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The strongest franchise and business opportunities aren’t always the loudest ones. I help you cut through the noise, ask smarter questions, and focus only on brands that genuinely fit your goals and life.

 
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Derek Ilich

Franchise Broker

The Success of FBA Franchise Broker, Derek Ilich, and N-zone Sports.

Buying a franchise was the best professional decision of my life.I had always wanted to own a business, and franchising offered exactly what I needed a proven model, a support system, and the structure to launch my entrepreneurial goals. After 12 years as a multi-unit franchisee — across multiple categories, through good decisions and hard lessons — I understood this world deeply enough to help others navigate it. I want every person who works with me to feel that I am genuinely invested in their outcome — not as a transaction, but as someone who has stood exactly where they’re standing and knows how much this decision matters.

As a Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) member, I am uniquely equipped to guide you through every stage of the franchise discovery process.

Only FBA Franchise Brokers have access to the world’s largest inventory of franchise information. I can quickly assess any franchise and share a history of its strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance so you are making decisions with real context, not just marketing.

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I provide franchise consulting services at no cost to you as the candidate and operate with an integrity-first approach. My only goal is to help serious, qualified buyers find a franchise that truly fits their life.

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Discover. Evaluate. Launch.

Derek, you made this dream happen for us! I don't know if you understand the caliber of that! You were too kind and thank you very much for everything that you have done. We probably would've never gone this route without you.
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Kathryn S.
FYZICAL Franchisee

After speaking with several franchise advisors, my wife and I chose Derek because of his firsthand experience as a franchise owner and his approach to helping others find the right opportunity.

From the beginning, Derek was incredibly responsive, transparent, and available every step of the way. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, helped us weigh the pros and cons of different opportunities, and ultimately introduced us to a franchise we had never considered—but turned out to be the right fit for us.

Even after closing, our relationship with Derek hasn’t ended. This process gave us more than a franchise advisor—it gave us a partner in franchising for life. We highly recommend giving Derek the opportunity to help guide you toward your next franchise.

Jay & Tiffany Sparkle Squad

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Our Process

01 - Discover

We start with a focused conversation about you — your goals, lifestyle, experience, and what you want your next chapter of business ownership to look like. From there, we narrow the field to a curated list of franchises that align with your investment range, timeline, and vision.

 
02 - Funding

Traditional local bank loans are rarely the best path for franchise startups. We help you explore funding options such as SBA loans, rollover programs, and other proven resources, and make introductions to trusted funding partners so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

03 - Select Brands

Using industry data, our experience, and the FBA’s extensive franchise inventory, we look past the marketing to understand each brand’s real track record. We focus on strong, scalable, service-based franchises and match you with brands that fit both who you are and the market you’re in — not just what’s popular.

04 - Evaluate

We walk through a proven evaluation process so you know exactly what you are looking at. Together, we dig into the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), talk through what is and isn’t there, and outline the right questions to ask franchisors and existing franchisees. The goal is a fully informed yes or no — never a pressured maybe.

05 - Decide

When you are ready to move toward a decision, we help you prepare for “Meet the Team” day with the franchisor and connect you with franchise-savvy attorneys and accounting professionals. You will have the right experts around you so your interests are clearly protected.

06 - Launch

Our work together does not end when you sign. We stay in your corner as you launch, sharing resources and guidance so you can ramp up smoothly. Many clients tell us we saved them time, money, and stress — and helped them find opportunities they never would have discovered on their own.

Find Your Ideal Business or Franchise Match

Ilich Franchise Group is your experienced guide in the world of franchising and business ownership. With real operator experience, data-backed tools, and a calm, structured process, we help you sort through the noise and focus only on businesses that align with your goals, values, and lifestyle

If you are serious about working for yourself, you do not have to figure this out alone. I am committed to honest, transparent guidance that empowers you to choose a franchise or business that truly fits — not just one that looks good on paper. My services come at no cost to you as the buyer, and everything is rooted in an integrity-first approach to helping aspiring owners improve their lives.

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Formal relationships with hundreds of franchise brands across more than 30 industries give us access to deep information, not just surface-level marketing.

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A structured, repeatable process for matching serious candidates with high-quality franchises means you never have to guess what comes next or what to ask.

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Trusted relationships with funding partners, legal experts, and accountants ensure you always have the right specialists available as you move from exploration to ownership.

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Introductory calls typically last 15-30 minutes and are focused entirely on you – your goals, your timeline, and whether franchise ownership is the right path for your next chapter.

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