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As franchise developers, we are constantly raising the bar in the franchise
industry for those who have a desire to better the world and franchise their business.
We genuinely want success for our clients and strive for nothing less than raving fans.
Each client below has their own story which has propelled their success and led them to
want to franchise their business. In fact our President (Dave) is always so excited when
working with our clients he is constantly running around here wanting to operate one of
their businesses (very true, he really gets into it). We are thrilled to have the
opportunity to have worked with so many accelerated entrepreneurs that we have turned into a franchise and have since gone
on to lead some amazing franchise systems. They are quite literally are changing lives.
Read for yourself what our clients are have to say about their experiences with The Franchise Maker.
Below are just a few of the many comments we receive from clients.
"I was really nervous about starting the process of
franchising my boxing and kickboxing business. I researched other franchise competitors for over
a year and even flew half way across the country to visit one. One day I put my info in at The
Franchise Maker's website and immediately got a call. After one talk on the phone I knew this
would be the company for me. We clicked immediately. After talking with my wife we decided to
get started.
We worked fast and got it done on a faster schedule than we planned for. The great
thing about this company is they don't take on too many clients at one time, so they can focus
100% on me and my business. I can call or email them anytime and they get the job done. Now they
have opened up their contacts to me and I have everything I need including, web developers,
attorneys, marketing developers, etc. You name it and they have it. I will always keep The
Franchise Maker in my speed dial. I look forward to a long relationship with them."
"When I decided to franchise the company my business
partner and I had developed, I did not know where to begin to start the process. As per my usual
way of thinking, I searched the internet to research where to begin. I had so many questions,
such as whether I needed a specific template for a franchise, and where would I get the
template, whether I should start by hiring a franchise attorney, or whether I needed to create
my plan first and then send it somewhere to be reviewed. I am an attorney myself, however, my
specialty is heatlhcare law, so franchising was a new area of law to me, and as a busy
professional, I had no time to learn this area. All I knew was that my business partner and I
wanted our dream of a franchise to be out there so we could expand the business model that I had
helped create. In my internet search, I found David Waldman's company, The Franchise Maker. His
company website is comprehensive and seemed to be exactly what I was looking for, a one-stop
shop for creating a franchise.
After finding The Franchise Maker on the Internet, I immediately placed a phone call. I wondered
if my luck in finding this company on the Internet was too good to be true. Surprisingly, I
received a call back within a day and
in my first conversation with David, he explained and helped
me realize why templates were bad. I was immediately impressed by his energy and enthusiasm for
helping others create their franchises. I also was impressed that his company had received the
highest honor from the Better Business Bureau, a Torch Award, which was further assurance that
he was as ethical and honest as he presented himself to be during our first meeting. As our
business relationship developed, he shared story after story of the countless others that had
come to him and how he enjoyed each encounter in creating their companies. He did so in order to
provide examples of what successful franchises entail and how he can facilitate and shape that
process. I quickly realized he had a true passion for his work. He let me know right off the bat
that someone who creates a franchise needs to understand that franchising is a venture to "help
others become successful." In hearing his words, I realized that helping others become
successful was not only David's philosophy of what a franchise is about, but is also his
personal philosophy. It is clear that he takes personal satisfaction in launching franchise
companies for others. Throughout the process, he steadily plods along and figuratively holds the
prospective franchisor's hand, making the experience seamless and entertaining with his candid
demeanor and quick wit. He is also incredibly humble, and avoids giving himself any credit
beyond facilitating the process from behind the scenes, which is mild-boggling considering the
huge role he has in positioning a company owner for success.
Given his depth of knowledge and passion and enthusiasm for his work, it is no surprise that
David has worked with so many companies in creating many incredibly successful franchise
entities. Finding him on the internet may have seemed risky, however, the leap of faith that I
took in engaging David's services led me to the completion of a dream for me and my partner. We
now have our franchise successfully filed in our state, and are able to implement our dream by
awarding franchisees. We could not be more appreciative of The Franchise Maker and his team and
highly recommend their franchise development services."
"Dave Waldman, or better known to us as Uncle Dave, is a man of his word and delivered exactly what he promised. He made the process painless, put our mind at ease and held our hand as he walked us through the steps of becoming a franchise. We just received word this week that Deli Delicious is officially a franchise and we could not have done this without The Franchise Maker. The staff has a great attitude and their expertise gave us the capability to comprehend what goals we needed to reach, the steps to get there, and what to expect during the process. Thanks to The Franchise Maker we are officially a franchise and are more than grateful for their great service and help. The Deli Delicious family really feels as if Uncle Dave is a part of our family. Thanks again for everything."
"Dave (or Uncle Dave as he affectionately came to be known) made it a great team effort all around. For us, the best part is telling people that our system was not some cookie-cutter method that we grabbed off the internet. This system was tailor made for us and reflects our specific needs and that raises not only our confidence in promoting it, but also the confidence of prospective franchisees. Like any investment, it can be concerning paying for something like this not knowing how things will turn out; but once we saw those finished books on our desk, we knew that we were offering people the best system possible and that makes the months and money worth it."
"I just wanted to send you a big Thank You!! Just a
note to let you know how amazingly satisfied I as well as my company have been with the services
of The Franchise Maker and especially with your personal dedication and hard work. I have to
admit I was a little apprehensive to send payment up front with the anticipation that The
Franchise Maker might take our money and not really provide the services we were expecting but
we were definitely proven wrong. I was completely impressed with your timely responses, the
effort you put into everything we discussed, and following through with every single item we
worked together on.
I would recommend The Franchise Maker services to anyone interested in
pursuing franchising their business. And surprisingly you still continue to call and check on us
as well as return phone calls or emails every single time we have questions or issues that
arise. Thanks again for everything you have done for us, the amount of time you spent on our
company and thanks for the 100% optimism during every conversation that we had. On a personal
level, Dave is a wonderful person and I have enjoyed getting to know him."
"We began looking into franchising our family owned
business two years ago. After a year of frustration and wasted time and money dealing with an
incompetent franchise assistance company, I made a great decision and called The Franchise
Maker. From day one Dave made me feel comfortable that this process was going to be much
different than what I had recently been through. I even called a few references and all gave
stellar reviews. Together, we banged out the entire franchise structure and franchise documents
in record time. Once the franchise disclosure documents was completed, we awarded our first
franchise one month later.
Throughout the process, Dave and The Franchise Maker team were professional and always available
to me. The best was when 'Uncle Dave' came to meet me and my team. We worked for two days,
finishing the details. Let me say that Dave is someone you want on your team.
I would highly recommend The Franchise Maker to anyone thinking of franchising their business
model."
"We have been working closely with The Franchise Maker for several months as we put together our franchise concept and the experience has been wonderful. I had given up on the idea of becoming a franchise after talking to other companies who were over aggressive and made it sound unaffordable. However Dave has taken us under his wing and simplified the steps making it affordable and easy. He is thorough in his research, gives excellent advice and walks through each point step by step. He is open to change and has amazing ideas. Our approval process in California (a very tough registration state) was not difficult because The Franchise Maker prepared our documents extremely well. We are so excited to launch our franchise concept quicker than we thought. I would recommend The Franchise Maker to anyone who wants to make their dreams of growing BIG into a reality!"
