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Franchise fundamentals in plain language.

Foundation of Franchising

9 lessons
Support Guide Micro-Learning Support Guide View PDF →
1 Video MLS 1: What Is Franchising Watch video → 2 Video MLS 2: Franchisors Vs Franchisee Roles Watch video → 3 Video MLS 3: How Franchise Territories Work Watch video → 4 Video MLS 4: Fees + Royalties Watch video → 5 Video MLS 5: Scaling & Growth Paths Watch video → 6 Video MLS 6: The 9-Step Franchise Award Process Watch video → 7 Video MLS 7: Before You Inquire: Be Ready To Engage Watch video → 8 Video MLS 8: Clarify Your Area Of Interest Watch video →

Due diligence evaluation

9 lessons
Support Guide Due Diligence Evaluation Guide View PDF →
1 Video MLS 9: Research Brands You're Interested In Watch video → 2 Video MLS 10: Visit Franchisor Websites With Purpose Watch video → 3 Video MLS 11: Pre-Qualify Yourself Watch video → 4 Video MLS 12: Validation: What You're Really Listening For Watch video → 5 Video MLS 13: Understanding Support Vs. Independence Watch video → 6 Video MLS 14: Time Reality Watch video → 7 Video MLS 15: Common Reasons Candidates Get Stuck Watch video → 8 Video MLS 16: Making A Responsible Yes Or No Decision Watch video →

Decision Readiness & Next Steps

10 lessons
Support Guide Decision Readiness & Next Steps View PDF →
1 Video MLS 17: From Interest To Intent Watch video → 2 Video MLS 18: Franchise Requirements Explained Watch video → 3 Video MLS 19: Are You Financially Ready? Watch video → 4 Video MLS 20: Time & Lifestyle Fit Watch video → 5 Video MLS 21: Understanding Territory Watch video → 6 Video MLS 22: Franchise Support Systems Watch video → 7 Video MLS 23: Balancing Risks & Rewards Watch video → 8 Video MLS 24: The Decision Is Yours Watch video → 9 Video MLS 25: Next Steps After You Decide Watch video →

Franchise Disclosure Document

8 lessons
Support Guide Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) View PDF → Support Guide Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) – MLS 31–37 View PDF →
1 Video Learning Center Overview Welcome Video Watch video → 2 Video MLS 26: Understanding The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Watch video → 3 Video MLS 27: The Franchisor: Background, Leadership & Legal History (Items 1–4) Watch video → 4 Video MLS 28: Franchise Fees & Total Investment (Items 5–7) Watch video → 5 Video MLS 29: Ongoing Costs, Territory & Control (Items 8–12) Watch video → 6 Video MLS 30: Training, Support & Operations (Items 13–15) Watch video →

Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

7 lessons
1 Video MLS 33: Item 19: Reading & Validating The Numbers Watch video → 2 Video MLS 31: Item 18: Public Figures In Franchising Watch video → 3 Video MLS 32: Item 19: Financial Performance Representations Watch video → 4 Video MLS 34: Item 20: Outlets, Growth & System Trends Watch video → 5 Video MLS 35: Item 21 & 22: Financials & Contracts Watch video → 6 Video MLS 36: Item 23: Receipts & Timing Rules Watch video → 7 Video MLS 37: FDD Wrap-Up & Transition To Validation Watch video →

Financial Readiness & Discovery Day

11 lessons
Support Guide Financial Readiness & Discovery Day View PDF →
1 Video MLS 38: Business Plan Template & Financial Readiness Watch video → 2 Video MLS 39: Validation: Who To Call & What To Ask Watch video → 3 Video MLS 40: Discovery Day: Mutual Evaluation Watch video → 4 Video MLS 41: Discovery Day: Mutual Fit, Not A Sales Pitch Watch video → 5 Video MLS 42: Award Review: Internal Franchise Approval Watch video → 6 Video MLS 43: Financial Readiness Beyond Net Worth Watch video → 7 Video MLS 44: Coachability & Brand Alignment Watch video → 8 Video MLS 45: Award Issued: What Changes Next Watch video → 9 Video MLS 46: Responsible Ownership Starts Before Opening Watch video → 10 Video Evergreen Watch video →

Other

2 lessons
1 Article Franchise Fundamentals in Plain Language Read article → 2 Article How to Read Franchise Documents Responsibly Read article →
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