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Book a free consultation“I am a single mother with a special needs child and want my own business. Merri took the time to help me with my financial preparedness prior to starting the process for franchise research. She helped me with the considerations on covering my personal living expenses during the ramp up of the business and exploration of funding options. I found this to be so helpful, especially since another franchise broker had pushed franchises to me and had been pressuring me to move forward with no regard for my needs. Thank you for taking the time, Merri.”
Investing in a franchise is often pitched as "being in business for yourself, but not by yourself." While the franchisor provides the playbook, system,…
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We get clear on your goals, budget, and strengths, before looking at any brands.
You review vetted franchise options that actually fit, with the numbers explained.
Meet franchisors, talk to owners, and review disclosures with guidance.
Guidance through evaluation, validation, funding, and the franchise agreement, so you reach a confident signing decision.
Nothing. Working with Merri Cronk and FranNet is completely free. Franchise brands pay a fee to FranNet, not you. You get local, expert franchise guidance in your area at no cost, and franchise pricing is federally regulated, so there's never a mark-up for working with a consultant.
Yes. Merri Cronk works with aspiring owners across your area, matching local candidates with vetted franchise opportunities that fit their goals, budget, and lifestyle, and knowing which concepts tend to perform in this market.
It starts with a free consultation to understand your goals, budget, and strengths. From there Merri 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.
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 your area is right for you.