"I spent over a year deciding whether I was going to
take the plunge and franchise my company. Throughout the process, I spoke with a slew of
franchising companies (both consultants and attorneys) and was pitched packages well over 100K.
The Franchise Maker (Dave Waldman) showed me how I could franchise my company and receive
expert-level services at a much lower cost.
Needless to say, I was skeptical. Would the services
be high-quality? Would the project stay on budget, and on schedule? Dave gave me a long list of
references, and I called all of them. Through the process of checking references, I spoke with
franchisors from different industries and with companies both small and large; and they all
confirmed that The Franchise Maker over-delivered and came in on (or below) budget, and on time!
Now that I have completed my franchising process, I am thrilled to join the long list of happy
clients. The Franchise Maker provides an incredible service, and Dave has spent countless hours
consulting with me and my company over the last 4 months. Dave has been with me and my team
every step of the way. His energy and enthusiasm makes what could be a grueling paperwork
process enjoyable. The amount of work The Franchise Maker did for my company is staggering. Best
of all, Dave's knowledge of franchising is amazing--he is an encyclopedia of helpful information
and possesses the insights and experience that are only acquired after decades working in the
field. I would hire The Franchise Maker again in a second."
"We decided it was time for our barbershop to expand
into a franchise business. We were approaching our twenty year anniversary and for our big
anniversary we wanted franchising our business to be our gift to ourselves. We didn't know
where, how or who to start with on this journey and we had a few months to complete. We went
online to research and the name "The Franchise Maker" just rang a bell for us. Out of all the
others "The Franchise Maker" seemed to really know what it took to make a franchise. When we
took a look at the video where Dave Waldman clearly explains the process of making a franchise
we were sold.
Dave was a straight shooter from the beginning. He told us what we could expect
from him and that this would be a joint effort to complete the franchise process. Every concern
we had "Uncle" Dave had the answer or he could get it. We knew very quickly we had found a team
player to helping us accomplish part of our dream. We gave Dave our desired date to complete the
process and we all went to work. A few months later we received notice from "Uncle Dave" that we
are an official Franchisor! A couple of days later, we celebrated our twenty year anniversary!
One of the best investments we ever made was The Franchise Maker team and the leader of the pack
Uncle Dave!"
"There was a lot of uncertainty when it came down to franchising my business that I had built from the ground up. However, after many months of working with Dave, I felt more confident and comfortable about making this life changing decision. Dave is a very dedicated, knowledgeable, and hard-working individual that puts his full effort into ensuring that I would be successful in franchising my business. I couldn’t be more content with The Franchise Maker and I highly recommend them to anyone looking into franchising their company."
"My bookstore chain was growing and growing. After much research, we knew that franchising was our best option for future expansion. I searched and searched online for venture capitalists and private firms who would assist in this process. Then I realized, "I don't want to give up a stake in my company!" I had no idea where to turn... and that's when I found The Franchise Maker. I was very skeptical at first since Dave was thousands of miles away and since I found him via a Google search. This wasn't my typical way of finding business contacts. Now, in hindsight, I know that working with The Franchise Maker is the best move we've ever made for our business. We have full control and full ownership of our franchise system, and now we are full-steam ahead!"
"Dave and his team are what you need and want, when you are going to franchise. You couldn't ask for a more thorough and knowledgeable staff to be on your side. The service goes beyond all expectations, they return your calls and emails immediately, answer all your questions with defined answers and this all done with hospitality and respect. The process Dave designed to get all the paperwork prepared is easy to understand, as he explains every section in complete detail. And on top of all this, the fee was very affordable and they let you make payments as you move along. This has been a greater experience than anticipated, I am blessed to know The Franchise Maker (Dave and his team) and will always keep them on my side."
"Before selecting Dave, at The Franchise Maker, I met
with several other well-known franchise groups. Their services were extremely expensive and they
didn't really seem to care about my business model. I wanted someone to walk me through
everything step-by-step, but in an efficient timely manner. Dave's program did just that. He
laid it all out and explained where every single dollar would go. There were no hidden surprises
at all.
He built the structure for my franchise into something that I could never have done. It's almost
as though he was reading my mind. Other companies wanted me to fill out page upon page of
questionnaires. I didn't have to do that with Dave. He handled it all. This was extremely
important to me because I was on a tight budget and had to continually run my business. Dave
made the entire process effortless and I would HIGHLY recommend him and his team!"
"The process of developing a franchise can be very
complex and you will never know the value in all of the development and resources supplied
by The Franchise Maker until you have reached the status I have this week. This review
comes after we have awarded and officially opened our first franchise location and have
done so within just months of launching our franchise opportunity. It is my belief that
this early success we are experiencing is directly due to the franchise program
development that took place with The Franchise Maker.
When you begin with Dave, you soon realize you are in a structured process. I appreciated
the process as it avoided potential wasted and valuable time. Each conference call was
extremely efficient through conversations as well. Dave truly dives
into your business
and learns every aspect of it through methodical questioning and other tools. He learns
your business as if it was his own.
The associated resource companies are also a perk (huge value) within the relationship.
You will need specialty services and having recommended partners helped tremendously
with our franchise development. One, you need people you can trust to not take advantage
of your company. Two, you need people that are experienced with the services that you
need. Dave has them and will make these ever so valuable introductions for you.
Once we finished I even found value in his ongoing programs. These programs helped us
create and hone our internal systems and still allow me to have a valued experienced
advisor for the natural variations of franchising.
At this point in my venture, I can honestly say this is something I could not have even
dreamed doing this by myself or anybody else. Much less, doing so at the level of
organization and detail that has been provided by The Franchise Maker and to my new
franchising company. There have been innumerable ah-ha moments provided by The Franchise
Maker throughout the franchise development process and throughout our franchise candidate
qualification stage, awarding process and even through opening a franchise location.
When Dave Waldman says trust the process, you can count on him to be a conduit for your success.
He is the ultimate Franchise Maker."
"Our foray into franchising our Hammer & Nails salon
concept was a hundred percent dependent on developing a comprehensive franchise structure and a
complete Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that would pass the critical eyes of the examiners
in arguably one of the toughest states to franchise in, California. We also needed the approval
process to be swift and that meant having a solid yet fair franchise structure and well-written
FDD documents that wouldn't require time-consuming revisions. With the critical nature of the
FDD, we chose The Franchise Maker. Dave's expertise and extensive knowledge of the FDD and the
laws that govern them enabled us to meet our ambitious timelines, and have a franchise structure
and set of documents that required very minimal tweaks by our Franchise Attorney which minimized
our legal fees.
Most importantly, Dave delivered on his promise to get us approved and
registered to offer Hammer & Nails franchises. I have become one of The Franchise Maker's
biggest fans, and come to know why the franchisors he has guided through the franchise process
affectionately refer to him as Uncle Dave. He is, quite literally, The Franchise Maker, and I
highly recommend him to any business owner interested in franchising."
"Overwhelmed. That is the only word I can use to
describe the thought of franchising our fitness business. After seeking guidance from mentors,
lawyers, and the internet it always led me back to the same place, unfranchised and confused
about the process. When I spoke with attorneys it seemed like becoming a franchise was the most
expensive endeavor on the planet. I knew there had to be a better way.
That is when I came across The Franchise Maker. From the moment I spoke with Dave Waldman I knew
he was a straight shooter and had the best interest of his clients in mind. Money was the last
thing we talked about, and I was pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive his services were given
everything that you get.
