Management Consulting

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2016
• Headquarters Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Dr. Tom DuFore, CEO
• Number of Locations: Single main office; has supported 600+ franchise brands
• Public Contact: Phone: (855) 624-4759; Website Contact Form

Company Overview

Big Sky Franchise Team is a consulting firm specializing in franchise development for small and mid-sized businesses. Its mission is to help business owners expand through franchising by providing expert guidance and resources throughout the franchise journey. The company emphasizes simplifying the process for entrepreneurs, ensuring their concepts are scalable and successful within the franchise model.

Services Offered

• Full-service franchise development consulting, including business modeling and strategic planning.
• Preparation of Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise manuals, and legal compliance support.
• Franchise sales, marketing, and lead generation planning.
• Ongoing consulting, training, and support for franchisors during franchise rollout—including an optional fully outsourced franchise sales department.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves a broad range of industries, including QSR, retail, home services, and business-to-business sectors.
• Key Benefits:
  • Delivers a structured and proven three-step franchising process (Plan, Document, Multiply) simplifying the pathway to franchising for business owners.
  • Provides end-to-end support, from initial readiness assessment through documentation to operational and sales execution, reducing typical barriers for new franchisors.
  • Offers resources and education for businesses not yet ready to franchise, including readiness assessments and webinars.
• Franchise Expertise: Recognized with multiple industry awards (Best Franchise Consultancy, Top Franchise Supplier by Entrepreneur) and claims over 600 brands served, including case work with well-known names such as Jamba Juice, Two Men \& A Truck, and Massage Envy. The leadership team brings practical franchise sector experience, including direct roles as franchisee, franchisor, and supplier.