Starting a business doesn’t have to mean building from scratch or joining a franchise. Today’s best business license models offer structure, credibility, and proven tools—without the overhead, rigidity, or long ramp-up time.

At Merge, we’ve created a modern licensing model for entrepreneurial professionals who want to build meaningful businesses with support behind the scenes. Whether you’re a former founder, strategic advisor, or someone with a strong network of operators, this model was built for you.

Why Licensing Beats Starting Alone

Traditional franchises often come with rules, royalties, and territory limits. On the other hand, going solo means figuring out every tool, system, and sales process on your own.

Licensing with Merge gives you the best of both worlds:

  • Proven platform and playbooks

  • Done-for-you templates and systems

  • Training and community support

  • Complete freedom to use your own brand

  • High-margin, high-impact services

You keep control of your clients, pricing, and strategy—but you’re not starting from zero.

What You Get with the Merge License

The Merge license gives you everything you need to launch and scale your own M&A advisory firm—without reinventing the wheel.

🛠️ Tools & Templates

  • CRM Workflows: Track buyers, sellers, outreach, and tasks all in one place.

  • Valuation Framework: Use Merge’s proven model to value service-based businesses with confidence.

  • Prospectus Templates: Present listings professionally and attractively.

  • Buyer Outreach Cadences: Use done-for-you sequences to qualify interest and spark conversations.

  • Legal Docs: Access NDAs, LOIs, listing agreements, and more—ready to go.

🎓 Training & Playbooks

  • Foundations Onboarding: Step-by-step support to get your practice launched.

  • Video Library: Learn everything from valuation to negotiation.

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Templates and workflows for every part of the process.

  • Monthly Strategy Calls: Live group sessions to stay sharp, solve challenges, and share wins.

🔍 Buyer Ecosystem

  • Buyer Database Access: Tap into Merge’s network of active, vetted buyers.

  • Campaign Inclusion: Get your listings in front of our audience through outbound and newsletters.

  • Buyer Matching (Optional): Merge can help place your listings—for a flat fee or revenue share.

💬 Support & Community

  • Private Slack Group: Collaborate with other licensees, get feedback, and share insights.

  • 1:1 Office Hours (Optional): Access guidance from Merge HQ as needed.

  • Live Events (Coming Soon): Workshops, roundups, and in-person networking.

🧩 Optional Add-On Services

Want help staying lean? Choose from à la carte services like:

  • Prospectus Design: $2,000

  • Valuation Review: $2,500

  • Deal Coaching: $300/hour

These are optional—use them only when you need them. You stay in the driver’s seat.

What You Pay—and What You Keep

  • License Fee: $35,000 (one-time)

  • Platform Fee: 25% of gross revenue from deals using Merge systems

You keep:

  • 75%+ of all revenue

  • Full control over your brand, pricing, and client strategy

You’re not joining a company. You’re building one—with a platform that has your back.

Who This Model Works For

The Merge license is designed for experienced professionals who want to go independent with speed and support. You might be:

  • A former founder or operator

  • A consultant, coach, or advisor

  • A deal-savvy professional with a trusted network

  • A solo entrepreneur looking for a high-margin, service-based business

  • A vertical expert ready to become the go-to advisor in your space

What you don’t need:

  • An existing pipeline

  • A background in finance

  • A team or office

Just the right mindset—and a willingness to build.

Why Now Is the Time

Thousands of businesses are reaching the point where they need to exit—and many don’t know where to start. They’re looking for someone they trust to help them through it.

If you already have credibility with founders, the opportunity is sitting right in front of you. Merge gives you the tools, strategy, and support to capitalize on it.

This is more than a license. It’s a platform for building a lasting business on your own terms—with modern infrastructure and a growing community beside you.

Final Thoughts

If you’re exploring the best business license models to start today, look for something that lets you build your way—with a clear path to revenue, real-world support, and the freedom to grow.

The Merge license checks every box: professional tools, proven frameworks, and full control over your business. You bring the relationships—we’ll help with the rest.

👉 See if the Merge license is right for you

Let’s build something great—together.