Who is Michael Blair?

With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, Michael has dedicated most of his adult life to the world of business. His journey began during college when he ventured into his first business endeavor, and has since continued to explore various business concepts and investments throughout his career. As a co-founder of Deka, he has successfully grown the brand to encompass more than 100 beauty and medspa locations across the United States and Canada. Additionally, he operates in the fitness and construction industry, owning multiple franchise locations. His guiding principle has always been that taking calculated risks, when aligned with a greater purpose and the pursuit of a fulfilling life, is a worthwhile endeavor.

What is FranchiseOwnership?

Franchise Ownership is a franchise advisory and research platform led by entrepreneur Michael Blair. It helps aspiring business owners explore, compare, and pursue franchise opportunities with greater clarity and confidence. The platform combines structured brand profiles, verified data, and insights from real franchise owners to provide a more complete and realistic picture of franchise ownership. Our goal is simple: reduce the guesswork, eliminate high-pressure sales tactics, and empower entrepreneurs to make informed decisions based on meaningful comparisons.

How does Franchise Ownership work?

Start with the Franchise Match Survey — no signup, no profile required. You’ll answer a few questions about your goals, preferences, experience, and financial qualifications.

Using your responses, Franchise Ownership’s AI-powered platform analyzes franchise data and identifies opportunities that align with your criteria. The more information you provide, the more personalized your recommendations become. From there, you can save brands, compare opportunities side by side, and explore your options at your own pace—without pressure.

Is there a Fee to Use Franchise Ownership?

No. Using the Franchise Ownership platform is completely free. Our mission is to make reliable, transparent franchise research accessible so you can explore and compare opportunities confidently before making any commitments.