How to become a franchise owner 101
4-week online course for first-time franchise owners who want to do it right.
Learn from an expert in franchise ownership
Gain access to a proven playbook and grow your network in franchise ownership.
Program begins on April 3rd
This program fits into your busy schedule requiring only 5hrs/week commitment.
Ready to own a franchise?
The path to franchise ownership is confusing, stressful, and intimidating. I used to work in franchise development and have worked with over 4,000 franchises to help them grow.
I'm ready to share everything I've learned with you in this small, cohort-based course, where you'll meet other aspiring franchise owners like yourself to create a network that goes beyond the course.
Perfect for you if:
You've never bought a franchise before, and you're not sure where to start.
You're cautious about your investments and want to make a sound financial decision.
You want to make the most of your franchise investment.
You want to avoid costly mistakes and high-pressure sales tactics.
What you'll experience
How to Buy a Franchise 101 leverages group learning and collaboration between motivated peers to give students a competitive edge as they enter the franchise landscape.
Assignments that fit your schedule
Spend about 2.5 hrs/wk learning career design principles, exploring franchise resources, and completing insightful exercises for successful franchise ownership.
Weekly team working sessions
Fellow participants give you new perspectives and actionable feedback. Choose a call time of either Weds at 6pm ET, or Thurs at 8pm ET. (1.5 Hours)
Weekly calls with your assigned partner
Go deeper and have more breakthroughs with your Accountability Partner. Schedule calls at times that work for both of you.
Activate and grow your network
Crowdsource ideas, resources, and connections from your supporters, fellow alumni, and the broader Fellowship network.
Get started today
The Fellowship begins April 3. The deadline to enroll is March 31.
Going through financial hardship?
Complete a scholarship request here.
I've been in franchising for 15 years and I've never seen anyone who can breakdown franchising quite like the Wolf can.
Ready to make the leap?
FAQs
About 2.5 hrs/wk learning career design principles, exploring franchise resources, and completing insightful exercises for successful franchise ownership.
4 weeks. Registration is open NOW.
Once registered you will have access to this course and its materials indefinitely.
Once you enroll in our online course, your enrollment is final. We do not offer refunds or cancellations. By enrolling in the course, you agree to pay the full course fee, even if you are unable to complete the course or decide not to participate for any reason.
Keep an eye out on your email for your welcome email that will give you everything you’ll need for your first week.
This course is only available to a limited amount of participants to ensure that we provide an effective, collaborative learning environment where participants receive the experience and attention they need. Because of this, refunds cannot be issued once registered.
You can reach out to Ashley at [email protected]. We do our best to accommodate every participant who joins the cohort.
Yes! You can see the curriculum snapshot here.
The lectures for this course are pre-recorded.
Join a community of entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership.
How to Buy a Franchise 101 leverages group learning and collaboration between motivated peers to give students a competitive edge as they enter the franchise landscape.
Master over 20 critical metrics with my Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). There are 23 items on the FDDs and seven crucial items to understand about each franchise you explore.
Learn how to untangle the numbers in a brand’s FDD and determine if it’s a lucrative opportunity worth pursuing.
Get the right answers:
How do you find a franchise's financial performance information?
How do you determine if a specific franchise is a right fit for you?
What are FDD's and why are they so integral to the process of franchise ownership?
What franchises should you avoid? Which ones should you invest in?