Sona Franchise Consulting | Be Your Own Boss. Pick the Right Business.

Be your own boss. Pick the right business. Free, expert guidance to find the franchise that fits your goals, and avoid costly mistakes. Take the 3-minute Fit Quiz or book a free consultation. Free to you. Franchise brands pay my fee.

Meet Nigel Sankar

I spent 22 years in product strategy and customer-led innovation before I started helping people buy their own business. Through Sona Franchise Consultants, part of the FranServe network, I work with brands across North America in nearly every industry and price range. My help is free to you. It includes a personality assessment, a short list of brands that fit, and referrals for funding and immigration if you need them. B.Com in Marketing, MBA. Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC). FranServe network. IFA supplier community. Connect on LinkedIn.

Why work with me

Education over a sales pitch: I teach you how to judge a franchise, so you can evaluate brands yourself.
Fit, not volume: You only see brands that fit your goals and budget.
Avoid costly mistakes: I've seen where deals go wrong and will point out red flags before they cost you money.
Cross-border perspective: I work on both sides of the border, with Canadians buying U.S. brands and Canadian brands expanding south.

Client stories

What clients say about working with me.

Sanjay, New Jersey: "Nigel is great to work with. Good listener, helps you think through what you are trying to do and goes above and beyond to find the right answers."
McKinzie, Boston, Mass: "I've had a fantastic experience working with Nigel. From the start, he's been a great listener who truly understands where I am and what I'm looking for. He's responsive and reliable, consistently doing exactly what he says he will do, and his follow up is excellent."
Shivani, Toronto, ON: "I had a great experience working with Nigel. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and approachable throughout our conversations."
Carson, Barrie, ON: "Nigel was responsive and answered all questions in a timely fashion with the utmost and important details."
Reena, Toronto, ON: "Nigel is very knowledgeable and helpful. He helped us discover a potential franchise opportunity that fits our expertise."

Looking for your next business?

Whether you want something semi-absentee, home-based or lower cost, I'll match you with vetted brands from the FranServe network, including food, senior care and mobile service concepts. I stay with you through the full process. Vetted brands from the FranServe network. Semi-absentee, home-based and lower-cost options. Support through the full process.

Own a franchise brand in Canada or Europe?

Through our partnership with CanAm Immigration, brands can expand into the U.S. with backing from international investors. CanAm handles the U.S. legal and immigration structure, and new units launch in Florida. Backing from international investors. U.S. legal and immigration structure handled by CanAm. New units launch in Florida.

How it works

Your goals: Your budget, how involved you want to be, and your long-term plans.
How franchising works: Fees, agreements and franchisor support, so nothing surprises you later.
Your short list: A handful of brands that fit.
Due diligence: You talk to current owners and review the numbers.
Your decision: If you move forward, I help you through signing and launch.

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Services for prospective franchisees

Funding Options: 401(k) rollovers, SBA loans and lines of credit in the U.S., plus Canadian lending options.
U.S. Visa (E-2): Buy a U.S. franchise that can support an E-2 investor visa application.
Services for Veterans: Franchise discounts for veterans, and brands that suit military leadership experience.
Free Consultations: Book a free consultation to talk through your goals.

Services for franchise brands

Services for Franchisors: Reach qualified buyers through the FranServe broker network, plus marketing and lead generation support.
Franchise Expansion into U.S.: Planning, visa support and territory development for brands expanding into the U.S.

Frequently asked questions

Is this really free? Yes. My help costs you nothing. I'm paid by the franchise brand if and when you buy, so you get full guidance at no cost.
How are you paid? Franchisors pay a placement fee if you buy a franchise. You never pay me anything, and the price you pay for the franchise is the same as if you'd gone direct.
Do you only show certain brands? No. Through the FranServe network I have access to 900+ brands across nearly every industry and price point, and I only recommend ones that fit your goals and budget.
Do you work in Canada and the U.S.? Yes. I work with buyers on both sides of the border, including Canadians buying U.S. brands and Canadian brands expanding into the U.S.
What happens after the quiz? I review your answers and email you a short list of brands that fit. If you're a strong fit, I'll invite you to book a call so we can go deeper together.

Not sure where to start?

A short call can save you months of research and help you avoid an expensive mistake. Book a free consultation. No obligation.

Sona Franchise Consulting serves Ontario, Canada and Florida, USA. Call U.S. 1-754-704-4495 or Canada 1-647-467-7104. Email nigel@sonafranchise.com.