Jason Rutledge
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Jason Rutledge
Executive Advisor · Franchise Sidekick

Own your future.
Own your health.
Own your business.

Not slowing down. Not asking permission. Let's build something that's yours.

Explore franchise ownership Explore The Health Edge
Career built at Equinox Peloton Palm Beach Tan Orangetheory Fitness Franchise Sidekick

What brings
you here?

Two lanes, one idea: take ownership. Pick where you want to start.

01 · Business I'm exploring franchise ownership How I help buyers → 02 · Body I want to age on my own terms Inside The Health Edge → 03 · Referral I know someone who's ready Send them my way →
Franchise Advising

Buy the business.
Know the people.

Age is a number. So is your paycheck. Let's change both.

A franchise is a system and a ten-year relationship. Most buyers only evaluate the first. I help you evaluate both, before you sign anything.

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Jason speaking on stage
Executive Advisor · Franchise Sidekick
  1. 01Discovery callYour goals, lifestyle, budget range and what you want life to look like in five years.
  2. 02MatchingProprietary matching software and introductions to brands that fit your lifestyle and goals, drawn from Franchise Sidekick's thousands of client success stories.
  3. 03Guided processYour sidekick through it all. I teach you the process and guide you from search to ownership.
  4. 04Your decisionOn your terms and timeline. I never tell anyone what to buy.

Industries I help buyers explore

  • Home services
  • Professional services
  • Youth enrichment
  • Beauty & wellness
  • Fitness & health
  • Retail products
  • Food & drink
  • In-home care
  • Pets & animals
  • Sports & recreation
  • Entertainment
  • Education & teaching
  • Automotive
  • Real estate

Every buyer is different. I'm compensated by franchisors when a placement happens.

The Health Edge

Aging,
unfiltered.

I stopped guessing about my health and started measuring it. Bloodwork, body composition, sleep, recovery. Here's what I test, track, train and take.

What I use · Coming soon
Jason pressing dumbbells in a blue-lit gym
9+ yrsOf bloodwork tracked
+17 lbLean muscle gained
1,400+Nights of sleep tracked
770+Days of recovery data

What clients say

“He made me feel like I had a partner and agent when talking to the franchise so difficult issues can be addressed in a professional way.”
Greg Landers
“Jason was phenomenal. Patient, professional and helpful.”
Ted Kedrowski
“Jason has been a great sidekick in this process!!”
Alejandro Gonzales
Client wins

Owners I've helped,
coast to coast.

166Territories
57Cities
21States
US map with orange dots marking 57 cities in 21 states where Jason's clients opened franchises

Each dot is a city where a client opened. Larger dots mean more territories.

The Franchise Edge

Straight talk on franchising and business ownership, plus one thing I'm testing for my health. No hype, no sales pitch.

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Coming soon · Early 2027
Jason and the Franchise Sidekick team in orange blazers at night

Know someone
ready to own something?

The best introductions I get come from people like you. No pressure on them, just good questions and honest guidance.

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Let's
talk.

Referring someone, asking about The Health Edge, or just saying hello? Send a note and I'll get back to you.

Ready to explore franchise ownership? Book a discovery call.