Frequently Asked Questions
is Franchise Flippers
right for you?
General questions
What does Franchise Flippers do?
Franchise Flippers runs a marketplace dedicated to franchise resales and offers advisory services to franchise buyers and sellers. Owners list existing franchises for sale on the Franchise Flippers Marketplace and buyers search them by brand, industry, state and price range. Resale Advisors help sellers with pricing strategy, exit planning and marketing, while Buying Experts help with choosing the right franchise, lender introductions and deal support. Franchise Flippers also runs the Resale Broker Network for franchise consultants and resale plans for franchisors.
Does Franchise Flippers charge a commission?
No, Franchise Flippers does not charge percentage-based commissions. However, the 3rd party franchise consultants and business brokers we work with do where applicable. Listing a franchise for sale on the Marketplace is commission-free and costs only the listing fee. The Marketing Assistance Program has an upfront fee and a fixed success fee when the sale completes. If a seller has opted-in to the Resale Broker Network, they pay a finder’s fee to the consultant who introduces the successful buyer (which is a percentage of the sale price), and a fixed success fee to Franchise Flippers when the franchise sells. With the Fully Managed Broker Solution, the seller pays Franchise Flippers an upfront Marketing Services fee to build the campaign and then a success fee (which is a percentage of the sale price), to the broker who manages the transaction when the franchise sells.
Does Franchise Flippers work with franchisors?
Yes, Franchise Flippers offers resale services specifically tailored to franchisors. The Resale Partner Plan gives a brand an outsourced resale team for its franchisees, and the Resale Promotion Plan gives brands that manage resales in-house volume pricing on listings. Both plans allow the brand’s listings to be enrolled in the Resale Broker Network.
Where does Franchise Flippers operate?
Franchise Flippers is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, and serves franchise buyers, sellers and franchisors across the United States and Canada.
Do you sell new franchise territories?
To help your business stand out from the new franchise and non-franchise business crowd, Franchise Flippers only lists operating franchise businessesfor sale or individual territories that are being re-sold by a franchise owner. If it’s not a franchise, we don’t list it. Only franchises, only resales! However, if you are looking for a new franchise to start, we can help you find the right franchise to buy. Request a free consultation here.
Are you Business Brokers?
No. We are not business brokers. Many franchise deals do not need the assistance or expense of a traditional business broker. However, we work with many outstanding business brokers around the country. If you would like to work with a business broker that is knowledgeable and experienced in franchise resales, we can make an introduction. Contact us for information.
Seller questions
How much does it cost to list a franchise for sale?
Franchise Flippers Marketplace listings start at $79 per month for a Standard listing, with a Featured listing at $99 per month and a Premium Listing, which includes a custom Exit Roadmap, for a one-time fee of $699. Premium listings stay active on our marketplace until you sell your franchise. There is no commission charged on Marketplace sales. Our Franchise Exit Roadmap creates a plan for selling your franchise, offers insight from a Resale Advisor to guide your way, and resources to help you effectively work with buyers. We can also help you assess the realistic market value of your franchise and recommend a pricing strategy based on your personal situation by completing a Franchise Value Assessment which costs $899. Full listing options and details of our seller services can be found on the selling a franchise page.
How do I find out what my franchise is worth?
While setting the asking price of your business is ultimately up to you, we can provide you with a Value Assessment which gives you a realistic market price for your franchise and a pricing strategy based on your specific circumstances. We review your financial statements, work out the true cash flow of your business, and compare it with industry standards and similar franchises that have sold. The result tells you what your franchise is likely to sell for and the right asking price to take to market, so you can speak confidently with buyers about the value of your business. A Value Assessment costs just $899 for most single-location franchises, and it is not a formal business appraisal.
What is the Resale Broker Network?
The Resale Broker Network is an opt-in service which shows franchise resales offering a finder’s fee to franchise consultants from multiple broker networks. A seller lists once, and if a consultant introduces the buyer who completes the purchase, the seller pays that consultant a finder’s fee and pays Franchise Flippers a fixed success fee. If no consultant introduces the buyer, the seller pays neither.
Do I need to disclose the name or logo of my franchise brand?
You don’t have to provide your brand name or logo in your franchise for sale listing. You can keep things confidential, or whenever possible, we recommend leveraging the strength and recognition of your franchise brand by including it in your listing to attract more buyers.
Do you offer a discount if I want to sell multiple franchises?
Yes. If you have more than one franchise for sale, we offer discounts for multiple listings. Contact us for information.
How do potential franchise buyers contact me?
When potential buyers want to learn more about your business for sale, we introduce them to you. You’ll receive an email from us with their name and contact information. Additionally, all of your buyer inquiries will be saved in your Franchise Flippers account under your “inquiries” tab so you can view them at any time.
How do you get buyers to your site?
Buyers rely on our Franchises For Sale marketplace to find franchise businesses like yours for sale. They frequently visit our Resources Center for advice on how to buy a franchise. We attract buyers to your listing by participating in large franchise expos and through comprehensive digital and social media marketing campaigns.
