Course syllabus · Prospective Franchisors
Before You Franchise Your Business — Becoming a Franchisor
Delivery and materials
Self-paced online study with approximately two hours of instruction, plus an appendix, ten section quizzes, exercises and a final assessment. Includes 15 editable templates.
What you’ll learn
- Franchise readiness and growth models
Assess whether your operations can run under another owner and compare franchising with other growth options.
- Proof of concept, unit economics and funding
Validate pilot results, stress-test unit economics and plan funding for the franchisor operation.
- Brand, disclosure and agreements
Review brand ownership, Canadian and US disclosure topics, agreements and questions for independent advisers.
- Manuals, training and support
Plan the operating manual, opening and ongoing training, technology and support capacity.
- Recruitment and franchisee relationships
Design a qualification process and Discovery Day. Plan territories, sites, supply and marketing funds.
- Responsible growth and certification
Build a staged growth plan, use the 15 editable resources and complete the 30-question final. The pass mark is 85%.
Educational training. Consult independent professional advisers about your circumstances.
Course price · CAD $89.99