The most important thing anyone can do who is going through this process of discovery, of resetting their life, of trying to start their own business, is to work with Terry Coker. I absolutely recommend Terry Coker.
Mark Mazur
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Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with (unfortunately, very few) people who transcend not only their profession, but beyond. Ray is one of those people.
Timothy Morella
I’ve referred people/clients to Terry who are thinking of starting a franchise business. Terry has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and displays an incredible sense of follow up.
Lisa Mininni
Ray was excellent to work with guiding me through the franchise process. I would definitely recommend Ray to anyone exploring a franchise!
Eric Voegtle, MBA, AAI
I worked with Terry for several years at Service Brands International. Terry was exceptionally hard-working, passionate about franchise sales, a consummate networker and skilled at moving qualified prospective franchisees through a defined due diligence process.
Rob Goggins
I’ve been working with Ray for over a year now. With no pressure at all, he’s been sending great franchise options my way – tailored to my needs. I haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet but the experience has been great. Ray knows the franchise business!
Hank Eng, CISSP, CISA, CISM
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Terry on a new project for the franchise industry that’s bound to make it easier for new franchisees to find their right concept. As we’ve embarked on this partnership, Terry has been a perfect example of the type of person you want on your side.
Eli Robinson
Ray was referred to me five years ago. I didn’t dive into business ownership immediately but he didn’t pressure me at all. His guidance and experiences helped me every step of the way to discuss my thoughts and concerns. I am lucky to call Ray a mentor.
Daniel Williams
When I realized it was time for an encore career, I called Terry. Best call I could have made. Terry took the time to interview me and ask me incredibly thoughtful questions about what I was looking for. When he presented a business idea to me, it just felt right from the start.
Joel Ungar
Ray is an outstanding business consultant. Ray helped me evaluate franchise opportunities. His work was well organized, timely and thoughtful. Ray is an excellent communicator with a wealth of experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Ray to others that are considering franchise opportunities. Thank you, Ray.
Earl Evens
Ray Fanning took the time to really understand my business and personal characteristics and did a tremendous job marshaling me through the franchise process. His ability to match me with exactly the right franchises in the right industries more than met my expectations. I would recommend his services and his assistance to anyone looking to explore entrepreneurial franchise endeavors!
Mike Dieppa
After owning businesses in the past, and then returning to corporate America during an economic slowdown, I knew when the market was stable I would want to own a business again. My wife and I looked at several options and when we came to franchising and connected with Ray we knew we not only made the right choice, but we made a life-long friend as well.
Cory Smith
Ray is the ultimate professional. He’s personable with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the franchise industry. He identifies franchises that fit the lifestyle and needs of his clients. As a new franchisee, he “held my hand throughout the entire process.’ He demonstrated his sincerity, attentiveness and always provided an array of solutions to any problem. If you are in search of a franchise, consider Ray Fanning.
Anita Ortega
In the past year, Ray has been a great resource for me while I was researching and purchasing a franchise. As I explored what I wanted to do with my life going forward, he took the time to learn about me and ask good, thoughtful questions that allowed him to explore my strengths and values against potential matches for franchise ownership. He was patient while we worked through a few dead ends and continued to stay in close touch as we narrowed down the possibilities. Due to Ray’s assistance, I closed on a franchise in late 2018 and am having a great time learning and growing. His continued concern with how things are going and his willingness to support me through publicity and advice are so appreciated. I’m happy to recommend Ray and thank him for what’s his done for my career.
Barry Carpe
Ray is a true professional with a track record of success in the franchise community. His genuine care and concern makes him a pleasure to work with.
Doug Smith
Ray is well versed in the franchising space and thus a great asset to any franchising endeavor.
Robert Gilmore
Ray is an excellent franchise broker who I highly recommend for anyone looking to invest in a franchise. The process that he takes his candidates through is thorough and detailed.
Nancy Lanard
Ray is one of the elite players in the industry. To achieve this it takes a unique command of consulting capability blended with knowing the franchise industry from the inside-out. At the end of the day he enables people who have the confidence that it takes to make a timely important decision and be successful owning a franchise.
Steve Marcus
Ray did exactly what he said he would do, which is match my profile to a franchise opportunity in my area. It was a great match and I’m very happy. Ray is definitely a franchise professional who knows his craft. Thanks!
Alexander Day
Franchises! If you even think about a franchise than it is imperative that you speak with Ray!. I have owned 2 franchises in the past. Ray helped me with his Informed Decision Process. Clearly, if your thinking about a franchise or anything related to franchises than you must speak with Ray Fanning. You owe it to yourself!
Adam Helfman
It was such a pleasure working with Ray on The Summit School’s Board of Directors. As Executive Director of this non-profit independent school for bright students with learning differences, it is important for me to have volunteer board members who bring business acumen and deep, creative thinking and problem solving skills to the enterprise. These talents help me, as a school leader and visionary, make decisions that are sound yet innovative to continue our trajectory of excellence in education. Ray was that board member. He was a generative thinker and change agent, and a business planner. He knew when to support my ideas and when to question them. His questions were thought-provoking and often brought a new perspective to the conversation which positively influenced the decision-making process. He is a team player and always respectful of the opinions and ideas brought forward by me and fellow board members. He was willing to engage in difficult conversations in a balanced way that resulted in consensus building. His advice when difficult situations occurred was thoughtful and pragmatic. He has a great sense of humor and was always a sincere supporter of our work, our successes, and our aspirations for growth and transformation to fulfill the needs of the 21st century learner. I learned from Ray, laughed with him, and thoroughly enjoyed working with him during his tenure on Summit’s board.
