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Nick ShanklandFranNet Franchise Consultant · serving clients nationwide

Nick Shankland brings a background rooted in operations and leadership, and in building businesses that work in the real world. Over his career he has held senior roles across food service, hospitality, retail, and consulting, leading large teams and managing complex operations. He studied architecture before building a career in the culinary and hospitality space, later moving into multi-unit operations and national-level program development. What draws Nick to franchise consulting is helping others make grounded decisions about business ownership. His approach is practical and education-first, and he offers complimentary consultations. He works with people exploring business ownership for the first time, as well as professionals looking to transition out of corporate roles, focusing on fit and long-term sustainability.
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Nick Shankland, FranNet franchise consultant

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How working with FranNet works

A proven, no-pressure process backed by FranNet's 35+ years, so you evaluate real options against your goals, budget, and lifestyle.

  1. 1

    Consult & assess

    We get clear on your goals, budget, and strengths, before looking at any brands.

  2. 2

    Match & research

    You review vetted franchise options that actually fit, with the numbers explained.

  3. 3

    Introduce & validate

    Meet franchisors, talk to owners, and review disclosures with guidance.

  4. 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 Nick?

Nothing. Working with Nick Shankland 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.

Do you help people find franchises in your area?

Yes. Nick Shankland 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.

What's the process for working with Nick?

It starts with a free consultation to understand your goals, budget, and strengths. From there Nick 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 your area is right for you.

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