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The firm also works with emerging brands that are in the process of franchising their businesses, and provides services from the initial stages of considering franchising all the way to the execution of the franchise agreement and the opening of new franchise locations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>The History of The Franchise Dept.</h2>The Franchise Dept. was established in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2020 by partners<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-luy-85527667/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;James Luy</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismeibers/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;Chris Meibers</a>. In an interview with 1851 Franchise, Luy said he was introduced to the franchising space through franchise giant<a href="https://www.cyclebar.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;CycleBar</a>, where he worked as both a finance and real estate specialist. Luy eventually met Chris Meibers, and the pair decided to combine their knowledge and expertise to help franchisees and franchisors alike reach their full potential. As such, The Franchise Dept. was born.“We decided, we’re going to stick to what we know best about franchising, which is building the strong foundation for a franchise system, a franchise program, a well-founded franchise team, and then establish some real structure around how that brand should grow,” said Luy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>How The Franchise Dept. Stands Out</h2>The Franchise Dept. is made up of a team of seasoned experts who are well-versed in franchising and business strategy. The firm also actively works with more than 700 different franchisors from dozens of different industries. However, one of the biggest differentiators of The Franchise Dept. is that the firm offers free consultation services to individuals who are seeking to become franchise owners. This is because the firm is paid by the franchises it represents to assist them in the development and growth of their business.<h2>Why Choose The Franchise Dept.?</h2>The Franchise Dept.’s leadership team has decades of experience behind them. They’ve owned franchises, helped build franchises and helped entrepreneurs find the right business for them.For franchisors aiming to expand, The Franchise Dept. said it helps build the solid foundation that’s needed to bring franchisors success into the future. As part of this foundation, the firm provides a number of comprehensive solutions that encompass the following areas:<ul><li><a href="https://www.thefranchisedept.com/solutions/franchise-strategy?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Franchise Strategy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thefranchisedept.com/solutions/franchise-program-development?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Franchise Program Development</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thefranchisedept.com/solutions/operations-and-growth?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Operations and Growth</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thefranchisedept.com/solutions/realestate-and-construction?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Real Estate and Construction</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thefranchisedept.com/solutions/brand-and-marketing?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Brand and Marketing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thefranchisedept.com/solutions/franchise-sales-and-consulting?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Franchise Sales and Consulting</a></li></ul>For aspiring&nbsp;<a href="https://myfranchisedept.com/consultservices.asp?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">franchise owners</a>, the firm has expert consultants that will “work closely with you to assess your goals, your strengths, your weaknesses and your market to help discover franchises that present the greatest opportunities for success.”<h2>Franchising Journey To Completion</h2>Whether you’re an individual on the path to business ownership or a franchisor seeking to scale your operations, the team at The Franchise Dept. has the tools and expertise needed to help you achieve your goals. The firm has a deep understanding of both the intricacies of franchising and business strategies, and is dedicated to guiding its clients through every step of the journey.Learn more about the firm by watching the full interview<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPNCQv2hCZE&utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=meet-the-supplier-the-franchise-dept-2723511" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">&nbsp;here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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