WSI Resale FAQs
What is a WSI Resale?
A WSI resale is an established WSI digital marketing and AI consulting franchise that a current franchisee sells to an approved new owner. The buyer takes over an operating business, including its client relationships and brand presence, instead of launching a new WSI franchise and building a client base from zero.
How is a WSI Resale Different From Starting a New WSI Franchise?
A WSI resale starts with an existing client portfolio, while a new WSI franchise starts with no clients and builds its base through the six-month Quick Start Program. New franchisees pay an initial franchise fee of $64,700 to $79,700 USD. Resale buyers pay a purchase price agreed with the seller, and a transfer fee applies.
How Much Does a WSI Resale Cost?
The cost of a WSI resale depends on the individual business, including its client base, revenue, and service mix. The purchase price is set between the buyer and the selling franchisee, and a transfer fee outlined in WSI's Franchise Disclosure Document also applies. WSI's Franchise Development team can share details on current opportunities.
Does WSI Need to Approve the Buyer of a Resale?
Yes. WSI must approve every resale buyer before a franchise can transfer to a new owner. The review typically covers your background, goals, strategic and financial fit, and alignment with WSI's values. This protects the clients being transferred and maintains the quality standards that the wider WSI consulting network depends on.
What Should I Review Before Buying a WSI Resale?
Before buying a WSI resale, review the client contracts, monthly recurring revenue, client retention history, and how revenue is spread across clients. Also check the service mix, supplier costs, the remaining franchise agreement term, and how long the seller will support the handover. Have a franchise attorney and accountant review the deal.
Who is a WSI Resale Best Suited For?
A WSI resale is best suited to experienced business leaders who want to step into an operating consulting practice, and to agency owners who want to add an established client base. It fits buyers who value existing revenue and relationships over building from scratch and who can advise clients on digital and AI strategy.
How Do I Find Out Which WSI Resales Are Available?
To find out which WSI resales are available, complete the resale information form on this page or call WSI's Franchise Development team at 1.905.678.7588. Availability changes as franchisees decide to sell, so the team will share current opportunities, explain how each resale works, and assess whether it fits your goals.
Can I Sell My WSI Business in the Future?
Yes. WSI franchisees in good standing can sell or transfer their business to an approved buyer, subject to a transfer fee outlined in the Franchise Disclosure Document. This makes a WSI consultancy a business asset with resale value, so the client portfolio you build can support a future sale, exit, or succession plan.
Request WSI Resale Details
Want details on a specific WSI resale or how the process works? Complete the form below, and our Franchise Development team will contact you to discuss current availability, fit, and next steps. Prefer to talk now? Call 1.905.678.7588 or contact WSI Franchise Development.