Franchise Finance Mastery Program

Building strong financial foundations takes more than spreadsheets. Our hands-on program walks you through real franchise scenarios, from initial setup costs to multi-location cash flow management. We've spent years watching what actually works in Australian franchise systems.

Next intake

September 2025

Duration

16 weeks

Class size

12-15 students

How The Program Unfolds

We break things down into manageable chunks. Each phase builds on the previous one, so you're never drowning in complexity. By week sixteen, you'll have worked through actual franchise financial models from our client archives.

01

Foundation Setup

Weeks 1-4

Starting with the basics that everyone needs but nobody teaches properly. Chart of accounts, GST handling, payroll structures. We use real franchise examples from cafes, retail, and service businesses.

02

Cash Flow Analysis

Weeks 5-8

This is where things get interesting. You'll work with actual cash flow statements from struggling franchises and figure out what went wrong. Then we show you the fixes that actually worked.

03

Growth Planning

Weeks 9-12

Multi-location financial management changes everything. We cover royalty calculations, territory expansion costs, and the funding options that make sense for Australian franchisees.

04

Risk Management

Weeks 13-16

Every franchise faces unexpected challenges. Insurance structures, emergency reserves, seasonal planning. We walk through case studies from 2024 when several of our clients navigated tough situations successfully.

05

Exit Strategies

Weeks 13-16

Not everyone talks about this, but smart franchisees think about it from day one. Valuation methods, sale preparation, transfer processes. The financial side of franchise transitions matters enormously.

06

Capstone Project

Week 16

You'll present a complete financial plan for a franchise scenario. Could be a startup analysis or a turnaround strategy. Three mentors review your work and provide detailed feedback.

What You'll Actually Learn

Forget generic business courses. This is specific to the Australian franchise environment, with all its quirks and regulations. We focus on things you'll use immediately.

Franchise Agreement Analysis

Reading between the lines of royalty structures, marketing fund contributions, and renewal terms. What the numbers really mean for your cash flow.

Banking Relationships

How to present financial statements that banks actually want to see. Securing equipment finance and expansion loans for franchise businesses.

Compliance Navigation

ATO requirements, fair work obligations, franchise code compliance. The regulatory side that trips up new franchisees constantly.

Performance Benchmarking

Understanding where your numbers should be compared to similar franchises. When to worry and when you're tracking fine.

Students reviewing franchise financial documents during workshop session

87%

of graduates apply program concepts within their first month

Learn From People Who've Done It

Our mentors aren't just teachers. They're active in franchise finance consulting, dealing with the same challenges you'll face. They bring current examples and real solutions.

Program mentor with franchise finance expertise

Callum Yilmaz

Senior Franchise Advisor

Spent twelve years managing finances for a growing coffee franchise group. Now consults with franchisees across retail and hospitality sectors.

Finance mentor specializing in franchise systems

Saskia Borg

Multi-Unit Finance Lead

Manages financial operations for seventeen franchise locations across Queensland and New South Wales. Knows the expansion process inside out.

Experienced franchise financial consultant and mentor

Ingrid Pasternak

Compliance Specialist

Former franchisor financial controller who switched sides. Helps franchisees understand what head office really looks at in your reports.

Applications Open June 2025

We keep class sizes small because the program involves a lot of individual review. If you're considering franchise ownership or already managing franchise finances, this might be worth your time. No promises about overnight success, but you'll gain practical skills that apply immediately.

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