Jason Rutledge
With over 22 years of experience in franchising and business development, I am passionate about helping individuals like you become successful franchisees. Having owned and managed multiple multi-unit franchises, with over 120 doors, I fully understand the challenges and rewards of the franchise journey. My entrepreneurial roots began at 16 with a music education business, and I’ve spent my career helping others navigate the franchise landscape and build thriving businesses.
I specialize in guiding new franchisees through every step of the process—from selecting the right franchise opportunity to reducing your risk. Whether you’re new to business ownership, an experienced empire builder, or part of a private equity group, I’m here to provide the expertise and support you need to achieve long-term success and reach your financial goals.
Let’s turn your franchise dreams into reality and find the right opportunity so you can live life on your own terms.
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Jason Rutledge
What do you love about franchising?
Franchising offers incredible opportunities for everyone. With its simplicity, built-in support, and proven systems, it’s a pathway to success. Beyond that, you’ll join a network of like-minded individuals, forming strong relationships and inside of a supportive community that can last a lifetime.
What do you love about working with clients?
We all start somewhere, driven by hopes, dreams, and stories. At the heart of it, I believe everyone shares a desire to succeed—and ultimately, to find happiness. As a natural problem-solver, working with clients at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey allows me to make a meaningful, positive impact on their lives.
Tell us a little about yourself!
Born and raised in Texas, I split my time between my grandparents' dairy goat farm and the bright lights of Houston with my other grandparents. When I wasn’t running around with goats and chickens, I was playing soccer, football, or baseball. My love for music started early, and by the age of 12, I was a professional musician. In high school, I started my first business teaching music, and later expanded my entrepreneurial journey by opening a music studio in California. I caught the franchise bug in 2001-2002, and the rest, as they say, is history. When I’m not working, I enjoy kayaking, football, and spending time outdoors with my two pups, Captain and Cricket.
Favorite sidekick?
Jiminy Cricket - always Pinocchios conscience doing his best to keep him out of trouble, stear him in the right direction....a loyal friend.
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