Reduced Price – Operate From Anywhere!
Schooley Mitchell franchise for sale in North Carolina
List Price: $45,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
N/A (undeveloped)
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
$0
Value of Assets
$0
Year Established
2021
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Less than 10
+3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
SignificantSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Schooley Mitchell cost reduction franchise with seller financing available! Highly portable B2B business with unlimited earning potential!
We originally purchased our Schooley Mitchell franchise with the goal of bolting it on to our existing consulting business (which focuses on helping businesses grow and raise capital), and introducing cost reduction as a new service to our consulting clients. In practice though, we remained focused on our existing consulting business and never put in any real effort to growing or cross-selling the cost reduction offering.
- The business is asset light, portable, and can be run from anywhere.
- The Schooley Mitchell head office is extremely supportive and helpful, and they do a fantastic job of training new owners.
- The contingency pricing model truly is a no-brainer – clients only pay us $1 if we have already saved them $2.
- The residual income is powerful – we sign 3 year contracts with clients, meaning we share in the savings for 3 years!
- The head office research team regularly adds additional expense categories to their expertise, meaning there are many opportunities to go back to past clients / prospects with a new offering.
A brand new Schooley Mitchell franchise costs around $70,000, and we are providing prospective buyers the opportunity to purchase our existing franchise at a discount. We are motivated sellers so inquire today!
Growth opportunities
Honestly, the main growth opportunity would come in the form of effort. We do not spend any time on this business, but a new owner who could dedicate their work week to it would most certainly be able to grow this business massively.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The owner of this business essentially functions as the head of business development, bringing in new clientele. The Schooley Mitchell head office handles all back-office support required to execute on the deliverables for each new client.
Additional Info
This franchise can operate from anywhere, and all franchise owners are allowed to serve clients anywhere across the USA or Canada.
Asset Description
No equipment - this business is extremely asset-light. The only asset required is your laptop!
Inventory Description
No inventory required - this is a B2B services business and can be operated from anywhere.
Reason for Selling
We are selling because the business would be better in a different owner's hands who can dedicate themselves to growing the business.
Why I Love My Franchise
There is a really collaborative culture with the other franchise owners, and a really fun annual conference
About Schooley Mitchell
Schooley Mitchell is North America’s largest independent cost reduction consulting franchise, helping businesses of all sizes identify and recover unnecessary operational expenses. Established in 1997 and franchising in the US since 2004, the brand has grown to encompass a network of consulting offices across the United States and Canada.
The service covers specific categories of business spending including telecommunications, merchant services, waste management, and small-package shipping. Analysis and implementation are handled by the corporate team; clients pay only when actual savings are found, making the service a low-risk proposition for business customers of all sizes.
Franchisees operate as the client-facing layer, building and managing the account portfolio while a corporate staff of approximately 160 handles technical analysis, vendor negotiation, and implementation. The business is home-based with no commercial lease requirement; client relationships can be developed anywhere in North America, with no geographic restriction tied to a defined local territory.
Franchisee Support
New franchisees complete a five-day virtual training course delivered by live interactive instructors, covering operational procedures and client engagement. With approximately 160 staff at the corporate office, franchisees receive ongoing support through regular webinars, annual conferences, marketing resources, and access to a dedicated support team. Schooley Mitchell provides proprietary software tools, a multi-million dollar intranet environment, and a client protection system. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and system access Schooley Mitchell provides to incoming owners when ownership changes.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Schooley Mitchell was recognised as one of the Top 50 Franchises for Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review in 2023. The brand has built long-standing category recognition as North America's largest independent cost reduction consulting franchise, operating a growing network across the US and Canada. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be considered alongside the reputation of the specific territory, including client retention rates, referral relationships, and the standing the unit has built within its local business community.
Industry / Market
The U.S. consulting market was valued at approximately $127 billion in 2025, with management analysis employment projected to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Cost reduction and expense optimization consulting serves a resilient niche: demand for independent expense auditing tends to increase rather than decline during periods of margin pressure, since businesses facing tighter budgets have stronger incentive to review their telecom, logistics, and merchant services costs. This dynamic supports a relatively stable demand profile for the service category across economic cycles.
Ideal Owner
Schooley Mitchell suits sales-oriented professionals with experience in business services, account management, or B2B consulting. The role centres on client outreach and relationship development: the franchisee builds and maintains the client portfolio while the corporate office handles technical analysis and execution. Prior experience in telecommunications or financial services helps but is not required; the training programme equips new owners with the necessary tools and process knowledge. Strong candidates are comfortable with B2B sales cycles and building a recurring client base over time.