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What Our Clients Say

ReyGonzales

"If you've been thinking about owning a business - reading articles, watching videos, trying to figure out what "the catch" is when something sounds too good to be true, but failing to find something to inspire you enough to take the plunge - reach out to Charista. You will thank me.

I dreamt of owning my own business for years but struggled with finding the right brand. I was referred to Charista who worked with me to find a great fit. Charista's approach is similar to that of a matchmaker - she evaluated my interests, strengths, and weaknesses before presenting me with a portfolio of opportunities. After her presentation, I worked with Charista to refine my choices and she guided me every step of the way until I settled on a brand.

I am so grateful that I was able to leverage Charista's knowledge of franchises to identify a brand that I was completely unaware of when I started my journey. Without Charista and her team, I am confident that I would have missed out on a fantastic business opportunity."

-Reynaldo Gonzales - TeamLogicIT

Personalized Franchise Coaching

Receive one-on-one guidance from our experienced franchise coaches who will help you navigate the franchise landscape and avoid common pitfalls.

In-Depth Franchise Analysis

Access detailed reports and insights on franchise performance, including financials, store closures, and industry comparisons, to make informed investment decisions.

Exclusive Franchise Opportunities

Explore a wide range of franchise options across various industries, with access to preferred lenders and legal specialists to support your investment journey.

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Expert Franchise Coaching

Our Team of franchise professionals are dedicated to empowering aspiring franchise owners with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Our mission is to provide expert guidance and comprehensive support throughout your franchise journey. With decades of experience in the industry, we are committed to helping you make informed decisions and achieve your business goals.

Testimonials

"Charista and the team are fantastic! I felt they really listened to my needs and made recommendations based on my feedback. I appreciated their guidance and support throughout the process and would definitely recommend them as franchise brokers!"

Tasneem Nomanbhai, San Francisco Bay

"Kevin made the process of finding the perfect franchise for me incredibly easy. He asked questions such as how I envisioned my life as a business owner. Based on the important questions he had asked during our introductory call, he presented me with several options. Ultimately, he introduced me to the franchise I am now proud to own. I couldn’t have done it without him and Charista. Thank you!"

Matt, Las Vegas

"Charista, Was instrumental in my search for the best professional options to expand my career. She was thoughtful and very eager to assist me with finding the right match for my goals. I truly appreciate her passion to help others achieve their dreams." 

Farris Roach III. New Port Richey, FL

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Unlock Your Franchise Potential

Ready to explore franchise opportunities?

Franchise Inspectors helps you cut through the sales pitch and evaluate opportunities based on the complete picture—not just what a franchisor wants you to see. We’ll help you compare options, identify potential red flags, and uncover franchises that may be a better fit for your budget, skills, goals and local market.

With access to hundreds of franchise opportunities, our focus is simple: helping you make a smarter, more informed decision and avoid costly mistakes. There is no cost for our services, and no obligation to move forward. Complete the form to connect with our team and start exploring which franchise opportunities may be the right fit for you.

Our (Free) Services Include:

  • Personal Franchise Coach:
    Work one-on-one with an experienced franchise coach who will assist you in identifying, researching, and exploring multiple franchise opportunities. Meet the Franchise Inspectors Team.

  • Detailed Franchise Data Access:
    Review key financials, store failure rates, bankruptcy records, pending lawsuits, and other critical data.

  • Comparative Franchise Analysis:
    Receive side-by-side comparisons of multiple franchise brands to quickly identify potential red flags and highlight the best options based on dozens of important criteria.

  • Explore Hundreds of Franchise Concepts:
    Access opportunities across a wide range of industries and easily find the most profitable franchise options suited to your goals, local market demand, demographics, and skill set.

  • Preferred Lenders and Specialists:
    Get connected with trusted business lenders, incentive programs, and franchise legal specialists to streamline your acquisition process.

  • Resale Franchise Opportunities:
    Access hundreds of existing resale businesses and franchise locations available throughout the USA and Canada.

  • Speak with Existing Franchise Owners:
    Gain valuable insights into daily operations, challenges, franchisor support, and overall franchisee satisfaction directly from current owners.

  • Comprehensive, Data-Driven Due Diligence:
    Benefit from a structured, research-based process designed to help you make informed and confident investment decisions.

All services are provided at no cost to you.
Similar to working with a real estate agent, Franchise Inspectors broker services are offered free of charge to buyers.

PLEASE REMEMBER:
Candidates must have a purchase timeline of six months or less and at least $50,000 in liquid capital to request our services. Serving the USA and Canada.

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Buyers must have a Minimum $50K Liquid Capital and an acquisition timeline no longer than 3-6 months to request our services.

