November 8, 2026
The Honest Truth About How Franchise Consultants Get Paid
When you talk to a franchise consultant, understand how their commission structures may influence the brands they recommend to you.
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Restaurants, cafés, and quick-service concepts
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Repair, detailing, and specialty auto brands
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Serve the people who spend big on their pets
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Established Franchises For Sale
Skip the startup phase — these businesses already have customers and cash flow
Pest Control Franchise
Established ResalePest Control Franchise
Winter Park, FL
Asking price
$350,000
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Senior Care Franchise
Established ResaleSenior Care Franchise
North and South Alabama, AL
Asking price
$125,000
Revenue
$135,331.25
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Automotive Franchise
Established ResaleAutomotive Franchise
Huntsville, AL
Asking price
$125,000
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Health & Wellness Franchise
Established ResaleHealth & Wellness Franchise
Flower Mound, TX
Asking price
$45,000
Revenue
$177,663
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What's Happening in Franchising
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HomeWell Welcomes a Husband-and-Wife Team to Norwalk, Connecticut
A registered nurse and a 24-year client-services veteran open a HomeWell Care Services territory in Norwalk, Connecticut, after a search their consultant spotted early.
November 5, 2026
Why working with multiple franchise consultants usually backfires
It is tempting to collect as many opinions as possible, but in the franchise world, more consultants usually mean more confusion rather than better options.
November 2, 2026
Why local market knowledge matters more than a national database
National franchise databases show you what is for sale, but local consultants show you what will actually work in your specific neighborhood.