We’ve got some big news, and it’s a massive win for the brands we partner with!
If you’ve been following us, you know we’ve always done things a little differently. We view ourselves as a media company first that just happens to run a high-performance, curated brokerage. We don’t just "flip leads", we build a massive ecosystem of content that attracts, educates, and primes the next generation of entrepreneurs.
We just dropped a $1 Million investment to double down on that mission.
The franchise industry has a "lead" problem.
For years, franchisors have been stuck in a cycle of buying low-intent leads from outdated portals, only to have their sales teams burn out chasing candidates who don’t understand their model, don't have the capital, or simply aren't a cultural fit.
At Franchise Empire, we believe the "lead gen" era is over. The "Trust Era" has arrived.
We are proud to announce a $1 Million strategic investment into our marketing infrastructure, content engine, and elite leadership team. This isn’t just a milestone for us—it is a massive competitive advantage for the franchisors we partner with.
Most brokerages operate as middle-men. We operate as a media powerhouse. Led by founder Tariq Johnson, Franchise Empire has spent the last three years building a massive, education-first ecosystem. We don’t just find people looking to buy a job; we attract growth-minded entrepreneurs and educate them through high-level content, transparency, and real-world storytelling.
By the time a candidate from our ecosystem reaches a franchisor, they aren't a "cold lead." They are a pre-educated, high-intent partner who already understands the risks, the rewards, and the vision.
We’ve designed our ecosystem to provide immediate value to franchisors while offering a "fast-lane" for those ready to dominate their category.
We provide a high-touch, curated brokerage service that matches our pool of vetted entrepreneurs with the brands that fit their goals.
For brands looking to leverage our $1M marketing engine to its full extent, our Membership program offers an unparalleled media-first advantage. This is designed for franchisors who want to be "famous" within our ecosystem.
Members receive exclusive access to:
Our $1M investment has brought together some of the sharpest minds in the industry to work on your behalf:
Chantel Soumis, Head of Marketing & Partnerships
A branding visionary focused on building trust-based handshakes in a digital world. With over 84,000 followers on LinkedIn, Chantel understands what it takes to build influence and trust in the business ownership community.
Foley Chase, Senior Digital Marketing Manager
A specialist in precision targeting and scalable franchise advertising systems. Foley understands what it takes to reach interested buyers with strategic digital advertising.
Ray Bueno, Content & Media Manager
An organic growth expert with a track record of millions of views and high-intent engagement. With over 200,000 YouTube followers, Ray understands what it means to build content that converts into action.
The old way of franchising was a numbers game. The new way is an authority game.
If you are a franchisor ready to move away from low-quality portals and toward a content-driven, high-intent recruitment strategy, we invite you to join the Empire.
Ready to see if your brand is a fit for our ecosystem?
Schedule a strategy call with our Head of Marketing & Partnerships, Chantel Soumis, to discuss our referral agreements or Membership opportunities.