Franchise Your Business
From discovery to launch — brand viability assessed, the complete franchise system built.
Leaders in franchise development Toronto / Miami
In a competitive world, how do you win?Multiply.
There is no greater system for growth than franchising. We help create generational wealth, both for franchisors and franchisees.
Toronto
Exchange Tower, 130 King Street West
Miami
Brickell Bay Tower, 1001 Brickell Bay Drive
By engagement
We accept a handful of clients per year
Our experts’ experience spans 500+ franchise brands, including
- McDonald’s
- Tim Hortons
- KFC
- Taco Bell
- Starbucks
- Five Guys
- Popeyes
- Dave’s Hot Chicken
- A&W
- Dairy Queen
- Boston Pizza
- P.F. Chang’s
- TGI Fridays
- Cheesecake Factory
- Caribou Coffee
- Domino’s
01 — Group figures
Leaders in franchise development.
500+
Franchise brands worked with
8,000+
Worldwide franchise developments
250+
Global syndicates
+100mm
Valuations — in just a few short years
Selected outcomes
0 → 36
Taken start-up franchisors from 0–36 franchises, in under 6 months.
$900,000
Generated in franchise fees — with a forecasted $18,000,000 in royalty revenue over the 10-year term.
02 — The Firm
We set out to build the pinnacle of franchise development firms.
The most elite group of franchise experts ever assembled — we know how to build world-class franchise systems.
We accept a handful of clients per year. Quality over quantity — and we are relentless when it comes to franchise excellence.
We have the eXpertise to help our clients eXpand, multiply (x) and eXecute. X is in our DNA. X is what we do.
“Every dream matters, whether you’re a franchisor or franchisee.”
David McLean — Managing Director03 — What We Do
There is no greater system for growth than franchising.
Expand Your Franchise System
It’s possible to expand prudently and aggressively. Growth, launched and managed.
Acquisitions & Divestitures
Advisory on the purchase and sale of franchise systems, at every tier.
Syndicates Program
Join our global syndication — 250+ syndicates, from San Francisco to Seoul.
FranCapital
Capital, aligned with franchise growth — for franchisors and franchisees alike.
FranAssure™
The newest addition to the X Franchise Group platform.
Also within the group — Franchise Ownership Opportunities · FranInsights, our journal
04 — Our Process
Expansion has a recipe.
“It’s possible to expand prudently and aggressively.” Four disciplined stages, from first questionnaire to managed growth.
01
Discover & Assess
Brand viability, established — through our questionnaire and a rigorous review.
02
Incubate
Daily immersion in your business, building the franchise system end to end.
03
Launch & Market
Your franchise opportunity, brought to market with precision.
04
Expand & Manage
Growth — expanded deliberately, managed relentlessly.
05 — The X-Factor
Does your business have the x factor?
Strong unit economics
Replicable and scalable
Economically resilient business in a burgeoning or proven sector
Low maintenance capex
Strong management team
Founders with a long-term investment horizon
Ability to gain market share through organic growth
Fanatic customer base
Franchisor tiers — wherever you stand
Yes, franchising is what we do, but ultimately, we are in the wealth creation business.
06 — The Case for Franchising
The market has already voted.
23x vs 19x
Franchised brands command an average 23x EBITDA — versus 19x for company-operated.
8 min
A new franchise opens every 8 minutes.
$126,866
Median annual income of a food-franchise owner.
53%
Of all franchises are owned by multi-unit franchisees.
07 — Syndicates
Join our global syndication.
From San Francisco to Seoul — investors ranging from business moguls to professional athletes.
“There are no fees to join our syndication, only financial reward.”
Enquire About Syndicates →250+ syndicatesWorldwide
San Francisco → SeoulGlobal reach
$0 to joinNo fees — only financial reward
08 — Contact
Let’s talk eXpansion.
We accept a handful of clients per year. If your business has the x factor, the conversation starts here.
Toronto
Exchange Tower130 King Street West, Suite 1900
Toronto, ON M5X 1E3
Miami
Brickell Bay Tower1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2700
Miami, FL 33131