Franchise Consultants AI Receptionist | 24/7 Lead Capture & Scheduling | Frontdesk

CONVERT MORE
FRANCHISE LEADS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every missed call is a lost franchise candidate. Every delayed response means they call your competitor. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies leads, schedules discovery calls, and nurtures prospects—all while you focus on closing deals.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Franchise Consultants

Incoming Call...

Franchise Candidate

"Hi, I'm interested in learning about franchise opportunities. What's the investment range?"

AI Receptionist

"Great! Investment ranges from $150K-$500K depending on the brand. Can I schedule a discovery call with Alex to discuss your goals?"

✓ Discovery Call Booked • Tuesday 10 AM

The Problem

FRANCHISE CONSULTANTS
LOSE DEALS TO VOICEMAIL

You're losing qualified franchise candidates every day. Prospects call after business hours, consultations get double-booked, and your pipeline can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Candidates Are Ready

A motivated franchise candidate researches brands at 9 PM, calls to inquire, and gets voicemail. By the time you follow up in the morning, they've already scheduled discovery calls with three other consultants who answered immediately.

The Cost
$15,000+
Lost commission per missed candidate

You're Buried in Administrative Tasks

While you're in a discovery call, five more prospects call asking about franchise opportunities. Consultation scheduling, follow-up reminders, FDD reviews—you can't juggle it all. Candidates get frustrated waiting, and deals fall through the cracks.

The Cost
40+ calls/day
Per franchise consultant

Consultations No-Show and Leads Go Cold

You block off two hours for a discovery call, prep their custom presentation, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they've moved on to another consultant. No second chance, just a dead lead and wasted time.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for initial consultations
$180K+
Lost commission potential annually
55%
Of inquiries happen outside business hours
48 hours
Window before candidates choose another consultant

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to franchise placement

24/7 Lead Chat

Candidates visit your website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, discusses investment ranges, and books discovery calls—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts budget, timeline, and franchise preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across your franchise portfolio
  • Books discovery calls directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, I'm interested in food franchises with $200K investment. What do you have?"
AI
"Perfect! I have 3 fast-casual concepts that fit your budget. Can we schedule a discovery call to discuss your goals?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Discovery Call Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I need more information on the pizza franchise opportunity..."
AI: "Great choice! I'll send you the franchise disclosure document and set up a call with Alex. What's your investment budget?"
✓ FDD Sent & Call Scheduled

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—franchise inquiries, document requests, qualification questions. The AI understands context, sends materials, schedules consultations, and escalates to you only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Sends FDDs and franchise materials automatically
  • Recognizes candidates from CRM and references past conversations

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When candidates no-show for discovery calls, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their preferences, and books a new call—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules calls and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the discovery call on Saturday about the pizza franchise. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Discovery Call Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Franchise Interest
Food Service • $200K budget
Target Launch
Q3 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Discovery Call Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, discovery session, document request—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every candidate and franchisee.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to franchise agreement
  • Syncs with calendar, documents, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire candidate journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-call email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-call follow-up ready
Qualification form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Call Email
"Hi Sarah! Your discovery call is confirmed. Here's what to expect and the franchise opportunities we'll discuss..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your call tomorrow with Alex..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-call confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on candidate behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart qualification forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide candidates through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for deeper qualification and consultation workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, franchise interests)
  • AI-guided completion for financial and experience verification
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Franchise Qualification
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Franchise Interests (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Financial Qualifications
→ Business Experience
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and qualification call begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR FRANCHISE CONSULTANTS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your franchise brokerage. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking consultations, qualifying franchise candidates. They work together 24/7 to convert more leads into placed franchisees faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed opportunities. Handles franchise inquiries, books discovery calls, and captures candidate information automatically. Perfect for franchise consultants who never want to miss a qualified lead.

Phone Calls Call Booking Lead Capture
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies franchise candidates instantly, answers questions about investment requirements and available territories, discusses industry options and franchise opportunities. Books discovery calls and captures detailed candidate profiles—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Franchise Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized discovery call confirmations, franchise opportunity highlights, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep candidates engaged through the franchise placement process.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Application Teammate

Application Assistant
Candidate Applications

Pre-fills franchise candidate applications from CRM data. Guides candidates through financial qualification and background information. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for faster franchise placement.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to franchise candidates at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups about franchise opportunities, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost candidates and keep them engaged through the discovery process.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with franchise candidates. Sends discovery call confirmations, FDD delivery notifications, and answers questions about franchise investments and territories via text—98% open rate.

Call Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about franchise opportunities. Click, talk, get answers about investment requirements, available territories, and franchise industries—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users researching franchise options.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed franchise candidate data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by candidate qualification stage, investment level, and franchise interest.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Candidates don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes follow-up needs (send FDD, schedule validation call, review financials), creates tasks, prioritizes by urgency, and notifies the right team member automatically.

