The Private Boardroom for Emerging Franchisors
A strategic group mentorship program for founders who want to scale smarter — led by Frank Fiume, founder who pioneered an industry in franchising and scaled to 1,000+ locations nationwide.
What is the EFB Founders Club?
The EFB Founders Club is a strategic group mentorship program for emerging franchisors who want to scale smarter, grow faster, and stop feeling like they’re doing it all alone.
This isn’t theory.
It’s a curated group of up to 8 franchisor founders, hand-picked for ambition, integrity, and coachability — led personally by me, Frank Fiume, a founder who built and successfully exited a national franchise with over 1,000 locations — completing three private equity transactions along the way.
It’s an annual membership, structured intentionally to give you space to implement, not overwhelm your calendar.
We meet 10 times per year — for a 90-minute high-energy Zoom session packed with strategic insight, pattern recognition, celebrating wins, overcoming frustrations, and real solutions to what’s keeping you up at night.
In between sessions, you stay connected and supported through a private WhatsApp group exclusive to the EFB Founders Club.
This is where questions get asked, wins get shared, and momentum stays alive — without the Slack-fatigue of most programs.
Why Learn With Me?
I’ve been exactly where you are. Franchising is difficult — and unless you have unlimited capital, you often only get one shot at achieving your dream.
I know what that pressure feels like because I lived it myself.
Before scaling to 1,000+ locations and exiting via private equity, I was just like you — figuring things out one painful step at a time, knowing I only had one shot to get it right.
Along the way, I faced everything you’re facing now:
- Struggling to find qualified franchisees — and lacking the capital to market properly
- Hiring the wrong people (or not knowing who to hire next)
- Bringing over corporate staff who weren’t built for franchising
- Cash flow crunches — trying to grow without enough royalty revenue
- Franchisees taking longer to ramp up — while you’re still funding the business from your corporate location
- Wearing every hat and constantly firefighting
- Wrestling with the emotional highs and lows of building something big — when everything feels urgent but nothing feels clear
I didn’t just read about these problems in a book. I lived them.
And I know exactly what it feels like to wonder if you’re building something real — or if it’s all about to fall apart.
Now, I help you avoid the same mistakes. I can see your blind spots. I can see around the corners. I can tell you what’s coming next — so you don’t waste your one shot.
And unlike most mastermind facilitators, I don’t just bring my own story — I bring my network. Throughout the year, I introduce hand-picked franchise experts who personally helped me grow my business. These aren’t random guest speakers. They’re trusted allies with deep franchising experience, sharing lessons you won’t find in books or conferences.
Why It Works
Small groups, big breakthroughs.
Up to 8 founders per group — so every voice matters, every challenge gets airtime.
Founder-led, not facilitator-led.
You’re learning from someone who’s built, scaled, and walked the founder journey from zero to nationwide brand.
Focused + Flexible.
One powerful Zoom session 10 times per year = massive clarity without calendar overload.
Always connected.
Private WhatsApp group for ongoing founder support, real-time feedback, and support between sessions.
Real-world expertise.
Between my own experience and my trusted network, you’re getting advice grounded in the realities of franchising.
Built for long-term growth.
After Year 1, you’ll have the option to join my Advanced Inner Circle for continued strategy and deeper community.
Who It’s For
The EFB Founders Club is for emerging franchisor founders with 0–50 units who are serious about building something real — and don’t want to do it alone.
Whether you’re just getting started or managing your first few dozen locations, you’ve probably felt it:
- What should I be focused on right now?
- What’s worth my time?
- What’s a distraction?
- Am I even doing this right?
I’ve been there.
That stage where everything feels urgent, but nothing feels clear.
Where you’re spending money, time, and energy — but still unsure if you’re making the right moves.
This is for founders who want:
- Clarity on what actually matters at this stage of growth
- Guidance from someone who’s built, scaled, and exited — not just talked about it
- Real strategy and grounded feedback — without the fluff, pressure, or performative BS
If you’re building something meaningful — and you’re tired of guessing — this is where you’ll get the clarity to grow with confidence.
The Investment
Details on investment and availability are shared upon application.
Optional Add-On: Private Strategy Session with Frank
Available exclusively to active EFB Founders Club members
Sometimes, you need more than a group call.
You need one powerful conversation that unlocks your next move.
You can book a private 90-minute Zoom session with me on a pay-as-you-go basis — as needed throughout the year.
- You set the agenda — leadership, people, pivots, capital, anything keeping you up at night
- 1-on-1 or bring your leadership team — you choose
- Very limited — only a few sessions available each month
- Format — Pay-as-you-go
- Eligibility — Active EFB Founders Club members only
“One powerful session can change the entire trajectory of your business.”
Why Now
Up to 8 founders per group. Once seats are filled, enrollment closes until the next cycle.
If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop going it alone, and start scaling with clarity and confidence, the EFB Founders Club is your next step.
Membership is by application only.
Click the link above — I personally review every application. If it’s a fit, I’d love to welcome you to the club.