We represent over 700 American franchise brands and guide entrepreneurs from E2 treaty countries through the entire process — from choosing the right franchise to signing the agreement with the franchisor.
Unike is a US-based company that advises entrepreneurs on the selection and evaluation of American franchises, certified in affiliation with FranServe — the largest franchise consulting group in the country.
We specialize in international entrepreneurs who want to live in the US with their families through a franchise investment and the E2 investor visa. We've advised people from all over the world.
We stay by your side through the entire process — up to signing the agreement with the franchisor — and refer you to the right professionals for the immigration side.
Live in the US by investing in an American franchise.
Available to nationals of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the US — including Italy, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, among roughly 80 countries.
The investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21 can move to the United States. Consular processing usually takes around 3–6 months depending on the consulate, and the visa can be renewed indefinitely while the business remains active and meets the requirements.
Learn more about the E2 →From personalized franchise research to signing the agreement with an American franchisor.
Franchise options selected around your profile, goals, and the E2 requirements.
A direct introduction to the franchise(s) of your choice — with special attention from the franchisor.
Ongoing support between you and the franchisor throughout the evaluation process.
Initial presentation, document review, Q&A, and much more — every step of the way.
Files for each stage of the evaluation: sample questions for franchisors and franchisees, legal documents, and more.
Immigration attorney, international accounting firm, and other professionals for complete assistance.
Around 150 of the brands we represent accept international candidates — and each one has specific characteristics: territory availability, investment range, potential ROI, financial breakeven point, management team experience, and much more.
We understand the E2 Visa requirements and select franchises that strengthen your application.
Browse the full portfolio →Words from clients who made the move — and from franchisor partners across the US.
Thanks for the call and your attention! Outstanding service, very good indeed! Until yesterday's call, we were still not clear whether a move to the US was the best option or how complicated it might be. After we've talked, everything seemed more viable.
Thank you, Tavi for bringing us such an amazing owner!!
Everything is awesome. They are starting the on-boarding this week. Thank you for your help, Tavi.
Just reinforcing, you hit the mark on the options!
Thanks for introducing us to him and for all the support with the franchises.
They will be amazing franchisees. Thank you.
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The E2 is an investor visa available to nationals of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. It allows the investor to live in the US to develop and manage a business. The spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included, and the visa can be renewed indefinitely while the business remains active and meets the requirements.
The applicant must be a national of an E2 treaty country — such as Italy, Germany, Spain or Portugal, among roughly 80 countries — and must invest a substantial amount of capital in a US business that they will develop and manage.
The recommended minimum investment starts at US$ 100,000. The business cannot be marginal — it needs a real perspective of generating jobs and considerable profit.
It varies by consulate: consular processing usually takes around 3 to 6 months from submission to visa issuance — faster at some posts, longer at high-volume ones. Even so, the E2 remains one of the fastest paths for entrepreneurs to move to the United States.
A franchise offers a proven business model, which increases the chance of success — and of job creation and profit. The franchisor provides business documents to be attached to the visa application, and many franchises offer financial contingency: part or all of the investment may be refunded if the visa is denied, or the funds can be held in escrow under this condition.
Tell us about your goals and a consultant will get back to you. The more you share, the more personalized our guidance will be.
See how our consulting works for selecting an American franchise for the E2 Visa.
