FranchiseInsights
Video Course

Franchise Insider Academy

Everything a first-time franchise buyer needs to know, taught by someone who has been through it. No theory. No sales pitch. Just practical, hard-won knowledge.

$497 AUD

One-time purchase. Lifetime access. Community forum included.

1

Understanding the Franchise Model

  • How franchising really works (vs what they tell you)
  • The franchisor's business model and how they make money
  • Types of franchise arrangements in Australia
  • Franchising Code of Conduct overview
2

Reading and Decoding FDDs

  • Anatomy of a Franchise Disclosure Document
  • The 5 sections that matter most
  • What the franchisor must disclose (and what they don't)
  • Using the FDD Decoder tool effectively
3

Financial Modelling and Due Diligence

  • Building your own financial model (never trust theirs)
  • Understanding the real cost structure
  • Cash flow projections and runway planning
  • Using the Financial Reality Calculator
4

Talking to Franchisees

  • Who to talk to (and who the franchisor doesn't want you to find)
  • The 40 questions that reveal the truth
  • Reading between the lines of franchisee responses
  • Former franchisees: the most valuable source
5

Negotiation and Legal Review

  • What is actually negotiable in a franchise agreement
  • Choosing and briefing a franchise lawyer
  • Key clauses to challenge or clarify
  • Territory, renewal, and exit terms
6

First 90 Days as a Franchisee

  • What to expect in the first week, month, and quarter
  • Building your team and managing cash flow
  • Working with (and pushing back on) the franchisor
  • Setting yourself up for long-term success

What's included

  • 8+ hours of video content
  • Lifetime access (watch at your own pace)
  • Community forum access
  • Downloadable worksheets for each module
  • All FranchiseInsights tools referenced in the course
  • Future module updates at no extra cost

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