Dave really took the time to learn about our business and I appreciate
how he constantly has our best interest in mind. When Dave told me that if I put my time and
trust into him we could have my business franchised in only five months! Well, five months later
I am poised to start selling franchises and Dave has coached me every step of the way. He even
took the time to fly to North Carolina to meet with us in person!
The Franchise Maker has been a
blessing to our efforts to spread our mission and we will continue to work with The Franchise
Maker as we grow into a nationwide brand. Thank you Dave and The Franchise Maker team for making
this such an easy, step-by-step process, we can't thank you enough!"
"I have worked 23 years in the industry working for
multiple franchise companies in a management capacity. When my business partner and I started
our franchising endeavor I thought we had a good understanding of the process and thought it
would be fairly easy to do ourselves, were we ever wrong! After realizing how difficult the task
would be we investigated multiple companies to help guide us through the process. The cost of
most of these companies was astronomical and they were using boiler plate templates to compile
most of our information. We wanted someone that could mold our idea into a working concept. We
had concerns about finding the right fit and finding someone that could understand our vision.
After comparing multiple companies we shortened our list to a few top candidates. We made the
decision to fly out to San Diego to meet with The Franchise Maker. After meeting The Franchise
Maker team and spending some time with them, Dave eased our concerns and we knew we had the
right man for the job. Although there are a lot of franchise companies in our industry, we felt
what we were doing was completely unique. Dave helped us design a unique plan that I believe
make us formidable opponents in the restoration industry. Dave is focused, on task, and
dedicated to making you a success; I can't imagine using anyone else!"
"WOW!!! We really cannot express in words how our
Franchise process went!! We initially reached out from an internet search for a franchise
attorney. We were trying to find an attorney who specializes in franchising after trying to use
our current attorney (who does general law and a franchise a few years back). We meet with our
past attorney for over one and half years always just talking about what we needed to do as a
company for him to do the franchise! We continued to be charged for meetings, we would join our
current CPA in the meetings and again felt we not only got anywhere that we would be going
backwards!
Then in frustration when searching the internet, THE FRANCHISE MAKER appeared in our
search we started reading his material! It was truly like he interviewed us on the current
problems, misconceptions and misunderstandings we had about franchising
our company! After speaking with “Uncle Dave” The Franchise Maker about our past problems and issues we have been
through (with the attorney we abandoned) he understood us completely. Uncle Dave explained in
detail, how, what and why on his entire franchise process! We signed up right away.
We wanted
this to be a quick but smooth process, and we were eager to put in the work! Turns out that the
franchise attorney that Uncle Dave gave us was great and not too long after we had our Franchise
Disclosure Document in hand! When we received the phone call we were officially a franchise, it
was amazing as the whole process was really unbelievable! Uncle Dave was patient with us, and
explained every detail, and had connections with CPA’s and Attorneys that fit our personality,
and objective!
If you are looking to franchise and you are intimidated by the process or do not
have the right connections we would highly highly recommend you speak with Uncle Dave. If we had
not had the previous struggles with talking to our personal attorney and our current business
CPA we would not be able to appreciate Uncle Dave so much! If we would have found Uncle Dave two
years ago when we started this process, it really would have saved us a lot of time, headaches,
and money! The Franchise Maker makes franchising possible and in a timely manner! Firehouse
Movers is proof of that!"
"The Franchise Maker has been instrumental in our
success in getting us built and approved to franchise so quickly. Dave has been an integral
partner in the development of our FDD, and guided us through the franchising process with
diligence, skill and a true passion for the long-term success of our brand. He has operated not
like an external consultant, but more like a member of our team and clearly takes personal pride
in setting his clients up for a successful franchise operation.
Dave is highly experienced
throughout the entire value chain of franchising, and we have retained him to continue to
support us through our ongoing growth. He goes the extra mile to make sure we get all of the
information we need, and utilizes his extensive network of franchise lawyers, examiners and
experts to ensure we are operating at the forefront of franchise opportunities.
Unquestionably
we recommend The Franchise Maker to anyone looking for the absolute best in franchise guidance
and support."
"Dave is simply the Man!! Dave knows his stuff and answers question without messing around and straight to the point. I was
nervous at the beginning about the process but with Dave's guidance all my doubts were laid to rest. He stays up to date on all the franchise
laws and makes sure that you are compliant in every state. He is always readily available by email/text or call to answer any questions, there
was a few challenges along the way but Dave was always available at my disposable to alleviate any concerns.
If you are thinking about franchising your business, Dave is the go to guy! Highly recommend!!"
"For years, we contemplated franchising our business in the wellness industry. We spoke with numerous consultants, seeking someone
who could truly understand our niche and guide us effectively. Our search ended when we met Dave from The Franchise Maker. His understanding of our business and the industry
stood out, making him the best choice for us.
Dave introduced us to an extremely disciplined framework and engaging homework assignments that provided us with a deeper understanding
of the systems running our enterprises. His approach was enlightening and transformed the way we view our business operations.
The world of franchising, with its complexities and
intricacies, was masterfully explained by Dave. His patience and persistence ensured that we fully understood each step of the process. As a minority business owner, I appreciated
his commitment to delivering top-quality work and his dedication to ensuring our success.
We highly recommend The Franchise Maker to any business serious about franchising. They are very affordable, the value
they bring to the table is unparalleled, and their expertise is invaluable. If you're considering franchising your business, The Franchise Maker should be your first call!"
"I am happy to write about our experience with the
Franchise Maker which has been has been nothing short of outstanding. Dave Waldman's knowledge
of the franchising business and the network of professionals he assembled under the Franchise
Maker provided us with a complete solution to all of our franchise development needs. Dave's
dedication and commitment to his clients sets the Franchise Maker apart from the others.
And I
mean every word!"
"David Waldman, The Franchise Maker took our company from knowing very little about the franchising concept to having a firm grasp to confidently start our franchise. David took us through the process, step-by-step and provided guidance throughout the undertaking. His contacts in the franchising industry enhanced the whole experience and I feel saved us money as well and provided a superior product. I would highly recommend David and his team."
"I'd been thinking about franchising my business for many years, because quite literally no one
else was doing what I do! We investigated several other franchise development companies and had
sit downs with a few but the money they wanted was more than I wanted to spend. I stumbled upon
the Franchise Maker and was intrigued by their streamlined process and considerably lower cost.
We communicated back and forth for a bit before we finally pulled the trigger. So I contacted
Dave and got the process started! It was kind of like drinking from a fire hose at times but
Dave was patient and methodical.
We are very grateful to The Franchise Maker for taking us through this process all the way to completion,
including navigating through the difficulties of dealing with our state. And will always consider
Dave a friend and ally in the challenges ahead."
"My nightmare experience...
When we first decided to move forward and franchise our company we did what sounded logical and
contacted a local attorney who could help us with franchising and even found it to be more
affordable than we anticipated. We figured "well we can't go wrong with an attorney right"?
WRONG, not only did that mistake end up costing us more but even worse it put our company and
everything we worked so hard for at RISK! Truly a nightmare.
