Franchise Development Expertise
Citadel’s Franchise Development offering is built for emerging and scaling brands ready to
move from proven concept to nationwide deployment.
We serve as your
white-glove development partner, designing and executing the full system
required to grow with speed, consistency, and brand integrity.
Brand Development Infrastructure
We build the operational backbone that franchisees and corporate teams need to scale with confidence.
Includes:
- Development checklists and accountability frameworks
- Franchise development roadmap
- Organizational structure + development workflows
- Full design + construction playbooks
- Specification guides, drawings, and prototype standards
- Preferred vendor ecosystems
Design, Permitting & Pre-Construction Support
We ensure franchisees make smart design decisions and move through permitting with clarity and confidence.
Includes:
- Design pathway guidance
- Development of modular, ground-up and tenant finish out prototypes
- Value engineering for scalability
- Permitting strategy and playbook creation
- Consultant management
Construction Oversight & Rollout Management
A single partner ensuring franchisees stay aligned with brand
standards, budget expectations, and schedule demands.
Includes:
- Construction oversight and brand-level QA/QC
- Modular and ground-up deployment management
- Cost control tools and budget accountability
- Critical path oversight
- Opening readiness and turnover standards
The Result: A Scalable, High-Performance Franchise System
You get a brand that’s designed to grow consistently, predictably, and with a polished
experience franchisees can trust.
Why Choose Citadel for Franchise Development?
50+
Franchise brands served
500+
Franchise locations built
25
States with active projects
