Franchise Investment Trends for 2025 with Cliff Nonnenmacher
Cliff Nonnenmacher is a franchise expert, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of FRANOCITY, a franchise consulting firm.
Cliff is a former investment banker and left his Wall Street job in 2003 to pursue a Master Franchise opportunity in New York and Connecticut, marking the beginning of his career in franchising. Throughout his career, he has owned and operated a variety of franchise brands, including Cartridge World, Personal Training Institute, PuroClean, Maid Right, and several independent businesses. Additionally, Cliff has played a key role in developing several successful brands both domestically and internationally, including Four Seasons Sunrooms and Contours Express. What sets Cliff apart is his deep passion for mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and guiding them toward successful business ownership. Whether you're considering franchising or simply curious about what it takes to build a thriving business, Cliff’s insights are invaluable.
This is what we talked about during our conversation.
Cliff’s background. How it all started for him.
He shares how his entrepreneurial spirit sparked at a young age – from selling golf balls to launching multiple businesses
Cliff dives into his transition from brick-and-mortar businesses to fully remote operations
He discusses the shifting landscape of franchising post-COVID.
He talks about his business plans for the future.
You can find Cliff on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also check his website.
