Welcome to JKO Franchise Brokering
Your Exit Strategy from Corporate America.
At JKO Franchise Brokering, we don’t just find businesses; we engineer independence. Combining 20 years of technology leadership with an integrity-first approach, we provide the strategic roadmap you need to transition from executive employee to empowered owner.
Welcome to JKO Franchise Brokering
Leading the Way to Your Business Independence
At JKO Franchise Brokering, we believe that the right franchise isn’t just a business decision — it’s a life-changing opportunity. As your trusted gateway to the world of franchising, we connect aspiring entrepreneurs with proven brands and support systems to help you take control of your future.
Whether you're exploring franchise ownership for the first time or seeking to expand your investment portfolio, JKO Franchise Brokering provides the insights, tools, and guidance you need to step confidently into business ownership.
Opportunity starts here. Let us open the door.
FRANCHISE DISCOVERY PROCESS
How to Get Started
Schedule Your Franchise Strategy Session
Time is your most valuable asset. We’ll spend 15–30 minutes auditing your current situation, weighing your risk tolerance, and defining what "success" looks like for your future
Build Your Ownership Profile
Success in franchising is about the right alignment. This diagnostic tool audits your leadership style, risk threshold, and operational preferences to ensure the brands we explore are a cultural and financial fit.
A Disciplined Framework for Discovery
With over 4,000 franchise opportunities on the market, the search can quickly become a distraction. We apply a rigorous, executive-level vetting process to filter out the noise, protecting your time and capital while identifying the brands positioned for sustainable growth. The Goal: Minimize risk. Maximize ROI. Secure your future.
Strategic Alignment for the Modern Entrepreneur
Your professional history is unique; your business ownership strategy should be too. At JKO, we don’t do “one-size-fits-all” recommendations. We conduct a high-level audit of your leadership strengths and vision to identify the specific business models that scale with your ambitions. You aren’t just getting a consultant, you’re getting a partner who speaks the language of ROI and operational excellence.
Expertise From Both Sides of the Desk
Most consultants read about business, I’ve built it. My expertise is forged from 20 years as a technology executive and the real-world experience of trading the corporate ladder for franchise ownership. I don’t just understand the “paperwork”, I understand the mindset shift, the operational hurdles, and the strategic requirements for scaling a proven brand.
Strategic Support from Launch to Legacy
Finding the right franchise is only the first objective. True success lies in the execution. Leveraging 20 years of technology and operational leadership, JKO provides a framework for your transition, helping you navigate the complexities of systems, marketing, and scaling. We ensure your business is not just “open,” but operationally sound and built for long-term independence.
Why JKO Franchise Brokering
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Franchise Listing System 1
Formal agreements with over 500 Franchise Brands in over 30 industries
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Proven Systems 2
Proven process for matching prospective business owners to exceptional businesses
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Professional Relationships 3
In house and In Network relationships with Funding Sources, Legal Experts, and Accountants
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Knowledge Base 4
Support tools and knowledge base articles demystifying what can look like a complicated landscape
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Franchisor Connections 5
Priority placement of prospective business owners with Franchisors for detailed discovery
Move from Executive to Owner.
You’ve spent your career building someone else’s legacy. It’s time to build your own. Let’s sit down for a strategic briefing to map out your transition into business ownership with confidence, clarity, and a proven plan.
AFFILIATIONS
Partnered With the Best
John Kohlschein - Owner/Broker
I am an entrepreneur and franchise broker with a passion for helping people take control of their future through business ownership. After spending 20+ years in corporate America as a technology executive, I leaped into entrepreneurship in 2019 when I purchased a window treatment franchise, trading the corporate ladder for self employment and the freedom that came with it.
That experience changed everything.
Having lived on both sides of the professional world, I understand firsthand what it feels like to work within corporate America structures and what it takes to step away. My journey fuels my desire to help others become their own boss and build something they can truly call their own. While I am new to franchise brokering, my insight and value are rooted in real-world experience. I know the questions to ask, the risks to weigh, and the mindset required to start or make the move into business ownership.
Having served in the United States Air Force, it is my ethos to always engage with an integrity-first approach. I am not interested in presenting opportunities that are not the right fit. Instead, I focus on listening, educating, and guiding clients toward franchise options that align with their goals, lifestyle, and long-term vision. Loyalty, confidence, and doing the right thing are values I bring into every conversation and relationship.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, volunteering for non profit organizations, and traveling.
If you are exploring business ownership and looking for someone who understands the leap because I have taken it myself, I stand at the ready to help guide you on that journey.