Auto-Create Prioritize Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a candidate has concerns, if a hot lead called, if a discovery call was booked—you know instantly. Never miss an opportunity to close a franchise placement.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one franchise candidate from inquiry to signed agreement—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm interested in exploring franchise opportunities. Do you have any information available?"
AI: "Absolutely! We'd love to help you find the perfect franchise fit. Would you like to schedule a discovery call to discuss your goals and available opportunities?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Interest
Food & Beverage
Investment Range
$150K-$300K
Timeline
3-6 months
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, food & beverage interest, $150K-$300K investment range, 3-6 month timeline. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Discovery Call
Alex Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Call Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Call confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-call email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the discovery call is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and franchise information packages—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Discovery Call Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your discovery call is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM. We're excited to discuss franchise opportunities with you..."
Call Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your discovery call tomorrow! We're looking forward to exploring franchise opportunities with you..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the call. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Discovery Call
❌ Did not attend
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her food & beverage interest, her $150K-$300K investment range. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the discovery call on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Call Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
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Saturday, 2:45 PM

SHE LOVES
THE OPTIONS

Alex joins the rescheduled discovery call. She's excited about the franchise opportunities. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-call follow-up emails get queued, the franchise application form is ready to send, and qualification workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just having the conversation.

CALL COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Discovery Call
Alex Martinez
Post-call sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Franchise Application • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 3:00 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
AFTER THE CALL

Alex just finished the discovery call. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a franchise application from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the franchise category she's interested in. The AI guides her through financial qualification and business experience right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The qualification process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Call completed • Application submitted
AI
"I remember your discovery call! How can I help?"
Alex
"Quick question about financing options..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about the franchise opportunity. She has a question about financing options. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her discovery call and application, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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June 15, 2024

ALEX SIGNS
HER AGREEMENT

With all her questions answered and financing secured, Alex signs the franchise agreement. The system automatically sends welcome emails, onboarding materials, and training schedules. Alex is officially becoming a franchisee.

AGREEMENT SIGNED
Food & Beverage Franchise • $250K Investment
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June 20, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just started her onboarding. She has questions: "When does training start?" "Where do I access the operations manual?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! When does training start?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Your training begins July 1st. Here's the schedule: [link]. You'll need to..."
Alex
"Where's the operations manual?"
AI
"You can access the complete operations manual in your franchisee portal: [link]. Welcome to the team!"
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July 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

SHE NEEDS
HELP FAST

Alex is setting up her location. She has an urgent question about vendor contracts. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a support ticket, and escalates to the appropriate specialist for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
TICKET CREATED
Vendor Contract Question
Escalated: Monday, 9:00 AM
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August 5, 2024

CONFERENCE
THIS MONTH

There's a franchisee conference this month. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends network announcements, event reminders, training updates, and system news. Franchisees stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Network Event
Sent to All Franchisees
EVENT
Annual Franchisee Conference
Saturday, August 25 • 9:00 AM • Convention Center
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Menu Items Launch
Exciting new offerings roll out September 1st!
REMINDER
Training Portal Updated
New training modules now available
✓ All franchisees notified
No manual sending required
SECOND LOCATION OPENED
March 15, 2025
Alex Martinez
2 Locations • Multi-Unit Franchisee
✓ Expansion approved
New territory secured
Success story
"The support system made everything seamless—from my first call at 2 AM to opening my second location. Always got answers instantly."
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March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE EXPANDS

A year later, Alex opens her second location. She had an incredible experience—support was always instant, questions were answered immediately, and she felt supported every step of the way. The same AI that helped her explore the franchise opportunity kept her thriving as a franchisee. That's the full journey: candidate to franchisee to multi-unit owner.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your franchise consulting business

Can it handle after-hours franchise inquiry calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies franchise candidates, checks brand availability, and books discovery calls—all while you sleep. No more missed opportunities at 2 AM.

How does it qualify franchise candidates? +

The AI collects all critical details automatically—net worth, liquid capital, industry preferences, location interests, and timeline. It scores candidates based on your criteria and routes qualified leads to your pipeline immediately.

Does it reduce discovery call no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before discovery calls. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed consultations.

Can it book discovery calls directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books discovery calls instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the candidate registration work? +

After discovery calls, candidates automatically receive a registration form that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through financial qualification and documentation. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing CRM? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including FranConnect, Salesforce, HubSpot, and others. All data syncs automatically—candidates, discovery calls, registrations, and follow-up tasks.

Can it handle multiple franchise brands in my portfolio? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your franchise brands, investment levels, territories, and requirements. It can route calls based on candidate fit, handle portfolio-wide inquiries, and manage multiple brands simultaneously.

What about urgent candidate questions and follow-ups? +

The AI handles follow-ups 24/7, answers common franchise questions, and provides FDD information. For complex inquiries or hot candidates, it immediately escalates to your team with full context.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your call volume and candidate pipeline size. Most franchise consultants see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased placement conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing franchise inquiries after hours. Start booking consultations while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
View Customer Story

"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
View Customer Story

"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."