Robert Edwards

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In the 90's Robert left the corporate world to pursue entrepreneurship full time. His varied business ventures included a Toronto based video store chain (Zap Video) an web-based educational products distribution company, a web design and development firm (B-dox), a property development company, and the Franchise Consulting Group Franchise City. Robert also hosts the Nations most watched Franchising channel on Youtube: Franchise Inspectors, and is the Author of The Dark Side of Franchising

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Kevin Kohler

Over the past 15 years, I’ve been in sales for a Fortune 200 company, started a couple businesses from scratch, and worked in franchise development for two home improvement franchises. From my very different career experiences, I’ve found that franchising is the best fit for me (and many other people). Starting a business from scratch is risky, and it’s hard! In franchising, you’re not only buying into a proven business model and track record, but you have a whole network of people to work with that are doing the exact same thing you’re doing … not to mention all the support and systems you have from day one.


I am passionate about helping find YOUR best path to business ownership. Whether it’s a franchise model or starting a brand new business, I love navigating the different options with people to discover what is right for your career and lifestyle.


As a certified franchise broker, I have access to over 3,000 franchise concepts in 30 different industries. Through a comprehensive process, I learn about who YOU are as a business person and leader, what you want your day-to-day to look like, and help you match to good franchise opportunities.

In my free time I enjoy traveling (been to 30+ countries), food, wine, and pickleball. My wife Amanda and I have two children, a 2 year old daughter and a 1 year old son!

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Charista Baye

I spent the first 8 years of my career working in the marketing and advertising industry. After playing the games and dealing with corporate politics, I couldn’t handle it anymore and decided to quit and start my own business in 2017. I longed for flexibility and financial freedom that I couldn’t find in Corporate America. One of my businesses was an epic failure while the other was a success and I almost turned it into a franchise system. That led me to learn more about the franchise world where I then became a franchise broker.


My passion is people. I love learning about you – what your values are, what you envision your ideal day-to-day to look like, if you desire to work 9-5 hours, if you want to be a part of something from the ground up, what your financial goals are, and so much more. I absolutely love being a franchise broker and helping people to find a great fit for their situation.


I live in Omaha, NE with my husband and 3 kids. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family and going to my kids sporting events. I am on the Board of Directors at the private high school that I attended.

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Matt Rieder

For most of his career Matt has worked in strategic partnerships, operations, and consultative services within the restaurant technology sector for several industry leading corporations. Much of his experience has been focused on working with national restaurant franchises to assist them in adapting to the changing landscape of e-commerce.


Now a Franchise Inspector affiliate and partner at Rieder Franchise Consulting (est. 2012), Matt is leveraging his experience and expert consultative skills in the franchising industry, specializing in aiding aspiring entrepreneurs realize their goal of franchising ownership.


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Jeff Lutz

Jeff started his career over twenty years ago in corporate America in various sales, sales management and business development roles with companies such as Honeywell, Siemens & American Standard.


In 2006 Jeff & his wife Nancy opened their own Goddard School franchise after realizing that corporate America was not going to give them the kind of work/life balance, freedom, or wealth building capability they desired. Jeff is an innovative entrepreneur with extensive franchise ownership, advising and matching experience.

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Chad Olson

Founder - Pro Image Sports Franchise. Entrepreneur of the Year Inc Magazine & Ernst & Young.

National Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Chivas Regal.- SBA Utah Small Business Person of the Year.- SBA National Small Business Person of the Year Second Runner-up presented by President George Bush in the White House.- Regional Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. Magazine and Ernst & Young.- Inducted into the institute of American Entrepreneurs.

Having spent 30-years developing his own franchise chains, with hundreds of franchise stores, consulting Franchisors and being on many of their Boards, training and lecturing on franchising at Universities and businesses, Chad has returned to his roots to "Pay It Forward" by donating about 15-hours a week to the industry that gave so much to him, by giving free franchise search and coaching advice to ordinary people wanting an insiders view on how to find the right franchise opportunity for them and also to those entrepreneurs wanting help and direction on franchising their proven but early stage concepts. After all he's been through, Chad's true satisfaction comes from seeing the numerous people he's helped become wealthy and then finding and mentoring others, with those same passions and desires, to become the next successful franchisee and franchisor entrepreneurs.


As a serial entrepreneur Chad Founded/Co-Founded ten companies in franchising, retailing, technology, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, all with successful exits. .

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Joe Fedorchuk

For the first 20 years of his career Joe Fedorchuk worked as a Chartered Accountant and Senior Project Management Professional for several large corporations.