Turns out franchising is not a common business and it takes someone who really has a PROVEN
track record and true EXPERIENCE to do things the right way and get the job done. I see
franchising as a professional Fortune 500 business move and should be thoroughly researched and
invested in. This is the reason why we chose to research and move forward with and The Franchise
Maker team. Dave is the President and helped take our company from a game of checkers to a
powerful game of CHESS. Dave jumped in and took over and still allowed me to be right next to
him through the ride. His team is truly a depiction of all components absolutely needed for even
the most intrinsic and complicated franchising ideas.
Thank you so much to Dave for helping us and for sharing your God given gift with us. I'd choose
The Franchise Maker again and again. "
"When we started of the process to franchise, I was
very concerned that The Franchise Maker was not local to our business. Dave immediately calmed
my fears and made my husband and I comfortable from the start. Throughout the process, Dave was
absolutely incredible to work with. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in his field, but he
continues to be a student of his industry as well. He made the process smooth, seamless and very
efficient in a tight schedule.
I highly recommend Dave and The Franchise Maker if this is your
path. He has been accessible for any and all questions from everything to trademarking,
connections to expert attorneys, and signing our first franchisee. I couldn't be more pleased
with the entire process."
"I want to start out by sending a Big Thank You to
Dave. You are Amazing. Franchising my full service restaurant was something that I had been thinking about for
quite some time. In fact I contacted The Franchise Maker more than a few years ago. Over the
years Dave's staff continued to follow-up with me from time to time. Finally despite covid-19 I
made the decision to move forward and this was going to be the year. I had my initial
conversation with Dave. He explained the entire process. How long that would take would depend
on me. We worked on my time table. We began the process with weekly calls which soon became
twice weekly at my request. He explained in detail every aspect of my FDD, Franchise Agreement
and all documents.
The Franchise Maker's process is flawless and perfect for the small businesses. Here we are a
few months later and we are now legal to sell franchises in the United States. Thank you Dave
and The Franchise Maker for making my dreams of franchising come through. I would highly
recommend The Franchise Maker to everyone. They can and will make your dreams come through as
well."
"About five years ago I started contemplating
franchising my pet spa. I had no idea back then what to do or where to begin. What a
daunting, overwhelming and perhaps even unattainable dream! Well, fast forward five years and I
never could shake that dream. In fact it kept burning in my gut, with new ideas formulating
every day. Finally I knew it was time to do something about it, but what?! How? What did I know
about franchising?! I just ran a small, but successful pet spa in a small town.
That's when I found The Franchise Maker. Dave Waldman, Founder and CEO of The Franchise Maker was literally the
answer to all of my fears, concerns, and prayers.
I knew nothing about how a franchise structure was to be built. The whole process seemed so
complicated and overwhelming to me. And I still had a thriving business to tend to. I was
worried about how building a franchise from the ground up would adversely affect my current
business.
Well, from the first moment I spoke with Kristin, Dave's assistant I knew I was in good hands.
But then once I started working with Dave he set my mind further at ease. I began to realize
just how turnkey The Franchise Maker has made building a franchise. Dave worked with me weekly
to fully and completely submerse himself in understanding the ins and outs of my business! All
while putting together the franchise documents, Dave has an uncanny ability to ask questions and
absorb all that you're saying, and turn it out into a masterpiece of work. I have never been so
impressed by a business person that I've worked with before. And the most impressive part is
that I am in New Jersey and Dave is in California. This entire project was done via conference
calls. And there was never ever a blip. Not one.
I'm so thankful to have had the great fortune of working with The Franchise Maker on my
franchising project. I can now look forward to making pet spa franchise a huge
success!
Thank you Dave and the entire team at The Franchise Maker! I could never have done any of this
without them!
In sincere gratitude, Namaste!"
"Everything about The Franchise Maker exceeded our
expectations and as this writing, we have not even met them in person. The Franchise Maker's
team attention to detail is one of a kind providing comfort, guidance and flexibility throughout
the entire franchise development process. This eye opening experience is something we consider
to be one of the best business investments and informal educations one could ever be a part of.
If you are looking to franchise your business I am confident in saying that at the end of the
process working with The Franchise Maker, you will be fulfilled knowing that you had an actual
voice in the design of your entire franchise system."
"Thank you all so much for all your guidance and hard work in our franchising process!
I really want to express my sincere thanks to The Franchise Maker for your professionalism,
knowledge, patience, thoroughness and above all compassion & integrity. The Franchise Maker
listened and delivered everything they had promised to deliver. The Franchise Maker's work
was so thorough and well-done that the process of us getting approved with the state went
incredibly smooth.
I am forever thankful for all your hard work and do not hesitate to say that if anybody
is thinking of franchising a business you couldn't find a more honest, caring and reputable
company than The Franchise Maker."
"We were a hit from day one and in a few months we
believed we had something special. We decided to grow it to something larger than our original
dream and it’s no small task to believe in your vision enough to take the next step but to also
find that appropriate kind of help to do so.
So I searched the net and tried to sort through the various companies offering this service and
found The Franchiser Maker. There were some initial videos of Dave Waldman explaining how he
could help and I found them compelling enough to send an email. Dave was very
inquisitive and
enthusiastic about working with me which was a surprise to me given the newness of our company.
So after a thorough walkthrough of what I could expect from his company we signed on and began
the process.
Now I am not a detail kind of person. I'm more of a dreamer and take action kind of person and
Dave was the perfect person to help guide me through this project. He was painstakingly thorough
and more than that patient with me. Our timeline for going live ended up being extended a few
months only because of my availability to work through the various pieces of becoming a
Franchisor. He held my hand so to speak every step of the way. Dave never wavered in his
professional dedication to me and my company and no matter how many delays I caused he
cheerfully saw it through to the end. I cannot say enough about his knowledge of what it takes
to create franchise system and how thorough he was on every detail.
In closing I'd say this about my experience. It was worth every penny and I know that somehow I
managed to choose the EXACT right company from the internet universe to help me realize my
dream. Thank you Dave for everything you did and will do for my company and my family. I will
always remember this time of my life."
"After having owned and operated a striping business
for over 10 years, I believed that we had acquired the necessary experience and built the
time-tested systems that would allow us to develop a franchise model with all the tools and
procedures together in one package. Once we started looking into franchising, we discovered how
little we understood about the many facets of this powerful business model. Dave immediately put
us at ease and guided us through the entire process while displaying patience and great depth of
knowledge that transcends many industries.
Our particular industry has its own unique challenges
and Dave helped navigate us through obstacles inherent in the contracting and construction
field. There is no doubt in my mind that we are better off for having worked with Dave and we
certainly have an increased chance of success in franchising after having developed our
franchise with him. I unreservedly recommend Dave and The Franchise Maker to any and all
prospective franchisors."
"I started the franchising process unsure about many
of the details and unsure if I even wanted to go through with it. I spoke to a couple different
franchise consultants and franchise development companies and they didn't qualify my query like
Dave with The Franchise Maker did. Dave really made me think about the full scope of franchising
and gave me honest answers. I had an initial conversation with him, then took some time to
digest our conversation and think about if franchising was really in my future. Later I came
back to Dave with updated plans and a few tweaks hoping that he felt I was in the right place to
franchise. Dave really listened to what I had to say and after a few more conversations he felt
I was ready enough to take my company on. I realize I was a little more of a difficult case
because I am a unique business which is not known to do franchising. In other words I am not
your standard food business. Dave took on the challenge and was able to get me to the finish
line. He was very patient with learning about my company and understanding every
aspect.