How long will it take me to create my listing?
Creating your franchise for sale listing is easy and can be completed in minutes.
How long will it take to sell my franchise?
Selling a business can often take 6-12 months. It is important to be patient, yet aggressive in marketing your business for sale.
How long will my listing last?
Your Premium listing stays active until you sell your business. The Standard and Featured listings are paid monthly and you can cancel any time. There is no minimum monthly requirement.
What information do you need to get my listing started?
No need to dig up old tax returns or your lease! Your listing can go live in minutes on our franchise business store by providing basic business information about your franchise for sale. Although creating a listing with comprehensive information will attract more buyers, don’t wait to get started… Sell your business now with the information you know and have handy. You can always update or edit later.
Where can I find my brand’s resale guide?
We host resale guides for hundreds of franchise brands on our resale support for franchisees page.
What services does Franchise Flippers provide to franchise owners?
Franchise Flippers offers a variety of valuable services to franchise owners who are considering selling their franchise. Whether you need to determine the value of your franchise, find the best strategy for selling it when the time is right, need help executing your marketing efforts, or simply want to promote your franchise for sale on the largest dedicated franchise resale exchange in North America, we can help you. Request a free consultation with a franchise resale advisor today.
How do you promote my franchise for sale?
We can help you advertise your franchise for sale in a variety of unique ways. If you simply choose to list on our franchise resale marketplace, it is important to know that Franchise Flippers boasts the largest exclusive franchise resale marketplace in North America. We promote your franchise for sale on our world class marketplace with a clean and attractive listing that is designed to demand the attention and curiosity of buyers. Additionally, if you choose our Featured or Premium service options, we promote your franchise for sale to our ever growing community of buyers looking for great existing franchises to buy. We also utilize our diverse social media network to ensure your franchise listing gets additional quality exposure to as many buyers as possible. Contact us to learn more about the various ways we can help you sell your franchise.
Buyer questions
What is a franchise resale?
A franchise resale is an existing franchise business for sale by its current owner. Completion of the sale usually requires the franchisor’s approval and a transfer of the franchise agreement to the new owner. Unlike a new franchise, a resale typically comes with existing customers, trained staff, equipment and revenue already in place so you’re taking over an operating business rather than opening a new one, with real financial history you can review before you commit.
Can I finance a franchise resale?
Yes. Most buyers use a combination of personal funds and a loan — SBA 7(a) loans are the most common route, and many lenders have franchise-specific programs that move faster than standard business loans. Our complete guide to franchise financing walks through every option in detail. You can also find out your borrowing potential before you start shopping, so you know your range going in.
Do I need a franchise broker to buy an existing franchise?
No. Franchise Flippers is a self-service exchange – you can browse listings, contact sellers directly, and work through the process without involving a broker. If you want support, our franchise buying experts offer free consultations to help you find the right franchise and answer any questions you may have.
How do I find franchises for sale?
Browse by state, brand, industry, or price range right here on our Exchange. We list hundreds of existing franchise businesses for sale across the US and Canada, updated continuously as new resales come to market. If you’d prefer a guided search, our franchise buying experts know the market well and won’t charge you for the conversation.
How long does the buying process take?
Most franchise resale transactions close in 60 to 120 days from accepted offer. The timeline is driven by three things: how fast the franchisor approves the transfer, how clean the seller’s financials are, and how quickly financing comes together. Budget for three to four months from your first serious inquiry to getting the keys.
How much do franchise resales typically cost?
Prices vary widely – from under $50,000 for some home services or mobile franchises to several million for established multi-unit brands. Most listings on Franchise Flippers fall between $75,000 and $500,000. The asking price is based on cash flow, not just assets, so the financials matter more than the headline number.
What due diligence should I do before buying a franchise resale?
At minimum: three years of financial statements, a close read of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), direct conversations with current franchisees in the system, and a clear picture of the franchisor’s transfer process and fees. Don’t skip the FDD – it tells you as much about the health of the brand as it does about the location you’re buying.
What’s the difference between buying an existing franchise and opening a new one?
When you open a new franchise, you start with nothing but a brand and a plan. No customers, no revenue, no track record – just projections. An existing franchise for sale comes with all of that already in place. You can look at the real financial history and know what you’re actually buying. That changes the risk picture considerably.
As a potential buyer, what are the benefits of creating a Franchise Flippers account?
Buyers with a Franchise Flippers account have the ability to save their favorite listings in their dashboard for easy reference and keep track of the introductions made to sellers. You will also receive helpful insights on how to buy a franchise business and receive a free consultation with a franchise consultant to help guide you towards the best franchise. You can create you account here.
I’m interested in buying a business. How do I connect with a seller?
Simply click on the “Inquire” button within a listing and we will pass your contact information to the seller. Once we connect you with a seller, you can communicate with them directly to learn more about their franchise and determine if it is the right business for you. Be sure to check out our free franchise buyer advice to help you through the process of buying a franchise.
What do buyers pay Franchise Flippers?
Nothing! Buyers can hunt for great deals on franchises and peruse our franchise resale exchange for free!