Franchise rollout

Delivering consistency across your national network.

Polkat Group Project Management manages the complete rollout journey for franchise and multi-site expansion projects, keeping every stakeholder aligned from the first briefing through to the final handover, with a process designed to remove uncertainty and protect the opening date.

Why structure matters

Franchise delivery is complex. We bring the structure.

Franchise delivery requires more than just building to completion. It demands consistency, brand alignment and seamless coordination across multiple locations and franchisee partners. Polkat Group Project Management specialises in franchise-focused project management for national brands expanding across Australia, acting as the central point of accountability between head office, franchisees, consultants, builders, suppliers and finance partners.

Franchise-specific services

Built for national brands scaling across Australia.

Franchise rollout management

We manage new franchise site delivery from the signed agreement through to opening day. Onboarding briefings, design coordination, licensing, builder engagement, procurement, site access control, services coordination, and opening readiness.

Comprehensive franchisee management

The critical link between head office and franchisee. We communicate brand expectations and delivery standards clearly, identify funding requirements early, and connect operators with our trusted network of commercial finance brokers.

Licensing & approvals

We prepare, lodge and follow up key approvals, including liquor and health permits, food premises registration and outdoor seating registration, while liaising closely with councils and town planners to support the project through inspections and compliance milestones and keep the delivery program moving.

Design & brand control

A controlled process for design approvals, concept sign-off, and change management so brand integrity is maintained. Once the builder is appointed, design changes are managed transparently to avoid variation and scope drift.

Builder coordination

Builder appointment, contract review, pricing negotiation, and progress claim review. We secure the right commercial outcome while keeping the build aligned to scope, program and quality.

Procurement & delivery

Coordination of approved fit-out procurement, including furniture, lighting, signage, décor, kitchen and bar items. Deliveries scheduled to align with the builder's program and site access requirements.

Services & commissioning

Coordination of water, gas, power, POS, communications, and other operational services required for opening, with the site ready for testing, completion and launch.

This franchise-focused approach ensures your national network delivers a unified brand experience while protecting timelines, budgets and franchisee satisfaction across every location.

The journey

From signing to opening.

01
Agreement briefing
Dedicated manager briefs each franchisee once the agreement and lease are signed.
02
Licensing & approvals
Liquor and health permits prepared, lodged and followed up to inspection.
03
Design control
One approved channel for all design requests; changes locked once builder appointed.
04
Builder engagement
Final build price negotiated; contracts reviewed with liquidated-damages protection.
05
Procurement
Approved items ordered from nominated suppliers and inbound deliveries coordinated.
06
Construction & site access
Site-access protocol enforced; visits booked through the builder.
07
Services commissioning
Water, gas, power, POS and comms arranged, connected and commissioned.
08
Opening support
Site ready for testing, completion and trading-day launch.

One programme · One point of accountability · Every trade aligned

Case study · Franchise rolloutHecho En Mexico

Hecho En Mexico, flagship Kitchen 'n' Bar

10 Bunda Street · Canberra ACT

Client side project manager · store-by-store

Hecho En Mexico

Taking each new venue from signed agreement to opening day.

Polkat Group Project Management is the dedicated client side project manager for the Hecho En Mexico Kitchen 'n' Bar rollout, the single accountable point of contact between head office, the design team, franchisees, builders and suppliers. Each venue is delivered end-to-end and to brand standard, with risk and variations controlled at every stage. Our assistance is making the expansion to 30+ stores frictionless.