Franchise Brokers

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1987
• Headquarters Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Ownership: Private; owned by a group of established consultants since 2006
• Key Executives: Jania Bailey (CEO), Jack Armstrong (Chairman), Blair Nicol (Vice Chairman)
• Number of Locations: Approximately 62 offices across the U.S. and Canada
• Public Contact: General phone: (502) 753-2380; website contact form available

Company Overview

FranNet is a leading franchise brokerage and consulting network that connects entrepreneurs with franchise opportunities best suited to their goals, skills, and risk profile. Serving business clients and franchise brands, FranNet leverages over three decades of market expertise and a proprietary profiling process to navigate clients through the business ownership journey.

Services Offered

• Franchise matchmaking and referral network for aspiring business owners
• Independent consulting to guide clients through franchise selection, due diligence, and decision-making
• Proprietary candidate profiling and assessment tools to align opportunities with individual goals
• Support for franchisors with prequalified candidate introductions and franchise expansion

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Serves all major franchise sectors, including QSR, retail, home services, and B2B.
• Key Benefits:
  • Provides highly personalized franchise recommendations using profiling
  • Streamlines the franchise search with education, due diligence support, and transparent advice
  • Helps franchisors access candidates who match their ideal profile for expansion
• Franchise Expertise: Demonstrates deep industry experience with thousands of successful matches, hundreds of franchise system partners, and proprietary tools tailored for franchise systems; led by executives recognized for thought leadership in franchising.