Joan Mele-McCarthy, D.A., CCCSLP, ASHA Fellow
Ray was extremely helpful to me while I was searching for a business. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Ray listens and tries to understand what you are looking for and is exceptional at what he does. I would recommend Ray to anyone and trust that he will work hard for you.
Brian Borsa
Ray exemplifies the best in franchising. He is sound and strategic in his analysis and extremely effective in helping aspiring entrepreneurs to find just the right franchise partner. When you work with Ray you are working with the best!
Jeff Bevis CFE
Thanks to Ray, Derrick and I found a direct mail franchise to invest in, UMS for Central Chicago. Ray was dedicated to helping us choose a business that fit our lifestyle, budget, and our skill sets. I would recommend Ray, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with interested entrepreneurs.
Gwen Bauer
Ray is an outstanding consultant in that he listens well and makes sound, experience-based recommendations that meet your specific need. I would work with Ray again, without hesitation.
Mike Desiderio
Ray is the quintessential franchise professional. He has achieved success at every level and brings unparalleled energy to every activity. His dedication to his craft is exceeding only by his dedication as a family man.
D. Bruce Brown
I worked with Ray about a year ago as a client interested in exploring franchise opportunities. Ray was respectful, honest, and respected my questions and gave excellent advise in how to find the information I sought.
Bill Freitag
It has been a pleasure working with and getting to know Ray. He has been very professional in his business approach. Ray took the time to get to know me and assessed my strengths and preferences, to help guide me towards the best professional opportunities. It was an insightful exercise and provided a valuable picture of my inclinations and helped to direct me in my career choices. It has been a pleasure working with Ray and I would recommend him to anyone. Ray takes a genuine interest in his clients and is focused on helping others.
John F.
Ray is a franchise professional. He has the unique experience of working as both a franchisor and franchisee. Ray is a person of integrity, a great family man and a person that I have used as both a resource and mentor in my franchise development maturity.
Mark Potocki
Ray is by far the most professional and resourceful consultant I’ve worked with. Ray is a definite authority in the franchise industry. I would strongly recommend his services to anyone investigating a franchise opportunity, knowing they would receive the most professional service available.
Cyrus Safavian
Ray has an incredible ability to connect with people as he takes the time to genuinely understand what drives their entrepreneurial spirit. He has a sincere desire to help find the right business fit for his clients without being over the top. I highly value his thoughts and I look forward to collaborating with Ray again.
Ravi Misquitta
Ray was a great help to me during the time I was researching franchise business opportunities. Ray has a great depth of knowledge about franchises and small business ownership, and demonstrates that he really cares about the people he works with. I know throughout the process that Ray had my best interests at heart, and I am grateful for his guidance.
Peter Deschamps,CFP®,RICP®
I have worked with Ray for some time researching franchises and identifying what is best for my specific situation, including changes in family needs, lifestyle changes, skill-set and financial situation. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to invest in a franchise. Ray has a refined process, built on “know how” and experience.
Donald David
Ray is a dynamic professional, that clearly understands how to drive and influence positive relationships. He is one of those rare pros that understands how to drive real solutions that change people’s lives for the better. He understands human nature and how to guide people in the right direction. It has been a real pleasure working with Ray and I look forward to working with Ray in the future.
Dan Fields
Working with Ray was such a positive experience for us. We knew immediately from our first conversation that Ray wanted the best for us. He put in so much effort to get to know our strengths and our interests thereby giving us great franchise options to look into. He personally guided us through a very daunting process to a perfect business choice for us. Ray continues to support us by providing tons of information to make getting going a total success. I would say that after our experience I consider Ray a personal friend as well as a coach. Ray Fanning should be your only choice if you are looking for a franchise coach.
C’Anne Faumere
Ray Fanning does an outstanding job of matching great people with great opportunities. He takes the time to know and understand franchise business models intimately. In addition, he asks the right questions of his clients to arrive at the right opportunity for them. Lastly, it has been my experience that people who are serious about business ownership truly respect Ray’s honest and direct approach.
Peter Barkman
Ray is one of the premier franchise consultants in the country. He has consistently found top quality franchise candidates and matched them with top quality franchise systems. He has personal experience in franchising that gives him tremendous credibility. He has the work ethic, relationships and personality that make him enjoyable to work with. If you or anyone you know is interested in a franchise opportunity, Ray will take great care of them.
Alex Roberts, CFE
Making the process easy and to the point!” I’ve worked with a lot of business partners and customers over the years but I must say that Ray is one of the best. He is helpful, supportive and intelligent in the way he works with you and the team on issues that can be complex or confusing. He simplifies issues to make them easier to understand and then moves the program forward. On top of this, he is just a great guy to talk with and work with.
Douglas Story
I really enjoyed getting to know Ray, and I could tell right off that he was in this business for his client and not just for himself. The process that we went through together really taught me quite a bit about myself and what path I needed to take next. Though our conversations were centered around franchises, Ray was most interested in me and what best suited me at this point in my life. Ray is in this business for the right reasons, and I am happy to recommend him.
Stacey Petrich
I worked with Ray Fanning as I considered the next step in my career. I found Ray to be a consummate professional and consistent resource who considered not only my professional but also my personal and life decisions. I still plan on working with Ray and I recommend Ray without hesitation for people who prefer a hands-on coach who can guide them through their investment and franchise decisions.
Ronald Brien
Ray is a great person! He really gets to know you and what franchises would be a best fit for you to enjoy and be successful! Over the time I’ve gotten to know Ray, he has provided me with not only franchise options but also key information related to picking out a winning company. Ray was recommended to me by a friend that had purchased his business working with Ray. Ray knows his stuff and is a straight forward great person to work with!