World's leading provider of franchise opportunities, business opportunities and franchise documents.
FranchiseHelp.com is the world's longest-running and leading resource for franchise opportunity information, business opportunity information, franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and franchise research reports. The Wall Street Journal named us a top site for entrepreneurs in 2011!
FranchiseHelp.com has the world's largest free database of franchise information, with over 2,500 franchise directory entries and counting!
We've been featured by such leading publications as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Forbes, and The Economist, and have served such leading organizations as Harvard Business School and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We've been in business since 1996. Our longevity and reputation for integrity are major reasons that franchise seekers and franchise sellers, alike, trust us and utilize our services.
What is your primary product or service?
We are the world's central hub for all information, listings, reports, and research related to franchise opportunities.
We help prospective franchise buyers (potential franchisees) connect with franchisors (the folks who create and sell the franchises) by providing a free database with over 2,500 franchise opportunities and business opportunities, plus the world's largest database of franchise disclosure documents and franchise research reports.
Because we are a central information hub, we also help franchise industry suppliers (vendors like office supply companies, website developers, and technology specialists) as well as professional service providers (such as franchise lawyers, accountants, and so on) connect with and market their services to franchisors.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
It all started when our founder, Mary Tomzack, who used to work for The Economist Intelligence Unit, was on assignment for a project on franchising.
In the course of her research, Mary quickly discovered that there was little, if any, information out there on franchising that the average consumer could easily understand and use to make a wise franchise investment decision.
Shocked, Mary set out to write a guide on how to buy a franchise. In 1994, McGraw-Hill published Mary's book, "Tips & Traps When Buying a Franchise", and that book became the go-to guide for anyone looking to invest in a franchise opportunity.
Shortly thereafter Mary launched FranchiseHelp.com to bring all this great information online (and freely accessible to all), and the company has grown from there!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
FranchiseHelp.com is distinguished by the quality of our content, which is routinely cited by publications like The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and many more.
Simply put, we advocate for freedom of information (which is why we have the world's largest database of franchise information, accessible for free on our site) and education of consumers and franchisors alike (which is why we are a resource for Harvard Business School and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business).
Most of all, unlike many other franchise and business opportunity sites, FranchiseHelp.com is known as a trusted brand and a business with integrity.
We're about helping the prospective franchisee and the franchisor connect and create a valuable, long-term relationship that will ultimately enrich both parties for many years to come.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept payment online via all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Which areas do you service?
We serve the U.S. as well as all international markets.
What are your hours of operation?
We are available 7 days a week, 24/7, online, via email, and at our toll-free number. Come on by to FranchiseHelp.com!