The process
From inquiry to grand opening in six to eight months.
Every step is structured so you can make the most informed decision possible — and so we award territories only to operators we believe will win.
- 01
Inquiry
Day 1Submit a franchise inquiry. We review your market, capital, and background within one business day.
- Short inquiry form
- Confirmation email with next steps
- Mutual NDA sent
- 02
Intro call
Week 1A 30-minute conversation to understand your goals and answer your first questions about the model.
- Founders' overview
- Market fit discussion
- Q&A
- 03
Qualification
Week 1–2Financial qualification, background verification, and a mutual decision to advance to FDD review.
- Confidential financial form
- Background check authorization
- 04
FDD review
Week 2–4Receive the Franchise Disclosure Document. Federal law requires a minimum 14-day review period before any agreements are signed.
- Full FDD delivered
- Detailed unit economics call
- Item-by-item review
- 05
Validation
Week 4–6Speak directly with existing operators about their experience, training, and what daily life inside the business looks like.
- Operator introductions
- Training overview
- Reference calls
- 06
Discovery day
Week 6–8Spend a day with the leadership team in Fairbanks (or virtually for qualified candidates). The final mutual-fit conversation.
- In-person operations tour
- Leadership meetings
- Territory walk
- 07
Approval & award
Week 8–10Mutual approval, franchise agreement signing, and territory award.
- Franchise agreement
- Territory map
- Onboarding kickoff
- 08
Training & build-out
Month 3–6Operator and team certification, software setup, site selection, build-out, hiring, and pre-opening marketing.
- Operator certification
- Hiring playbook
- Local SEO + paid setup
- 09
Grand opening
Month 6–7Soft launch, grand opening, and the first 90 days of in-market operator support.
- On-site launch team
- Grand-opening marketing
- 90-day operating support
Ready when you are
Start at step one.
Submit an inquiry and we'll respond within one business day.
