Franchise Consulting/Development

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2016 (some references list 2017)
• Headquarters Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
• Ownership: Private (backed by Southfield Capital)
• Key Executives: Carey Gille (Co-Founder \& CEO), Tim Koch (President \& COO), Don Tarinelli (Executive VP of Franchise Development)
• Number of Locations: Over 9,600 franchise units awarded; impacted 5,500+ communities
• Public Contact: (531) 333-3278 | info@franchisefastlane.com

Company Overview

Franchise FastLane is a leading franchise development and sales organization specializing in turnkey solutions for franchisors seeking rapid but responsible growth. The company manages the entire franchisee sales lifecycle—including lead generation, candidate vetting, and deal closure—while providing operational and marketing support, making it highly relevant for franchise systems aiming to scale efficiently and sustainably.

Services Offered

• Outsourced franchise development: manages lead generation, prospect qualification, and franchise sales process as an external team.
• Franchise disclosure document (FDD) optimization and refinement of discovery processes.
• Comprehensive sales support, onboarding, and training systems for new franchisees.
• CarPool program: advisory and platform support for brands preferring in-house development, with access to FastLane resources and coaching.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Focuses on emerging and high-growth franchise brands across multiple industries, including QSR, fitness, home services, and retail; does not limit to one sector.
• Key Benefits:
  • Accelerates responsible franchise system growth with a proven, scalable process.
  • Enhances candidate quality and shortens sales cycles via established consultant networks and technology.
  • Offers operational and compliance support that improves franchisee performance and brand consistency.
• Franchise Expertise: Demonstrates a track record of success through testimonials, case studies, and 9,600+ units awarded for clients; maintains a Preferred Partnership Program and a robust portfolio of emerging franchise brands.