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Franchisee Validation Call Planner

Use the same core questions across calls, record specific examples, and compare patterns rather than searching for a single reassuring opinion.

Call details

Franchisee nameDateMarket and unit ageCurrent, multi-unit, or former

Opening and preparation

What did the first six months require that you did not expect?Where did your opening budget prove too high or too low?How well did training prepare you for the work you actually faced?

Owner role and operations

What does the owner actually do during a normal week?Which staffing or customer issues consume the most attention?What capability separates stronger operators from struggling operators?

Demand, marketing, and economics

Which local marketing activities consistently produce useful demand?Which operating costs surprised you after opening?How long did it take to reach a stable monthly run rate?

Support and relationship

When franchisor support worked well, what specifically happened?When support fell short, how was the issue handled?What has changed in the system since you joined?

Perspective

What would you investigate more carefully if you started again?Who is a poor fit for this franchise?What question should I have asked you that I did not?

After the call

Classify what you heard

Claims this call supportedClaims this call challengedNew questions or unknownsFollow-up and responsible person

Use this as a working document, not a substitute for advice.

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