Why Schooley Mitchell?
Low Investment
- Initial Franchise Fee of $73,000.
High Return
- Perfect business model – unlimited market, no territory restrictions, no-risk proposal for clients
Low Overhead
- No expectations of leasing office space, hiring staff, buying and maintaining inventory
Contingency Model
- We get paid only when we save our clients money – no savings, no fee – risk free proposition for the client
Residuals/Recurring Revenue Stream
- Ability to build long-term client relationships – long-term revenue streams
Great Exit Strategy
- Each client you obtain is an asset that can be sold
Recession-Proof Model
- In poor economic times, clients need us to save money
- In good financial times, clients need us to cost-effectively optimize their expansion and growth
Scalability
- No restrictions on how big you choose to grow your business
Huge Marketplace
- Any business or non-profit that utilizes any of the following services can be a client:
- Telecom
- Electronic payment processing
- Shipping
- Waste
- eSignature
- Electronic Logging Devices
- Compressed Gases
- Fuel
- Less than Truckload
- Facility Supplies
- Uniforms & Linens
- Software as a Service
- Unified Communications as a Service
- Packaging Supplies
- Shipping Supplies
- Office Supplies
- Breakroom Supplies
- Electricity
- Natural Gas
- Water & Sewage
- FICA Payroll Taxes
- Printers, Image Creation & Copiers
Comprehensive Training and Support
- For new franchisees, we offer a five-day virtual training course led by live interactive instructors. After these five days, franchisees continue to receive ongoing training and support through several programs designed for their success.
Franchisee View
Meet the Franchise Development Team
Dennis Schooley
Founder
Dennis is the founder of Schooley Mitchell and has years of Franchising experience, helping to establish profitable and rewarding businesses for professionals of all types throughout North America. He is directly responsible for providing Franchise Candidates with information throughout the qualification process, allowing each Candidate to make an informed business decision about joining Schooley Mitchell. Dennis also has a passion for sales and marketing, and has led the development of SM’s initial training for new Franchisees.
Mike DeBoer
Executive Franchise
Developer
Mike started his career at Schooley Mitchell in the Marketing and Communications department, assisting with Franchisee and corporate marketing and content efforts. He eventually transitioned to the Franchise Development team, where he guides Candidates through the discovery process.
Amanda Eve
Executive Franchise
Developer
Amanda has a background in coaching and training our Franchisees as a RAMP coach. In 2021, she joined the Franchise Development department at Schooley Mitchell, using her extensive knowledge of our business to help lead Candidates through their qualification process and become Schooley Mitchell Franchisees.
Sarah Scheepstra
Executive Franchise
Developer
Sarah is a Franchise Development Advisor with a background in office administration. She loves helping people and seeing them thrive. As an Executive Franchise Developer, she guides Candidates through the discovery process.
Joanne Sales
Franchise Development
Manager
Joanne is a valued member of the Franchise Development team, facilitating the onboarding that takes Candidates from the early stages of the process to active Schooley Mitchell Franchisee. She helps with determining Candidate suitability and relaying information to them. Joanne is a main point of contact for the Candidates and Franchise Advisors.
Lindsay Ballantyne
Franchise Development
Advisor
Lindsay is responsible for guiding Candidates through the initial stages of the discovery process, educating Candidates on the many benefits of a Schooley Mitchell Franchise. With a diverse background in several different fields, Lindsay shines when it comes to providing excellent customer service and attention to detail when reaching out to Candidates who contact us through social media and our website.
Grace Fountain
Franchise Development
Advisor
Grace has been with Schooley Mitchell since 2019 and has held a variety of roles on both the operational and development side of the business. Currently, Grace assists Candidates through the early stages of their discovery process with us, and also discusses our model to Franchise Consultants looking to refer their clients to our opportunity.
Kyla Reed
Franchise Development
Advisor
Kyla handles initial conversations with new Candidates, ensuring they receive all the information they need at an introductory level before continuing through their due diligence process while also discussing our model and opportunity with Franchise Consultants looking to introduce their clients to our business.
Lisa Groke
Franchise Development
Advisor
Lisa has over 25 years in the hospitality industry, where she led teams in providing exceptional service. As a Franchise Development Advisor, she is responsible for guiding candidates through the early stages of the discovery process and educating consultants about Schooley Mitchell.
Alora Shoults
Franchise Development
Advisor
Alora is a Franchise Development Advisor who began her career in 2022 and supports Franchise Consultants while guiding candidates through the early stages of their discovery with Schooley Mitchell. With a 10-year background in the hospitality industry she brings a strong work ethic and people-first approach, and enjoys travel, golf, and spending time outdoors in her free time.
Tasha Reynolds
Franchise Growth
Developer
Tasha is a key member of our Franchise Development team who assists individuals in learning more about what business ownership looks like for them. As a Franchise Growth Developer, Tasha educates candidates on franchising and Schooley Mitchell’s franchise opportunity.
Melissa Arnold
Franchise Development
Assistant
In her role as Franchise Development Assistant, Melissa ensures a seamless administrative and operational process for the Franchise Development department. With years of experience in real estate administration, Melissa is a valuable member of our department, ensuring Candidates, Coaches and Consultants have everything they need throughout their discovery process with Schooley Mitchell.
Emiley Burt
Franchise Development
Administrator
Emiley’s background is in administration and law, having graduated from a paralegal program. As a Franchise Development Administrator, she works behind the scenes with Melissa to ensure a seamless administration and operational process for the Franchise Development department.
Justin Cociu
Franchise Development
Communications Specialist
With a background in Communications, Justin relays messaging that accurately reflects our brand and the benefits we provide our Franchisees. He ensures all Franchise Development content is compelling and informative, helping to supplement our discovery process with our Candidates.
Michelle Soper
Franchise Development
Communications Specialist
Michelle is a Communications Specialist with a background in journalism and social media marketing. She started at Schooley Mitchell in March 2017 in the Marketing and Communications department, executing the SMARRT Relationship Builder program. She joined our Franchise Development team in November 2022 to help create informative content for our Candidates in the discovery process.