20/09/2026
Before a franchisee makes any significant financial commitment, both parties need a detailed business plan built around the franchisee’s available funding, the business model and the proposed location.
The plan should present several financial scenarios, including projected sales, operating costs, cash flow, break-even performance and potential return on investment.
This process helps determine the right size of premises, an affordable rent level and a realistic fit-out budget—protecting margins and giving every franchisee the strongest possible foundation for success.
For larger projects involving long-term lease agreements, we have successfully negotiated landlord contributions towards fit-out costs, helping to reduce the franchisee’s initial investment.
Once a shopfitting price has been agreed, a detailed contract should be put in place covering the complete scope of work, completion deadlines, agreed costs, quality standards and a clear process for approving additional expenditure.
We learned this lesson early. Some contractors submitted low prices to secure the work, only for unexpected extras to appear halfway through the project. Clear specifications, staged payments and robust contractual protection help keep the project on time, on budget and to the standard your brand requires.