About Paul Schlanger – Franchise Consultant & Buyer Advocate

Paul Schlanger is a franchise advisor well-versed in the franchising landscape, offering insights into various brands and sectors. He acts as an intermediary between prospective franchisees and franchisors. Paul will provide you with expert advice to help you find and select the right franchise opportunities that match your skills, interests, and capabilities.

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Our Mission: Guiding Franchise Buyers with Clarity and Confidence

I help entrepreneurs make informed, strategic franchise decisions. Our buyer-first advisory approach focuses on data-driven evaluation, long-term alignment with your goals, and transparency in all recommendations.

Buyer-First Advisory Approach

I advocate exclusively for buyers, not franchisors, ensuring your interests come first.

Data-Driven Franchise Evaluation

The process involves thorough analysis of franchise opportunities, including financial performance, startup costs, and operational requirements.

Long-Term Alignment with Client Goals

Every recommendation is based on your lifestyle, investment capacity, and business objectives to ensure sustainable success.

Paul’s Story: From New York to Florida

With over 20 years of experience in franchising, Paul relocated from New York to Florida to embrace franchise consulting and lifestyle opportunities.

15 Years of Experience Helping Entrepreneurs

Paul has guided countless clients through franchise selection, due diligence, and investment validation.

Commitment to Integrity and Good People

Paul values surrounding himself with trustworthy, motivated individuals, fostering a

supportive environment for clients and peers alike.

Expertise and Credibility

Paul’s advisory services span multiple industries and franchise models, providing clients

with informed guidance tailored to their needs.

Industries and Franchise Models Advised

From juice bars to service-based franchises, Paul has experience

evaluating diverse business models.

Number and Types of Clients Served

Paul works with first-time buyers, experienced operators, corporate professionals

transitioning into business ownership, investors, and multi-unit operators.

Track Record of Successful Franchise Placements

Through strategic guidance and thorough analysis, Paul

has helped clients achieve sustainable business ownership and growth.

Philosophy: Objective Guidance, No Brand Pressure

Paul’s approach ensures that franchise selection is grounded in reality

and focused on the client’s best interests.

Transparent Evaluation of Franchise Opportunities

Each opportunity is analyzed for financial performance,

operational demands, and scalability.

Focus on Operational Realities and ROI

Paul emphasizes understanding unit-level economics and

realistic return expectations.

Beyond Consulting: Personal Interests and Connection

Paul enjoys exploring new restaurants, beaches, and travel destinations while balancing

cozy nights at home. His personal approach fosters meaningful relationships with clients and peers.

Exploring New Restaurants, Beaches, and Travel Destinations

Paul leverages his relocation experience to discover new

markets and opportunities for clients.

Enjoying Cozy Nights at Home

A focus on lifestyle balance ensures Paul relates to clients seeking

both financial and personal fulfillment.

Building Meaningful Relationships with Clients and Peers

Paul prioritizes trust, integrity, and collaboration in all interactions.

Take the Next Step

Explore how Paul can guide you through franchise ownership

with clarity and confidence.

Learn More About Franchise Consulting Services

Visit the Franchise Consultant page for detailed service offerings.

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Most franchises are SBA pre-approved for financing. However, each brand requires a minimum level of liquid capital to qualify for ownership.

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Benefits of Working with a Franchise Advisor

Working with a franchise advisor will raise your visibility and credibility with Franchisors.
A franchise advisor understands what types of candidates franchisors are looking for and is duty-bound to provide the best ones.
Allowing a franchise advisor to introduce you to franchises ensures that the franchisors view you as pre-qualified. In essence, you are moved to the front of the queue.
Franchise advisors are well-versed in the franchising landscape, offering insights into various brands and sectors.
Franchise advisors provide you with expert advice to help you find and select the right franchise opportunities that match your skills, interests, and financial capabilities.
Access to Opportunities: Franchise advisors have extensive networks and access to a large amount of franchise opportunities. This allows potential franchisees to explore franchise ownership opportunities they might not have discovered on their own. "We work with hundreds of brands across multiple industries, significantly widening choices for clients".
Impartial Guidance: Unlike franchise development managers that are focused on their own brand, franchise advisors provide unbiased guidance, aiming to match our clients with the best-fit franchise for them. This objectivity is important to get an honest perspective on what different franchises and business ownership opportunities can offer.
Navigational Help with Financial Complexities: Franchising involves substantial financial commitments. A franchise advisor guides prospective franchisees in obtaining financing.