What Franchisees Are Saying About FranSite
We dedicate ourselves to making the site selection process simpler and timelier for our clients, and we’re happy to share their positive feedback. Check out what some of our clients have to say about partnering with FranSite.
“I’m now at the point where I’m working to secure my second location. It’s great to have Dan right by my side once again.”
“I am a Salons by JC Franchisee and worked with Dan Mitchell and FranSite to acquire my first location. With Dan’s guidance and support, I was in great hands and extremely confident with his representation. He clearly explains the issues and realities regarding commercial leasing, has endless patience, provides excellent counsel, and is extremely responsive to any questions or concerns that may arise. We had some initial construction issues related to the landlord that Dan masterfully helped resolve. Dan has probably forgotten more about commercial real estate that I’ll ever know. I’m now at the point where I’m working to secure my second location. It’s great to have Dan right by my side once again”
JIM MURPHY, SALONS BY JC FRANCHISEE, ATLANTA, GA
“It was very important for my company to get the best deal, in the right location with the right customer base, and they delivered.”
“Dan and the FranSite team is just what I needed as a new franchisee. They are exact when it comes to the commercial real estate market in San Antonio and understood the dynamics of what was needed for my business. It was very important for my company to get the best deal, in the right location with the right customer base, and they delivered. At the first meet up, we told them exactly what was wanted. They took feedback and proceeded to begin the search and delivered. Throughout the entire process the team kept me updated at all times and provided expertise that ensures that the opportunities that presented themselves protected me from future issues. I look forward to working with them on future locations.”
JOHN ULMER, JLU ENTERPRISES, INC., D1 FRANCHISEE
“I can’t imagine…this process without the valuable support provided by FranSite….”
“I want to thank you as well as the entire FranSite team for the help and support provided thus far. As a new franchisee, FranSite has been instrumental in helping me throughout the real estate process. The knowledge and support provided has been instrumental in getting to a lease agreement in a great location. I can’t imagine having to manage this process without the valuable support provided by FranSite and my local broker.”
GIOVANNI DE CHOUDENS, SHRED415 FRANCHISEE, EAST BAY, CA
“We chose FranSite…one of the best decisions we made.”
“We chose FranSite to assist us in selecting three retail locations for our Bishops Cuts/Color franchise shops – one of the best decisions we made. FranSite guided us in selecting a top local agent to help evaluate our territory and identify the best potential areas for our new stores. Leveraging their significant experience, FranSite helped us avoid making poor site selections that would have resulted in being stuck in long-term leases with less than optimal customer traffic. FranSite works directly with our franchisor advocating on our behalf to streamline communication and reduce approval times for site selection. Their regular encouragement for patience was difficult, but in the end, patience combined with a knowledgeable team of real estate experts resulted in securing fantastic sites for our new shops.”
TRISTA BORREGO & BRIAN THOMAS, BISHOPS FRANCHISEES, DENVER, CO
“They can be counted on to keep my best interests in mind.”
“As a new franchisee looking to open my first location I had no experience in dealing with commercial property, how the negotiations were handled or even what could be negotiated into the agreement. Making things more difficult was that I was opening my new business in a town that I was not familiar with and lived four hours away from. Needless to say it was a bit of a challenge for me. Thankfully I was introduced to David Nicolson and Dan Mitchell, who helped me through the process and was able to negotiate a very favorable deal for my first location, something I certainly wouldn’t have been able to do on my own. Working with Dan he mapped out several potential locations and then we worked through each possible location to narrow the search and then Dan negotiated the deal on the final location on my behalf. I really enjoy working with Dan, he is extremely knowledgeable in the commercial space, he understands what is important to me in my particular business and he’s just a really good guy to work with. I have faith in him (and FranSite) that they can be counted on to keep my best interests in mind.”
ROB TROTTER, AREA DEVELOPER, HOUSTON NORTH SALONS BY JC
“Working with our FranSite Broker we are confident that we have found the best location and made a solid deal.”
“One of the best decisions we have made in opening up our first franchise location has been engaging FranSite for site selection support. Bringing on an experienced professional to be on our team who not only knows our market extremely well but has sourced and negotiated thousands of retail locations for clients has set us up for a great start to our new business. Location and deal economics can make or break your business and working with our FranSite Broker we are confident that we have found the best location and made a solid deal that will enable us to successfully open our first location and introduce our new brand to our market.”
KELLIE WURTZMAN, BISHOPS FRANCHISEE, COLUMBUS, OH
“FranSite’s national leverage ensured issues were resolved equitably.”
“For our first location, we chose an older space owned by a national landlord. Several issues with the space came to light during lease negotiation, and then later, during construction. Dan Mitchell understood our priorities and our concept to represent the criticality of these issues. Dan’s thoughtful negotiation and FranSite’s national leverage ensured that those issues were resolved equitably.”
NICOLE ALPHIN BARTHOLOW, SALONS BY JC FRANCHISEE, SAN RAMON, CA
“We know without a doubt we have found the perfect home for our franchise!”
“We were certain we knew exactly what part of town we wanted to open our franchise. More importantly, we knew for certain where we did NOT want to open our franchise. FranSite connected us with a great local broker who quickly got to work. It took us about a year to find the perfect spot and wouldn’t you know it was in exactly the part of town we did not want to go initially. We are thankful for the continued guidance from Dan and our local broker. They were professional and clear in sharing their reservations about several of the locations we thought would work well. They gently and patiently steered us to open our minds and consider options we previously had shut out. We could not be more excited about our future and we know without a doubt we have found the perfect home for our franchise!”
DONNA SURO, CYCLEBAR FRANCHISEE, RICHMOND, VA
“FranSite has been a great resource for us during this process and has held our hand every step of the way.”
“As new franchise owners, my husband and I had little knowledge on commercial real estate, let alone the negotiation process for the lease. FranSite has been a great resource for us during this process and has held our hand every step of the way. Both Dan and David have a wealth of knowledge and experience on a national level, which has assisted in leveraging their relationships and finalizing the deal. We have truly appreciated the support and consistent feedback throughout this process.”
LISA O’ROURKE, CYCLEBAR FRANCHISEE, PROVIDENCE, RI
“I can honestly say that I already look forward to working with FranSite on my next locations.”
“Dan Mitchell and FranSite have been a tremendous asset to me as a first time franchisee seeking my initial site as D1’s entry into the large Twin Cities market. I knew right away in the real estate search process that I had a lot to learn and have greatly appreciated his assistance over the past several months guiding me through the site selection process. Dan helped me quickly realize the importance of location on business’s success and the many variables that come into play on finding one that works in terms of its location, physical characteristics, economic conditions and other important characteristics. Dan has always been readily available throughout my search process and his highly experienced and down-to-earth, methodological approach has helped me navigate the sometimes unpredictable waters that often arise. I can honestly say that I already look forward to working with FranSite on my next locations."
KRISTOFFAR NELSON, D-1 TRAINING FRANCHISEE, TWIN CITIES, MN
“Our real estate decision is playing a critical role in the success of our studio.”
“I am franchisee of a boutique fitness studio in Louisville, KY. Dan Mitchell and his team helped guide me through the process of finding my first location, as well as establishing a development plan given that we were expected to build out 3 studios in the territory. I was skeptical at first at some of Dan’s advice and recommendations, particularly with regards to the location of our first studio. However, we ultimately followed through with his plan and took his recommendation to open in the location he had suggested. The results have been tremendous and our studio, which opened a few weeks ago, is doing extremely well. Our real estate decision is playing a critical role in the success of our studio and will continue to do so.”
FRED RYSER, CYCLEBAR FRANCHISEE, LOUISVILLE, KY
