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Franchise Brokers Association Founded 2008. Broker training & industry events nationwide.

Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) is the #1 franchise broker network, connecting brokers, consultants & franchisors with low-cost, semi-absentee & recession-resistant opportunities. The FBA is an association dedicated to helping franchise brokers and consultants build thriving practices. As the hub of the franchise broker community, the FBA sets the standard for the exchange of information among consultants, franchisors, funding sources and other essential resources so the clients of our community are served with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Why should franchise brokers attend Tuesday Breakfast at the FBA Annual Conference? Because the right candidate conversa...
10/20/2026

Why should franchise brokers attend Tuesday Breakfast at the FBA Annual Conference? Because the right candidate conversation can change everything.

Tuesday Breakfast is where FBA members come together to connect, learn, celebrate our sponsor partners, and gain practical strategies for helping prospective franchise owners make clearer, more confident decisions.
Get ready for four powerful sponsor-led conversations:

Authority Brands
One Candidate, Multiple Paths: How to Find the Right Fit in Home Services
What makes a home-services franchise the right fit for a candidate? Learn how factors such as investment level, business model, industry interest, owner profile, and lifestyle goals can help brokers make more meaningful franchise matches.

FranGrowth
The 3 Emotional Detours to Business Ownership
Fear of the unknown. Analysis paralysis. Outside opinions. These emotional barriers can slow down even the strongest franchise candidate. Learn how to identify what is holding a candidate back and help them move forward with confidence.

Neighborly Brands
with Pat Hyland, VP of Franchise Development
Stop Chasing Two Rabbits: The 4-Box Framework for Focused Growth.
How can brokers help candidates gain real clarity before choosing a franchise? Discover a practical framework for uncovering motivations, priorities, readiness, and the path to business ownership that truly fits.

Voda Cleaning & Restoration
with Dan Claps and Steve Miller
You’re Losing Deals If You’re Not Doing These 5 Things: How to 10x Your Placements
Get ready for actionable ideas you can put to work right away: create urgency and FOMO, select the right brands and developers, improve lead nurturing, strengthen the broker–franchisor handoff, and make your first candidate call more valuable.

Four sponsors. Four timely conversations. One powerful Tuesday-morning Conference experience.
Join fellow FBA members, gain fresh perspective, and start the day ready to build stronger candidate relationships and more successful placements.

Register now for the FBA Annual Conference and don’t miss Tuesday Breakfast https://hubs.li/Q04z9BYW0

What if your business could help families breathe a little easier? For many parents, dependable childcare is not a luxur...
10/19/2026

What if your business could help families breathe a little easier? For many parents, dependable childcare is not a luxury, it is essential.

They may need a trusted nanny for ongoing care. They may need backup support when schedules change. They may need occasional help from someone who understands their family’s needs and parenting style. That is where Oliver’s Nannies comes in.

Oliver’s Nannies is an in-home nanny and sitter franchise that connects families with insured, vetted, and managed caregivers. The model is built around flexible care, personalized matching, strong service standards, and the peace of mind families want when someone else is caring for the people they love most.

For a future franchise owner, this is an opportunity to build a business around a real and recurring community need. Oliver’s Nannies offers:

- Flexible in-home nanny and sitter services.
- Personalized caregiver and family matching.
- Consistent care, occasional care, and FlexCare options.
- Membership fees, nanny service fees, and FlexCare service fees.
- A small-office, lower-fixed-cost structure.
- Founder support, business coaching, New Owner Training, online resources, territory planning, and ongoing guidance.

The brand cites a $98 billion childcare market and notes that 51% of Americans live in childcare deserts. It also cites that 38.7% of U.S. children under five cannot access a childcare slot.

Those figures do not promise results. But they do highlight why families continue to look for flexible, reliable childcare options.

Oliver’s Nannies may be a strong fit for someone who loves serving people, building relationships, leading teams, and making a positive local impact.

