Franchise Marketplace

3 Franchise Marketplace Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 8th, 2024

Looking for a streamlined way to help others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams? Consider starting a franchise marketplace.

A franchise marketplace is a platform where aspiring business owners can explore and buy into various franchise opportunities. By connecting franchisers with potential franchisees, you facilitate the growth of small business ownership while earning commissions from successful matches.

Building a franchise marketplace involves developing a user-friendly website, forming relationships with franchisers, and running targeted marketing campaigns. The platform can offer insights, reviews, and vital information to guide users through their franchise decision-making process.

This business idea fills a fundamental need in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and positions you as a key player in the industry. If helping others build their futures while securing a steady income sounds appealing, a franchise marketplace is worth considering.

In this list, you'll find real-world franchise marketplace success stories and very profitable examples of starting a franchise marketplace that makes money.

1. Busch Global ($12M/year)

John's passion for entrepreneurship and business growth motivated him to create Busch Global first as a franchise and a development partner. His early successes demonstrated the potential of franchising, inspiring the business idea.

How much money it makes: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $20K
How many people on the team: 0

How I Started A $1M/Month Business Growing Franchise Concepts

This case study follows the founder of Busch Global, a uniquely oriented franchise sales organization, as he details how he transitioned the company to focus on growth and networking, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to find success.

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2. Angela Cote Inc ($1.2M/year)

Angela Coté came up with the idea for her business, AC Inc., after spending over 25 years in the franchise industry and realizing there was a need for a fresh and progressive approach to coaching franchisors. She used her expertise and empathy from being on different sides of the franchise relationship to provide actionable advice, and through networking and offering valuable services like the AC Roundtables during the COVID-19 pandemic, she attracted and retained loyal clients.

How much money it makes: $1.2M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 5

How I Created a Proven Franchise Growth System

Angela Coté Inc, a franchise advising and improvement company, shares their success story of using their signature method, The AC Method, which has already helped over 5500 franchisors in just 3 years, through refining their offerings, building trust with their clients, and taking imperfect action.

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3. DotMarket ($360K/year)

DotMarket, the digital assets brokerage platform, was founded by Kevin Jourdan and Mayane Guez in 2019. After working in website editing and affiliate marketing, Jourdan realized the potential of buying and selling websites and pitched the idea to Guez. DotMarket has experienced rapid growth, generating $2.9 million in sales in 2021 and aiming to reach $8 million in 2022, with plans to expand internationally and launch new projects.

How much money it makes: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 6

How We Built A $360K/Year Marketplace To Buy And Sell Online Businesses

French digital assets brokerage platform DotMarket generated $2.9M in 2021, up from $650K in its first year in business, and aims to pass $5-8M in 2022 and break the $10M mark by 2023, following an acquisition of the US market, the launch of Below50 for businesses valued below €50K and opening in new European markets.

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