Why did this ex-Searcher pick franchising instead?
Webinar details
After a successful run at BCG, Jacob Lee got into then popular search fund model. The goal was to find, acquire and operate a small business. But with roots in the South and a desire for geographic flexibility, the traditional search path proved too limiting.
Instead, Jacob pivoted into franchising—securing multi-unit rights for Scenthound across Alabama and Nashville. Today, he’s not only a thriving franchisee but also the founder of SBA Source, a platform helping future franchisees navigate and secure SBA loans.
Join us to hear how Jacob balanced ambition with family priorities, why franchising beat out the traditional search fund model, and how he’s now helping others fund their franchise dreams.
What will you learn?
- Searchfund vs. Franchising: pros and cons
- How to choose the right brand (the Goldilocks approach)
- The truth about the SBA application for a franchise
- How to build a financial model for your franchise (15 main assumptions)
- How to grind out the path to profitability
- How to find and structure terms with a partner
About the speakers
SBA Source, Scenthound
SBA Source
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