Franchise Management &
Ownership Programme
Understand the real mechanics of franchising, from business models and operations to compliance, profitability, and expansion decisions.
Franchising Is More Than Replicating a Business Concept
Franchising is one of the most effective business growth models in the world, enabling businesses to scale faster, expand into new markets, leverage entrepreneurial capital, and build stronger market presence without assuming the full cost of expansion.
However, many franchise systems struggle because of weak operating standards, poor franchisee selection, inadequate support structures, inconsistent customer experience, and ineffective growth strategies. For prospective franchisees, investing without understanding the economics, legal obligations, and growth potential can result in costly mistakes.
This programme provides practical frameworks for building, managing, and scaling successful franchise operations, whether you are considering franchising a business, investing in a franchise opportunity, or managing an existing franchise network.
Five Capabilities to Build and Scale a Successful Franchise
Assess Franchise Readiness
Identify the operational, financial, leadership, and system requirements necessary to build a successful franchise network, before committing to expansion.
Develop Scalable Operating Systems
Learn how successful franchise systems maintain consistency, quality, and customer experience across multiple locations without sacrificing operational control.
Manage Franchise Relationships
Understand how to recruit, support, monitor, and develop franchisees while maintaining alignment with brand standards and business objectives at every stage.
Navigate Legal and Compliance Requirements
Examine the governance, contractual, intellectual property, and regulatory issues that shape successful franchise operations and protect both franchisor and franchisee.
Improve Franchise Performance and Profitability
Identify the key drivers of franchise success and develop systems that improve operational performance and financial outcomes across your entire franchise network.
Three Days. Eight Modules. One Business Plan.
- M1 Understanding the Franchise Business Model
- M2 Franchise Readiness and Business System Development
- M3 Franchise Economics and Financial Performance
- M4 Legal, Governance, and Compliance Frameworks
- M5 Franchisee Recruitment, Selection, and Development
- M6 Operations Management and Quality Assurance
- M7 Franchise Growth and Expansion Strategy
- M8 Franchise Business Planning Workshop
Participants complete a structured Franchise Business Planning Workshop in Module 8, developing a practical, organisation-specific plan that can be applied immediately to franchise investment, development, or network management decisions.
Built for Owners, Operators, and Investors
Business owners seeking to convert or scale their business through franchising
Existing franchise operators and multi-unit managers
Investors evaluating franchise opportunities
Senior executives in retail, consumer, and service-based industries
Entrepreneurs exploring structured, scalable business models
Led by Industry Experts
Faculty
Dr Belinda Nwosu
Academic Director, Hospitality Initiative, Lagos Business School
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Faculty
Prof Uchenna Uzo
Academic Director, Africa Retail Academy, Lagos Business School
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Faculty
Chidi Okoro
Alternate Academic Director, Africa Retail Academy, Lagos Business School
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Get the Full Programme Guide
Every module, objective, fee, and date, laid out in one document you can share with your team or revisit before you apply.
- Full eight-module curriculum breakdown
- Faculty & practitioner profiles
- Fees, dates & logistics
- Target audience & application details
Ready to Build, Invest In, or Grow a Franchise?
Whether you are considering franchising your business, investing in a franchise opportunity, or managing an existing franchise network, success depends on understanding the systems, economics, governance structures, and leadership practices that drive sustainable growth. Applications are now open for the 2 to 4 September 2026 cohort at Lagos Business School.
Further Enquiries: Olamide, +234 707 733 4372, or Tomilola, +234 813 096 7129
