Franchise Consulting/Development

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 2013
• Headquarters Location: Denver, Colorado
• Ownership: Subsidiary of Franchise FastLane, backed by Southfield Capital (Private Equity)
• Key Executives: Brent Dowling (Co-founder \& CEO), Mike Edwards (Co-founder), Sundi Ford (COO)
• Number of Locations: Over 2,500 franchise units awarded; works with 9+ active franchise brands
• Public Contact: Contact form and info at raintreesales.com, typically includes general inquiry email and phone (exact details recommended to confirm directly on website)

Company Overview

Raintree is a franchise growth and development specialist focused on helping emerging and growth-oriented franchise brands scale nationally and internationally through comprehensive sales, marketing, and development solutions. The company partners closely with franchisors to manage all aspects of franchise development, freeing founders and in-house teams to refine operations and support systems for franchisees.

Services Offered

• Turnkey franchise development: from program design to managing entire sales processes
• Digital marketing and lead generation targeting prospective franchisees
• Broker and consultant network management for franchisee recruitment
• Brand positioning, content creation, and franchise sales training

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Works across a broad range of industries; client portfolio includes QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), Retail, Home Services, and other verticals, with experience taking multiple brands past the 100-unit threshold.
• Key Benefits:
  • Accelerates franchise growth through expert lead generation and sales systems.
  • Reduces operational burden on franchisor teams, allowing focus on brand and franchisee support.
  • Offers proven digital strategies and consultant relations to ensure high-quality franchisee candidates.
• Franchise Expertise: Demonstrated track record with over 2,500 franchises awarded and 12 brands surpassing 100 units; current and past clients include well-known national franchise systems (e.g., Jamba Juice, Anago Cleaning Systems, Dog Training Elite, Footprints Floors). Documents and case studies highlighting successful franchise system growth are available through company channels.