Our services
Three services. Fixed fees. Written outcomes.
Each Slatebrook service is scoped narrowly and priced clearly. You know what you are commissioning, what it costs and what you will receive before any work begins.
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How we approach each engagement
Slatebrook's services share a common structure, regardless of which engagement you commission. Before work begins, we agree in writing on the scope, the materials you will need to provide, the timeline and the fee. Nothing changes without your approval.
We work from materials you already have — existing operations notes, financial data, brand guidelines, lease summaries — rather than asking you to produce documents in advance. Our assessment reflects the actual state of your business, not an idealised version of it.
All deliverables go through a draft stage before final delivery. This gives you the opportunity to flag any misunderstandings or request clarification on specific sections before the document is finalised.
Intake conversation
Brief call to confirm scope and fit before any fee is charged or work begins.
Materials collection
We collect existing documents from your side — no preparation needed beforehand.
Structured analysis
Review and analysis conducted against defined criteria relevant to franchise readiness.
Written delivery + follow-up
Draft for review, then final document delivered with a follow-up call included.
Franchise Readiness Review
A structured three-week review for owner-operators of a single-location B2C business who are thinking carefully about whether to open their format to franchisees. The output is a written readiness assessment covering the strength of your operational documentation, brand assets and unit economics, along with a clear list of areas that typically need attention before formal franchise discussions begin.
The review does not assume you will proceed with franchising — it provides the information needed to make that decision well. If the picture is unfavourable, the report says so directly.
- Operational documentation assessment — completeness, clarity and transferability
- Brand asset review — portability and consistency across potential sites
- Unit economics examination — whether the numbers support a franchisee's draw
- Prioritised list of areas requiring attention before franchise discussions
- Draft review stage and follow-up call included
How it runs
Intake call to confirm scope and collect materials list
You submit existing documentation (Week 1)
Structured analysis and draft assessment written (Weeks 2–3)
Draft shared for your review and feedback
Final document delivered, follow-up call scheduled
Fixed fee
S$680
Operations Manual Outline
A four-week assignment producing the structural outline of an operations manual for a small franchise system. The output includes chapter structure, the topics that typically belong in each chapter and a suggested depth of treatment for each section. It is designed as a starting framework for your in-house team to fill in over time — not a finished manual, but a well-considered structure that ensures nothing important is missed.
Many businesses that are ready to franchise in other respects lack this foundational document structure. The outline provides it in a form that is immediately usable by whoever will be writing the full manual.
- Full chapter-level structure appropriate to the business type
- Topic list for each chapter with brief scope notes
- Suggested depth and format for each section
- Guidance notes on which sections are most critical to get right early
- Delivered in editable format for your team to populate
How it runs
Intake call to understand business type and any existing documentation
Initial chapter structure drafted (Weeks 1–2)
Topics and depth guidance added per chapter (Week 3)
Draft shared for your review
Final outline delivered in editable format (Week 4)
Fixed fee
S$140
Franchise Lead Sounding-Board
A monthly advisory arrangement for owners and franchise development leads who want a steady outside perspective on their direction. The arrangement includes two scheduled calls per month, written notes after each call and discreet review of materials shared ahead of conversations.
This service is suitable for clients at any stage of the franchise development process — actively in discussions with prospective franchisees, preparing for those discussions or returning to the process after a pause. Engagements can be paused and resumed without penalty.
- Two structured calls per month, each up to one hour
- Written notes delivered after each call
- Pre-call review of any materials you share in advance
- Same consultant on every call — no rotation, no briefing required
- Pause and resume without penalty or requalification
How it works
Brief intake call to understand your current position and priorities
Calls scheduled at agreed times each month
Materials for review shared ahead of each call
Written notes from each call delivered within two business days
Monthly — pause at any point by giving notice before the next billing date
Monthly fee
S$370
Decision guidance
Which service fits your situation
These three services address different stages of the franchise development process. Some clients use more than one.
| Feature / Stage | Readiness Review | Manual Outline | Sounding-Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Assessing franchise readiness before any decision | Businesses with operations to document | Ongoing development management and direction |
| Written output | (call notes) | ||
| Fixed duration | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | Ongoing, monthly |
| Can pause / resume | — | — | |
| SGD fee | S$680 | S$140 | S$370 / mo |
| Draft review included | — |
Across all services
Standards that apply to every engagement
Confidential handling (PDPA)
All client materials are handled in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act and are not shared outside the engagement or retained beyond its completion.
Scope agreed in writing
Every engagement begins with a written scope confirmation. No expansion or additional billing without explicit prior agreement.
Named consultant throughout
The consultant assigned at the start of your engagement works the file through to delivery. No transfers, no rotation.
Draft review for project work
Both project-based services include a draft stage. The final document reflects your feedback, not just the consultant's initial read.
Timeline respected
Delivery dates are agreed at the outset and held. If something on our side causes a delay, we flag it immediately and do not invoice for additional time spent.
Singapore Franchise Association familiarity
Our work is conducted with reference to Singapore Franchise Association frameworks and the local regulatory context relevant to franchise development.
Pricing
Clear fees, no surprises
Service 01
Readiness Review
S$680
Fixed fee · three-week project
- Written readiness assessment
- Unit economics and brand review
- Draft review stage included
- Follow-up call included
Service 02
Manual Outline
S$140
Fixed fee · four-week project
- Full chapter structure
- Topics and depth guidance
- Draft review stage included
- Delivered in editable format
Service 03
Sounding-Board
S$370
Per month · pauseable
- Two calls per month
- Written notes after each call
- Pre-call materials review
- Pause and resume anytime
Not sure which service fits?
A brief call is the quickest way to work that out. We will tell you directly which service — if any — is appropriate for where you currently are.
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