Franchise Me Consulting

What Franchise Me Consulting does

Franchise Me Consulting is a privately held franchise consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, California, founded in 2010 by Matt Scanlan. The firm advises individual aspiring franchisees and SMB clients on selecting, evaluating, and acquiring franchise businesses. Its core service is an 8-Step Work Process that moves clients from initial contact through personalized consultation, in-depth evaluation, FDD review, connections with current franchisees, attorney and accountant coordination, Discovery Day attendance, and final acquisition decision. Lead qualification is handled through an online 8-Minute Assessment questionnaire that captures personal, financial, and business preferences. The firm does not disclose proprietary technology and operates as a services practice using standard web-based tools.

The company operates as a Business Alliance, Inc. Affiliate, providing access to over 300 vetted franchise brands across 20+ industry categories including automotive, beauty/salon/spa, business services, child education, food and restaurant, senior care, fitness, and home services. Revenue is generated through professional services fees structured around engagement scope; pricing is not publicly disclosed and a free initial consultation is offered. Go-to-market is sales-led and primarily direct-to-client via one-on-one consultation, the company website and educational blog, organic search, client testimonials, and a referral channel through the Business Alliance network. Distribution is domestic within the United States, with current operations concentrated in California.

The customer base is led by aspiring franchisees as the primary persona, with a secondary segment of existing business owners exploring franchising of their own concept. The firm employs 1-10 people, has no disclosed funding, no institutional ownership, no patents or certifications, and no AI/ML capabilities. It is privately held with no public listing.

Name

Franchise Me Consulting

Legal name

Franchise Me Consulting, Inc.

Website

https://franchisemeconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Franchise Me Consulting is a San Ramon, California-based franchise consulting firm founded in 2010 that helps aspiring franchisees select franchise brands through an 8-step advisory process and access to 300+ vetted brands, leveraging founder Matt Scanlan's 30+ years of business experience.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Franchise Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Franchise Resale & Franchise Brokerage (Transfers/Resales) (FSAEAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

Keywords

• Franchise consulting
• Franchise evaluation
• Franchise matching services
• Business ownership advisory
• Franchise selection coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

San Ramon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Franchise Consulting Services: The company generates revenue through consulting fees charged for franchise matching and advisory services. Prospective franchisees engage the firm's expertise to identify suitable franchise opportunities, navigate the due diligence process, and receive guidance through FDD reviews and franchisee network connections. The revenue model is professional services-based, likely with fees structured around engagement scope.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Franchise Me Consulting is a boutique franchise advisory practice that helps aspiring franchise buyers select suitable franchise brands through personalized consulting. The engagement begins with an 8-Minute Assessment questionnaire that collects personal, financial, and business preferences, then moves through an 8-Step Work Process covering personalized consultation, in-depth evaluation, FDD review, franchisee connections, attorney/accountant consultation, Discovery Day, and final decision support. As a Business Alliance, Inc. Affiliate, the firm provides clients access to over 300 vetted franchise brands across industries including automotive, food service, senior care, fitness, and financial services.