Dave is very thorough and knows his stuff. He is prompt and punctual. Every meeting he called me
right at our scheduled time. Another thing I appreciated with Dave, is how understanding he was
if I needed to adjust meetings here and there. As a business owner, my life is busy and things
come up. Dave continued to guide me through the process with my adjustments and keep me on
track. Dave is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of franchising. He was able to walk me
through all the technical details and help me determine certain strategies and criteria for my
franchise model. We had zero comments from the state on our whole package once filed. We were
approved by the state in less than two weeks of submission. The Franchise Maker was the right
company for this whole process. I highly recommend The Franchise Maker to anyone considering
franchising their business."
"We determined that franchising our business model
was the best move for the company and would start us on the path of continued and sustained
success within the "clean meal" market. The daunting chore of qualifying the right firm to help
with such a seemingly tremendous process of franchising our business model was enough to push
patience and finances to the limits.
Like most entrepreneurs much time was spent scouring the
internet and reading reviews for franchise development firms, none of which gave off the
necessary "warm and fuzzy" feeling nor the perception of trust
that is absolutely paramount to
our team. It was only after the recommendation of a trusted friend that set our sights on the
company that would ultimately prove itself as the "best in the business."
Enter Dave Waldman and The Franchise Maker®. Uncle Dave, as he would come to be known to our
executive team, took our concept for a plausible franchise business and turned it into a
national streamlined, turn-key franchise package for our future franchisees. The Franchise
Maker's formula for producing successful franchising programs is second to none. Dave spent
countless hours immersing himself into our concept as he began putting everything down on paper
for us. He has also mastered the art of crafting franchise disclosure documents that are simple
yet thorough while explaining every step of the process to us, making our final franchise
program easy to understand and effortless to execute later with applicants.
The Franchise Maker's pricing structure for their services is beyond competitive with others in
the franchise development market. Our team couldn't honestly imagine attempting this process
with anyone other than The Franchise Maker and Uncle Dave. His work on our franchise program and
franchise documents far exceeded our expectations and Dave went above and beyond to make us feel
comfortable with our investment. He is 100% trustworthy, sincere and professional and we owe him
tremendously for what we anticipate to be a highly successful franchise program."
"Now that I have completed the franchise process with
The Franchise Maker and have approval for franchising, there is no doubt that all the
testimonials must have experienced the same great communication and professionalism that I
encountered. In my opinion all the reviews including my own, understate Dave's personal
approach, caring and great follow through on every phase of the process.
Working with Dave has
been an unexpected pleasurable professional experience as Dave explains in depth the procedures
and guides you through a weighty regulatory process with calmness and ease in language you are
able to understand. Dave works at your pace and schedule, since many of us are busy operating
successful businesses.
I consider The Franchise Maker's fee to be one of the best dollar to value professional expenses
that I have spent. The Franchise Maker fees are broken into payments to make it easy to get the
process started. Dave is a true professional who doesn't waste your time and is concerned about
my business as much as I am. Dave also provides information on franchise registration processes
in other states, without charging additional consulting fees."
"Dave and his team at the “The Franchise Maker” were
amazing. My brother and I own restaurants in Arizona and had been considering franchising for
years, we had actually reached out to Dave quite a few years ago, but were not ready just yet.
Over the years we perfected our business and franchising became the next logical step, after
researching companies that could help, “The Franchise Maker” was an obvious choice for us.
Dave
is a no nonsense partner, we like honesty and he will be brutally honest when need be!! He
helped us with every aspect of the process from the trademarks to the FDD to our operation
manual to connecting us with a franchise attorney; I’m sure my brother and I could have done it
without him, but I would have taken us about 10 years. Best of all, he’s still available to help
when it’s time to actually sell your franchise!! We will keep Dave in our back pocket for as
long as we need him, his knowledge and guidance is truly immeasurable."
"The Franchise Maker came highly recommended to me,
through a friend who had several interactions with David. I interviewed The Franchise Maker and
David and expressed my desire to get the process completed "quickly" as we were about to be
filming for a reality TV show that I wanted to be able to mention the franchise once it
aired.... Well The Franchise Maker delivered, we worked diligently together to make it happen, I
received my approval and am now able to start selling franchises and more importantly mention my
franchise opportunity on the upcoming TV show.
I loved working with David, he is very on task,
organized and prompt! He calls when he says he's going to call and he dedicates his full
attention to our assignment and he is very detailed oriented. This process can be very
overwhelming, but with the help of The Franchise Maker it was a step-by-step, hand holding
experience that I am extremely grateful for. It is without hesitations that I highly recommend
The Franchise Maker for anyone who is looking to take their business down this road.
I can
honestly say, I am breathing a sigh of relief! Thank you to The Franchise Maker and David for
opening doors that I thought were only in my dreams..... "oh the places we will go!!!!!"
"For anyone thinking about diving in headfirst and making that big move toward franchising
your business but find it a little daunting, I'm here to tell you that you've found the
right company!
I've considered franchising off and on over the past fourteen years since starting
my business, but I knew nothing about how to do it. It seemed complicated and difficult.
Questions about franchise law stuff, writing manuals, what do I charge for a franchise?
So many questions! I knew I needed help but I didn't know anybody in the franchise industry.
A quick internet search led me to a whole raft of options, all kinds of people out there
with the apparent secret to my success, but it is a little overwhelming.
I picked four
companies that sounded interesting to me and I started calling. Dave Waldman of the Franchise
Maker was the most impressive to me and it was apparent that he had the experience and
expertise and knew what he was talking about. I had the feeling he could be trusted which
was a really big deal to me! I was about to invest my money in a guy I've never met and
entrust him with completing this giant task. It's not like I had the money to do it over
again with someone else if it didn't work out. I'm so glad I went with Dave. He made it so
much easier than I envisioned it would be and the process was smooth and enjoyable, beginning
to end, and I think I made a new lifetime friend.
In the last few weeks of the process it
occurred to me that I got more out of this than I had expected in the beginning. Not only
did I start my new franchise business, this was like going to college one night a week and
getting a degree in franchising. I don't think you can wrong with Uncle Dave!"
"Our experience with The Franchise Maker was and
continues to be great. After our first meeting with David Waldman we knew he was the man to take
our business to the next level with his positive energy, enthusiasm and no pressure sales
tactics. He does what he says, follows up on calls and is on time. The Franchise Maker prepared
our franchise documents and we got approved quickly.
The Franchise Maker took us every step of
the way making each step fun, understandable and inspirational. We have already recommended Dave
the Franchise Maker and know he will be an important part of our success for a long time."
"When we decided to franchise our company, we looked
into several professionals to help us with this process. Some of them never responded to our
inquiries. Others sent materials to demonstrate how good they are, but none of them had the
presence to transmit that personal touch that made us say "Okay, let's do it". Everything
changed when we contacted The Franchise Maker.
It was very obvious that David, its President, is
serious when it comes to franchising. We were afraid to turn a laboratory specializing in
asbestos and mold, with stringent regulations into a franchise. David had the ability and
comprehension of how to understand our processes and how to translate our activities and
operations into a franchise. David made the process very smooth and easy to understand. The
Franchise Maker set up our company for success, ready to scale nationwide. If you are looking
for a competent professional company to franchise your business, take it from us The Franchise
Maker is your right choice."
