The Franchise Department

The Franchise Department

Franchise consulting and development for emerging brands

Company Overview

The Franchise Department specializes in building scalable franchise programs tailored for emerging brands, empowering both franchisors and franchisees to achieve sustainable national growth while maintaining brand integrity. The firm's mission centers on guiding business owners through the transition from single/multi-unit operations to effective franchise systems, providing strategic expertise for long-term success.

Services Offered

  • Franchise business consulting and strategic guidance for emerging brands
  • Development of franchise programs, from agreements to grand openings
  • Financial planning and executive strategy for franchise growth
  • Lead generation and business planning for franchise candidates

Value Proposition

  • Industry Specialization: Serves a broad range of industries and emerging brands, with a focus on those transitioning to franchising; experience as both franchisee and franchisor is highlighted.
  • Key Benefits:
    • Designs custom franchise frameworks for long-term health and risk mitigation
    • Accelerates national growth for brands without compromising their core identity
    • Guides teams through franchise model construction and rollout, reducing the need for large capital and R\&D investments
  • Franchise Expertise: References to extensive industry partnerships, dual experience as franchisee/franchisor, and deep involvement in franchise model validation; mentions guiding hundreds of candidates through franchise evaluation and acquisition processes.

Company Snapshot

Year Founded

2022

Headquarters Locations

Lakewood , OH

Key Executives

James Luy, Cofounder

Number of Locations

1-10

Public Contact

(262) 365-8074
james@thefranchisedept.com