Executive
Franchise Development

Franchise Transfer Specialists

Transfers Handled
Start to Finish

Executive Franchise Development guides franchisors and franchisees through the complete transfer process. From initial valuation to final closing, we bring expertise built across leading national brands in food, retail, and personal services.

See Our Process About Us
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Full-Cycle Management

We own every step of the transfer process, from seller preparation and valuation through training coordination and final closing. You focus on your brand, we handle the complexity.

02
Franchisor-First Approach

We work within your system's requirements, preparing buyer packages and coordinating Discovery Days so franchisors receive submission-ready files the first time.

03
Multi-Brand Experience

With experience across QSR, personal services, retail, and more, our team brings cross-brand insight that accelerates timelines and surfaces solutions others miss.

Performance-Based Pricing

No retainer. No monthly fees.
We earn when you close.

Our fee structure is straightforward: we are compensated on a per-resale basis when a transfer successfully completes. Franchisors can bring us on to manage their transfer pipeline without any upfront financial commitment. If a deal does not close, you owe us nothing.

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No retainer required
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No monthly fees
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Fee per completed resale only
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Low risk for franchisors
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Aligned incentives, start to close

How We Work

Our 14-Step
Transfer Process

Every transfer we manage follows a disciplined, proven sequence built from thousands of hours managing franchise resales across national brands. Nothing falls through the cracks.

1
Seller Discovery and Valuation

Contact the seller to discuss their store, review the transfer checklist, and help them evaluate cash flow multiples and how banks lend on a business.

2
P&L Preparation

We provide a basic P&L template for the seller to complete, creating a clear financial picture to support an accurate and defensible valuation.

3
Seller Coaching

Coach the seller on how to handle a call with potential buyers and what information to have ready for their first conversation.

4
Marketing the Listing

Work with the seller to market the store online, with a broker, or with existing business owners in their area.

If a web ad is desired, we provide a questionnaire and post the listing, naming the brand or industry, while screening incoming leads.

We research and customize a targeted lead list based on the seller's specific market.

5
Buyer Qualification and Introduction

Once a qualified lead is identified, we have them sign an NDA, answer their questions about the brand, and facilitate a warm email introduction between seller and buyer.

6
Asset Purchase Agreement

Provide a sample asset purchase agreement for the parties to use as a starting point once they've reached terms on price and structure.

7
Transfer Checklist to Buyer

Once buyer and seller reach agreement, we provide the transfer checklist to the buyer, outlining all information the franchisor requires for franchisee approval.

8
Buyer Disclosure

If the buyer is signing a new franchise agreement, we manage the formal disclosure process in accordance with franchisor requirements and regulatory timelines.

9
Franchisor File Assembly

Assemble a complete, submission-ready file for the franchisor containing all required paperwork for buyer approval, so nothing comes back incomplete.

10
Discovery Day Coordination

Once required documents are received, coordinate a Discovery Day or virtual approval call between the prospective franchisee and the franchisor.

11
Training Coordination

Upon approval, coordinate training between the buyer and the franchisor, the seller, or both, depending on the brand's training requirements.

12
Landlord and Lease Transfer

Confirm that the landlord has approved the transfer and get involved in negotiations if necessary to keep the timeline on track.

13
Escrow Coordination

Connect with the escrow agency as necessary to ensure all funds and documentation are properly managed ahead of the closing date.

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Transfer Fee and Closing

Provide wire instructions for the transfer fee to be paid at closing, ensuring a clean and professional conclusion to the transaction.

Brand Experience

Brands We Have Served

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HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham
Specialty Food & Retail
Menchie's
Menchie's
Frozen Yogurt
ZIPS Cleaners
ZIPS Cleaners
Personal Services
A&W
A&W Restaurants
Quick Service Restaurant
Del Taco
Del Taco
Quick Service Restaurant
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Frozen Desserts / QSR
Jamba
Jamba
Juice & Smoothies
Starbucks
Starbucks
Coffee & Beverage
Pizza Inn
Pizza Inn
Quick Service Restaurant
Robeks
Robeks
Juice & Smoothies
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
Business Services
Captain D's
Captain D's
Quick Service Restaurant
Yogurtland
Yogurtland
Frozen Yogurt
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box
Quick Service Restaurant
FASTSIGNS
FASTSIGNS
Business Services

Our team has managed franchise development and transfer processes across 16+ nationally recognized brands in QSR, personal services, retail, frozen desserts, and more. View the full portfolio →

Who We Are

Transfer Expertise
You Can Rely On

Executive Franchise Development specializes in one thing: managing franchise transfers from start to finish. We serve franchisors who want a trusted partner to handle the complexity of resales, protecting system integrity while moving transactions efficiently toward close.

Our team brings deep operational knowledge across franchise categories, allowing us to speak the language of both franchisors and prospective buyers. We know what approval teams need before they ask for it.

Whether you are a franchisor seeking a dedicated transfer resource, a franchisee looking to exit on the right terms, or a buyer ready to step into an established location, we are built to serve you at every stage.

14
Step Process

A disciplined, end-to-end transfer methodology built from real-world franchise transactions.

16+
Brands Served

Current and past clients spanning QSR, services, retail, and specialty food categories.

$0
Upfront Cost

No retainer required. Our fee is earned on a per-completed-resale basis only.

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File Ready

We deliver franchisor files that are complete, compliant, and ready for approval the first time.

Coming Soon

In Development

Field-Tested Best Practices
from Our Team

Our practitioners Eric Edwards and Chris Brown are building out a practical guide to the real-world challenges of franchise transfers, drawn from years of managing complex deals across brands, markets, and buyer profiles.

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Eric Edwards
Franchise Development · Prospect Relations
Buyer Qualification Discovery Day Prospect Communication
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Chris Brown
Franchise Development · Field Operations
Seller Preparation Lease Negotiation Closing Logistics

Ready to Start
a Transfer?

Reach out and we will walk you through how we can support your brand's transfer needs.

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