Merri Cronk
Franchise Consultant
WELCOME
Serving Central Texas and more!
There are thousands of franchises out there and I can help you find the right one for you at no charge! If you want to open a franchise business, have unrestricted earning potential, and benefit from an established brand that customers already know and trust, you're in the right place. Call, email or message me today to begin the process of starting your own franchise business.
I am here to help you understand small business, how to buy a franchise and how to evaluate a franchise for sale. I will help you think through what you want the business to do for you by matching your individual goals, skills, and financial qualifications with carefully screened franchise opportunities.
Feel free to contact me anytime to learn more about exciting franchise opportunities. Profitable franchise business ownership is closer than you might think.
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ABOUT MERRI
As a dedicated franchise consultant and FranNet office owner, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Guiding people toward financial and personal success through franchise ownership has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my professional experience.
My journey in franchising started as a franchise owner and master franchise operator, giving me invaluable firsthand insights into the world of business ownership. Over the years, I've earned recognition with awards such as the Consultant of the Year Award and the Living Our Values Award. I've also been honored with FranNet's Commitment to Excellence Award. These acknowledgments reflect my dedication to supporting my clients and contributing to the franchise industry.
In addition to consulting, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through seminars and webinars. Partnering with organizations like the Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Centers, and SCORE allows me to connect with aspiring entrepreneurs and offer valuable insights into the franchising process.
What my Clients Say
My clients often tell me they appreciate my personalized approach and dedication. I take pride in listening to their goals, understanding their aspirations, and guiding them through franchise research in a focused and efficient way. From navigating the decision-making process to offering support every step of the way, I strive to make franchise ownership an achievable and rewarding experience.
Here’s what some of my clients have said about working with me:
- "Merri is a true professional who guided me through the franchising process with patience and insight. Her expertise made all the difference."
- "Working with Merri was a game-changer. She helped me find the perfect franchise opportunity that aligned with my goals and values."
- "I highly recommend Merri to anyone considering franchising. Her personalized approach and deep industry knowledge are invaluable."
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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