If you have been looking for work that is both purposeful and practical, Oliver’s Nannies may be a business worth a closer look.

*Information is based on brand-provided materials and is intended for educational purposes only. It is not an offer to sell a franchise, an earnings claim, or a guarantee of financial performance. Conduct independent due diligence and review all applicable franchise disclosure documents.*

Another FBA success story! 🚀An FBA Broker just helped place 10 SmartMarket Solutions units with a new owner.SmartMarket ...
10/18/2026

Another FBA success story! 🚀

An FBA Broker just helped place 10 SmartMarket Solutions units with a new owner.

SmartMarket Solutions uses AI-powered, self-service SmartMarts to bring snacks, drinks, fresh food, and everyday essentials to convenient locations such as offices, hospitals, fitness centers, apartments, hotels, and universities.

Ten units create an exciting starting point for a scalable, technology-forward business built around convenience. Congratulations to everyone involved!

10/16/2026

What would it feel like to have a career that gives you more room to design your work around your life?

One franchise broker shared that she did not expect this business to provide so much autonomy. Last year, she took a nearly four month road trip with her 15 year old son, traveled across America, explored new places, and continued building her business along the way. That is the kind of flexibility that can make franchise brokerage an appealing career path.

A franchise broker helps aspiring entrepreneurs explore franchise ownership. They take the time to understand a candidate’s goals, professional background, investment range, lifestyle preferences, and business interests, then connect them with franchise brands that may match what they are looking for.

The work is built around relationships, education, guidance, marketing, communication, and helping people navigate one of the biggest decisions of their professional lives.

Franchise brokers commonly work remotely and manage their own schedules, but success is not automatic. It takes training, consistency, lead generation, strong communication, relationship building, and a genuine commitment to helping people make informed decisions.

Learn more about becoming a franchise broker here: https://hubs.li/Q04y4_CX0

How much does it cost to buy a franchise?There is no one-size-fits-all number. Your potential franchise investment range...
10/15/2026

How much does it cost to buy a franchise?

There is no one-size-fits-all number. Your potential franchise investment range can depend on the kind of business you want to own, how much liquid cash you have available, your credit profile, your household finances, and the financing paths you may be able to explore.

That is why “What franchise should I buy?” is not always the first question. A better place to begin is: “What franchise investment range may fit my financial situation?”

The FBA Franchise Financial Calculator is a free tool that helps you start answering that question. It gives you a clearer financial starting point before you spend time comparing franchise brands and business models.

Use the free calculator to begin exploring what may fit your budget. Try the Franchise Financial Calculator https://hubs.li/Q04BgF5-0

Thinking about buying your first franchise? Avoiding a few common mistakes can make a major difference.The franchise fee...
10/14/2026

Thinking about buying your first franchise? Avoiding a few common mistakes can make a major difference.

The franchise fee is not the full investment. Revenue is not guaranteed. And a recognizable brand does not automatically mean a business is the right fit for you.

Before signing a franchise agreement, first-time buyers should take time to evaluate:
✅ Whether the business model fits their goals, skills, schedule, and desired level of involvement.
✅ The total startup investment, recurring fees, working capital, and personal financial runway.
✅ Financial performance information in the Franchise Disclosure Document, or FDD.
✅ What current and former franchisees say about startup costs, support, profitability, and daily operations.
✅ The franchisor’s actual training and support obligations.
✅ Territory, transfer, renewal, termination, and other agreement terms.

The FDD is a key franchise due-diligence document. Item 11 explains the franchisor’s stated assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training commitments. Item 19 contains financial performance representations if the franchisor makes them. Item 20 can help candidates locate current and former franchisees for

Prospective franchisees must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or making a related payment to the franchisor or an affiliate.

That is not just a waiting period, it is an opportunity to slow down, ask better questions, validate the business, and make a more informed franchise investment decision.

