Franchise development & opening advisory

Build smarter.
open stronger.

 

grow with confidence.

Opening Edge Solutions (OES) helps franchise brands strengthen their development programs and supports owners through every stage of opening—from real estate and investment planning to construction and beyond.

For franchisors, family-owned and company-owned brands opening additional locations, and growing businesses preparing to franchise.
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• Faster Openings

• One Team, Every Stage

• Franchise & Growing Brands

• Stronger ROI

About Opening Edge Solutions

from signed agreement to ribbon cutting.

your development partner for every milestone.

Successful franchise development starts with a clear plan and experienced support to carry it through.

We help franchisors strengthen their development process and give franchisees hands-on support to move their build forward with clear timelines, aligned bid scopes, and an experienced partner to call. One coordinated approach, supporting both the brand and the owner.

64%

franchisees are first-time business owners.

First-time owners benefit most from an experienced development partner.

Intl. Franchise Assn. · 2026 Value

12,000+

New franchised businesses projected in the U.S. in 2026.

More new locations means more competition for contractors and permits.

Intl. Franchise Assn. · 2026 Outlook

If you're a franchisor

Strengthen your development program with practical guidance that supports your team, your franchisees, and your growth goals.

If you're a franchisee

Move through site selection, planning, and construction with experienced support and a clear understanding of the decisions ahead.

WHERE TO START

Two ways in, one goal: a faster, cleaner path to opening.

Pick the one that matches where you sit today. Every path starts with the same free consult.

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PATH 01 · EVALUATE + OPTIMIZE

Franchise & Brand Development

Ideal for: Franchisors, plus family-owned and company-owned brands opening more locations or preparing to franchise.

Find where your growth plan is losing time, cost, and control, from market strategy and build costs to vendor programs, then fix it with one plan that keeps every opening on track.

For franchisors: we benchmark your FDD Item 7 estimates against current build costs, so your disclosed range holds up.

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PATH 02 · BUILD + OPEN

Franchisee Advisory & Opening Support

Ideal for: First-time franchisees and experienced operators opening one location or expanding across multiple markets.

Get your next location open on budget and on schedule, with one point of contact managing design, permits, contractors, vendors, and your franchisor from signing to opening day.

For franchisees: we check your quotes against your franchisor’s approved vendor program and current market pricing before you sign.

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Not sure which path fits?

Book a free 30-minute consult with Ryan or Nick.

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FREE CONSULT

Your next opening starts with a conversation.

Whether you’re growing a franchise system, a family-owned or company-owned brand, or opening your next location, let’s talk about your goals and how OES can help you move forward.

THE DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE

Development/Sales → Award → Real Estate → Design → Permitting → Construction → Opening

Engage us at any point on this line, from shaping your franchise sales pipeline through opening day. Work with us a la carte on a single phase, or as your full-service partner start to finish. Either way, you're aligning with a team you can grow with long after this project wraps.

30-Minutes focused on your goals
Tell us where you are in the development process and what you want to accomplish.

No cost, no obligation
Explore how OES can support your project or development pipeline.

Practical insights from experienced partners
Get a clear perspective on your next steps.

30-MINUTE MEETING

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Brands Behind Our Experience

Our experience includes brands supported through OES engagements and through our founders’ prior development and leadership roles.

Faster openings.
Smarter COSTS.
Stronger ROI.

One call, thirty minutes, no cost.

Franchisors and growing brands: pipeline visibility and vendor accountability.
Franchisees: faster openings, smarter build costs, closer corporate process, stronger ROI.

 

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