Company Overview

Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS) is a boutique international business consulting firm specializing in helping U.S. franchise brands expand profitably into global markets through proven strategies and deep operational expertise. Their mission centers on simplifying cross-border growth for franchisors, guiding them from initial market selection to full operational support worldwide.

Services Offered

• International market research and country prioritization for franchise brands
• Development of new international markets and identification of high-potential licensees
• Operational support, including startup guidance and ongoing licensee development in target countries
• Use of proprietary tools and trademarked assessment processes for market and partner evaluation (e.g., GlobalAssess™, GlobalVue™, GlobalTeam™)

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: EGS serves franchise brands across multiple sectors including food and beverage, education, retail, and services, with specific expertise in QSR, service, and multi-unit models.
• Key Benefits:
  • Accelerates and de-risks global market entry through data-driven country selection and partner sourcing
  • Provides hands-on, franchise-specific operational support abroad, driving successful launches and ROI
  • Offers processes validated by decades of experience and U.S. Presidential Export Awards, ensuring credibility and proven outcomes
• Franchise Expertise: The firm has documented export success for over 30 U.S. franchise brands in 40+ countries and is recognized with two U.S. Presidential “E” Awards for export service to the franchise sector. EGS regularly publishes franchise market research and hosts a specialized team with first-hand global franchise operational experience.