We tip the odds in your favor with capital, strategic insights, and exclusive industry connections.
There are two primary reasons why over 300 franchisor brands fail every year. Here’s why:
Undercapitalization can halt your franchise's growth, causing missed opportunities and potential failure.
We inject the vital working capital you need to properly get your brand off the ground and growing sustainably.
The road to franchising is fraught with risks; one misstep, like a poor investment or operational error, can be devastating.
Leverage our battle-tested experience. We've learned from every mistake in the book, ensuring you sidestep these pitfalls and achieve sustained success.
Undercapitalization can halt your franchise's growth, causing missed opportunities and potential failure.
We inject the vital working capital you need to properly get your brand off the ground and growing sustainably.
The road to franchising is fraught with risks; one misstep, like a poor investment or operational error, can be devastating.
Leverage our battle-tested experience. We've learned from every mistake in the book, ensuring you sidestep these pitfalls and achieve sustained success.
We’ve grown all these brands past 100 units or more:
We’ve made all the franchisor mistakes - so you don’t have to. We help you avoid those, refine your strategy, and scale smarter. From franchisee selection to operations and unit economics, we provide hands-on guidance every step of the way.
Most franchisors underestimate how much capital it takes to scale. We provide the essential funding to help you grow—without scrambling for cash. Whether it’s marketing, franchise development, or infrastructure, we ensure you have the financial backing to expand effectively.
We’ve made all the franchisor mistakes - so you don’t have to. We help you avoid those, refine your strategy, and scale smarter. From franchisee selection to operations and unit economics, we provide hands-on guidance every step of the way.
"A
rocket
ride."
"After 2 years of trying, and hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted, we were lucky to find Mike and Brent. The two years following were nothing short of a rocket ride (the good kind!).
Matteo Rachocki - CEO
"Dream
come
true.
"We’d sold only 2 franchises before meeting Brent. Today we’re at over 100 open. And I’ve got a team running the franchise for me.
Jackie Bondanza - Founder
"9 Figure
Exit
"In 2017, Jamba Juice experienced two years of negative growth. Jamba partnered with Brent, and the result was +100 units in just 6 months. The brand successfully sold shortly after.
Loren Bontrager - VP of Development
"Game-
changer.
"We partnered together and have grown from 7 Units to 350 thanks to the team at Spire.
Bryen Park- CEO
Some of the biggest names in franchising have come together to form Spire. Franchisors, Franchisees, Franchise Development
Experts and Leading Franchise Attornies. We’d like to think this is truly the Franchise Dream Team.
Brent Dowling
As a multi-brand franchisee, franchisor, private equity board advisor and creator of one of the largest FSOs, Brent brings a wide array of experience to the table.
Nick Powills
Nick is an industry titan - having built one of the biggest franchise media machines. He is known as a savvy brand strategist with a strong track-record in helping brands increase system wide revenues and profitability.
Mike Edwards
Also a multi-brand Franchisor and Franchisee, with 25 years of experience, Mike has personally sold over 2000 franchise territories.
Charles Internicola
Charles is the original key opinion leader in the franchise legal space, with an uncanny ability to pair his legal experience with development strategies that help brands win big.
We’re looking to partner with high-potential microemerging franchise brands
who need a little help getting momentum. Specifically:
Emerging brands (25 Units or less)
Strong (and documented) financial performance
Founders willing to work hard
Founders looking for successfully exit in 3-7 years
True category leaders
Individuals who pass the - “would we have a beer with this person” test