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Know exactly what you are buying before you sign.

Buying a franchise or a business is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make. I give you an independent, operator's view of the deal: the real numbers, the real risks, and a clear written assessment so you can make the call with confidence.

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My independence

Paid by you. Never by a franchisor.

Almost all franchise consultants are paid commissions by the brands they recommend. That is a conflict. My only client is you.

No referral fees or commissions from franchise brands, ever. And never a dime from the seller on a deal where I represent you. If a deal looks wrong, I have nothing to gain by telling you otherwise.

Written pricing. You know the cost before we start. No surprises.

Your information stays private. I sign an NDA on request and never share your numbers.

Services and pricing

Clear scope. Clear pricing.

Every engagement starts with a free intro call and a written proposal with a fixed price. Work is done by video nationwide, or in person in Idaho's Treasure Valley.

Franchise Evaluation

For: anyone seriously considering a franchise, before you sign the agreement.

Business review of the Franchise Disclosure Document, focused on the items that predict success: initial investment (Item 7), financial performance (Item 19), unit openings, transfers, and closures (Item 20), and the franchisor's financials (Item 21)
A call script for talking to current and former franchisees, so you get the answers you are really looking for
Territory and competition review
A written assessment: the strengths, the red flags, and the questions and terms worth pushing on before you sign
Want something less formal, like a sounding board while you compare brands? I will put together a custom quote based on time instead of a flat fee.

Starting at

$2,500

flat feeAbout 10 business days

Business Acquisition Review

For: buyers looking at an existing independent business, a franchise resale, or a listing on the market.

Review of the listing, financials, and seller's discretionary earnings, including which add-backs hold up and which do not
Owner dependence and key person risk: what walks out the door when the seller does
Valuation check against the asking price and the multiple
A list of red flags and questions for the seller, plus an offer strategy
A written assessment and a 60 minute review call
Actively looking across the market and want a partner to compare options and spitball ideas? See Buyer Search Partner below.

Starting at

$2,500

flat fee, scaled to deal sizeAbout 2 weeks

Buyer Search Partner

For: buyers who want an experienced partner while they search for the right franchise or business, not just a review of one deal.

We start with where you are in your journey: your goals, budget, skills, and the lifestyle you want
Help narrowing down industries, franchise brands, and business types that fit you
Active help finding opportunities, including listings and businesses that are not obvious
A sounding board on every option you are considering, with straight feedback
Ongoing access while you search, with formal evaluations added when a deal gets serious

Custom quote

Hourly

or a monthly retainer, based on your searchAs long as your search takes

What you get

An assessment you can act on, not a stack of notes.

Every evaluation ends with a one page summary like this, backed by the full analysis. Each line tells you what I found and how much it should worry you.

Franchise Evaluation Summary

Sample Brand Co. · Home services
Prepared for: Sample Client

Open questions

Area	Finding	Rating
Initial investmentFDD Item 7	Total cost to open runs well above the low end shown. Plan for the high end.	Watch
Unit performanceFDD Item 19	Averages lean on a few top units. Median unit is far lower.	Risk
Closures and transfersFDD Item 20	Turnover in recent years is elevated for a system this size.	Risk
Ongoing feesFDD Item 6	Royalty, marketing, and technology fees take a large share of revenue at the median unit.	Watch
Training and supportFDD Item 11	Strong training program. Marketing fund value is worth confirming on franchisee calls.	Solid
TerritoryYour market	Good demand and few direct competitors nearby.	Solid

Before you sign: Ask about a larger protected territory and a reduced or deferred royalty in year one, and have a franchise attorney review the agreement. The decision is yours.

Sample for illustration only. Brand, client, and findings are fictional.

Questions

Common questions from buyers.

When should I bring you in?

As early as possible, ideally once you have the Franchise Disclosure Document or the seller's financials and before you sign anything binding. The earlier we start, the more leverage you have to negotiate.

Do you take money from franchisors or sellers?

Never from franchise brands. And when I represent you as a buyer, I take nothing from the seller or their broker. That is what lets me tell you honestly when a deal looks wrong.

Are you a franchise consultant?

No. I do not sell franchises or earn commissions from brands. When you hire me as a buyer, I am paid only by you.

Do you review the franchise agreement or purchase contract?

I review the business side: the numbers, operations, and risks. The legal review belongs with a franchise or business attorney, and I work alongside yours. I can recommend good ones if you need them.

Can you help me find a franchise or business to buy?

Yes. That is what Buyer Search Partner is for. We start with where you are in your journey, then I help you narrow the field, find opportunities, and talk through each one. It is priced hourly or as a monthly retainer, depending on how active your search is.

Do you work outside Idaho?

Yes. Evaluations are done by video for buyers anywhere in the United States.

Next step

Thinking about buying? Let's look before you leap.

A free 20 minute call to talk through the deal you are considering and whether an evaluation makes sense.

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Emailharry@maaloufadvisory.com

Based inMeridian, Idaho. Serving buyers nationwide.

Response timeWithin one business day.