NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
FAQs
Q. What is North Star Franchise Advisors, LLC.?
A. We act as a franchise consultants representing franchises of all sizes, descriptions, styles, prices, and locations.
Q. Why deal with North Star?
A. We offer one-stop shopping for all your entrepreneurial needs with the advantage of time saving research and business matching performed at no cost to you.
Q. Will I pay more for the franchise if I use North Star?
A. No. You will pay the published price for any franchise just as if you had gone directly to the seller. The seller absorbs our marketing costs so our services are always at no cost to you!
Q. What type of businesses does The North Star Franchise Advisors, LLC. represent?
A. A cross-section of hundreds of different franchises, full and part-time, small-to-large investment, nationally known to start-ups.
Q. Does the North Star Franchise Advisors, LLC. charge any up-front fees to the purchaser?
A. No. You never pay us for any of our work, before or after the purchase. Our income is earned by commissions paid us by the sellers of the franchise businesses.
Q. Does North Star offer training, advice, or counsel?
A. No. We leave that to the professionals. We are careful to represent only the highest quality franchises and we carefully research any franchise before adding it to our listings. We also recommend that you seek advice from a qualified attorney or CPA before making a major business purchase decision.
Q. How does North Star Franchise Advisors, LLC. differ from a standard business brokerage?
A. A business brokerage lists and sells existing businesses, often including real estate and leases in the sale. Usually these are local businesses run by local owners and are frequently overpriced or lack sufficient bookkeeping controls. North Star Franchise Advisors, LLC. represents franchise opportunities.
Q. Why should I buy a franchised business?
A. Landlords love franchises because of a very stable track record, a proven system, and an ongoing business model. Last year, 43% of all retail goods and services were sold through franchised outlets. You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself.
Q. What is the next step?
A. Fill in and submit the Request for information form and one of our consultants will be in touch immediately with free information about franchises that are available in your area.
