Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2019
• Headquarters Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Ryan Zink (Founder \& CEO), Michael Judkins (COO), Travis Miller (Director of Partner Relations)
• Number of Locations: 11–50 employees; has helped award over 7,500 franchise locations
• Public Contact: Website contact form; Headquarters: 16934 Frances St Ste 105, Omaha, NE 68130. General phone: +1 531-999-1705

Company Overview

Franchise Sidekick is a franchise broker and referral network dedicated to reducing the risk for aspiring and established franchise owners by matching them with certified, vetted brands using a proprietary assessment process. The firm’s mission centers on guiding entrepreneurs through every step of franchise acquisition by leveraging seasoned advisors and exclusive tools tailored to the complexities of franchise operations, all at no cost to the client.

Services Offered

• Franchise brand matching, including comprehensive vetting and pairing with brands aligned to individual goals
• Dedicated Shield-certified franchise advisor support throughout the process
• The “Sidekick 7” process for risk reduction, from financial assessment to onboarding
• Access to legal, financial, and funding resources, as well as exclusive franchise market insights

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Franchise Sidekick works across all franchise industries, emphasizing emerging and high-potential brands suitable for a variety of backgrounds (including QSR, Retail, Home Services, and more).
• Key Benefits:
  • Reduces franchise investment risk via a thorough vetting process and advisor-led matchmaking
  • Provides due diligence support and proprietary market insights for confident decision-making
  • Offers services to franchise buyers at no cost, with fees paid by franchisors[^3]
• Franchise Expertise: Sidekick’s leadership has awarded over 7,500+ franchises, and the firm has a track record of working with both new and multi-unit franchisees, backed by 50+ years collective experience. The dedicated “Sidekick 7” system, case studies, and franchise-specific guides further demonstrate franchise sector expertise.