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Franchising is one of the most effective ways to scale a business, but it requires the right structure, strategy, and execution. This section is designed to give you a clear understanding of how franchising works, how to launch a franchise model, and how to build operational systems that support long-term growth.

FMS is a leading franchise development company delivering customized franchise strategies for brands across the United States and internationally. With experience supporting hundreds of franchise brands, FMS provides the frameworks, tools, and guidance needed to move from a single-location business to a scalable franchise system.

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Are you looking to learn how to franchise a business? Are you interested in franchising? We are here to help. With our team of expert franchise consultants on staff, FMS Franchise brings a wide range of diverse and deep experience in franchise consulting to support franchise development. Whether you are new to the franchise industry and just bringing your brand to market as a franchise for the first time, or are an existing franchisor, FMS Franchise can support your growth goals and execution of your franchise strategy and help you in opening a franchise.  

FMS Franchise is able to leverage a track record of implementing franchise growth plans for over 500+ brands and has facilitated over 6,000+ unit sales for these brands. The approach FMS takes is unique for the market in that it is a long-term, performance-based approach to the relationship which aligns interests and efficiently drives franchise results.

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What Is Franchising?

Franchising is a third-party distribution system that brands and businesses use to scale their model and sell more of their product or service offering. Learn more about franchising below.

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WHY FRANCHISE?
Why Franchise?

There are many franchise advantages because it allows you to retain ownership of your brand, control of your operations and leverage the independent passion and drive of franchise owners. The model allows you to raise capital for your growth, retail vested owner operators to manage the business and grow quickly.

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Franchise Industry Facts

The franchise industry is almost $800 Billion in economic output in the U.S. alone and creates jobs, new businesses and growth in virtually every industry segment.

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Franchise How to Guides

When considering “How to Franchise Your Business” there are so many great resources and tools to help you understand the franchise model and unique elements of every part of franchise model.

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How to Franchise Your Business

This How to Start a Franchise or Franchising Your Business is an overall guide related to the strategy, model and overall impact of how franchising could scale your brand and expand your business.

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How to Write a Franchise Operations Manual Guide

Franchise Operations Manual Guide consists of a detailed review of what is involved in developing the training, documentation and process documents needed to teach a franchise owner how to do what you do.

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Resources

Franchise Marketing Systems as your franchise development agency, will provide both internal and external resources related to every aspect of developing a great franchise business model.

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Franchising Guidelines

Franchising is a business model that is governed by both Federal and State regulations, these guidelines provide the framework and overview of how to franchise and be compliant with these rules.

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State Guidelines
State Guidelines

To offer your franchise in certain states throughout the U.S., you must register your franchise in those states. This state guidelines overview provides the guide for franchise filings and franchise registrations.

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FRANCHISE FAQS
Franchise FAQS

The FAQ overview is a general guide to franchise questions and queries you may have related to opening a franchise in US.

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KIMBERLY MOODY

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT

Gloucester, Virginia – Kimberly Moody has secured an impressive track record in implementing financial goals for a business base of more than $300 million in assets covering customer service, financial planning, estate planning, banking services, and all aspects of investment management. Additionally, she worked as an Adjunct Instructor for Christopher Newport University, where she taught investment courses to individuals interested in learning more about financial planning. Ms. Moody also has experience as the Co-Host for WVEC Channel 13’s show “Investing 101” and Co-Host of WTKR’s radio station’s financial planning show. She has also held more than 100 public seminars on financial planning topics and was the speaker for National Space Society Conferences for NASA. Ms. Moody intends to use her proven business expertise, natural leadership ability, and personal determination to sell and grow franchise development.

PAUL REISNER

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT - MARKETING & SALES

New York, NY – Paul has 25+ years experienced in business development management and direct sales with Blue-Chip companies – CA, ADP, Pitney Bowes and National accounts such as Deutsche Bank, PepsiCo, Verizon. Received many awards and acknowledgement for sales achievement and success where personally responsible for generating in excess of $100m in revenue. Paul has been married for 34 years with six children. Paul graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marketing and from Marquette with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

MICHELLE WHITE

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT

Boca Raton, FL – Michelle White has worked in the franchise industry since 2012 in franchise sales, franchise development and as a franchise consultant. Previous to working with Franchise Marketing Systems, Ms. White worked in real estate development throughout South Florida and Illinois. Ms. White has a wide range of business skill sets including business management, business development, sales, marketing and financial management. Ms. White supports Franchise Marketing Systems clients through document development and franchise consulting work.
TRISHA CONNER

FRANCHISE CONSULTANT

Midwest – Ms. Trisha Conner is the documentation specialist for Franchise Marketing Systems, working with client’s legal counsel to initiate the Franchise Disclosure Documentation for a wide variety of business models each year. Since 2011, she has also held key responsibilities for the management, accuracy and timely distribution of client leads via the company CRM. Additionally, Ms. Conner contributes strategic planning as the company experiences growth. Previous work-related experiences include a decade of successful fundraising including financial accountability; extensive international travel including multiple international relocations in support of her husband’s agricultural commodities sales business; client services for Varig airlines in NYC. In addition to raising her family, Trisha has many years’ experience as a primary caregiver for elderly family members and is extensively familiar with in-home care businesses. An avid sports enthusiast, Trisha combines her continued fund-raising focus with cycling events. She played tennis competitively for more than 20 years and has recently added kayaking to her activities. Ms. Conner attended Colorado University, the Alliance Francaise and the Sorbonne in Paris and Northern IL University, graduating with a BA in French.
Kaitlin Eileen

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & AD STRATEGIST

Kaitlin is a graphic designer and a Facebook™️ ad Strategist. A born creator, her passion for creativity grew as she explored the design and artistic side of marketing. She has a special focus on presentation and visual design and is insanely curious about learning new skills to continuously improve her portfolio.

Tackling everything from Brochure design to Landing Pages and everything in between, she is always excited to grow her clients’ brands into something beautiful. When she isn’t working, her creative roots are always showing. Her love for Marketing and design go beyond the desk, her creative juices flow in the kitchen and in the garden. She also loves nature and all animals big and small but what she really loves is making her clients happy.

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Noah Cunningham

VIRTUAL DESIGNER

Augusta, GA – Noah is a designer for FMS. He has been designing for 4 years and has a wide range of skills when it comes to designing. Noah has a passion for communicating visually and creating visually successful brands. He loves creating for a wide range of clients and strives to fulfill their needs in design.