Your franchise's success starts with the right location. Our 2-day WSQ course provides the essential skills to select strategic sites and secure favourable leases that drive your business expansion.

Ready to grow your business but worried about choosing the wrong location or getting locked into a bad lease? The success of your retail, F&B, education, or service franchise can be very much affected by two critical decisions: where you set up shop and the terms of your lease agreement.

This programme is designed for entrepreneurs and business managers who want to turn these challenges into their greatest advantages. We equip you with the knowledge to navigate property options and negotiate agreements that support long-term growth.

Learn to evaluate the suitability of commercial, industrial, or retail sites based on business growth and expansion projections.

You will assess current market trends, growth projections, and demographic factors in relation to business growth plans that will influence site selection.

Develop property plans that encompass legal considerations, facilities development, equipment installation, and renovation requirements.

Gain skills in considering legal clauses, property contracts, lease agreements, and terms and conditions that affect property acquisition and development.

Calculate the costs associated with property development projects, including renovation, equipment, furniture, and fittings.

Learn how to budget for renovation and ongoing maintenance costs by comparing capital expenditure (CapEx) vs. operational expenditure (OpEx).

Negotiate effective leasing terms and compliance requirements with landlords, management agencies, and regulatory bodies.

You will learn to evaluate the key components of a lease agreement, including rent structure, duration, and options for renewal or termination.

Our trainers are seasoned industry veterans with decades of experience in building, expanding, and consulting for successful franchise brands.

Q1. Is this WSQ course SkillsFuture-funded?

Yes. As an SSG-approved WSQ course, eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs can offset course fees with their SkillsFuture Credit. Singaporeans aged 40 and above qualify for enhanced subsidies under the Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). Final out-of-pocket fees depend on your funding tier — contact FLA for a personalised quote.

Q2. What is the TGS course code for this programme?

Every WSQ-accredited course has a unique TGS code on MySkillsFuture. The TGS code for this course is TGS-2025054964. Use it to check funding eligibility, claim SkillsFuture Credit, and verify accreditation on the official SkillsFuture portal.

Q3. Who should attend this course?

Business owners, senior management, and franchise executives looking to expand, grow, and deepen their knowledge of franchising.

Q4. How do I register, and what's the next intake date?

Submit the enquiry form on this page or email [email protected]. Our team will confirm the next intake, share the funded fee, and walk you through SkillsFuture claim steps. Class sizes are kept small for hands-on learning.

Q5. What's the difference between site selection for a franchise vs a single-unit retail business?

Franchise site selection has to balance brand standards, territorial agreements, market potential and franchisee capability and not just foot-traffic. FSSLN teaches the franchisor's site-evaluation process and the joint franchisor–franchisee site decision.

Q6. Will the course help me negotiate retail leases in Singapore?

Yes, the lease-negotiation module covers Singapore-specific landlord practices, common lease clauses to push back on, rent structures (base + percentage), fit-out periods and renewal options.