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Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS) is a full service franchise development and franchise consulting firm. FMS helps business start a franchise and build their brand through franchise development. Franchise Marketing Systems has worked with a wide range of new and existing franchises to develop the franchise model and sell the franchise system. FMS has worked with over 700 different businesses to franchise their model and sold over 8,000 franchise units across these brands. These businesses include all industry segments, retail, service, sales manufacturing, food service, technology, home-based businesses and others. Chris Conner founded Franchise Marketing Systems in 2009 and today, FMS is a team of 34 franchise consultants spread across the United States and Canada and continues to work with brands to help them scale efficiently into new markets with the franchise development model. If you have considered expanding your business through franchising or whether to franchise your business, contact FMS and we could walk through the process of franchising your business model and help you understand the potential for franchise development. Franchise Marketing Systems works with businesses to franchise their brand successfully by working through the following franchise development process:I. Franchise Business Plan – First Draft in 3 WeeksInitial Strategic Plan – 1 Week.Franchise Research Report – 1.5 Weeks.Franchise Structure Report – 2 Weeks.Franchise Business Plan (First Draft in 3 Weeks).II. Legal Document DevelopmentFranchise Disclosure Document Development – 1.5 Weeks from Completion of Business Plan.Franchise Agreement Completion – 1.5 Weeks from Completion of Business Plan.State Registration Applications – 1 month from completion of Business Plan.III. Operations ServicesFranchise Operations Manual Initial Analysis and Outline – 1 Week from Completing the Legal Documents.Onsite Analysis and Consulting – 1 Week from the date we have finished the Legal Documentation.F
Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS) (fmsfranchise.com) has 107 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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FMS has a great team and helped us each step of the way.
By Grit and Grind Coffee H.
Response from Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS)· May 18, 2025
Thank you Eric, we love working with Grit and Grind, so excited for the future together! Sincerely, Chris Chris Conner President Franchise Marketing Systems www.FMSFranchise.com
Working with Chris and the team at Franchising Marketing Systems (FMS) has been an absolute game-changer! From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the franchising process. Their timely execution and seamless approach made obtaining our FDD stress-free and straightforward. If you're serious about scaling your brand nationally, we highly recommend FMS. To all our fellow business besties looking to take their brand to the next level—this is the team you want by your side!
By Daneya J.
Response from Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS)· May 18, 2025
Thank you Daneya, FMS loves working with you!!! Sincerely, Chris Chris Conner President Franchise Marketing Systems www.FMSFranchise.com
FMS has been an incredible partner for us since day one, and their support continues to be invaluable. Chris and his team are always responsive, whether it’s answering emails, taking phone calls, or providing the necessary documents to keep our franchise journey moving forward. Their professionalism and dedication have made the process seamless. I highly recommend FMS to anyone looking to start in the franchise world — their expertise and reliability are unmatched!
By Matt C.
FMS was thorough and efficient launching our franchise, they made it incredibly easy for us , we would never had been able to tackle the job alone , they continue to support us as we grow, they are informed, organized and always available to help! We highly recommend
By TAMARA M.
Chris and his team where great, always available to get things done
By Maryam R.
We used FMS to franchise our brand and couldn't be happier with the experience. FMS helped us take our company to the next level. Thank you.
By Ryan U.
I started my franchising journey without much knowledge of the process. FMS helped me every step of the way. They’re knowledgeable, responsive, enthusiastic and trustworthy. Excellent people, excellent service. This is the company for you.
By Austin C.
Response from Franchise Marketing Systems (FMS)· Feb 13, 2025
Thank you Austin, love working with you! It's incredible how quickly your brand has taken off, keep pushing forward with new growth and the vision for scaling Scoop, it's an AWESOME brand and franchise model! Sincerely, Chris Chris Conner President Franchise Marketing Systems 770-519-3910
Chris and his team are responsive and get the job done. We have worked with them for years and really appreciate the friendly professional service.
By Thomas S.
