Notes from inside franchise development.
What we learn advising growing brands, written for owners weighing the decision rather than for other consultants.
- ReadinessSeptember 20264 min read
Five signs your business is actually ready to franchise
Profitability is necessary but nowhere near sufficient. Here are the conditions we look for before recommending a client move ahead.
- System designJune 20262 min read
Design the franchisee's profit and loss before you set your fees
A royalty rate is not a pricing decision, it is a structural one. It determines whether your best operators stay motivated or quietly disengage.
- RecruitmentMarch 20265 min read
Recruiting franchisees you will not regret in year three
The wrong operator costs far more than an empty territory. A disciplined award process is the cheapest protection a young franchisor has.
- Working togetherDecember 20253 min read
What a boutique franchise consultant actually does
The category is crowded and the labels are vague. Here is a plain description of the work, and where the lawyer's role begins.
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