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About us

About Franchise Pathfinders, LLC

WHAT I DO: I serve current and aspiring entrepreneurs with professional consulting, bookkeeping, and franchise search/evaluation/developments services. I offer the following services:

- Franchise Consulting: search, evaluate, purchase

- Professional Bookkeeping: categorize transactions, create financial statements, monthly advisory calls

- Franchise Development: consulting engagements to support new business launch, improve operational results, and acquisition/sale advice.

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MY APPROACH: I take my clients through a detailed coaching program that goes far beyond the “typical” franchise consultant’s role, including:

👨‍🏫 1-on-1 Coaching (from discovery to due diligence to launch and beyond)

📈 Custom Franchise Ownership Business Plan

🧠 Custom Personality Profiles

⚙️ Day-To-Day Operations & HR Strategy + SOPs

💰 Franchise Funding / Financing Strategy & Tools

🔍 Franchise Validation & Due Diligence

📊 Marketing & Sales Training

💻 Online Courses

📋 Operational Strategy

📝 Franchise Cost Calculations

🎯 Proprietary Vision & Goal Setting Software

🎥 Training Videos

WHAT CLIENTS SAY:

🗣️ “The comprehensive guidance I received from Jim was invaluable, covering every imaginable aspect of establishing and operating a franchise. From selecting the right franchise, to navigating lease agreements, to managing operations and employees, the support from Jim was all-encompassing. It's an endless reservoir of support and guidance!” – Ajay Mistry, Prime IV Hydration & Wellness

🗣️ “Embarking on the journey of franchise ownership with Jim has been a game-changer for us. Jim has lived this entire experience and shares valuable, real-life insights into overcoming common franchising hurdles and obstacles. In addition, Jim’s calm demeanor and clarity on what’s normal and what’s not in this process were incredibly reassuring.” - Martha Dinsmore and Tara Krohe, Fetch! Pet Care

AWAY FROM WORK:

🏃‍♂️ Avid fitness enthusiast

⚽ Lifelong soccer fanatic

👧 Husband and dad of 3 beautiful girls

🐶 Dog dad


Jim Hannesschlager - Business Owner, Consultant, Bookkeeper, Husband, Father (not necessarily in that order!)

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