Is Hiring a Franchise Consultant Worth It? With Trent Halvorson

<p dir="ltr">Are you thinking about buying or selling a franchise? If you are relatively new to the franchising process, you might want to work with a franchise consultant who can give you the most objective perspective possible. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">But what exactly is a franchise consultant? If you are a franchise owner or planning to become one, is hiring a franchise consultant really worth it? Many people say that working with a franchising expert makes it easier for you to develop an effective franchise management plan. But if you are confident about making a franchising decision or a plan on your own, why involve someone else? </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">To help you better understand why you should or should not work with a franchise consultant, Erik has invited Trent Halvorson, the Vice President of Franchisor Relations at FranChoice, a premier network of franchisee referral consultants in the United States. Since 2000, FranChoice consultants have helped over 50,000 people identify and investigate the perfect franchise for them. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">As the VP of Franchisor Relations, Trent oversees the company's evaluation process to select new franchisors to work with FranChoice. He also works with existing franchisors to improve their overall results with FranChoice.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Join Erik and Trent as they discuss the benefits of working with a consultant, where to find an excellent consultant, and why you might want to work with FranChoice. Trent also shares his insights on the state of the economy and its impact on franchise sales, among others.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">“I describe consultants to my friends and family as having a smart friend (with you) as you go out and learn something new.” - Trent Halvorson </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">- How would you describe a consultant or consultant network?</p> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">- Is there any