Work With Leading San Diego Franchise Consultant Todd Mayo

After 25 years of business ownership and 17 years as a master franchisee, I’ll help you figure out whether franchising fits your life, your goals and your family. No pressure. No cost to you. Just honest guidance.

25 Years

Building Businesses

17 Years

A Master Franchisee

150+

Franchisees Supported

5

Businesses Owned & Operated

Exit

Built, Scaled & Sold

An independent consultant with FranChoice, the network behind 30,000+ franchise placements over 25+ years.

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Meet the Mentor Who's Been Where You Want to Go

I didn’t plan on becoming a franchise consultant. Friends and family kept calling for advice, and it found me. Before that I spent 25 years on every side of the table: employee, franchisee, franchisor, buyer and seller. I’ve made the mistakes, paid the tuition, and built the businesses. Now I help people like you skip the expensive lessons.

"I don't measure success by placements. I measure it by helping people make the right decision."

You've Worked Hard Your Whole Life, Now Build Something That's Yours

You’ve spent years building skills, solving problems and growing someone else’s business. Maybe you’ve thought about starting your own. Maybe you’ve even looked at franchises. But making the right decision feels overwhelming. That’s exactly why Franchise Made exists.

Career Changers

You’ve built a career you’re good at, but the ceiling is real and the spark is gone. We start with the skills you already have and find ownership paths where they transfer, so your next chapter isn’t a restart. It’s a step up.

First-Generation Entrepreneurs

Nobody handed you a playbook, and there’s no family business waiting for you. Franchising gives you the proven system, and I walk beside you from first question to opening day, so you’re never figuring it out alone.

Corporate Exiters

The salary is comfortable, but the grind isn’t, and the next restructure could make the decision for you. We plan your exit properly, so you leave the W-2 on your terms with a business that fits your life and your numbers.

Why More Professionals Are Choosing Franchising

Build on Proven Systems

You’re not guessing your way through year one. The playbook already works.

Start With Support

Training, marketing and a network of owners who’ve been where you’re standing.

Own Something of Your Own

“I always knew within 2 to 3% what my revenue would be 60 to 90 days out. That kind of predictability creates a lot of peace.”

And if the right answer is wait a year, save more, and get your credit score up, I’ll tell you that too.

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Not Sure If Franchising Is Right for You? Start Here

Ten questions about where you are today, what you can invest, and the life you’re trying to build. You’ll get:

Your details are only used to send your results, never sold.

A Clear Path From "Is This for Me?" to Opening Day

My franchise consulting services follow six stages, and you set the pace.

1 Discover

We start with you. Your goals, your family, your numbers. Not franchises.

2 Explore

A ranked shortlist of opportunities that check your boxes.

3 Prescreen

We evaluate the opportunities together, honest tradeoffs included.

4 Validate

You speak with real franchise owners. The proof is in the pudding.

5 Decide

Choose confidently. No clock from me.

6 Launch

Start your ownership journey with someone in your corner.

Why Not Just Search Online?

A good franchise business consultant doesn’t sell you a franchise. He helps you rule out the wrong ones.

Searching alone

Working with Todd

6,500+ brands and no way to rank them

A ranked shortlist that checks your boxes

Countless sales pitches and brochures

Prescreened opportunities and honest tradeoffs

Not knowing how to validate the numbers

Validation calls and preset questions with real franchise owners

Nobody in your corner

A mentor who understands every side of the table

Costs you nothing but consumes your time

Still costs you nothing and saves you time

Here's How Our Franchise Consulting Process Works

Franchise consultants work like real estate agents. When a candidate I’ve guided chooses a franchise, the franchisor pays my fee. You pay the same franchise fee either way, because franchisors set their fees in their disclosure documents and can’t charge you more for working with me. My only incentive is your right decision, because my business runs on referrals, not volume.