In 2005 Joe left the corporate world and opened two Subway restaurants which he successfully developed and eventually sold. During this time he also owner and operated a home building and renovating company. Seeking to leverage his years of franchising and business experience Joe became a Franchise Consultant in 2014. Joe also owns FranService and helps aspiring entrepreneurs find their ideal franchise fit. .

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Gary See

Gary started in Corporate America as a senior consultant with Anderson Consulting in New York. In 1987 Gary and his wife took the equity from their home and started a wholesale graphics supply company that eventually became a full service tradeshow booth and graphics manufacturer.


In 1994 Gary started a business brokerage with the goal of helping executives transition from corporate life into business ownership. With over 21 years experience helping aspiring entrepreneurs get started in their own business Gary is an incredible resource. Gary has a BS from Clarkson University, an MBA from Columbia University, has earned the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation of the International Business Brokers Association and is a Licensed Realtor in North and South Carolina.

Gary has operated and owned a variety of businesses including a PuroClean Franchise.

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Brad Thomas

Brad is a franchise consultant who helps sort through the potential businesses that may be appropriate for an individual. Brad developed Franchise Empowerment to help candidates with the very important decision-making process of determining if a franchise is the right business model for them and if they're qualified to be awarded a franchise.


His unique background makes him the perfect franchise consultant for this task. From his very first career owning a family, bricks and mortar business, and entrepreneur, he has been a business owner who set up his business to be scaled and sold. From purchasing and human resources to sales, marketing, accounting and bookkeeping, Brad has had many years experience running and building a business from the ground up with the infrastructure to succeed.

In addition, his many years as an executive at Kraft Foods for over 30 years in operations, sales and marketing has awarded him the business consulting experience, working with leading corporate, independent and franchise retailers including Kroger, Wal-Mart, and IGA.

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Bobby Chung

Bobby is an immigration attorney focusing on U.S. investment and business visas. Bobby advises and collaborates with franchise consultants in evaluating franchise businesses to determine eligibility for the E-2 Investor Visa and EB-5 Investment Immigration.


Before entering private practice, Bobby served as an Attorney Advisor with the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, where he assisted federal immigration judges in adjudicating immigration cases. Bobby has extensive experience representing foreign citizen entrepreneurs in investor visa matters involving start-up franchises as well as acquiring existing franchise businesses. Based in the Los Angeles area, Bobby helps clients on U.S. visa and immigration matters in all 50 State and worldwide. Bobby is an active member of the California State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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Jack Erlenbusch

My journey to becoming a franchise broker has been an interesting one, shaped by my military experience, education, and diverse sales background. After serving in the Army for six years, I decided to pursue a career in business. I enrolled at Montana State University and majored in marketing. During my time in college, I gained valuable skills in market research, strategic planning, and customer relations. I started my sales career with Verizon, where I spent the better part of a decade helping customers find the right products and services to meet their needs. I then transitioned to the mortgage industry, where I helped countless clients navigate the complex process of securing a mortgage and purchasing a home


As my sales career progressed, I became increasingly interested in business ownership and franchising. I saw the tremendous value that franchises offer to entrepreneurs, providing them with a proven business model, training, and ongoing support. I decided to become a franchise broker to help aspiring business owners find the right franchise opportunity to fit their goals, skillset, and budget. Today, I’m proud to help people achieve their dreams of business ownership. I live in the Tampa, FL area with my wife and daughter. When I’m not working, I enjoy watersports, sporting events and spending time with my family.

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Mike White

I was born and raised in Texas and went to the University of Texas at Austin. I majored in Business and Accounting and obtained my CPA license in Texas. I worked in the Corporate world in Accounting and Finance for 6 years and eventually grew restless. I struggled to find purpose in my work and then began the next 15 years in professional ministry. I primarily spent my ministry career working with students and enjoyed helping them find purpose and truth in the Christian faith. We moved to Omaha in 2013 and I continued my ministry career at a large church in town. I grew from my roles in student ministry to a chief of staff role.


I was eventually ready for something new and I transitioned into an executive role with a franchisor. I began to learn about the nuances of running a business with close proximity to our 3 corporate locations as well as the macro picture of a franchise system. I came to realize how important it is to place the right owner/operator in the right franchise system. Not all franchise systems are created equal! I found that when there is a disconnect between the culture of the franchisee and franchisor or the franchisee chooses a less than ideal business model, the results can be catastrophic. I saw that firsthand and strive to help potential owners make wise decisions when entering a franchise system. I’m excited to help people find and start the right business under a healthy franchise system.


My wife and I have 2 kids---a senior and freshman in high school and we still live in the Omaha area. We enjoy traveling, good food, good drinks and cheering on our Longhorns!

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