The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs

Learn the 3 ways acquisition entrepreneurs blend ETA with franchising: searching, “Plant Your Flag,” and partnership.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs
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Franchising can offer more than one path to business ownership—and the right approach depends on your goals, strengths, and appetite for risk.

Join franchise consultant Connor Groce to explore the three paths available to acquisition entrepreneurs: conventional search, “Plant Your Flag,” and partnership.

Connor explains what each path looks like in practice, how to pursue it, and the tradeoffs to consider along the way.

Topics covered:

  • What Conventional Search, “Plant Your Flag,” and partnership each entail
  • How acquisition entrepreneurs can pursue each path
  • The benefits and drawbacks of each approach
  • How to determine which path best aligns with your goals
  • Case studies and outcomes from entrepreneurs who have pursued all three

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the different ways to approach franchising—and which path may be right for you.

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