You already told us you were serious about owning a business. What about one that comes with real customers, real revenue, and cash flow from day one — through a proven franchise, instead of starting from scratch?
You raised your hand for a resale opportunity — and so did hundreds of other buyers. Opportunity cost isn't what that costs you in dollars; it's what you give up by not pursuing the next-best path while you wait. Here's why that matters right now.
Over 700 buyers inquired about a single ETA (entrepreneurship-through-acquisition) resale opportunity we listed. One person closes it. Everyone else walks away with months invested and nothing to show for it — unless there's a next move already lined up.
Dedicated search funds — backed by capital and advisors specifically to acquire one business — still only close a deal about 48% of the time (down from 58% historically), as competition for good targets has intensified.
Private equity and institutional buyers now hold stakes in roughly 31,000 franchise businesses — about 12.4% of all franchise brands — and they compete for the same acquisition targets individual buyers do, usually with faster financing and no loan contingency.
Here's the irony: those same institutional buyers are pouring capital into franchising itself — building multi-brand platforms out of home-service and consumer franchise systems — because a proven, existing business model with built-in training, marketing, and support is a far more reliable way to deploy capital than winning a one-off bidding war. If that logic works for firms managing billions, it's worth weighing for your own next move too.
Built a franchise portfolio — at one point around 155 Five Guys locations plus stakes in Auntie Anne's, Krispy Kreme, and Papa John's — alongside his basketball career. Source: Entrepreneur ↗
Started with 8 Applebee's locations in Seattle in 1999. Now runs Flynn Group, the world's largest franchise operator — 2,900+ restaurants across Applebee's, Taco Bell, Arby's, Wendy's, and Panera, generating billions in revenue. Source: Forbes ↗
Opened one Supercuts in Philadelphia. Grew it into 60+ locations across PA, NJ, MD, and DE, employing hundreds and generating tens of millions in annual revenue. Source: International Franchise Association ↗
Search fund close-rate and private-equity franchise-ownership figures per CapitalPad's 2026 Search Fund Research Report and VettedBiz's 2026 Private Equity & Franchising analysis. Individual results vary; these examples are illustrative, not a guarantee of outcome.
See Where the Odds Favor Me →The resale market is exactly the kind of scarce, one-winner situation the opportunity cost math above describes. Franchising, more broadly, isn't — and that changes the odds in your favor.
Instead of competing for a single scarce acquisition against hundreds of buyers and institutional capital, there are 3,000+ franchise brands and open territories to choose from — no bidding war required.
Franchises come with tested systems, training, and operations manuals. You're executing a system that already works — not building one from scratch or guessing.
Marketing, training, mentorship, and a network of fellow owners behind you from day one — not something you have to figure out alone.
Between your entrepreneurial assessment and your category rankings, we can match you to the right brand and territory — not just whatever happens to be for sale right now.
SBA financing applies to new franchise territories too — often with as little as 10% down, the same as a resale.
Scott and Erin have walked buyers and sellers through exactly this process — no cost, no pressure, no hard sell.
Many resale purchases qualify for SBA financing, which can get you into ownership with as little as 10% down — built specifically to help everyday buyers step into a proven business without needing the full purchase price in hand. We connect you directly with lenders who specialize in franchise and resale deals, so you understand your numbers before you commit to anything.
Explore Your Financing Options →Free, one-on-one guidance from people who know the resale market inside and out.
Franchise advisor focused on matching buyers to opportunities that actually fit their goals, budget, and timeline — including live resale inventory most buyers never see.
M&A and franchise advisor who helps buyers weigh the numbers honestly and choose a path that fits their goals — education first, never a hard sell.
Not at all — this is actually built for people who've already been through franchise research before. If you've previously looked at (or applied for) a franchise or resale opportunity, you're exactly who this is for.
A resale is an already-operating location with real revenue, existing customers, and (usually) trained staff in place. You still get the same franchisor systems and support as a brand-new unit — you're just starting from a running business instead of an empty space.
Building your custom shortlist and guiding you through the process is completely free to you. Franchisors and sellers pay us a referral fee when we introduce them to a qualified, well-matched buyer — so you get expert guidance at zero cost, with no obligation.
That's exactly why we build a full custom shortlist, not just one option. If the specific resale we flagged for you isn't right, we'll show you the other opportunities that matched your assessment and category rankings.
As fast as you want. Complete both steps below and we'll have a shortlist ready to review on your call — some resale windows move quickly, so sooner is better if a specific listing caught your eye.
💯 Our guidance is 100% free to you. 🔥 Two quick steps and you're on your way to a personalized shortlist — including the resale opportunity near you. And it doesn't have to be local: if you'd consider a resale or franchise territory in another state, tell us that too — we have opportunities open in plenty of other markets.
This is the most important step — it's how Scott prepares before your call, so your time together goes straight to your options instead of getting-to-know-you questions. Powered by Zorakle, about 10 minutes, and you get your results immediately too.
Start the Assessment (10 min) →Tell us how interested you are in each category so Scott can focus your matches — including whether the nearby resale's category is a genuine fit.
Rank My Industries →Not ready to dive in? Share a few details and Scott will reach out — no cost, no obligation. (The assessment above still gets you further, faster — but this works too.)
For each category below, pick the option that fits you best — this tells Scott exactly where to focus.