Ted Fireman
Franchise Consultant
WELCOME
Owning a business has long been a reliable path to financial freedom and personal satisfaction. Franchising, in particular, provides the benefits of proven systems, established brand recognition, and a supportive network to guide you to success. However, choosing the perfect franchise for your skills, goals, and financial ambitions requires a well-thought-out strategy.
That’s where I can help. With FranNet’s advanced Entrepreneur Readiness Profile tool, I’ll assess your strengths, interests, and goals to zero in on franchises that align with your unique profile. Out of the thousands of franchise options in the U.S., I’ll filter choices to find the ones that hold the greatest potential for your success. And here’s the best part—my services are completely free to you.
Whether you’re a small business owner looking for your next step, a professional considering a career change, or someone impacted by layoffs and seeking a fresh opportunity, I have years of experience helping individuals just like you turn their dreams into reality. Don’t leave your success to chance. Start today with a quick call or email. The right franchise opportunity could be waiting for you, and your journey to business ownership can begin right now.
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ABOUT TED FIREMAN
Hey there! I’m Ted Fireman, but most people know me as "The Franchise Prof." I love helping ambitious individuals take control of their time, gain security, and do meaningful work as franchise business owners. Whether you're exploring career independence or considering an investment in your future, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
With over 14 years of consulting experience, I’ve taught franchising at Tulane University, owned three franchises and three independent businesses, and helped countless clients avoid costly mistakes. My approach is all about thorough research and honest advice—no fluff, no cheerleading, just the facts to help you make smarter, more informed decisions.
Through a proven matching and research process, I identify franchise opportunities that align with your goals and budget, all at no cost. I can also connect you with seasoned professionals to support every step of your journey. My approach focuses on helping you deeply understand the franchise business model, including the numbers and the role of successful owners, providing tools, insights, and direct conversations with franchisors to build your confidence in making informed decisions. Passionate about trends—not fads—I see huge opportunities in healthcare, wellness, B2B services, education, and pet services. My clients trust me to challenge their thinking, guide them away from pitfalls, and help them focus on the long game.
If you’re ready to explore what franchise ownership could mean for your future, I’d love to talk with you. Schedule a call here, and let's see if we’re a fit.
Looking forward to connecting!
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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