Dan Collins

About Dan Collins

Thinking about franchise ownership but don’t know where to start?You’re not alone. Most professionals who explore franchising feel overwhelmed by: Hundreds of franchise options that all look the same Fear of making a costly mistake Not knowing which business model fits their lifestyle, goals, and financesThat’s where I come in.As a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE, CFC) with over 30 years in franchising, I help professionals cut through the noise and find the right franchise match. My process is free, objective, and tailored to you so you can invest with confidence, not confusion. What you can expect when we work together: A personalized franchise assessment based on your skills, lifestyle, and financial goals Access to vetted franchise opportunities that fit your criteria Guidance through funding, legal, and due diligence Connections with trusted franchise attorneys, funding partners, and franchisorsMy mission: Help you achieve business ownership, flexibility, and long-term financial freedom through franchising. Want to see if franchise ownership is right for you? Let’s schedule a free Franchise Discovery Call.

Experience

1. Founder

   Franchisee 1st Advisors Llc

   Jul 2009 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   I help professionals explore and invest in franchise businesses with confidence. Through a proven matchmaking process, I guide clients from curiosity → clarity → confident decision.Highlights:Matched professionals with top-performing franchise brandsHelped clients secure funding solutions for franchise investments ranging from $100K–$1M+Recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE, CFC) with over 3 decades in franchising Book a Free Franchise Consultation

Education

• Florida International University

  Bachelor's, Hospitality Management

• International Institute for Franchise Executives

  MBA, Franchising

  2009 — 2011

• Nova Southeastern University

  CFE, Franchising

  2009

Skills

• Recruiting
• Market Planning
• Franchise Consulting
• Site Selection
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Small Business
• P&L
• Real Estate Development
• Multi-Unit
• Income Statement
• Food Service
• New Restaurant Openings
• Trade Shows
• Start-Ups
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Restaurant Management
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Restaurants
• Lead Generation
• Coaching
• Franchising
• Budgets
• Menu Development
• Profit
• Franchise Relations
• P&L Management
• Real Estate
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Food & Beverage
• Product Development
• Sales Operations
• Sales Management
• Location Intelligence