Advice and Education is your most powerful asset

At Franchise North America we operate under the notion that knowledge is power.  Therefore we try and provide as much advice and education for those researching franchise opportunities.  When properly informed of not only what reputable franchises are available, but how to validate, perform due diligence and prepare for business ownership, you can mitigate the risks involved with starting a business and make an informed decision.

Expert Advisors

Whenever making a significant decision, you should surround yourself with expert and trusted advisors.  So unless you've spent years in the franchise industry as our team of advisors have, you can benefit from our expertise.

Our Franchise Buyer Services

Franchise North America uses a five step process with our clients to ensure business success in franchising. 

Step One: franchising is not for everyone.  We conduct an interview and use personality tests to determine if a client has the risk tolerance, drive, focus and financial resources to succeed as a entrepreneur. 

Step Two: what drives your professional passion.  Through extended interviews and assessments (sometimes including your spouse, partner or significant other) we profile our client's drives, motivations, experience, history and lifestyle goals.  This forms the informational foundation of our next step. 

Step Three: with over 4,000 franchises available, which one is right for you?  We connect your franchise buyer profile with the right franchise concept.  We choose from our list of validated and pre-approved franchise concepts whose strength of management, industry experience and satisfied owners earn them a place on our short list. 

Step Four: validation.  We become your buyer agent.  We have the tools, experience and insight to ensure that you ask the right questions and complete the proper research for complete due diligence. 

Step Five: referrals.  Once you buy a franchise, in many ways your work has just begun and your need for experts advisors has just begun.  We connect you with franchise attorneys, CPA's, financial planners, funding resources and many other experts to help you start your new franchise business.

Are you interested in learning more or ready to start your journey?  Contact us.

Web Site Features

• Industry Overviews: If you've got interest or experience in a particular industry, read about its opportunities in franchising.  Get educated on some facts, insights and lifestyle considerations on the industry.  Select a financial investment range and get a quick overview of the franchise concepts in that industry.
• Franchise Details:  Get educated on a specific franchise model and find out if it may be right for you.  If you want more information, fill out the Contact Us sheet and you'll hear from Franchise North American soon.
• Resources:  Everything you need to be an educated and informed buyer.  Check out our Resources page and all the insightful articles, white papers and tools available to you free of charge.  It's our way of helping you make the right lifestyle change.
• Franchise Blog:  Get the latest and freshest thinking on the franchise industry.  What's hot and what's happening. 

If You're a Franchisor

If you've got the right stuff, Franchise North America can help you expand your franchise concept.  Nationally through our web site and in many local metro markets through our franchise advisors, we recruit highly marketable franchise candidates.

We only represent the finest franchise concepts.  During our evaluation, we'll review your:

• Management Team's industry and franchise experience and expertise
• Company's accomplishments (e.g., number of open units, years in operation, financial resources, brand strength, etc.)
• Membership in the International Franchise Association
• Use of independent survey and validation companies
• Trade Mark federal registration
• Growth trends
• Strength of concept (i.e., product innovation, responding to consumer and market trends, etc.)
• Training systems and documentation
• Point of Difference / Competitive advantage in the market
• Expansion plans
• Investment required and on-going fees (i.e., valued and reasonable)
• Financing recommendations / SBA approved and registered
• Earnings Claims
• Strength of Validation (i.e., are owners successful and optimistic)

In addition, we'll contact many of your current and past franchise owners to ensure that they validate well.

Fee Based Marketing Services:  If you process all franchise information requests internally, Franchise North American can help you generate qualified requests for your franchise.

Commission Based Marketing and Prospecting Services:  Franchise North American offers commission based referral agreements.  We do not offer any exclusive agreements.  We want to offer a variety of capable concepts to our clients.

Contact Us:

Franchise North America, LLC

1-503-760-6410

4800 SW Meadows Road, Suite 300

Lake Oswego, OR 97236