About The Franchise Studio
The Franchise Studio was founded on a simple belief: franchise ownership can be life-changing when you find the right match. (And trust me, I've lived it!)
My Story
I wasn't always a franchise consultant. Like many of my clients, I started in corporate America, working long hours with limited control over my future. Each year, I watched my salary increase incrementally while the company's value grew exponentially.
Something had to change.
The decision to invest in my first franchise completely transformed my life:
I tripled my corporate salary
Built wealth through real estate investments
Created an income stream that wasn't dependent on a single employer
Gained the freedom to control my schedule (hello, midweek tennis!)
Eventually became an absentee owner
But here's what I'm really proud of: I owned and led the #1 revenue-generating studio in the entire United States for my Waxing the City franchise. My location generated $1.3M in annual revenue, setting the standard for the entire system. I even served on the Franchise Advisory Council, representing the interests of myself and fellow franchisees, giving me an insider's view of how successful franchise systems operate.
Now, I'm passionate about helping others achieve similar success. (Without all the trial and error I went through!)
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...
"Melinda was one of my validation calls before I joined the franchise. She blew me away. She told me the good and tough parts of owning a business. She honestly was where my husband and I wanted to be. It was like looking into the future. Done with our W2’s, semi-absentee ownership and doing seven figures a year in sales. We ditched our W2’s and haven’t looked back. That one call with her changed our lives for the better."
~ Carla B.
"She’s so well connected, trustworthy and honest. This space can be hard to figure out who to trust but once you talk with her, you’ll know she knows her stuff. Franchising is her jam. We’ve talked through hiring, firing, investment opportunities, training, innovation and so much more. Nothing is off the table."
~ Kail W.
"Melinda is the real deal. She’s setting the bar so high for us as fellow franchisees and really raises the standards of performing well. I look up to her."
~ Erica P.
"I’ve worked with Melinda for 6 years and she consistently amazes me. If I have questions or a situation to figure out with my business, she’s my first call. I know she can help me figure it out. She’s so solutions based and I love that! Glad to work with her but prouder to call her my business bestie."
~ Kary Z.
Grab the Corporate Escape Plan!
Our "Corporate Escape Plan" is specifically designed for ambitious professionals like you who are ready to explore the freedom and financial rewards of franchise ownership.
Don't spend another year feeling unfulfilled. Download your free guide now and start building your path to a more rewarding future
Grab the Corporate Escape Plan!
Our "Corporate Escape Plan" is specifically designed for ambitious professionals like you who are ready to explore the freedom and financial rewards of franchise ownership.
Don't spend another year feeling unfulfilled. Download your free guide now and start building your path to a more rewarding future