Franchise Coaching
Start Up and Set up
Consultant services for franchise startup and setup focus on transforming a single-location concept into a scalable, repeatable model that works across multiple sites. This includes rigorous market analysis, feasibility studies, and a comprehensive business plan that defines the franchise’s value proposition, target segments, unit economics, and growth milestones. Consultants also help design the franchise prototype, refine the operating manual, and establish governance structures to ensure consistency and brand integrity as the network expands. By aligning strategic objectives with practical execution, they enable rapid, disciplined growth while minimising risk.
A core part of multisite franchise enablement is building scalable systems and processes. This encompasses operations playbooks, standardised training programs, supply chain and vendor management, and performance dashboards that enable uniform execution and real-time decision making. Consultants typically implement or customise franchise management software, implement KPIs for unit economics, and create a robust field support and compliance framework. We also assist with franchisee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support strategies to sustain growth, protect brand standards, and maximise cross-site synergies as the network scales.
Legislation and Compliance
Regular review and ongoing support for franchise legislation and compliance focuses on keeping the franchise system aligned with evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards. This includes proactive monitoring of federal, state, and local franchise statutes, employment laws, consumer protection rules, data privacy, and advertising guidelines, as well as updates to franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) and disclosure schedules. Consultants provide risk assessments, gap analyses, and recommended remediation plans to ensure the franchise operates within legal boundaries while preserving brand integrity. They also help establish governance mechanisms, such as a compliance calendar and internal controls, to maintain ongoing vigilance as laws change.
Ongoing compliance support encompasses policy updates, training, and audits designed to minimise legal exposure across the network. This includes customising training modules for franchisees and staff on regulatory requirements, conducting periodic compliance audits and mystery shopping, and managing incident response and corrective action processes. Consultants assist with contract governance, franchise agreement amendments, and renewal processes, ensuring consistency in execution and timely communication with franchisors and regulators. They also provide advisory support for potential franchisee disputes, licensing renewals, and proactive risk mitigation to sustain long-term regulatory health and brand protection.
Competitor Analysis
As part of any business startup or current business relaunch, competitor analysis is an integral part of the business planning process. This looks at all current competitors, what they do, how their business fares against the new business, what growth opportunities exist, and what pitfalls may arise. This SWAT analysis, as it's known, allows a new business to step boldly into the fray and traverse competitors, knowing they are standing on solid ground and have formulated a plan forward. Competitors become an excellent gauge of success for new businesses as they often change the plan concerning how their business works in direct reflection on your business.