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Attention Franchisors:

Let us handle the End Game 

We can free you to focus on adding new franchisees 


Our Specialty

Helping franchisees prepare for sale, then, when the time is right; Sell to the Right Buyer Quickly and Quietly for the Most Money 
by using a System based upon the sale of more than 2,000 businesses

Studies indicate that between 20 and 30 percent of business owners have frequent thoughts of selling and/or are seriously considering selling (The percentage will vary depending upon the economy and the industry).  Unfortunately, our experience indicates that a majority will postpone taking action in a timely manner.  Reasons are many and sometimes complex however the major stumbling block appears to be lack of information.  Questions that must be answered before an informed and intelligent decision can be made i.e.: 

What is the value of my franchise?

What can I do to enhance/increase value?  
Will I be asked to provide financing? What would an All Cash price be if  I chose not to participate in financing the sale?
How much information should be released before I have an offer? How much money will I have at closing?
What will a buyer expect of me after the sale? Will banks lend significant amounts to a new operator?

Until now one would have to sign a "Listing Agreement" to obtain needed information regarding value, buyers and the marketplace.  No wonder decisions to sell are postponed; intelligent people are reluctant to make important decision in the dark.  That is why the Franchise Re-Sale System our Franchise Re-Sale Network does not require a "Listing Agreement" be signed to access the critically important information required to make an intelligent decision. 

Want to: 

1.      Avoid the inherent conflict of interests present when a franchisor engages in the sale of a franchisee’s operation?

2.      Maximize the re-sale value of your franchise?

3.      Only deal with replacement franchisees that meet your qualifications?

4.      Provide a valuable and unique benefit to your franchisees?

5.      Minimize exposure of your re-sales in the marketplace?

6.      Freedom for franchisee to sell on their own or be certain they choose the right broker/ intermediary? 

 

Powerful reasons to use our services:

Franchisee

Franchisor

·        Provide franchisee with an independent business valuation 

·        Isolate franchisor from franchise valuation issues and conflicts

·        Outline value enhancement recommendations that will maximize the value of their franchise so it will sell it for the most money possible

·        Maximize your franchise’s resale value thereby enhancing the value of the franchise

·        Identify characteristics of the type acquirer willing to pay the optimum price and avoid exposure to the rest

·        Assure replacement franchisees presented for your approval have the qualifications you required 

·        Afford franchisees the marketplace intelligence required in order to make informed decisions regarding the sale of their franchise

·        Added franchise benefit - Provide franchisee succession planning or exit strategy support by qualified third party 

·        Freedom for franchisees to sell on their own or with the help of the most qualified  broker or intermediary in their area

·        Avoid conflict of interest issues - Selling an operating franchise differs from selling a new franchise and requires different methods/skills

·        Access experience gained selling more than 2,000 private businesses without having to commit to selling by signing a listing contract

·        Transfer re-sale issues and process to qualified professionals thereby avoiding a need for additional staff

·        Attain “Want to” results listed above

·        Attain “Want to” results listed above

Put our experience to work for you and your franchisees!

 

                                Main Office                                                                           
                           60 State Street, Boston, MA  02019
                Phone ~ Toll Free 888-556-8118  ~  Local 508 794-1200                                                              Affiliate offices throughout the US and Canada    
                  info@LighthouseFinancial-LLC.com                                                                                           Additional affiliates offices under development