"When we first opened The Rustic Brush we never
dreamed we would eventually be on the path of considering franchising our business. Soon after
opening we began researching numerous franchise sources from attorneys to franchise consultants.
Franchising is a huge decision and a risk as well so we wanted to make sure we used the right
company. We researched a few more sources and decided to go with The Franchise Maker. So we
reached out to Kristin and requested a meeting with Dave Waldman. The day we spoke with Dave
(as
we call him now "Uncle Dave") we knew why we were led to The Franchise Maker.
Dave has over 30
years of experience in the franchising industry which includes working many years for corporate
in several very large nationally well-known franchise systems. After our first conversation with
Dave, we scheduled an in-person meeting and flew from Houston to San Diego. I've got to say that
Dave and Kristin's hospitality (one of his admins) was far above our expectations! Dave took us out to dinner and
even went shopping and took us to see some of the sights! Who does that!?! Uncle Dave does!
One
of our concerns with franchising was the need to convert our three current license agreement
locations to franchisees. His experience in that area was key to us in rolling out our franchise
and being protected legally all around as a business. The whole experience of working through
getting our Franchise Disclosure Document completed was smooth and easy. He guides you every
step of the way so there is no sense of being overwhelmed and believe me that document can be
overwhelming if you're not with the right person! We really wanted to franchise as soon as
possible and with Uncle Dave's knowledge and expertise we completed our Franchise Disclosure
Document in record time, ahead of the scheduled date when we had expected.
Uncle Dave is family
to us now and we would highly recommend him if you are planning to franchise, believe me you
won't regret it!"
"Our experience with The Franchise Maker was nothing short of exceptional. It was impressive
how Dave took the time at the beginning of our relationship to ensure we were 100% educated,
informed, and comfortable before any money was invested.
Franchising can be such an overwhelming
thought, and I think the process of doing it is what stops most people. From working with The
Franchise Maker, our experience was not stressful; it was actually fun developing our system
that will help us further impact more people in the future. Dave was ALWAYS prompt, professional,
upfront, honest, and extremely easy to work with. Without The Franchise Maker, I don't think we
would have moved forward with franchising.
If you are contemplating franchising your business,
I would encourage you to just get on a call with Dave and see if franchising is right for you.
We want to thank The Franchise Maker for all their help, we look forward to continuing to work
with them as we grow our dream and the dreams of others!"
"Have you ever had an experience that was as close to perfect as you could imagine? Or maybe you couldn’t even imagine what
something would look or feel like that was that close to perfect? Well, I can only say that that’s what happened to me once I engaged with The Franchise Maker and David
Waldman.
I am a ‘seat of the pants’ guy who really hates crawling in the weeds looking at details. But I thought I wanted to maybe franchise my successful restaurant
concept so I pretty much randomly contacted The Franchise Maker. I spoke with Dave about my ideas and he was encouraging. More importantly, he explained things to me, very
patiently, in a way that I could understand. And he answered my most crucial question:
Can I ensure the quality of product produced by the franchisee? Once I was ok with that, we engaged in business.
To make a long
story short, we spent many months moving the project forward. I wasn’t always as responsive as Dave would have liked, so it took a little longer than
planned. But we got through the process successfully. The huge amount of work involved, the work done by Dave and his team, was exceptionally well done. And Dave patiently explained
every word in all three binders, step by step, so that I would know what the content was and be able to speak to it with potential franchisees. The content was perfect
and sailed through the regulatory process without a hitch. Along the way, Dave introduced me to various professionals who were needed to facilitate
the completion of this process. They were very reasonably priced and very competent. I will continue to use them moving forward.
Here’s the bottom line: You cannot do better than The Franchise Maker. Period!"
"I have had the pleasure of working with Dave Waldman, The Franchise Maker, over the past few months. I cannot
imagine having gone through this process with anyone else. Dave's passion, depth of knowledge of franchising, his
ability to put you at ease, to pull you through the work, to make certain that you understand every aspect of franchising
is exceptional. The documents have all of the legal components that are necessary and required by law, but Dave structures
them in such a way and writes in such a way that a layman can easily read and understand them.
I know that Dave works with
a lot of franchisors yet he made everything feel as if I was his only client. His work was completely custom and created solely for my business.
Working with The Franchise Maker has been the best business experience of my life. If you are thinking about franchising, do yourself a favor and call The Franchise Maker!"
"For the last 12 years, I have been looking to
franchise my business. Every time I talked with a franchise attorney or someone who claimed to
be a franchise consultant, I became scared. Their fees were huge and the length of time to make
a franchise was over a year. To my luck, I found The Franchise Maker and called just to make an
inquiry. To my surprise, Dave Waldman, the President called me back, put me at ease and
explained to me the process along with costs involved if I chose to go with them. The cost
involved to franchise my business with The Franchise Maker was less than what I imagined and the
time frame was super quick. I called three referrals and they too had wonderful things to say
about The Franchise Maker. I decided to go with The Franchise Maker and that is the best thing
that has happened to Granite America.
The moment we signed with the Franchise Maker, Uncle Dave (that is what everyone calls him) was
amazing. He is exceptionally professional and a perfectionist. His disciplined work is
commendable and from day one to the completion of the franchise, the process was quick and
easy.
We are fortunate to get such a disciplined professional team on our side. I trust Uncle Dave
100%. He really has our best interest at heart. He is my mentor and we value his opinions, and
thought in the growth of our company. Hiring The Franchise Maker and meeting Uncle Dave is the
best thing that has happened to us."
"Before deciding on working with The Franchise Maker,
we took a long hard look at the options The Franchise Maker offers. It was clear from the
initial phone call with his office staff, that Dave and his team truly are committed and
passionate about our success and growth. With his proven track record and references, it settled
any doubts we had about being across the nation from him. The Franchise Maker delivered exactly
what they promised and exceeded our expectations. I can honestly say every scheduled phone call
with Dave was never late, not even by a minute! That's speaks volume to his commitment and
dependability.
We have a unique concept that The Franchise Maker helped fine tune. Everything from the FDD to
the graphic artist, The Franchise Maker had us covered which made this journey a breeze. We
truly couldn't be more pleased. Dave is by far one of the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic and
straight forward person you could meet. If any business is looking to franchise but is
overwhelmed or lost with the process, just call "Uncle Dave" with The Franchise Maker and
relax!"
"A few years ago I began to research how to franchise
my brand and really wanted to do it. Unfortunately, the unbelievable cost and poor reviews of
all the different franchise attorneys and companies out there didn't sit well. I even spoke to
one who wanted me to sign a very ambiguous contract without a description of fees. Frustrated, I
gave up and just stopped looking.
Then on a whim, I started looking again and I came across The Franchise Maker. Mounds of great
information on his website along with a complete outline of all fees. He called me right away.
We talked for over an hour on the first call. Dave was up front, no ambiguity, no weird feelings
and quickly became a trusted advisor. I could not believe it, this seemed too good to be true.
Well, we outlined an itinerary and finished exactly as planned (on time and on budget). The
amount of detail and knowledge that Dave has and provides is far above anything I could have
imagined. As well, the approval process was flawless because of his expertise. Thank you Dave."
"I wanted to thank Dave and the folks at The
Franchise Maker for helping us through the franchising process. We received our "green light" to
begin franchising and feel confident we're prepared!
