@Mike F Bauer We only work with brands that have a track record and meet our criteria. These aren’t hard lines in the sand, but the benchmarks that set our partners up for success: - 5+ years in business - 3+ years franchising - 25+ locations open and operating - 0 closures in system history - 3-year or faster payback period - Full Item 19 disclosure, including profitability - Nationwide (or near-nationwide) scalability without supply chain constraints - Unique selling advantage in their category — something one-of-a-kind - Validation assets: 3 franchisees willing to record video testimonials - Corporate buy-in: 3 team members willing to record video interviews We’re not just tossing people a list of brands. We do a quick but thorough discovery to understand their goals, budget, lifestyle, and risk tolerance, then curate a small set of franchises that actually fit. From there we guide them through calls, due diligence, and decision-making so they feel confident in the choice (including “not yet” if it’s not the right time).