Product overview

Franchise Me Consulting is a franchise consulting firm that operates as a single unified service offering rather than a software platform. The core offering is their 8-Minute Assessment questionnaire, which collects client preferences and financial information to match them with suitable franchises. This assessment feeds into their comprehensive 8-Step Work Process, which includes personalized consultation, evaluation, FDD review, and Discovery Day support. The company represents over 300 vetted franchise brands across 20+ industry categories including Automotive, Beauty/Salon/Spa, Business Services, Child Education, Coffee/Beverages, Computer Technology, Consulting, Entertainment, Financial Services, Fitness, Food/Restaurant, Real Estate, Senior Care, and Travel. As a Business Alliance, Inc. Affiliate, they leverage this network to provide clients with franchise matching services. Their primary differentiator is the structured 8-step process and the breadth of their franchise brand network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 8-Minute Assessment Online questionnaire that collects personal information, business preferences, investment capacity, and franchise interest ratings from prospective franchisees to help match them with suitable franchise opportunities.
• Franchise Consulting Services Comprehensive franchise consulting delivered by founder Matt Scanlan that guides clients through the firm's 8-Step Work Process including personalized consultation, evaluation, FDD review, franchisee network connections, and Discovery Day coordination to help select a franchise match.
• 8-Step Work Process Structured eight-step franchise selection methodology that covers Contact Us, Personalized Consultation, In-Depth Evaluation, FDD Review, Connect with Franchisees, Attorney and Accountant Consultation, Discovery Day, and Decision Time.
• Franchise Brand Network Access to over 300 vetted franchise brands across industries including Automotive, Beauty/Salon/Spa, Business Services, Child Education, Coffee/Beverages, Computer Technology, Consulting, Entertainment, Financial Services, Fitness, Food/Restaurant, Real Estate, Senior Care, and Travel, provided through the firm's Business Alliance, Inc. affiliate relationship.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Business Alliance, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranchise Me Consulting operates as a Business Alliance, Inc. Affiliate, granting access to over 300 fully vetted franchise brands. This partnership enables the company to match prospective franchisees with appropriate opportunities across diverse industries including automotive, food service, senior care, home services, and more. The affiliation provides credibility, brand access, and a comprehensive franchise portfolio for client matching.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FBA (Franchise Brokers Association): FBA is a national association of franchise brokers representing hundreds of franchise brands and matching prospects with member consultants. Comparable in the affiliate broker model with access to multiple franchisor brands across diverse categories.
• The Entrepreneur's Source (TES): TES is a franchise coaching and consulting network focused on alternative career exploration and franchise ownership matching. Comparable to Franchise Me Consulting in its coach-led model, proprietary assessment/matching methodology, and emphasis on long-term client relationships over transactional placements.
• Franchise Dynamics: Franchise Dynamics is a franchise development and consulting firm serving both prospective franchisees and emerging franchisors. Comparable in the dual-sided franchise advisory model and structured engagement approach to franchise evaluation.
• FranNet: FranNet is one of the largest North American franchise consulting and brokerage networks, matching aspiring franchisees with vetted franchise brands. Directly comparable in business model — fee-based franchise matching and coaching, multi-step evaluation process, and affiliate-style brand portfolio access.
• International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG): IFPG is a franchise broker and consultant membership organization providing vetted franchise brand access to independent franchise professionals. Closely comparable to Franchise Me Consulting in the affiliate/broker model of distributing franchise opportunities through independent consultants.
• Franchise.com (formerly 1-800-Franchise): Franchise.com is a franchise lead-generation and matching platform connecting prospects with franchise opportunities and consultants. Directly comparable in helping consumers identify suitable franchises and routing them into consultant-led evaluation processes.

Emerging players

• Franchise Business Review: Franchise Business Review specializes in franchisee satisfaction research and benchmarking, providing data-driven insights to prospective franchisees. Adjacent to Franchise Me Consulting in serving the pre-purchase due diligence phase, though its primary offering is research rather than matching/consulting.
• Franchise Marketing Solutions (FMS): FMS Franchise is a franchise consulting and development firm helping both franchise buyers and emerging franchisors. Comparable in offering franchisee advisory services alongside franchisor-side consulting, though with a more diversified service mix.

Others

• Business Alliance, Inc. Business Alliance, Inc. is the franchise referral network of which Franchise Me Consulting is an affiliate, providing access to 300+ vetted brands. Listed as an ecosystem partner — the platform relationship that powers Franchise Me Consulting's inventory and brand access.
• Edward Lowe Foundation (PeerSpectives / Entrepreneurial Ecosystem): The Edward Lowe Foundation supports entrepreneurship and small business ownership through research and ecosystem-building. Listed as an ecosystem/adjacent organization relevant to the broader small-business ownership journey that Franchise Me Consulting serves, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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