Sean HaggertyBased in Scotch Plains, NJ · serving clients nationwide
Sean Haggerty, CPA, brings over 35 years of business experience to franchise consulting in New Jersey and beyond. He knows franchising from multiple angles: as a franchise owner (Better Living Patio Rooms, Westchester County, NY, which he turned profitable within six months and later sold at a significant profit), and as a leader at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, where he worked across franchise sales, business development, operations, and acquisitions. He has also held executive roles at companies including Broadridge Financial Solutions, where he oversaw two business units. Sean joined FranNet in August 2024. He works with candidates across New Jersey and nationwide to help them identify and evaluate the franchise opportunity that fits their goals.
- 35Years Experience
- 50+Happy Clients
- $0Cost to You
My Journey
My journey into franchising started in 1998, when a FranNet consultant in New Jersey helped me find the right fit. I became a franchise owner, grew the business profitably, and sold it to a major home builder. That experience shaped how I think about matching people to opportunities. From there I spent years in senior roles at one of the country’s largest tax franchises, covering franchise sales, business development, and operations. That taught me what a strong franchisor looks like from the inside.
Why work with Sean
I have the "Experience"! I have been a franchisee!
I’ve been on both sides: franchise owner and senior leader at a major franchisor.
A proven no pressure strategic and methodical process
We move at your pace, step by step, with a clear process focused on finding the right fit for you.
My services always come at "No Cost" to you!
You pay nothing for my guidance. Franchisors cover my fees entirely.
Guidance from someone who has been a successful franchisee!
I’ve lived franchise ownership firsthand. I know what it takes, and I’ll help you evaluate your options with that experience behind you.
Who Sean helps
The kinds of buyers and goals Sean specializes in:
- Corporate career-changers (in transition)
- Corporate exit / displaced executives
- Veterans & military transition
- Retirement-age / second career (encore)
- Couples & family businesses
- Young entrepreneurs
- Semi-absentee / investor (passive) ownership
- Owner-operator (hands-on)
- Multi-unit & area development
- High-net-worth / portfolio diversification
- Home-based / flexible-lifestyle businesses
- Job replacement (replace a salary)
- Absentee / side-income businesses
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Book a free consultationHow working with FranNet works
I experienced FranNet’s process firsthand in 1998, as a candidate. It was thorough, methodical, and genuinely focused on fit. That stayed with me. When I decided to move into consulting, FranNet was the only choice. The culture matches how I already work: put the client first, be straight with them, and help them make a decision they can stand behind.
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Consult & assess
We get clear on your goals, budget, and strengths, before looking at any brands.
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Match & research
You review vetted franchise options that actually fit, with the numbers explained.
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Introduce & validate
Meet franchisors, talk to owners, and review disclosures with guidance.
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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 Sean?
Nothing. Working with Sean Haggerty and FranNet is completely free. Franchise brands pay a fee to FranNet, not you. You get local, expert franchise guidance in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Yes. Sean Haggerty works with aspiring owners across New Jersey, 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 Sean?
It starts with a free consultation to understand your goals, budget, and strengths. From there Sean 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 New Jersey is right for you.
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