Funding & fees
Franchise liquid capital vs net worth: what is the difference?
Separate accessible cash, total wealth and opening funds before assessing franchise eligibility.
Franchise research library
Funding & fees: franchise research guides
Separate investment, payment timing and owner cash. Use worked examples to build better questions for your own budget.
Funding & fees
Franchise fee vs total investment: avoid double-counting
Understand what an initial fee covers and reconcile it with the complete franchise opening budget.
Funding & fees
Hidden franchise costs: build a payment register
Find unquoted costs, payment dates and conditional charges before committing to a franchise.
Funding & fees
Franchise equipment finance vs cash purchase
Compare deposits, recurring payments, ownership and exit terms for franchise equipment.
Funding & fees
Franchise owner salary vs drawings: model both work and cash
Separate the owner’s labour cost, household withdrawals and business cash capacity.
Funding & fees
Minimum franchise royalty: when a percentage is not enough
Check how fixed minimums and sales-based royalties interact in a franchise fee model.
Funding & fees
Franchise marketing fund vs local advertising spend
Distinguish network contributions, mandatory local spending and your launch campaign budget.
Funding & fees
Franchise fit-out budget: compare quotations and exclusions
Build a site-specific fit-out register covering scope, dependencies and payment milestones.
Funding & fees
Seasonal franchise cash flow: plan beyond annual averages
Model quieter trading periods, uneven payments and reserve requirements month by month.
Funding & fees
Franchise debt service: cash after loan repayments
Add interest, principal and payment timing to a franchise cash model without double-counting.
Start with the wider picture
Read the foundation guide, then return to the specific questions relevant to your project.