iFranchise Group, Inc.

The iFranchise Group

A division of Siebert & Associates, Inc., the iFranchise Group is a coalition of the nation's top professionals in franchise strategic planning, franchise law, operations training and documentation, franchise marketing and sales, advertising fund management, franchise recruitment, and development of Internet-based applications for emerging and established franchise companies.

Who we can help . . .

Our services are primarily geared toward three markets:

• Companies seeking to franchise a business for the first time. These clients will already have developed a successful prototype and are looking to expand through franchising.
• Companies who are already franchising. These clients are looking to improve on an established franchise system, hire personnel, increase their operating efficiency, improve quality, or increase franchise sales effectiveness.
• Manufacturers currently selling through dealers or distributors. The iFranchise Group has developed a proprietary system for helping these clients increase operational control, improve brand image, and increase product sales.

Our services . . .

Franchise Development for New Franchise Programs

• Strategic Planning for Franchise Growth
• Franchise Legal Documentation*
• Franchise Operations and Training Documentation
• Franchisee Recruitment Marketing Strategy
• Franchise Sales Brochures
• Franchise Sales Training
• Web Page Design & E-Brochures
• Web Page Optimization
• Franchise Sales and Training Videotapes
• Implementation Consulting and Assistance

Services for Existing Franchisors

• Executive Recruiting and Placement Services
• Franchise Organizational Audits
• Franchise System Best Practices and Benchmarking
• Sales and Marketing Audits
• Franchise Marketing Materials
• Operation Manuals and Training Program Development
• Advertising Fund Consulting and Administration
• Ad Placement
• Centralized Print Fulfillment
• Training Program Development
• Design Criteria Manuals
• Repurposing Operations Manual for Online Training
• Franchise Sales Coaching
• Online Newsletter Programs
• Intranet Support Systems
• Improved Franchisee Relations and Communications
• Refinement of Franchisee Support Systems
Event Planning and Speakers Bureau
• Franchisee Relations and Franchisee Council Development
• International Expansion Planning and Market Analysis
• International Brokerage Services

Services for Manufacturers and Distributors

• Franchise Feasibility Assessment
• Franchise Market Studies
• Channel Conflict Studies
• Dealer Conversion Assistance (converting dealers to franchises)
• iFranchise Group Change Facilitation (for dealer conversion)
• Franchise Organizational Development Assistance
• Franchise Implementation Plans

Other Services

• Business Plans for Fundraising
• Retail and Prototype Development Consulting
• Prototype Interior and Exterior Design
• Consumer Marketing Programs
• Name and Logo Selection and Design
• Interior Branding Programs and Complete Brand Development
• Franchise Finance**
• Expert Witness Consulting and Testimony
• Due Diligence Assistance for Mergers and Acquisitions

* All legal documents are providedby outside independent counsel who represents you directly.
** Finance programs arranged through third-party vendors.