Pathways

The step template behind each process. This is the master list - a live pathway copies these steps onto a team.

1. Team Launch 2. Team Reset (annual) 3. League Launch 4. Franchise Sale 5. Team Sale 6. Team Acquisition 7. League Acquisition 8. Team Rebrand or Relocation 9. League Rebrand

13 steps · 3 contract gates · 4 can start straight away

#	Phase	Step	Who	Hands to	When	Blocked by
10	Pipeline	Lead qualified CRO qualifies, CEO closes - Leagues and Corporate Franchise Sales SOP.	TPL corporate		0 days after start	nothing - can start now
20	Pipeline	Market identified and graded The market grader already grades every market - use it, do not re-survey.	TPL corporate		3 days after start	nothing - can start now
30	Pipeline	League assignment proposed	Commissioner / League GM		7 days after start	nothing - can start now
40	Disclosure	Franchise Disclosure Document delivered GATE Federal law requires the FDD be delivered at least 14 calendar days before any agreement is signed or any payment is taken. Record the delivery date. Hands over: Dated FDD delivery receipt	TPL corporate	TPL corporate	10 days after start	nothing - can start now
50	Disclosure	14-day disclosure period elapsed GATE No agreement may be signed and no money taken before this date. This is a legal gate, not a courtesy. Hands over: Confirmation the disclosure period has elapsed	TPL corporate	TPL corporate	24 days after start	Franchise Disclosure Document delivered
60	Papers	Franchise Agreement issued	TPL corporate		25 days after start	14-day disclosure period elapsed
70	Papers	Franchise Agreement signed GATE This date starts every pre-opening deadline in the launch pathway that follows. Hands over: Executed Franchise Agreement	Franchise owner	Management Services	30 days after start	Franchise Agreement issued
80	Money	Initial franchise fee collected FDD Item 5 - $0 to $300,000 depending on league stage, payment Options 1 to 3. Waived for Associate Teams and affiliates. Hands over: Proof of fee collection	Management Services	Management Services	30 days after start	Franchise Agreement signed
90	Money	Royalty tier recorded $1,500/month standard, $2,000/month for Option 3 buyers and certain Associate Teams. Drives the founding-tier recoup if the team is ever resold.	Management Services		30 days after start	Franchise Agreement signed
100	Money	Commission plan attached to the deal Founding Franchises pay no Commissioner commission - Commissioner Agreement 6.8. Hands over: Commission plan attached to the deal	TPL corporate	Management Services	30 days after start	Initial franchise fee collected
110	Handover	Owner added to the directory and the portal	TPL corporate		35 days after start	Franchise Agreement signed
120	Handover	Announcement published	TPL corporate		40 days after start	Owner added to the directory and the portal
130	Handover	Launch pathway opened for the new team This is the handoff. The launch pathway starts from the Franchise Agreement signing date. Hands over: A live team launch pathway, dated from the signing	TPL corporate	Franchise owner	30 days after start	Franchise Agreement signed