Why ARC Franchising?
We Don’t Just Help You Buy a Franchise. We Help You Build a Future.
At ARC Franchising, we aren’t here to sell you a dream. We’re here to protect your reality — by helping you find the franchise that fits your life, not just your wallet.
Most franchise consultants push brands. We craft matches. Our proprietary frameworks, insider knowledge, and deep psychological fit process ensure that the business you choose supports your lifestyle, your goals, and your legacy.
What Makes ARC Different?
✔ Strategic Franchise Fit Advisory
We pioneered a new category of consulting. Instead of brand-pitching, we engineer franchise matches using data, psychology, and strategy.
✔ No Hype, No Pressure
We lead with frameworks, not flash. You get structured guidance and tools to make the best decision for you. No quotas. No “hot list” bias. Just clarity.
✔ Proven Systems, Proprietary Tools
We use exclusive decision-making frameworks like:
- Franchise Fit Navigator™
These tools turn uncertainty into clarity — fast.
✔ Real Business Experience
You’re working with Lance Hood — a founder who’s built and scaled multiple companies, interviewed 180+ business legends, and created systems that have helped thousands.
He’s not just a consultant. He’s your strategic coach, partner, and protector.
✔ Unmatched Brand Access
We maintain relationships with 900+ vetted franchise brands — from manager-run, scalable investments to hands-on legacy builders.
And we never recommend a brand unless we believe it’s right for you.
✔ A Process Built Around You
Whether you’re a corporate exec, investor, immigrant entrepreneur, or burned-out manager — our process starts with understanding your story, then matching opportunities that fit your timeline, capital, values, and lifestyle.
Our Promise: Fit Over Flash. Substance Over Sales.
“We fit businesses to people — not people to businesses.”
At ARC, we believe business ownership should be engineered — not guessed.
We help:
- Executives escape corporate chaos
- Investors find scalable, semi-passive income
- Immigrant professionals build legacy wealth
- Purpose-driven individuals transition with clarity
We don’t pressure. We educate and protect. And we only win when you do.
Ready to Explore?
- Schedule a [Franchise Fit Call]
ARC Franchising Engineer your success. Don’t gamble on it.
We know what it’s like to work in a successful family business as well as for a Fortune 100 corporation. Whether it’s white-collar or blue-collar; freelance, contract or temporary; brick-and-mortar, virtual or home-based businesses – We’ve done it all. We also know the joy and freedom of working for yourself.
For most of the last decade, we helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their businesses, to reach millions of people. Now our focus has turned to helping aspiring entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. We believe, for the right person, nothing is more empowering than taking control of your destiny by owning a business. We are here for you, each step of the way, to help you make your dream a reality.
Meet Lance Hood
We place high importance on creating a better quality of life for everyone. That is why we focus on helping you work smarter not just harder so that you have the time to get out and enjoy what’s important to you.
Lance Hood, Franchise Broker
Lance is an entrepreneur, outdoors-man, no-holds-barred fighter, Starbucks fanatic, and lover of everything business, psychology, and motivation. Midwestern at heart, but drawn to the mountains, lakes and wild places. Loving dad, committed friend, and the person you want by your side throughout the life of your business.