Our Services

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WestStar Franchise Group offers professional franchise consulting and development services for both franchisors and entrepreneurs interested in opportunities in franchise ownership.

As some of the industries top franchise consultants we will work closely with you to assess your goals, strengths, weaknesses and your market to help discover franchises that present the greatest opportunities for success. All franchises are not created equal and there is no one size fits all franchise so utilizing the guidance of an experienced franchise advisor can help save you time and avoid costly mistakes.

As a WestStar Franchise Group client you are never pressured nor obligation to buy. Our services are always FREE!

Typically referred as 401k rollovers this type of funding can be achieved from a number of different retirement investment accounts. 401k rollovers allow you to invest up to 100% of your retirement funds into your own business without paying any early withdrawal penalties or taxes and are an extremely popular method for franchise funding. This can also help you meet cash injection qualifications for other funding sources such as SBA and unsecured loans. 401k rollovers can offer several advantages, including less debt which accelerates profitability, immediate salary for owners, employee benefits, and more. They can be achieved in as little as a few weeks. There are several reasons why it is better to use your 401k vs. savings or taking out a loan. First, the money in the 401k is pre-tax dollars. The money coming out of savings is after-tax dollars. And, if you opt for a loan, you will repay the loan with interest. Not so with a 401 rollover. Another good point is that using a 401k is great for an exit strategy: when the business is sold, all of the proceeds roll back into a retirement plan and is not taxed until distribution.

An unsecured loan is a loan that's extended to a borrower based on their good credit and requires no collateral. Typically to qualify for an unsecured loan a borrower will need a minimum credit score of 700, have no derogatory credit statements and have less than 40% utilization of current credit accounts such as credit cards and other lines of credit. Unsecured loans can be secured in as little as two weeks.

SBA (Small Business Administration) offers a loan guarantee on up to 90% of the loan to qualified borrowers making the loan more attractive and less risky to the actual lender. SBA loans can be a great method for funding your franchise. Most SBA loans can be secured within 60 - 90 days.

Home equity lines of credit can be a low cost method of funding. Home equity lines will typically cost 1% - 3% of the value of your home and interest rates ranging from 5% - 10% depending on your credit. A home equity line can be established in 30 - 60 days.

We've partnered with some of the best funding companies who understand every aspect of the franchise industry. Their expertise can help you find the best customized options.

Your service to your country is recognized in franchising. Hundreds of franchise companies offer discounts on initial fees and/or other special financing options to armed forces veterans. Veterans have a proven track record in franchising and make some of the best franchisees. 

Jessica is a trusted partner of the USO career transitioning program and has given several seminars to service members and their families who are interested in business ownership. WestStar Franchise Group is committed to our armed service members and their expert consultation is always FREE.