👉 Swipe through our carousel: Common Pitfalls When Buying Your First Franchise.
💬 Which pitfall do you think first-time franchise buyers overlook most?

10/13/2026

Flashy businesses can get likes. But when an air conditioner breaks, an appliance stops working, a garage door will not open, or a homeowner needs cleaning support, people need help right away.

That is what makes home service businesses worth exploring. Home repair, cleaning, electrical services, HVAC, appliance repair, glass repair, and property maintenance may not always look glamorous online. But they are built around real needs that homeowners and businesses face every day.

Neighborly brings together more than 30 home service brands, including Mr. Handyman, Molly Maid, Mr. Appliance, Mr. Electric, Aire Serv, Glass Doctor, and many others. Its network includes thousands of franchise locations across North America and Europe.

In 2026, all 19 eligible Neighborly North American franchise brands were recognized in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. That includes highly ranked brands across home services, property management, restoration, cleaning, electrical work, HVAC, and more.

Franchising does not eliminate the work or the risk involved in owning a business. But it can give prospective owners access to an established brand, business systems, training, and ongoing support instead of requiring them to build every part of the business from scratch.

Want to explore which Neighborly home service franchise brands could align with your investment range, goals, and lifestyle?
Click the link to learn more. https://hubs.ly/Q04y4NHQ0

What if you could own a business that runs without you being there every day? That’s exactly what Sharkey’s Cuts for Kid...
10/12/2026

What if you could own a business that runs without you being there every day? That’s exactly what Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is designed for. This isn’t your typical salon and it’s definitely not your typical franchise.

Sharkey’s is built as a passive ownership kids salon franchise where:
- You can keep your current job
- Manage your business remotely
- Open multiple locations over time

And the concept itself is powerful:
Instead of targeting only toddlers, Sharkey’s is the only kids salon designed for kids of all ages (0–14+). Making it a true one-stop shop for families and driving repeat visits year after year.

Add in multiple revenue streams, strong brand loyalty, and a turnkey setup, and you have a model that’s both fun and strategically sound.

If you’ve been exploring franchise ownership but don’t want to quit your job or start from scratch, this could be a great fit. Start exploring Sharkey’s and other franchises here: https://hubs.li/Q04y3WhG0

Another FBA success story is making a splash! 🦆💦An FBA Broker just helped place 1 Pool Duck unit with a new owner.Pool D...
10/11/2026

Another FBA success story is making a splash! 🦆💦

An FBA Broker just helped place 1 Pool Duck unit with a new owner.

Pool Duck delivers recurring pool cleaning and maintenance, water balancing, equipment checks, and related repairs—helping residential and commercial customers keep their pools clean, safe, and swim-ready all year long.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this exciting new business journey!

10/09/2026

You may have spent years doing everything right.

You earned the degree. You built your career. You gained experience. You learned how to manage people, solve problems, lead projects, communicate with clients, and deliver results.

But after years in corporate America, many professionals begin to realize that success should not come at the cost of quality time with family, personal flexibility, or the freedom to design a life that feels more aligned with what matters most.

That is why franchise consulting can become an exciting next chapter.

A franchise consultant helps aspiring entrepreneurs explore franchise ownership. The role involves learning about a person’s goals, background, financial situation, skills, and lifestyle preferences, then guiding them through franchise opportunities that may be a good fit. It is a relationship based business built on education, trust, communication, and helping people make informed decisions.

The skills you developed in corporate America do not disappear when you choose a different path. They become your advantage.

If you have led people, managed client relationships, worked in sales, built partnerships, organized complex projects, developed strategy, or helped others solve problems, you may already have many of the core skills that franchise consulting requires.

Franchise consulting requires training, dedication, marketing, lead generation, follow up, and consistent effort. It is not an overnight solution. But for the right professional, it can be a powerful way to turn years of experience into a more flexible and purpose driven future.

Learn more about becoming a franchise consultant here: https://hubs.li/Q04y78ZW0

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