ABOUT
FranDestiny
FranDestiny was born out of Linda and Marc Cayle’s two decades of franchise coaching experience and a passion for making the dreams of business ownership a reality for others. We were founded on the idea that a lack of knowledge creates fear. By guiding you past this fear and the preconceived notions around franchising, you will sail into franchise success!
Our free, proven investigative process goes something like this:
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Information Gathering
During the information-gathering stage, we will gather pertinent details about you, such as your experience, goals, and desires for franchise ownership. This is the first step to exploring exciting franchise business opportunities and understanding what you want and need as an entrepreneur.
2
Personal Franchise Consultation
In the personal franchise consultation stage, we will arrange a confidential consultation and develop a personalized model for use in evaluating franchise opportunities. This process will identify the attributes you feel are important and provides a simple tool to determine your ideal franchise match.
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Franchise Selection
Franchise selection is the last stage of our proven process. We examine a pre-screened inventory of franchises to see which opportunities fit your model. We will also provide the tools and experience to guide you during the investigation process as you seek to find a compatible franchise opportunity.
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Due Diligence
Following a systematic, proven technique, we will investigate each business model step-by-step uncovering key factors about each franchise brand in order to make an informed and well-educated decision in the end. This process involves answering all of your questions, guiding you to the final steps and offering resources needed to make a decision. We will be right by your side every step of the way.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.
The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
– Thomas Edison
The Franchise Coach: Linda Cayle
Linda Cayle possesses a passion for helping people realize their dreams of business ownership. As a franchise consultant, she is committed to matching prospective buyers to the ideal franchise opportunities available nationwide. She accomplishes this precise task by using a proven method of extracting every attribute that her prospective buyers possess. With an instinct for interpersonal communication, Linda graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business-to-Business Communications. Her focus became the company/client relationship and how companies can provide clients a unique and extraordinary experience, making them industry leaders.
Experience in Franchising and Beyond
Linda’s innate ability to make successful connections between people and departments within an organization led her to Manpower, a multinational human resource consulting firm providing recruitment and assessment, training and development, career management, outsourcing, and workforce consulting. Recognized for her talents, she was quickly promoted to On-site Manager at one of Manpower’s largest accounts, Brady Corporation. She managed over 150 employees, from custodians to attorneys, and was awarded the Beacon Award for the highest retention rate of her temporary employee staff.
Since 2000, Linda has had a keen sense of understanding people’s needs and a desire for business ownership. Linda worked for five years as a FranChoice consultant during the pioneering stages, beginning in year 2000. In 2005, Linda and her husband, Marc Cayle, who is also a FranChoice consultant, bought, developed and sold their top ten and award wining, three-territory Comfort Keepers franchise. Linda’s combined experience in owning a franchise as well as being a franchise consultant has provided her the insights and clear realization of what it takes to educate others in becoming a franchise owner. She understands numerous aspects of franchise ownership including financials, ideal demographics, employee recruitment and retention and building a sustainable culture.
Helping Others Realize Their Dreams
Linda understands the difference between leaders and contenders in the franchise industry and has a keen sense when it comes to the candidate– consultant relationship and what is necessary in order to make the perfect match between buyer and franchisor. Her sharp listening skills, broad knowledge and discriminating judgment in the franchise industry are paramount in helping people control their destiny and realize their dream of becoming independent business owners. Linda currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband, two children and two dogs. She relishes family time, traveling, cruising with other yacht club members to explore the Michigan and Wisconsin coasts, volunteering for various fundraisers, and living a life that the freedom of business ownership affords.
Meet Marc Cayle
With over 25 years of experience in franchising, including roles as a franchisor, multi-unit franchisee, and franchise consultant, Marc has had the privilege of being part of exceptional opportunities that have elevated the customer experience. His passion lies in leading teams, surrounding himself with extraordinary people, and executing plans to make things happen. Throughout Marc’s career, he has been recognized with awards such as Businessman of the Year and multiple accolades for gross revenue, low turnover, and operational excellence achievements.
Before diving into researching franchise concepts, it’s crucial to ensure that you are a good fit for this path. Together, Marc’s candidates will determine if entrepreneurship is their true calling and that they’re not just a “want-trepreneur.” By working together, Marc can successfully match you with the perfect franchise opportunity. He has helped hundreds of individuals find their ideal business ownership path, and he is committed to ensuring you ask the right questions to the right people at the right time, so you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.
Having walked in your shoes, Marc can relate to your aspirations. He had a successful run with a franchise that resulted in a very profitable exit, and he can show you how to achieve the same for yourself. Franchise models allowed him to focus on working on the business rather than being tied down by working in it, leading to a fantastic work-life balance. Thanks to this approach, he never missed important family events like games, gymnastics meets, or boating trips.
Prior to entering the world of franchising, Marc attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his entrepreneurial spirit has been with him ever since. Even while working for other companies, he consistently nurtured side businesses to build wealth and create a lasting legacy for his family.
Remember, you too can achieve these goals, and he is here to support you every step of the way.
Linda and Marc Cayle have been helping 100s of people duplicate their franchise ownership success for over 23-years. Together, they possess a passion for helping people realize their dreams of business ownership.
Linda Cayle
P: 414.405.0224
E: lindacayle@frandestiny.com
Marc Cayle
P: 414.331.0224
E: marccayle@frandestiny.com