Do I need a background in AI or technology?
No. Our most successful franchisees come from business operations, sales, consulting, and executive leadership — not tech. We provide full AI certification training. What matters is your credibility with business owners and your ability to build trusted relationships.
How is the monthly fee structured?
You pay a flat monthly royalty fee — a fixed amount regardless of your revenue. traditional B2B franchises charges 10% royalty + 5% marketing fee. traditional B2B franchises charges 15% + 3%. The more you earn under those models, the more you pay back to the franchisor — every single year. With HA-AI, you pay a fixed flat rate — and your technology platform is included, with no separate tech fee. Full fee details are provided in your franchise information package.
How long until I have my first paying client?
Franchisees complete certification ready to serve clients from day one of launch. With our sales and marketing plan running in your territory and your personal network to activate, the pipeline builds quickly. We also guide you through your first 3 client meetings directly.
What makes HA-AI different from just being an independent AI consultant?
As an independent, you spend 60% of your time on marketing, brand-building, and credibility. As an HA-AI franchisee, you get instant brand recognition, national lead generation, a vetted vendor marketplace clients can't access independently, and a proven system. The brand opens doors that take independents years to unlock.
How does the share of client savings work exactly?
Every advisory engagement identifies documented, verified cost savings — renegotiated AI vendor contracts, eliminated shelfware, right-sized licenses, avoided failed implementations. You earn a percentage of those savings on an ongoing basis, for as long as the savings continue. The standard starting rate is 10%, but the exact percentage is yours to negotiate with each client based on engagement scope and savings potential. Specific financial projections and earnings data will be disclosed in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) in accordance with FTC rules. We encourage all candidates to review the FDD carefully and consult an independent franchise attorney before making any investment decision.
Are there territory restrictions on where I can find clients?
No — and this is one of the most significant advantages of the HA-AI model. Unlike traditional B2B franchises that confine you to a defined geographic territory, you are free to work with clients anywhere in the United States. Most franchisees build their initial client base locally using their existing network and relationships — your local credibility and presence is a genuine competitive advantage. But there is nothing stopping you from simultaneously serving clients in other cities, industries, or regions. Your practice scales as far as your ambition and capability take it, with no geographic ceiling imposed by your franchise agreement.
What happens as AI technology keeps evolving?
This is actually your advantage. As AI evolves, your clients need guidance more than ever — not less. Our vendor marketplace is continuously updated, your certification is renewed annually, and our support team keeps you ahead of every major development. Clients who trust you will lean on you more as the landscape gets more complex.
