your choice to sign the final franchise agreement and become a franchisee.
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