# Tom James

> Tom James is a Certified Franchise Consultant and the founder of Prophecy Consulting, a Fort Worth, Texas advisory practice that helps corporate executives and military veterans decide whether to buy a franchise, and if so which one. A FranServe affiliate and member of the International Franchise Association, he matches candidates across 700-plus franchise brands through a free, structured coaching process. His approach is shaped by having owned a franchise himself, a SpeedPro large-format printing operation in the Los Angeles area, and by a corporate career spanning HR, IT, operations, project management, finance, and sales and marketing.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Prophecy Consulting
- **Organizations:** Prophecy Consulting, FranServe, International Franchise Association, SpeedPro
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** University of Dayton
- **Known for:** Earned the Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC) credential, Founded Prophecy Consulting, a franchise advisory practice serving corporate executives and military veterans, Built an advisory model spanning 700-plus franchise brands as a FranServe affiliate

## Career timeline

- **1992-1994** — Attends the University of Dayton
- **Prior career** — Holds corporate roles spanning HR, IT, operations, project management, finance, and sales and marketing
- **Earlier venture** — Owns and operates a SpeedPro large-format printing franchise in the greater Los Angeles area
- **2023** — Founds Prophecy Consulting in Fort Worth, Texas, a franchise consulting practice (business established December 2, 2023)
- **Present** — Works as a Certified Franchise Consultant and FranServe affiliate matching executives and veterans to franchise opportunities

## Achievements

- Earned the Certified Franchise Consultant (CFC) credential
- Founded Prophecy Consulting, a franchise advisory practice serving corporate executives and military veterans
- Built an advisory model spanning 700-plus franchise brands as a FranServe affiliate
- Member of the International Franchise Association (IFA)
- Firsthand franchise operator experience through a SpeedPro ownership

## Latest updates

- **2023-12** — Established Prophecy Consulting in Fort Worth, Texas as a franchise consulting practice.

## Links

- Website: https://www.prophecyconsultingservice.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasejames
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefranchiseprofit

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Last updated: 2026-07-08