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The Corporate Exit Plan: From W-2 to Franchise Ownership

Our Corporate Exit Plan walks you through the key steps to consider before making the move, so you can explore franchise ownership with a clear plan and a better understanding of what comes next.

1 Assess

Start with your goals, your family, your numbers, not franchise brands.

2 Evaluate

Evaluate the franchise opportunity and assess the long-term fit.

3 Transition

Map out your exit strategy with our checklist and see if you’re ready to transition.

People We've Helped Along the Way

“He is the guy. For first-generation immigrants like me who have the goal and the vision, Todd is the person to talk to. He's the guy you want on speed dial.”

"Todd and I owned several franchises, both independently and as partners. He knows the franchising business backwards and forwards, and understands the drivers that distinguish highly profitable enterprises from those that become just a job. As a franchise advisor, Todd has the critical experience to determine if the objectives of the franchisor and franchisee are aligned at all levels. In a franchise business, nothing compromises cash flows faster than nickel and dime fees in the fine print and/or a poorly structured franchisee/franchisor relationship. What is good for the franchisor may not be good for the franchisee! Todd is a tremendous resource in this capacity. Further, Todd has built several franchises from zero to multimillion revenue businesses, so he can also advise as a seasoned business operator. I highly recommend him."

"Todd Mayo has proven to be an outstanding business associate. Through investigation, educating, mentoring, and support, I have admired and valued Todd's work with entrepreneurs immensely. Todd is best-in-class and has seen it all when it comes to franchising. Besides his professional expertise, I can speak first-hand that Todd is also a great human being and a model leader. Thank you, Todd, for the support you've given us throughout the years."

Where the Top Franchise Opportunities Are

Which of these fits your life? The quiz will tell you →

Home Services

Senior Care

Automotive

Children

Fitness

Commercial Services

Trades

B2B

The Questions Everyone Asks Before They Call

How much investment capital do I need to buy a franchise?

Franchise investment requirements vary widely depending on the brand, industry, and business model. In our consultancy, we generally see candidates with $50,000-$100,000 in available capital having access to a wider range of franchise opportunities. However, there is no one-size-fits-all number.

The right opportunity depends on your available capital, financial position, goals, and the level of investment required by the franchise.

While we can offer guidance, we recommend working with a qualified financial advisor to assess your individual financial position and investment capacity.

Do I need prior business ownership experience?

No, you do not need prior experience to own a franchise. While prior experience can be advantageous, the franchise ownership model provides proven systems and support designed to help first-time owners succeed with the right fit and work ethic.

How much does it cost to work with Todd Mayo?

This entire process is completely free of charge to you. You don’t have to pay any upfront or hidden fees along the way. Think of what we do the same way you’d think of a real estate broker, our job is to show you what opportunities are a good match to your goals, ambitions, and investment range.

What if I decide not to buy?

When it comes to franchise ownership, sometimes the best answer is no. Our goal is to guide you to that answer, irrespective of what it is. We don’t want you to commit to something that could potentially cause more harm than good.

What if franchising isn't right for me?

If we walk through the intial phases of evaluation and it’s apparent that franchise ownership isn’t the right fit for you, this is something we will honestly communicate.

How long does the process take?

There’s no set timeline for buying a franchise. Every process is different, but we generally see deals take around 3-6 months, depending on the franchise and the financing process.

We recommend allowing the process to take as long as you need to make the right decision.

What happens after our first call?

After our initial discovery call, if you decide to move forward and start exploring franchise opportunities, we’ll send over a confidential questionnaire that captures a more detailed overview of your current lifestyle, goals, ambitions, and investment capacity.

From there, we’ll take this information and book a follow-up call to really dig deep into what franchise opportunities will truly suit your life.

Ready to Build Something That's Yours? Your Next Chapter Starts Here

The thing I hear most from franchise owners is “I wish I had started earlier.” You don’t have to decide anything today. Start with the franchise fit quiz and see where you stand, or skip straight to a 1:1 conversation with me. – Todd