About Us

Vetted Biz is the leading platform for accessible and analytical data on franchises and businesses available in the U.S. Our goal at Vetted Biz is bring transparency to potential franchisee owners as they navigate the process of buying a franchiseA franchise is when a business (franchisor) allows a party (franchisee) to acquire its know-how, procedures, processes, trademarks, intellectual property, use of its business model, brand and rights to sell its products and services. The franchisee signs a contract (franchise agreement) with the franchisor to acquire the franchise and generally has a territory granted to operate…. as well as franchisors that are vetting potential franchisees. Our research team has reviewed over 2,900 franchises and knows the key facts and data that signal a successful franchise system. Data is collected from sources including but not limited to Franchise Disclosure Documents, industry reports, SBA loan data, and other business research. The business owners and business brokers listing businesses for sale must confirm that numeric information matches those in the point of sale software, tax returns, or other credible sources.

Vetted Biz converts analytical data and complex business material into clear, easy-to-understand information that helps individuals find the best business opportunities for their future entrepreneurial goals.

If you are an aspiring business owner looking for a place to start, Vetted Biz can provide you the analytics and resources to power your search and analysis for your future business. The team behind Vetted Biz has advised hundreds of entrepreneurs in finding and analyzing franchises across the U.S. and now are offering key analysis and data directly on Vetted Biz.

Vetted Biz Managing Partners

Patrick Findaro

Co-Founder, Business Development

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Patrick is the Co-Founder of Vetted Biz, the leading platform for entrepreneurs seeking accessible and analytical data on franchises and small businesses in the United States. Patrick leads the marketing, content, and strategy at Vetted Biz.

Vetted Biz is a sister company of Visa Franchise, the leading advisor for identifying and analyzing U.S. businesses eligible for the E-2 investor visa. Visa has helped 300+ entrepreneurs from over 50 countries achieve their dream of owning a U.S. business. Their small businesses have created over 2,200+ jobs.

Partrick started his career at JPMorgan’s headquarters in New York City and his last role was as the sole analyst of a $2 billion+ Brazilian credit portfolio. He later worked in franchise private equity and emerging markets consulting before co-founding Vetted Biz and Visa Franchise with his brother, Jack. Patrick was named to the 2019 Top 20 Professionals under Forty in Miami and has written articles viewed by hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs.

After growing up in Washington D.C., Patrick graduated from Colby College in International Economic Policy and played on the lacrosse team. Through extensive studies in Brazil and Argentina, Patrick has mastered both a fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of Spanish.

Jack Findaro

Co-Founder, Product Development

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As Co-Founder and Product Development Director at Vetted Biz, Jack and his team are in charge of curating the franchise opportunities and existing business listings on Vetted Biz’s platform. He leads a team that is responsible for franchisor relations, user experience, data analysis, and client services at Vetted Biz.

Before founding Vetted Biz, Jack and his brother / business partner founded Vetted Biz’s sister company Visa Franchise, an investment consulting firm dedicated to finding and analyzing franchiseA franchise is when a business (franchisor) allows a party (franchisee) to acquire its know-how, procedures, processes, trademarks, intellectual property, use of its business model, brand and rights to sell its products and services. The franchisee signs a contract (franchise agreement) with the franchisor to acquire the franchise and generally has a territory granted to operate…. and business investment opportunities for individuals pursuing a small business investment. As Co-founder of Visa Franchise, Jack is responsible for overall operations of the firm. He continues his role at Visa Franchise in addition to his role at Vetted Biz.

Prior to founding Visa Franchise and Vetted Biz, Jack worked at a 3G private equity firm portfolio company, Restaurant Brands International (“RBI”). RBI is the owner of the iconic franchise brands Burger King, Tim Horton, and Popeyes. While at RBI, he held various roles in marketing analytics, finance, and global development, where he reported directly to the Head of Finance and Development for Burger King before leaving RBI.

Jack’s background working for RBI, one of the top franchisors in the world, has provided him with significant insight into the franchising industry. His ability to analyze, evaluate, and propose franchises has proven to be of significant value to Vetted Biz. Past work experience at RBI allows him to help clients navigate the complicated franchise analysis process. Prior to RBI, Jack worked at Macquarie Capital based in Mexico City where he was part of an investment team focused on Latin American infrastructure and project finance.

Born and raised in Washington D.C., Jack majored in Finance and International Business at Georgetown University, with a minor in Portuguese. Significant time abroad in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina has enabled him to gain business proficiency in both Portuguese and Spanish.