How Much Will It Cost?

Typically, Franchising a Business Costs Between $25k & $60K

Initial Costs Are Based Upon Your Development Needs, and Your Current Organizational Assets for Coaching and Managing Your Franchise System.

Initial Consultation & Foundation Phase (Phase 1) - $5K

We begin our process with a (free) initial consultation. This is necessary to determine if the business model is ready to begin franchising. If franchising is a viable expansion option, we will request some preliminary information from you before presenting a contract to begin the Foundation Phase aka "Strategic Planning". The contract includes process outlines, services costs schedules, and a general timeline, each of which is addressed in detail during this initial phase of development.

During the Foundation Phase, we learn about your business model and the organizational assets you company currently utilizes - the training tools, guides, processes, and software systems. We learn about your business coaching culture to properly determine your development structure; and, we learn your goals and objectives. Together, we determine the range of services you seek from us to achieve your expansion objectives. Upon completing Phase 1, you can decide how to proceed. You may authorize us to move forward or choose to cancel the contract with no further obligation.

Factors to Consider:

Franchising your business involves a range of strategic, operational, and financial considerations—especially if you're new to the process. At a minimum, you’ll need to form new legal entities, develop a comprehensive operations manual, and prepare a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). These foundational elements are essential, but on their own, they are not enough to support a successful franchise system.

To build a franchise model that actually works in practice—not just on paper—you’ll need structured onboarding and coaching programs, systems to collect royalties, infrastructure to support ongoing franchisee performance, and a clearly defined marketing strategy to attract both new customers and qualified franchise candidates. Without these critical components, even a well-drafted FDD or manual can lead to misaligned expectations, underperforming operators, and brand inconsistency.

Equally critical is the process of selecting the right franchise partners. Your long-term success depends on aligning with operators who share your values, follow brand standards, and are committed to sustainable growth.

Franchising also requires balancing short-term investments in leadership, governance, and franchisee satisfaction with the long-term risks of underdeveloped systems. Inadequate preparation can lead to inconsistent operations, franchisee failures, and damage to your brand reputation.

To support your success, IQ Franchising emphasizes strategic cost-efficiency. Our flexible pricing models and phased engagement structure are designed to minimize unnecessary overhead while accelerating time to market—saving you both time and money.

Now that you are aware of our process, and our objective to contain costs, we believe the better question to be asking yourself is…

“What is it costing me in market share to keep delaying my expansion?”

We're excited to help you build a solid organizational framework that supports sustainable franchise growth and ensures effective oversight. Our goal extends beyond just preparing documents—we aim to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, one that adapts to your evolving customer needs and business objectives.

To find out what it will cost and how long it will take to franchise your business, contact us or directly schedule a call:

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Empowering small business growth through franchising - creating great communities everywhere!

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