--- title: "Independent Franchise Mentoring Australia | FranchiseED" description: "Independent franchise mentoring for Australian business owners. 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Get clear before you commit. Most businesses don't fail at franchising because of poor demand. They fail because the model was never properly built. FranchiseED helps you understand whether franchising is right for your business — and if it is, how to build it properly from the start. 20+ years in franchising Research-backed, independent advice One-on-one mentoring with Kerry Miles [Book a Call with Kerry](/schedule-consultation) Not ready to book? Try our free [Franchise Readiness Test](/franchise-readiness-test) first. Why Choose Us ## Why FranchiseED? Most franchise advisors assume franchising is the right answer and get started on building your system. At FranchiseED, we start somewhere different — with the question of whether franchising should proceed at all , and what must be true for it to work. ### Clarity before commitment We help you understand franchising properly before you invest in it — so your decisions are grounded in reality, not enthusiasm. ### Research-backed, independent advice No referral fees. No vested interest in your decision. Guidance drawn from 20+ years of experience and ongoing academic research. ### One-on-one with Kerry Miles You work directly with Kerry — not a junior associate or a generic program. Every engagement is tailored to your business. ### The model must work first Before marketing, before recruitment, before legal documents — your franchise model needs to be commercially viable. That's where we start. ![Kerry Miles - Franchise Mentor & Industry Expert](/assets/kerry-miles-CJXO7SCh.jpg) Your franchise mentor ## Meet Kerry Miles Franchise Mentor & Industry Expert Kerry Miles is the founder of FranchiseED and one of Australia's most experienced franchise educators and mentors. Her background is unusual in this industry — she has been a franchisee's daughter, a franchisor herself, a Certified Franchise Executive, and spent a decade as General Manager of the Franchising Centre at Griffith University. She is also an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast. That combination — practitioner, educator, and researcher — means the guidance you receive is grounded in lived experience and evidence, not theory or sales targets. Kerry works with a small number of clients at any one time, which means when you work with FranchiseED, you work with Kerry. [Read Kerry's full story →](/about) Free Tools ## Not sure where to start? Begin here — for free. Before you invest in mentoring, make sure you understand where you stand. These free tools help you assess your readiness and think clearly about your next step. ### The Emerging Franchisor Insider Subscribe for free insights tailored to new franchisors. [Subscribe now](#newsletter-signup) ### Franchise Readiness Test A structured self-assessment to help you understand whether your business has the foundations needed to franchise successfully. [Take the test](/franchise-readiness-test) ### Franchise Start Smart A free GPT tool that helps small business owners assess their franchise readiness and begin exploring the process affordably. [Try it free](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-681aef3a551c8191a02dd67316746b8c-franchise-start-smart) ### FranchiseED Advisory Board Access a virtual advisory board of experienced franchisors — practical guidance on franchise design, recruitment, leadership, and sustainable growth. [Access the board](https://chatgpt.com/g/g-699bb92b6aa08191bf7b2b3eda4db835-franchiseed-advisory-board-gpt) Our Flagship Programme ## Ready for structured, one-on-one guidance? The Franchise-Ready Accelerator — a 90-day mentoring program with Kerry Miles. Over 90 days, Kerry works with you one-on-one to assess whether franchising is right for your business, design a commercially viable franchise model, and build the foundations you need to move forward with confidence. This is not a generic course or a template-driven process. It is structured, tailored, and focused on decision quality — not speed. Clarity on whether franchising is right for your business A franchise model designed around your specific operation Unit economics and pricing structures that work for both you and future franchisees Confidence to take the next step — whatever that step is [Learn more about the Accelerator](/services/franchise-ready-accelerator) Or [book a free 20-minute call with Kerry](/schedule-consultation) with Kerry to discuss your situation first. ![Ben Kirk, Founder of Mr. Jeebus](/assets/ben-kirk-Dhww3LFs.webp) > "For the first time, I actually felt like a franchisor." Ben Kirk Founder, Mr. Jeebus [Read more from clients who have worked with Kerry →](/testimonials) Free Resources ## Free Guides For Aspiring Franchisors Practical, research-backed resources you can use right now. A Free Workbook for The Franchise Decision Workbook For Business Owners Weighing Franchising FranchiseED Free PDF Direct To Inbox GET YOUR FREE COPY ### Thinking About Franchising Your Business? Answer These 10 Questions First. A free diagnostic workbook that helps you figure out whether franchising is actually the right growth strategy for your business — before you spend a dollar on lawyers or consultants. [Get the Free Workbook](/lp/thinking-about-franchising-your-business-answer-these-10-questions-first) A Free Guide for Your Guide To Building A Franchise For Owners Ready To Franchise FranchiseED Free PDF Direct To Inbox GET YOUR FREE COPY ### You've Decided to Franchise. Here's What Actually Happens Next. A free 14-page guide covering the four phases of building a franchise system — from proving your model to recruiting your first franchisees — with Franchising Code obligations and real costs included. [Get the Free Guide](/lp/youve-decided-to-franchise-heres-what-actually-happens-next) Previous slide Next slide ## Still have questions? The best way to get clear answers about your specific situation is a direct conversation. Book a Call with Kerry — no obligation, no sales pressure, just straight answers. [Book a Call with Kerry](/schedule-consultation) Or email Kerry directly at kerry@franchise-ed.com.au ![FranchiseED](/assets/franchise-ed-logo-new-DqD5Gbbv.png) Helping Australian business owners make clear, confident decisions about franchising. #### Services - [Coaching and Mentoring](/services/franchise-coaching-mentoring) - [Franchise-Ready Accelerator](/services/franchise-ready-accelerator) #### Company - [About Us](/about) - [Blog](/blog) - [Testimonials](/testimonials) #### Support - [Contact Us](/contact) - [FAQ](/faq) - [Franchise Glossary](/glossary) [kerry@franchise-ed.com.au](mailto:kerry@franchise-ed.com.au)[+61 438 784 511](tel:+61438784511)Brisbane, QLD, Australia ### The Emerging Franchisor Insider Regular insights on franchising, franchise readiness, and building sustainable systems — written for business owners who are thinking seriously about franchising. No hype. No hard sell. 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