Ryan Perry — Franchise Consultant

Media, Podcasts & Interviews

Ryan Perry is a Franchise Consultant and Coach, Founder of Franchising Path, and former multi-unit franchise owner, operator, and area developer. He contributes to conversations about franchise ownership, candidate preparation, franchise investigation, operating expectations, entrepreneurship, and informed ownership decisions through podcasts, interviews, articles, expert commentary, and professional media appearances.

Recent Media & Appearances

Article / Expert Commentary · Franchising Path Blog · August 11, 2026 · Contributor

Success, Tee It Up! Highlights from the 2026 FranChoice Conference

Ryan shares highlights and takeaways from the 2026 FranChoice conference, with perspective from inside the consultant network he works within.

Article / Expert Commentary · Franchising Path Blog · June 25, 2026 · Contributor

The State of Franchise Investment 2026

Ryan reviews current franchise investment conditions and what prospective owners should weigh when evaluating opportunities in 2026.

Article / Expert Commentary · Franchising Path Blog · April 27, 2026 · Contributor

Why the Restoration Industry Is Growing So Fast

Ryan examines the growth of the restoration industry and what it can mean for prospective owners evaluating service-based franchise concepts.

Other · Franchising Path

The Ultimate Guide to Franchising as a Side Hustle

Ryan's downloadable e-book covering the fundamentals of investigating franchise ownership alongside an existing career, from initial research through evaluating whether a concept genuinely fits.

Video · Franchising Path · Speaker

Build Wealth Through Franchising Workshop

Ryan hosts Franchising Path's free workshop introducing how prospective owners can approach a franchise investigation, what the consulting process involves, and how to think about fit before making a commitment.