<p>Franchising isn’t just fast food anymore — and it’s not justfor multimillionaires. In this episode of <em>The Alternative Investing Advantage</em>, <strong>Alex Perny</strong> sits down with <strong>Cliff Nonnenmacher</strong>, co-founder of <strong>Fronosity</strong>, to break down what franchising <em>really </em>costs, how to evaluate opportunities, and why the right franchise can be a faster, safer path to entrepreneurship than starting from scratch.</p><p>Cliff shares his journey from childhood hustles to owningfranchises, scaling service businesses, and helping investors navigate over 600 franchise brands. They unpack startup costs, the differences between brick-and-mortar vs. service franchises, how to validate earnings, and why fear — not money — is the biggest barrier to becoming a successful franchise owner.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Franchising Opportunities</p><p>02:30 Cliff Nonnenmacher&#39;s Entrepreneurial Journey</p><p>08:44 Understanding the Franchisee Profile</p><p>10:25 The Value of Proof of Concept in Franchising</p><p>12:30 Demystifying Franchise Costs</p><p>16:40 Navigating Franchise Options and Support</p><p>20:05 The Role of Regulation in Franchising</p><p>22:24 Financial Considerations in Franchising</p><p>34:24 Franchise Ownership and Financial Considerations</p><p>35:06 Navigating Non-Brick-and-Mortar Opportunities</p><p>38:48 Understanding ROBS: Rollover for Business Startups</p><p>46:10 SBA Financing: A Path to Business Ownership</p><p>51:36 The Importance of SBA Loans in Small Business</p><p>57:05 Engaging with Franchise Opportunities</p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about our guest, Cliff Nonnenmacher: </p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffnonnenmacher/</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Advanta IRA: </p><p>https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ </p><p>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-ira</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/</p><p>https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA </p><p>https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/</p><p><br></p><p>The Alternative Investing Advantage is brought to you by Advanta IRA.</p><p><br></p><p>Advanta IRA does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that offer such advice and/or investments. This includes any investments promoted or discussed during the podcast as neither Advanta IRA nor its employees, have reviewed or vetted any investments, persons, or companies that may discuss their services during this podcast.  All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) before entering into any type of investment.</p><p>#Franchising #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwnership#AlternativeInvesting #FranchiseSuccess #SmallBusiness #PassiveIncome #AdvantaIRA #Franocity</p>