Questions Founders Usually Ask

It is Lumera’s methodology for becoming the franchising organization behind a qualified restaurant brand. We build and manage the strategy, systems, franchisee recruitment, development process, and ongoing support infrastructure.

Lumera’s preferred model does not require a large upfront consulting fee. Necessary third-party expenses—such as legal filings, travel, technology, or specialist vendors—would be addressed separately in the definitive agreement.

Lumera’s preferred fee is 3% of Gross Sales generated by franchise locations developed pursuant to the agreement. Existing restaurants are excluded.

Lumera is designed as a long-term operating partnership because franchise systems require continuous stewardship, support, quality protection, and improvement.

No. Founders remain the ultimate guardians of food quality, recipes, product standards, brand story, culture, and authenticity, subject to the definitive legal agreements.

We generally seek brands with one to ten locations, exceptional food, strong customer loyalty, attractive unit economics, repeatable operations, leadership depth, and anonymous employee eNPS of at least +30.

No. Building the expansion and franchising capability is Lumera’s responsibility.

No. Franchising and restaurant expansion involve risk. Lumera’s model aligns compensation with results, but no responsible partner can guarantee the number, timing, or performance of future locations.

Yes. A brand may be promising but not yet ready. Lumera may recommend specific improvements before reconsidering a partnership.

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