Adam Goldman helps you evaluate your options with confidence through a focused discovery process—matching your goals with the right business model while considering Dallas market conditions, competition, and growth potential.
Dallas, TX is where most people think about the television show “Dallas, oil tycoons, and Cowboys”. Yet, Dallas is much more than that. It is home to the famous Galleria shopping center and also features one of the largest urban arts districts in the United States. Why invest in Dallas?
According to Arizona State, Dallas ranks as the 8th easiest city to start a business in the United States. This is due to factors like favorable tax laws in areas such as property, business, income taxes, and unemployment insurance. In addition, Dallas’s business regulatory environment has been consistently awarded by CEOs as the best in the country for eight years in a row. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why so many entrepreneurs consider Dallas a prime location to start their ventures.
NerdWallet reports that Dallas is the third most supportive city in the United States for small business owners. The city offers potential for rapid growth and has easy-to-obtain licenses, which has caught the attention of entrepreneurs. Furthermore, Thumbtack.com has given Dallas an “A” rating for its small business friendliness, confirming its reputation as a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs. Organizations throughout the city are dedicated to assisting local small businesses to prosper.
With 24 of the Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the city, Dallas is a major player in the economy. These include household names like JCPenney, AT&T, and ExxonMobil. But it’s not just traditional industries that make Dallas thrive. The city has also earned the nickname “Silicon Prairie” thanks to its thriving tech sector. Other industries that contribute to Dallas’s vibrant marketplace include transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and defense.
Adam Goldman — Franchise Coach & Consultant
Adam Goldman provides support to individuals looking at franchising as an option to pursue their financial objectives, use their past work experiences, and develop a preferred lifestyle by guiding them through the discovery process.
After transitioning from being an employee to an entrepreneur, Adam started building his career by assisting others in identifying a suitable franchise model. He has over 10 years of experience in helping potential franchisees identify their next step during the discovery process.
We begin by defining your financial goals, investment budget, and ideal daily lifestyle to establish a clear blueprint for your business model.
As your franchise coach, I evaluate your professional strengths, management experience, and personal preferences to target the right industries.
I introduce a curated shortlist of brands expanding in the Valley, walking you through their business models, investment levels, and territory availability.
I guide you through deep due diligence—including analyzing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), talking directly to current owners, and making an educated final decision.
A franchise consultant assists you in finding the right opportunity for you by identifying which franchise brands best fit your goals, budget, experience, lifestyle, and desired type of ownership.
The consultant will also provide direction for researching and comparing franchises, making validation calls to validate the information provided, and assisting you with completing due diligence to make as informed a buying decision as possible.
Working with a franchise consultant in Dallas provides you with expertise in a very large and competitive marketplace. A consultant may assist you in narrowing down franchise opportunities, understanding the investment required, evaluating the level of support from the franchisor, and focusing on those opportunities that match your skills and local market demand.
Generally speaking, consulting with a franchise consultant is done without a fee directly related to the consumer/buyer. Consultants usually receive compensation from franchisors after they have successfully matched a franchisor. However, it is expected that any exceptions to this rule, including paid services, would be clearly stated prior to engaging with a consultant.
The amount of money you will need for a new franchise depends upon your particular type of franchise business (e.g., service-based, retail, brick-and-mortar, restaurant, or franchise food) as well as where it is located.
In general, service-based franchises that are low overhead can be started with an initial investment in excess of $50,000, while most retail, food & service, and other types of higher cost brick-and-mortar franchises will have a required startup capital investment of over $250,000.
Yes. First-time business owners may particularly benefit from franchise consulting. The consultant will help you know how franchises operate, provide a comparison of the various franchise concepts, identify potential risk factors, and describe what you should be aware of before investing money in a specific opportunity.
No. Although Dallas is their primary focus area, most franchise consultants assist clients across Texas as well as other areas outside of Texas, such as Fort Worth, Arlington, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Plano, Frisco, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Round Rock, and Killeen.
These success stories started with one simple question: “What’s next?” Adam helps aspiring business owners explore franchise opportunities that align with their goals, budget, and lifestyle—without pressure, fees, or guesswork.
