Resources
Our Story & the Ascent
A one-page guide to who we are and how we guide you to franchise ownership.
Every summit begins with a single step
Franchise Ownership Guide
Our Story & the Ascent.
Our Story
Built by owners, for future owners.
Our backgrounds include owning multiple small businesses and extensive corporate leadership, operations, and management experience. Peaks Franchise Consulting helps people with an entrepreneurial spirit take control of their life by opening a franchise business. We are not salespeople — we are personal business consultants who help you identify your interests, transferable skills, and the franchise options that best fit your personal situation. Our goal is to help you summit the Peak to business ownership.
Personal Consultants, Not Salespeople
We get to know you and guide you through an exploration process — identifying your interests, transferable skills, and the options that best fit your situation.
Precision Over Volume
We understand your personal and professional goals before contacting franchisors on your behalf. No websites to visit, no waiting around — we do it all for you.
IFPG Member
A proud member of the International Franchise Professionals Group — bringing professionally trained expertise and resources to your search.
Zero Cost. Always.
Free to investors. Franchisors compensate us for successful matches — so we are motivated only by the right fit, not the closest fit.
Jason
17+ years in franchising, including serving as President of Dryer Vent Wizard. Has helped hundreds of people become franchise owners.
Suzanne
Owns and operates a cage-free dog daycare and boarding facility built from the ground up. Licensed professional counselor with leadership coaching experience.
Together
Jason and Suzanne love helping people identify their strengths and overcome barriers to achieve the dream of business ownership.
The Ascent — Our Four-Phase Process
Success is rarely strength — it is preparation, route knowledge, and the wisdom of your guide.
Base Camp · 1–2 Sessions
Discovery & Alignment
A deep, unhurried conversation exploring your "why," timeline, financial parameters, and life goals — what success looks like in year one and year ten.
Deliverable: A clear investor profile and shortlisted industry categories.
Route Planning · 1–2 Weeks
Market Architecture
We research and curate 2–4 franchise concepts uniquely matched to your profile, using proprietary tools, industry relationships, and years of pattern recognition.
Deliverable: 2–4 fully vetted franchise recommendations.
The Approach · 1 Session
Portfolio Review
A detailed analysis of each opportunity — business model mechanics, competitive landscape, franchisee validation, and financial projections. Zero pressure.
Deliverable: Opportunity comparison and personal recommendation.
The Summit Push · 2–4 Weeks
Franchisor Introduction
Direct connections with decision-makers at your chosen franchise companies. We prep you for every conversation and debrief with you after each one.
Deliverable: Franchisor relationships and clear next steps toward ownership.
Your first step costs nothing. The summit is waiting.