IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?
Explore franchise opportunities that align with your goals, lifestyle, and investment level.
Runyon Franchise Group helps aspiring entrepreneurs explore, evaluate, and invest in the right franchise opportunities.
We believe franchising isn’t just about buying a business — it’s about finding the right fit for your goals, lifestyle, and long-term vision. Through a structured process and personalized guidance, we help you navigate the franchise landscape with confidence.
WHO ARE WE?
OUR PROCESS
Buying a franchise is a big decision. Our structured 10-step process helps you explore opportunities, evaluate the right brands, and move forward with confidence — from your first call all the way to signing your franchise agreement.
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We start with a conversation about you — your goals, lifestyle, timeline, and financial expectations. This call helps us determine whether franchise ownership is the right path for you and what types of opportunities may fit best.
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Next, you’ll complete the Zorakle assessment and a simple financial overview. This allows us to understand your motivations, personality, work style, and investment range so we can match you with franchises where you’re most likely to succeed.
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In this session we take a deeper look at your goals — income expectations, time commitment, territory preferences, industries of interest, values, and long-term vision. By the end, we’ll have a clear picture of what the right franchise opportunity looks like for you.
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Based on everything we’ve learned, I will present a curated group of franchise opportunities (typically 5–10 brands). We’ll review the business models, investment ranges, and growth potential so you can begin comparing your options with clarity.
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Once you identify brands that interest you, I will introduce you directly to the franchisor’s development team. This begins the official discovery process and allows you to start learning about the business directly from the brand.
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If financing is needed, we will begin exploring funding options such as SBA loans, retirement rollovers, or other financing solutions. My role is to help you understand your options and connect you with trusted funding partners.
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Throughout the process, we meet regularly to discuss what you are learning and answer questions that arise. These conversations help you stay organized, compare opportunities, and move through the process with clarity.
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You will speak directly with current franchise owners to hear their real experiences operating the business. These conversations provide valuable insight into day-to-day operations, financial performance, and the level of support provided by the franchisor.
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Discovery Day is your opportunity to meet the franchisor’s leadership team and experience the brand firsthand. This is where both you and the franchisor confirm that the partnership is a strong mutual fit.
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Once you’ve completed your research and feel confident in the opportunity, you can move forward with signing the franchise agreement. From there, the franchisor begins onboarding, training, and preparing you to launch your new business.
FAQ’s
FAQ’s
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A franchise consultant helps you evaluate whether franchise ownership is the right path and guides you through the process of finding the right opportunity. We help you understand different franchise models, evaluate brands, and navigate the entire discovery process.
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Our consulting services are completely free to you as a buyer. We are compensated by the franchisor when a match is made — so you get expert guidance at no out-of-pocket cost.
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Franchise consultants help you avoid costly mistakes. Instead of spending months researching hundreds of brands on your own, we help narrow the field to opportunities that fit your goals, investment level, and lifestyle.
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From the initial call to becoming a franchise owner, the process typically takes about 3–4 months. However, the timeline can move as quickly or as slowly as you’re comfortable with.
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You'll have access to over 600 brands across a wide range of industries including health & wellness, education, senior care, staffing, home services, fitness, and more — giving you a broad and unbiased set of options.
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Investment levels vary widely by franchise concept — from $50,000 to over $1,000,000. During our consultation, we'll assess your financial readiness and focus only on opportunities that align with your investable capital and risk tolerance.
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We use the Zorakle SpotOn!® assessment — a science-based profiling tool — combined with a deep dive into your investment level, time commitment, location, industries of interest, and long-term vision to identify franchises that are compatible with who you are, not just what you can afford.
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Not necessarily. Many franchise systems are designed to be plug-and-play, meaning they provide the training, systems, and support you need to succeed even without industry-specific experience.
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Not always. Some franchise models are semi-absentee, allowing you to manage the business while maintaining other commitments. We'll identify which models fit your availability and involvement preferences.
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Simply click the button below to schedule a no-obligation consultation with us. We'll spend time understanding your goals, finances, and lifestyle — and begin building your personalized franchise match profile from there.