ONLY 6% OF FRANCHISES
REACH 100 UNITS

We tip the odds in your favor with capital, strategic insights, and exclusive industry connections.

WE’VE DEVELOPED OR OWNED

FRANCHISE GROWTH STATS AFTER 2 YEARS

Most brands assume growing to 100 locations is easy. Here’s the harsh reality of franchisors
after their first two years of development efforts

65
%

Have ZERO open locations

27
%

Have 1-10 OPEN LOCATIONS

1
%

Reach 100 Open Locations

WHY MOST FRANCHISORS FAIL
(AND HOW WE’RE HERE TO FIX IT)

There are two primary reasons why over 300 franchisor brands fail every year. Here’s why:

Problem 1 - Capital Shortfalls

Undercapitalization can halt your franchise's growth, causing missed opportunities and potential failure.

Our Solution

We inject the vital working capital you need to properly get your brand off the ground and growing sustainably. 

Problem 2 - Irreversible Strategic Errors

The road to franchising is fraught with risks; one misstep, like a poor investment or operational error, can be devastating.

Our Solution

Leverage our battle-tested experience. We've learned from every mistake in the book, ensuring you sidestep these pitfalls and achieve sustained success.

01

CAPITAL SHORTFALLS

Undercapitalization can halt your franchise's growth, causing missed opportunities and potential failure.

PROBLEM

01

our solution

We inject the vital working capital you need to properly get your brand off the ground and growing sustainably.

SOLUTION

02

Irreversible Strategic Errors

The road to franchising is fraught with risks; one misstep, like a poor investment or operational error, can be devastating.

PROBLEM

02

our solution

Leverage our battle-tested experience. We've learned from every mistake in the book, ensuring you sidestep these pitfalls and achieve sustained success.

SOLUTION

GROW YOUR BRAND BY PARTNERING 
WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS

We’ve grown all these brands past 100 units or more:

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Strategic Guidance

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.

Initial Working Capital

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.

Exclusive Vendor Partnerships

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.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

"a rocket ride

Matteo Rachocki
CEO

"dream
come true

jackie bondanz
Founder

"9 figure exit

Loren Bontrager
VP of Development

"game-changer

bryan park
CEO

MEET YOUR ALL-STAR
FRANCHISE PARTNERSHIP TEAM

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.

WHO WE’RE INVESTING IN

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