What’s Your Franchisee Wealth Score?
Take our quiz to find out.
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Section 1:
You & Your Franchise
How connected are you to the “why” behind your business?
Not at all
Barely
Somewhat
Mostly
Deeply
Do your systems let you focus more on strategy than day-to-day tasks?
Not connected
Somewhat disconnected
Neutral
Fairly connected
Deeply connected
Could you step away for 4+ weeks without revenue dropping?
Absolutely not
Unlikely
Somewhat
Probably
Definitely
If you had to stop working tomorrow, how prepared are your business & finances to carry on?
Not at all
Poorly
Somewhat
Well
Fully prepared
Do you have a trusted advisor team (planner, accountant, lawyer, coach, peers) supporting you?
Not at all
Somewhat
Partially
Mostly
Absolutely
Section 2:
Business Financial Clarity
Do you have a clear picture of true profitability (not just revenue)?
Not at all
Barely
Somewhat
Mostly
Absolutely
How frequently do you review key financials with a pro (advisor or accountant)?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Regularly
Consistently
Do you know what your franchise is worth today?
No — I have no idea what my franchise is currently worth
Somewhat — I have a rough estimate but no formal valuation
Yes — I’ve had a professional valuation done in the past few years
Yes — I regularly update my franchise’s valuation
Yes — I track my franchise value closely with my advisors
Is your financial system automated and tax-efficient?
No — everything is manual and not optimized for taxes
Somewhat — parts are automated, but tax planning isn’t consistent
Yes — financial processes are mostly automated, with some tax strategies
Yes — my financial system is fully automated and regularly optimized for taxes
Yes — it’s fully automated, tax-efficient, and reviewed regularly with experts
Section 3:
Financial Planning & Personal Wealth
Do you have a clear, written financial plan linking business & personal goals?
No plan at all
Verbal ideas but nothing written down
Partial plan—some written goals but not fully integrated
Yes, a written plan that covers either business or personal goals
Yes, a comprehensive written plan clearly linking business and personal goals
Are business and personal finances properly separated (legal & functional)?
No — finances are fully mixed together
Somewhat — some separation, but still overlap and confusion
Mostly — generally separate but occasional blending occurs
Yes — business and personal finances are clearly separated
Yes — fully separated with clear legal structures and processes
Do you consistently transfer business profit into long-term personal wealth?
No — I reinvest all profits back into the business
Rarely — I occasionally move some profit to personal accounts
Sometimes — I transfer profits when cash flow allows
Often — I have a regular process to transfer profits for wealth building
Yes — I consistently and strategically move business profits into personal wealth
How confident are you in your long-term financial future?
Not confident at all — I feel uncertain and worried
Somewhat uncertain — I have doubts about my financial future
Neutral — I’m neither confident nor worried right now
Fairly confident — I feel good about my financial future but see room for improvement
Very confident — I feel secure and optimistic about my long-term finances
Are your personal finances well organized and up-to-date?
Not at all — my finances are disorganized and outdated
Somewhat disorganized — I struggle to keep things current
Moderately organized — I keep track but could improve
Mostly organized — my finances are generally up-to-date
Very organized — everything is current and well managed
Is your wealth plan independent of the future sale value of the business?
Not at all — my wealth plan relies entirely on selling the business
Somewhat — my plan depends heavily on the business sale, but I have other assets
Partially — I have some diversification but still count on the business sale
Mostly — my wealth plan is mostly independent, with limited reliance on business sale
Completely — my wealth plan is fully independent of selling the business
Do you have a retirement plan that integrates both personal and corporate wealth?
No — I don’t have an integrated retirement plan yet
I’m working on combining personal and corporate plans
Partially — some integration but not a full plan
Mostly — my retirement plan connects personal and corporate wealth
Yes — I have a fully integrated retirement plan covering both areas
Section 4:
Family Legacy & Succession
Do you have a documented succession/exit plan?
No, I don’t have any succession or exit plan documented
I have an informal plan but nothing written down
Partially — some documentation exists but it’s incomplete
Mostly — a documented plan but not fully finalized or communicated
Yes, I have a comprehensive, documented succession/exit plan in place
Does your plan protect and support your family’s long-term legacy goals?
No, my plan doesn’t address family legacy goals
Somewhat — it mentions legacy but lacks clear protections or details
Partially — there are some provisions but not comprehensive
Mostly — a clear plan is in place but could be strengthened
Yes, my plan fully protects and supports my family’s long-term legacy goals
Would your family be financially secure if something happened to you tomorrow?
No, they would face significant financial hardship
Probably not, there are major gaps in coverage or planning
Somewhat, basic protections are in place but could be better
Mostly, my family is financially secure with only minor risks
Yes, my family is fully protected and financially secure
Section 5:
Advanced Wealth Building
Do you have a strategy in place to pay down your mortgage ahead of schedule?
No, I’m just making my regular payments
I’ve thought about it, but haven’t taken any action
I make extra payments occasionally, but without a set plan
Yes, I have a structured plan to pay it down faster
Yes, and I’m also exploring other advanced strategies
Have you considered setting up an Individual Pension Plan (IPP) for higher tax-deferred savings?
No, I’m not familiar with this strategy
Yes, but I haven’t implemented it yet
Yes, I’m currently exploring it with advisors
Yes, I actively use this strategy in my financial plan
No, I’ve considered it but decided it’s not right for me right now
Have you considered incorporating (or optimizing your corporation) to access low tax rates and profit retention?
No, I’m not familiar with this strategy
Yes, but I haven’t implemented it yet
Yes, I’m currently exploring it with advisors
Yes, I actively use this strategy in my financial plan
No, I’ve considered it but decided it’s not right for me right now
Have you considered tax-smart investing inside your corporation (e.g., corp-class funds, insurance)?
No, I’m not familiar with this strategy
Yes, but I haven’t implemented it yet
Yes, I’m currently exploring it with advisors
Yes, I actively use this strategy in my financial plan
No, I’ve considered it but decided it’s not right for me right now
Have you considered using a Holding Company to separate assets and plan succession?
No, I’m not familiar with this strategy
Yes, but I haven’t implemented it yet
Yes, I’m currently exploring it with advisors
Yes, I actively use this strategy in my financial plan
No, I’ve considered it but decided it’s not right for me right now
Have you considered income splitting / salary-dividend mix to lower your family’s overall tax?
No, I’m not familiar with this strategy
Yes, but I haven’t implemented it yet
Yes, I’m currently exploring it with advisors
Yes, I actively use this strategy in my financial plan
No, I’ve considered it but decided it’s not right for me right now
Section 6:
Protection & Continuity
Do you have a documented continuity plan if you’re temporarily or permanently unable to run the business?
No, I don’t have a continuity plan
I’ve thought about it but haven’t documented anything yet
Yes, I have a basic continuity plan documented
Yes, I have a detailed and regularly updated continuity plan
No, I don’t think this is relevant to my business right now
Have you protected income/business with the right personal and corporate insurance?
No, I currently have no insurance coverage
I have some insurance but unsure if it’s adequate
Yes, I have basic insurance coverage in place
Yes, I have comprehensive insurance tailored to my business and personal needs
I’m not sure / I need help assessing my insurance needs
Are your legal documents (wills, POAs, shareholder agreements) current and comprehensive?
No, I don’t have these documents in place
Some documents exist but may be outdated or incomplete
Yes, I have most documents but unsure if they’re fully comprehensive
Yes, all key legal documents are up-to-date and thorough
I’m not sure / I need a legal review
Are you proactively managing energy, mental health, and burnout risk?
Not at all
Somewhat
Partially
Mostly
Absolutely