Buy a franchise process
Written by: Patrick Findaro
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Visa Franchise's buy a franchise process
Submit application for pre-meeting review
5 to 10 minutes to submit
We'll review your background to see if you meet the eligibility criteria for this current solution. At this stage, our team will analyze your professional history, education, and experience.
Initial discovery/solution call
30 minutes
Get a free initial video call with Visa Franchise to learn about our services and understand key factors in your case to see if we're best positioned to support your immigration investment goals.
Become a Visa Franchise client
1–3 days to review agreements before signing
If you are a good fit for our franchise purchase solution, you will need to complete our agreement by e-signature and make the initial payment. You will engage the filing immigration attorney of your choice through a separate agreement.
Client profile survey
30 minutes
Complete our client questionnaire, which serves as the foundation for identifying the best business opportunities tailored to your unique profile.
Onboarding call
Scheduled within 2-3 business days
The initial phase of your immigration journey begins with a comprehensive onboarding call with our team. During this call, we will provide a detailed walkthrough of the entire process, ensuring you have a clear understanding of each step involved. Our priority is to simplify the process and guide you seamlessly through each phase, ensuring your application is complete and well-prepared.
Franchise and business analysis
3-4 business days
Our team reaches out to businesses that best fit your profile, completes the necessary research, analysis, and due diligence, and shares a detailed analysis for each business opportunity.
Debrief call
Scheduled within 4-7 business days
Schedule a call to discuss any feedback you have regarding the businesses, clarify any questions you might have before deciding which ones to pursue, and share an analysis of each different business opportunity.
Introduction to franchisors
(Variable timeline)
Schedule an introductory call with the business(es) of your choice to assess if there is a mutual initial fit. Afterward, the business will provide relevant information for your further review.
Initial consultation with a filing immigration attorney
2-3 business days
After our initial onboarding call, our team will arrange a consultation with a filing immigration attorney who we believe is the best match for your immigration profile. This meeting allows us to review the strategy they consider most suitable for your case and provide a clear path forward in your process.
Due diligence process
1 to 2 weeks
A filing immigration attorney will review your chosen business(es) and advise you on structuring the investment for E-2 visa eligibility. Our client services manager will coordinate calls with existing franchisees or investors of the selected business, and you can meet in person or attend a virtual discovery day. Additionally, a franchise attorney will review the franchise's FDD and franchise agreement, providing you with essential legal advice.
Company formation & bank account setup
4-6 weeks
We assist you in forming an LLC or C-Corp, applying for an EIN, and setting up a corporate bank account. Please note that timelines may vary based on IRS and bank processing times.
Investment decision
2 to 3 weeks
The agreement is signed with the chosen business, and the initial franchise fee (or deposit) is paid, marking the beginning of your partnership and commitment to the franchise.
Document collection and business plan preparation
3 to 6 weeks
Our experienced team works diligently to intricately develop a comprehensive business plan tailored specifically to your immigration journey. Please be sure to allocate 3-4 hours to thoroughly complete the business and professional plan questionnaire. It's essential to dedicate this time, as these questionnaires are a crucial part of our process.
In addition to this, we offer thorough assistance in gathering and reviewing all the necessary documents for your petition, ensuring that your application process is well-prepared and meticulously organized. This detailed approach helps to maximize your chances of success and provides you with the support needed throughout every step of the process.
Internal review
5-10 business days
Once you complete all contact questionnaires, provide the required personal information and upload all the evidentiary documentation, our team conducts a final review and prepares the package for the filing attorney.
Development of business
2 to 8 weeks
From this point forward, the franchisor & lawyer(s) is best suited to help with opening up the business and providing ongoing support as needed.
Business open and visa approved
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained your U.S. investor visa, marking the exciting beginning of a new chapter filled with endless possibilities. Now, it's time to enjoy and take advantage of the opportunities that the U.S. has to offer, not only for you, but also for your family.
Interested in exploring other solutions? Discover our services for EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and O-1 visas, which can enable you to legally reside in the U.S. in less than six months.
Ready to take the next step in your journey?
Requirements
1 Requirement 1
It is important to note that, in order to become a Visa Franchise client, you must have an intermediate level of proficiency in English and/or Spanish.
2 Requirement 2
Visa Franchise requires investors to engage an immigration attorney to help them with the process.
Disclosures
1 Disclosure 1
Visa Franchise does not offer legal services and should not be regarded as a replacement for professional legal counsel. Visa Franchise operates independently and is not associated with or endorsed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any other government entity.
2 Disclosure 2
Information communicated through this website does not establish or imply an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to solicit the formation of such a relationship or to offer legal services for any specific matter. Additionally, it is not meant to provide or substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney.
3 Disclosure 3
Please be aware that at this time, the IRS is incurring significant delays in issuing employment identification numbers (EIN) to foreign nationals who currently do not possess a Social Security Number. The average wait time is currently 3 to 4 weeks and for this reason, Visa Franchise recommends you start working on this process as soon as possible. You are not able to open a corporate bank account without an EIN.
4 Disclosure 4
Although Visa Franchise has vetted all investment opportunities in our portfolio from an investor visa standpoint, each client’s Visa application might vary in accordance with specific details of their background and the context of their application. For this reason, Visa Franchise defers any decisions on whether an investment is suitable to a client’s investor Visa application to their respective immigration attorney.