Franchising one's business is really
starting a new business. Working with the Franchise Maker (aka Uncle Dave) over the last several
months has been a true education and a crash course in franchising. We gained knowledge and
insight that would have taken years to obtain through trial and error. Dave makes the process as
easy as it can be while instilling the necessary information in a manner that isn't
overwhelming. I couldn't recommend The Franchise Maker more highly!"
"We opened our successful restaurants during the pandemic, so we were not afraid of another big challenge, which was to become a franchise. We
searched, but i didn't know who to trust honestly because everyone made it sound so good. When I spoke with Dave, it was DAVE, not his assistant,
not his voicemail and not his auto email reply message. He was so REAL and HONEST!
Dave helped me literally step by step inch by inch. He made sure I
understood and comprehended EVERYTHING (I mean, I felt like he cared about my business more than me at one point). Dave is the man. Im not gonna lie. I will
continue using Dave to help with our growth and smart decision-making. I have never met Dave in person, but I feel like we are best friends and partners
in the business, lol. I would recommend The Franchise Maker to anyone. This is the right company for your business do not bother looking any further!"
"I was very apprehensive about working with a company over the phone given the scope of franchising a business. I have been a police officer for 16 years and have been a detective for the past 5 of those years. I have seen my fair share of fraud, so skepticism and caution are always on my radar. I did interview other franchising companies over the course of a few meetings and something did not sit right with me. I felt like I was just another number on the list. I can tell you that after working with Dave for the past several months I have been blown away by his personal care for me and my franchise. I admire many of Dave’s great characteristics but if I had to pick three, they would be his amazing work ethic, his positive upbeat attitude, and he always called on time. If you’re looking for someone to show you how to franchise your company look no further!"
"Many people think that franchising their business is
an easy process. I am here to tell you that it is a difficult task that should not be done
alone. With that being said, there is nobody better (in my humble opinion) than Mr. Dave Waldman
(aka Uncle Dave) in helping you to create the necessary FDD, Agreements and Exhibits to get your
franchise up and running. We did our due diligence in selecting The Franchise Maker to help us
and The Franchise Maker was an excellent choice.
In addition, Dave was instrumental in helping
us to network with the proper attorneys and accountants to complete the process. Dave is
incredibly efficient and respectful. He also charges a reasonable fee for his service that in
the long run will save you thousands of dollars. I give Dave Waldman and the Franchise Maker my
highest recommendation."
"I knew I wanted to franchise my business, but I was not sure where to turn. We talked to franchise lawyers, but the fee was in the six figures and it seemed so complex. I found the Franchise Maker during a web search and I wasn't sure. But after talking to Dave, even without meeting him in person, I knew I had found my solution. I was so impressed on how he guided me through the process and the franchise disclosure documents. It's hard to believe that four months later, I am selling franchises! I can't thank you enough!"
"Over the last couple years, I spoke to several
people who claimed to be able to assist us with the franchise process. It seemed like most of
them provided vague details and a wide range of potential costs. After just a few short minutes
speaking with The Franchise Maker and eventually with Dave, his experience and knowledge in the
franchise area became obvious. He provided clear answers and specific details to all questions
and when asked about costs he could itemize the price of each task with very narrow
ranges.
Once we started working with The Franchise Maker it was clear we made the right choice. Dave's
attention to detail and approach are top notch. The education he provides on the subject while
working together through each step of the way really opened our eyes to how much we did not know
and how hard this would have been if we attempted it on our own. I was amazed when there were
virtually no substantial changes or comments from the attorney or the regulators after the
documents were submitted for review. I look forward to continuing to work with The Franchise
Maker and Dave as we grow our system.
I would recommend The Franchise Maker to anyone considering franchising their business."
"Exceptional Franchise Development Experience with David at The Franchise Maker!
I recently had the pleasure of working with David at The Franchise Maker to turn my business into a franchise, and the experience was nothing
short of exceptional. From the initial consultation to the finalization of the franchise development process, David provided unparalleled support,
expertise and personalized attention.
David's approach was hands-on and tailored to the unique needs of my business. The Franchise Maker's
processes were not only comprehensive but also efficiently executed. David took the time to
thoroughly understand my business model, vision and goals, ensuring that every step
of the franchise development aligned perfectly with my brand identity.
What sets The Franchise Maker apart is their commitment to individualized
one-on-one attention. David was always available to address my questions, concerns and provide guidance throughout the entire process. His level of
expertise in the franchising industry was evident, and he consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and informed at every stage.
The handholding
provided by David and The Franchise Maker was invaluable. Navigating the complexities of turning a business into a franchise can be daunting, but David's
guidance made the entire journey smooth and manageable. The attention to detail, clarity in communication, and dedication to achieving the best results
for my business truly set The Franchise Maker apart from other franchise development services.
In the end, I can confidently say that choosing The Franchise Maker
was one of the best decisions I made for my business. Thanks to David's expertise and the comprehensive support provided by The Franchise Maker, I now have a successful
national franchise that reflects the core values and uniqueness of my brand.
I highly recommend David and The Franchise Maker to any business
owner looking to franchise their concept. The level of professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to success are unmatched. Thank you, David, for turning my business dreams into a franchising reality!"
"When I first started exploring franchising my full service restaurant I reached out to a couple people in the restaurant industry. After talking to a couple people that have started their own franchise it just felt way overwhelming and too much to do by myself. I reached out to Dave and it was a perfect formula for me. He walked me thru all the steps to get the logo and trademark. He developed all the franchise documents and walked me thru it all so I could understand everything step by step. Dave was great to work with and highly recommend using Dave. If you want to franchise your business, this is a milestone in my career and I couldn't of done it without Dave. He is amazing at his practice."
"As we started to develop our franchise, we had no idea what to do or what to expect. Dave was so amazing throughout the process. He walked us through everything with ease and was very patient, thorough, and organized. Before meeting Dave, all the operational and start-up tasks seemed overwhelming. But after meeting with Dave for the first time, he brought a level of clarity to the process that I don’t think we would’ve received anywhere else. He came to each of our sessions with the perfect balance of professionalism, knowledge, and focus, which made each meeting efficient and worthwhile. For anyone considering franchising their businesses, Dave, The Franchise Maker, is the best person to guide you through the process"
"When I first started looking into starting a franchise program for my restaurant, I was a little
nervous about using someone I found online as opposed to someone local or a local attorney. I found The Franchise Maker however and now that I
have been through the process I know it was the right choice. Dave was amazing throughout the process.
We got everything done
in a surprisingly timely manner, especially since we are going through the COVID-19 pandemic at the same time. Dave put me at ease
right from the start, helping me realize the process was not as daunting as I had expected. I certainly saved money as well.
Dave has all of the contacts needed who know exactly what they are doing. If you are considering franchising do not hesitate
to reach out and talk to The Franchise Maker and Dave, he will do the job and do it right!"
"The Franchise Maker...David Waldman...where do I begin? That also was our first question when we started this process!! Dave is so well versed at this, and very good at explaining all the little details and what to expect. Even though we owned two unrelated franchise stores (sold by another big franchise) in the past and we knew what it was like to be a franchise unit owner, we had no idea where to begin or what to do to become the franchisor. It's happened thanks to The Franchise Maker. It will be exciting to see this all in action once we sell some franchises and help others realize their own dreams of business ownership."
