Policy for Franchisee Development Pathway
MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACADEMY CONSORTIUM LTD
1. Purpose of the Policy
This Policy defines the strategic development pathway for franchisees of MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL, providing a structured approach to growing from a single-unit franchise to a multi-unit or master franchise model. It outlines key opportunities, responsibilities, and development milestones for franchise partners.
2. Franchisee Opportunities
Upon entering into a franchise agreement and paying the required lump-sum fee, a Franchisee receives not only operational rights but also full-scale support to successfully launch and manage their educational business.
2.1. Access to the Complex of Exclusive Rights (CER)
- Licensed use of registered trademarks;
- Proprietary educational programs and methodologies;
- Marketing materials, brand book, and promotional templates;
- Operational manuals and onboarding guides;
- Certification and training of staff and management.
2.2. Comprehensive Business Support
- Design templates for premises, signage, uniforms, and print materials;
- Methodological guidance and quality control standards;
- PR and communication support;
- Access to international events and branding platforms;
- Ongoing consulting from the franchisor.
3. Multi-Unit Development Model
Franchisees may expand operations by opening additional franchise units under their own management structure, creating a centralized business network with internal control and efficiency.
3.1. Creating a Centralized Franchise Network
- Each new unit is formalized through a separate franchise agreement;
- The Franchisee’s company may act as the central management entity for all branches;
- Unified HR, marketing, finance, and administration may be consolidated for cost-efficiency.
3.2. Advantages of Multi-Unit Development
- Improved profitability through internal scaling;
- Stronger regional presence and brand recognition;
- Unified quality and service standards across all units.
4. Pathway to Master Franchise Status
Franchisees demonstrating consistent success and management capability may be offered the opportunity to become Master Franchisees within a defined territory.
4.1. Rights of a Master Franchisee
- Exclusive rights to develop the brand within a defined region (city, province, country);
- Ability to recruit new franchisees under the master agreement;
- Right to receive:
- 20% of the monthly royalty from those franchisees.
4.2. Strategic Flexibility
The Master Franchisee may:
- Maintain exclusive control with only one branch in the region;
- Or develop a multi-unit network under centralized control;
- Or allow new independent franchisees to operate within the territory (subject to franchisor approval and policy compliance).
4.3. Quality and Brand Control
The Master Franchisee shall:
- Oversee the quality of operations across all units in the region;
- Support onboarding and supervision of new franchisees;
- Ensure compliance with MINIBOSS standards;
- Submit regular reports and cooperate with franchisor’s audits.
5. Stages of Franchisee Growth
Stage
Local
Franchise
One branch, local territory, standard support
Stage
Multi-Unit
Franchise
Several branches under one company, unified management
Stage
Master
Franchise
Territory rights, revenue sharing (80/20), network control
6. Legal and Financial Framework
- All stages of development are formalized through separate franchise agreements;
- The franchisor retains exclusive pricing authority and final approval of all partners;
- Any sale or transfer of franchise units must be pre-approved and comply with official procedures;
- Master franchise status is granted only by contractual agreement and following strategic evaluation.
7. Final Provisions
This Policy is an official supplement to the Franchise Agreement. In case of discrepancies, the signed Franchise Agreement shall prevail. Updates to this Policy may be issued by the franchisor and communicated to all current and prospective partners.
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