Franchise Brokers

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2000
• Headquarters Location: 7500 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 600, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
• Ownership: Private
• Key Executives: Jeff Elgin (Founder \& CEO), Tony Verbeten (CFO)
• Number of Locations: Over 25,000 franchise placements facilitated
• Public Contact: Phone: (952) 345-8400 ; Email: info@franchoice.com

Company Overview

FranChoice is a privately held franchise broker and referral network that provides complimentary consulting services to prospective franchise owners across the United States . The company assists business clients and franchise systems by matching qualified candidates to franchise opportunities through a rigorous consultative approach, aiming to help both franchisors and candidates achieve the right fit .

Services Offered

• Free one-on-one franchise consulting for individuals considering franchise ownership
• Personalized franchise opportunity matching based on candidate goals, skills, and investment preferences
• Franchise research, screening, and inventory curation to ensure quality franchisor networks
• Candidate coaching and support throughout the entire franchise exploration and selection process

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves all industries, offering access to a broad range of franchise categories, including QSR, retail, services, and more .
• Key Benefits:
  • Eliminates guesswork and accelerates franchise match success with rigorous candidate-franchisor alignment
  • Saves time and reduces risk for franchise candidates via prescreened opportunities and dedicated consultant support
  • No cost to candidates; franchisors pay for qualified referrals, ensuring objectivity
• Franchise Expertise: Over 20 years of proven results, with consultants who are often former franchisees or executives . Extensive documentation of franchise placements and testimonials from both franchisees and franchisors demonstrates deep understanding of franchise system needs and successful candidate placement .