"Franchising my business has been an amazing experience and one that I absolutely couldn't have done without Dave and all of his knowledge and expertise! From day one, he explained everything that would happen and guided me every step of the way so it didn't seem nearly as overwhelming to me. He quickly grasped the nuances of my business and helped me create a very solid franchising business model. The FDD he wrote is an impressive piece of work in itself and he went over every section of it with me so I would fully understand it in our weekly phone calls, which I will actually miss! My FDD was filed by the franchise attorney and came back from two of the tougher registration states with hardly a comment thanks to how well-written and thorough it was. It's because of The Franchise Maker that my dreams of franchising came true! I can only say the very best things about The Franchise Maker and Dave and would recommend him (and only him!) to anyone wanting to franchise their business."
"I wanted to franchise my company but had no idea how. I called The Franchise Maker in April and started the process. We finished the project and the franchise attorney had nearly no corrections on the finished project! A few months later, I had my franchise license in my hand. Dave was quick and explained every last detail to me. I am very pleased with The Franchise Maker service!"
"As we began down the franchise path we realized early on we needed help in navigating our way through this franchise maze.
After reviewing and interviewing several different companies it became clear to us that Dave at The Franchise Maker was the clear choice.
We are very happy we chose The Franchise Maker to help us clear the hurdles as we pursued this endeavor.
Dave was very knowledgeable and thorough in each and every facet of the process. He could see clearly in front of us what we would need to do and
gave us clear guidance at every stage along the way providing all the right resources and referrals when needed. He kept us on track and on schedule.
What he said he would deliver was exactly what he delivered, nothing hidden or unexplained. If you are seeking guidance in franchising I would highly
recommend Dave with The Franchise Maker for any and all of your franchising needs"
"The Franchise Maker made our franchising process
considerably less expensive and far less complex than I anticipated. I was a bit concerned about
franchising my business because I already had a couple of locations that was planning to sell in
the future and I did not want to jeopardize that plan.
In my initial conversations with Dave he genuinely understood my concerns, explained that I can
sell them as a turn-key business later with the added benefit of these businesses still being
part of my system as a franchise and he put me at ease. Dave created our entire franchise
program keeping all my concerns top of mind, putting together a very attractive franchise and
once filed with the State we got approved rather quickly without a hitch.
I am very impressed with The Franchise Maker team and the quality of their attorneys and other
professionals. Dave was also very professional, punctual and knowledgeable, as we navigated the
entire process together. It was also less expensive than I had initially planned which for me
was a bonus. I would definitely recommend The Franchise Maker to any business thinking of
franchising."
"I have never taken the time to write a testimonial about anyone or anything.
After this experience with Dave, I felt not only compelled but genuinely enthusiastic to write my first. I had a list
of concerns going down the franchise road, in addition to feeling it would be daunting and overwhelming to try and attempt
on an already busy schedule. Fast forward four months and, honestly, one of the best business experiences I have ever had.
Dave is not only as knowledgeable as you will find; his attention to detail and concern over making sure everything is understood
on every level exemplifies what a professional he is. Not a deadline missed, not a promise unkept; it was a radically refreshing
change from those in this industry who over-promise and under-deliver. If I had to do it again, I would not change a thing.
To express my gratitude, I not only submit this testimonial but also invite anyone who has questions regarding my experience to feel free to contact me directly."
"When I finally committed to starting my franchise the first step was to get some help. I interviewed
a few local attorneys who were extremely expensive and both had the same type of franchise "Kit" where
I had to do most of the work. It seemed like a monumental task.
So I went to Google and scoured the internet for an easier way. That's when I found The Franchise Maker.
After trading a couple of emails with Dave we set up a phone call. I told Dave my story and my dream.
Dave shouted it down! Told me I wasn't ready to franchise and gave me a list of things to do and to
decide on before he would work with me. Needless to say, that took some wind out of my sails. It also
saved me a lot of trouble and heartache. Dave had me focus on what I
needed to do to be successful. A year later, after I had completed my due diligence I called Dave
again he we were ready to go.
Dave, The Franchise Maker, not only does he walk you through and teach you the process, he really
cares about your business. I found he's like a father, if you get off track a bit he will scold
you back to the right direction. But the level of detail and the amount of hard work he puts
forth is like no other business professional that I have encountered. Even today, a year after we
completed the development of Blue Chip Dental, I will talk to Dave and he will direct me like a
father "I told you not to do that!". Because he cares!
I'm telling you, if you are committed to starting your franchise, Dave is your man. I've made some
mistakes along the way of forming my business, but hiring The Franchise Maker was the best decision ever! Thanks Dave."
"Working with The Franchise Maker was one of the easiest processes that we have encountered
in our years of business. When we first considered franchising (instead of contracting photographers
in different cities) we knew that contracting photographers wasn't going to work for our realtors,
which left only the idea that franchising would be a better approach. We had no clue of how to
create a successful franchise, so we started doing the research and found The Franchise Maker.
At first I was concerned about the distance between San Diego and Wichita, Kansas and not being
able to sit across the table and hammer out important details about our business. After the very
first phone call with Dave Waldman at The Franchise Maker we were not only relieved that he had a
sound process, but that my concept had merit and franchising could be legally completed in only a
few months. The entire franchising process was completed over the phone and internet, including CPA,
Franchise Attorney and Trademark Attorney correspondence! Today we received our completed Franchise
Disclosure Document and we are 100% satisfied with the outcome and excited to roll it out to
potential franchisees. We are now totally prepared to take on North America and we know for a fact if
we have any questions, or concerns, that Dave is a phone call away."
"In seeking out franchise developers The Franchise
maker was the third on my list of five possibilities. Not even knowing at that point all of what
I needed to cover, Dave took the time to put fourth many topics kind of answering questions he
knew would later come up. I'll never forget, Dave was as excited as I was and an absolute joy to
speak with. Months later, when ready to pull the trigger, yes The Franchise Maker was my choice
this was because of the positive energy, the knowledge he has in the industry, his process and
the interest he took immediately in my business and the true need to help us through this
process.
My time spent with Dave, Kristin and the Franchise Maker staff was nothing short of
amazing. The process was completed in such a way that I felt I was in a class and highly
educated as to the franchise process. If ever I needed to speak to or communicate with them I
was almost "immediately" replied to, never left hanging, never left without every single
question or concern answered. The Franchisee Maker is on their game and do everything they say
they are going to do with ease and excitement! After speaking to several on more than one
occasion, I don't think any of the other company would have gave us the time, seriousness and
true joy of helping us become franchisors."
"I always had a dream to become a nationwide
franchise and create entrepreneurs all over the country. I was also intimidated by this process
and had no idea where to start. I called several franchise companies looking and the minute I
talked to Dave I knew he was “THE ONE”. David aka Uncle Dave was by far the most knowledgeable
and get-er-done person I have ever met in my life. Uncle Dave from beginning to end gave me 100%
and really helped make the process easy. Half of the calls I truly felt like Dave knew more
about my business than I did- this man does his homework!
If you are looking to not only franchise your business, but truly understand your business front
and back THE FRANCHISE MAKER and Uncle Dave is the ONLY way to go! He has set me up for success
and he has a client for life with me! Thanks Uncle Dave for your mentorship and all you have
done for me and my teams! Forever grateful."
The Franchise Maker is a proud supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation to find the cure for breast cancer.
