Franchise Resale Advisory & Brokerage
Thinking About Selling Your Franchise?
Start with someone who understands franchise ownership, franchisor expectations, buyer scrutiny and the realities of getting a deal closed.
Mike Steward, CFE, is an active franchise owner and operator, former franchisor leader, Certified Franchise Consultant, buyer and business broker.
Private conversation • No obligation to list • Objective first step
Mike Steward, CFE
Franchise Owner · Former Franchisor Leader · Business Broker
A clear place to start
What franchise owners should know before selling.
A clear overview of the questions, decisions and franchise-specific considerations that can shape a successful exit.
Free · Results in about three minutes
What could your franchise business be worth?
Start with a preliminary range based on earnings, business category, growth, customer mix, recurring revenue and owner dependence. No financial documents are required.
Why franchise resales are different
A willing buyer and seller are only the beginning.
Franchisor approval, transfer provisions, buyer qualifications, financing, training and confidentiality all affect whether a transaction closes.
Identifying those issues before the business reaches the market creates a clearer path for the owner, buyer and franchisor.
01
Transfer terms
Understand the agreement, fees and timing before marketing begins.
02
Buyer fit
Screen for capacity, experience and franchisor requirements.
03
Confidentiality
Protect employees, customers and business performance.
04
Approval
Coordinate the parties and prepare for franchisor review.
A decision-first approach
Evaluate. Improve. Sell.
The right next step depends on the business—not on a broker’s need for another listing.
01
Evaluate
Build a defensible view of value, marketability and the questions a serious buyer will ask.
02
Improve
Address earnings quality, owner dependence, documentation and other buyer concerns.
03
Sell
Confidentially reach qualified buyers and coordinate the transfer through closing.
Trusted through important business decisions
Experience that shows up when the transaction gets difficult.
LinkedIn recommendation
“Mike did a great job in procuring a buyer for the sale of our business… and was able to complete the transfer of all business assets in a timely manner.”
Kyle Andrews
LinkedIn recommendation
“Kept a great line of communication through the entirety of the sale process. Made sure both parties felt comfortable and happy.”
Christian DeArco
★★★★★
“Mike is the go to for business franchises, consulting, and sales. His business acumen is very impressive.”
Matt
Google review for Vision Fox Business Advisors
The Franchise Shop is the franchise resale specialty practice of Vision Fox, LLC, the licensed business brokerage through which transaction services are provided.
Start with clarity
See the business the way a buyer will.
A useful valuation should do more than produce a number. It should show what supports value, what creates concern and what to do next.
What you walk away with
- A defensible view of market value
- Normalized earnings observations
- Buyer-readiness assessment
- Franchise transfer considerations
- Likely obstacles and next steps
Not ready to sell?
Sometimes the best sale decision is to wait—and improve.
Focused work can improve earnings, operational stability, buyer confidence and final value. Exit Readiness Advisory is built around the future transaction, not generic business coaching.
Experience from every side of the table
A franchise transaction looks different from every chair.
Mike brings the perspective of an active franchise owner and operator, former franchisor leader, Certified Franchise Executive, Certified Franchise Consultant, business buyer and broker.
Owner & Operator
Understands the personal and operational weight of the decision.
Franchisor Leadership
Understands standards, responsibilities and approval.
Broker & Buyer
Knows what creates confidence and moves a transaction toward closing.
A private place to begin
Where are you in the exit process?
You do not need to decide today whether to sell. Start by understanding your options, timing and what buyers are likely to see.