FAQShort, clear answers.

General

What is FranchiseME?

A franchise consulting and brand development firm: we turn successful brands into franchise systems and open ready franchise opportunities to investors.

Where is your office?

Khalid Bin Al Waleed St, 4th floor, Qurtubah, Riyadh. We work with brands from more than 15 countries.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes, the first session is free for brand owners and investors. Book it from the booking page.

What is the CFE certification?

Certified Franchise Executive, the highest professional credential in franchise management, awarded by the International Franchise Association (IFA). Two of our team hold it.

Brand owners

When is my brand ready to franchise?

Usually once at least one branch has run at a steady profit for over a year, with a registered trademark and procedures that can be written down. Try the free readiness report.

How long does building a franchise system take?

Usually two to three months, with 8 to 12 workshops with your team.

What documents do I get?

Depending on the package: the financial model, franchise agreement, disclosure document, operations manual, and application and evaluation forms.

Do you help find investors?

Yes, we list your opportunity on our platform in front of investors from the region and beyond, and listing is free for package clients.

Investors

How much do I need to start a franchise?

Opportunities on our platform start from about ⃁ 150K and vary by sector and location.

What is the difference between the franchise fee and royalty?

The franchise fee is paid once at signing; the royalty is a recurring percentage of sales in return for ongoing support.

Do you guarantee an opportunity’s profits?

No. We provide the declared indicators, estimating tools and feasibility studies, but performance depends on location and operations.

What does “Verified opportunity” mean?

That FranchiseME checked the trademark registration, the availability of the disclosure document, and registration on the franchise platform.

Listing & packages

How much does listing my brand cost?

Free for our package clients; for others there is a current offer of free listing for 6 months.

Are packages tailored to my brand?

Yes, every package can be tailored to your goals, sector and target market.

Can I choose just one service?

Yes, you can choose individual services or a complete package.

How do I follow my project with you?

Through the client portal: stages, workshops, documents and messages with your team in one place.