Find the Franchise Opportunity That Fits Your Future.

Mark Fritz, founder of Lion Franchise Advisors, helps people explore franchise ownership and find opportunities that fit their goals, experience, skills, and financial picture.

Mark has owned multiple franchises and other businesses, including ventures in real estate, recruiting and personnel, and online marketing. Mark’s background also includes financial advising, mortgage advising, and insurance. This experience helps Mark understand the many decisions involved in business ownership—from choosing the right opportunity to planning for financing and growth.

A thoughtful process, from first conversation to launch

With thousands of franchise opportunities available, choosing one you’ve seen or heard about may not be the best place to start. Mark listens to what you want from business ownership, learns about your background, and helps identify options that make sense for you.

Together, Mark and clients consider how each opportunity fits your skill set, the support the franchisor offers, the territory and local market, financing options, and plans for growth. Mark’s goal is to help you make an informed decision and feel prepared for the steps ahead.

Mark works with people from many backgrounds, including veterans, corporate professionals, and current or former franchise owners. Wherever you’re starting from, Mark guides you through the process—not just introducing you to a few brands. Mark also helps you explore financing, plan for adequate capitalization, and prepare to build the business you want, whether that means opening one location or growing over time.

Franchising can be a meaningful path to business ownership, but the right choice depends on the person, the opportunity, and the market. Mark brings energy, practical experience, and a personal approach to helping you evaluate your options.

Ready to explore franchise ownership? Let’s start with a conversation about what you’re looking for.