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Thriving Through Conflict: A Practical Workbook For Handling Franchisee Conflict

A comprehensive guide for franchisors and support teams navigating difficult franchisee relationships with confidence.

Thriving Through Conflict is a first-of-its-kind workbook designed specifically for franchisors and their teams who are facing conflict in franchising. 

In our experience, conflict in franchising is inevitable. How you handle it defines your brand and your ability to lead it. 

Built with the reality of franchising in mind. From performance struggles and mindset clashes to misaligned expectations and the 'blame game',  this practical, step-by-step guide helps you to manage conflict whilst maintaining your own mental wellbeing. 

If you're ready to rebuild your confidence, implement professional boundaries, and take back your mental energy, this workbook is exactly what you're looking for.

Thriving Through Conflict Workbook By Franchise HQ
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
~Viktor E. Frankl

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Get a free sneak peek of Thriving Through Conflict with our 3 page sample. No forms, no fuss, just a peek at what's inside. 

"We wrote this because we’ve lived through it ourselves... The sleepless nights, the awkward conversations, the feeling that no matter what you say, it just makes things worse. If you’re there, this workbook is for you.”
Nikki Senior & Tim Morris

This is not just theory

This isn't a theory-based e-book, although it will provide you with a depth of understanding of both you and the person you are in conflict with. This is a clear, practical roadmap written by franchisors who have been there, for franchisors stuck in challenging situations with their franchisees.

Our Thriving Through Conflict workbook gives you frameworks, scripts, exercises and proven strategies you can implement immediately. 

Is this workbook right for you?

This workbook is for you if:
  • One or more of your franchisee relationships is causing you stress or anxiety
  • You're dealing with a franchisee conflict you just don't know how to resolve
  • You've tried every solution you can think of, and nothing has worked
  • You're stuck in an 'us vs. them' loop with no clear way forwards
  • A single franchisee is consuming far too much of your headspace

Whether it's early tension or a full-scale breakdown, this will help

If you resonate with the above, Thriving Through Conflict will help you through this challenge. We've both been there, and we understand how difficult it can be. Conflict in franchising can become very personal very quickly, and that can really take its toll. 

Wherever in the process you are currently at - whether you're just starting to notice the signs, or you're in a full-swing legal battle, this workbook is for you.

We aren't here to give you legal advice or to mediate for you. We are here to help you win the inner game, freeing up your mental space to handle the conflict with dignity and professionalism, rebuild your confidence, and set healthy professional boundaries. We are here to help you thrive through this conflict.

Thriving Through Franchise Conflict

What you will learn inside this workbook for franchise leaders

  • Spot the root cause of conflict (even when it's disguised as resistance, avoidance, or blame)
  • Move beyond firefighting to future-focused solutions
  • Hold firm, fair conversations that drive accountability
  • Tools to repair trust without over-promising 
  • Mindset tools to help you lead through pressure and reduce reactivity 

Built from real franchising experience

The Thriving Through Conflict workbook was written for real franchising situations by people who have been there and understand what you are going through. Inside this workbook, you won’t find unhelpful advice or legal lectures.

You’ll find tools built from lived experience. It’s built for franchisors and franchise support teams who are done tiptoeing around tension and are ready to lead with calm.

Who is the Thriving Through Conflict workbook for?

This is for you if you're a franchisor or anybody in a leadership position in a franchise head office. If you want to shift from reactive problem solving to strategic growth, or want to equip  your team to have better conversations and create stronger outcomes, Thriving Through Conflict could be just the thing you're looking for.

Why it's worth the investment

  • A fully reusable resource to train your franchise team
  • Tools that improve mental wellbeing and reduce churn 
  • Strategies that prevent expensive conflict escalations 
  • A permanent toolkit for navigating franchise conflict
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Instant Access To The Thriving Through Conflict Workbook

  • £99 one-time payment
  • Instant digital access
  • Print-ready
  • Unlimited use across your internal support team 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is this different from legal advice or franchise mediation?

A: This workbook is focused on mindset, communication, and practical action.

Q: Can my whole franchise team use it?

A: Yes. One purchase gives you the rights to use the workbook internally with your whole franchise team.

Q: Is this better suited to new or established franchise brands?

A: Both. Whether you have 5 franchisees or 500, the conflict dynamics remain the same, and the tools in this workbook apply to both.

About Us

Our story

Our Founders

Franchise HQ is your go-to partner for accelerating growth in the franchising industry. Founded by seasoned experts Tim Morris and Nikki Senior, we offer over 40 years of combined experience in franchising. Our mission is to empower franchisors and their teams with tailored training and coaching solutions. We understand the unique challenges of franchising and are committed to providing strategic support that drives success. At Franchise HQ, we pride ourselves on delivering insight and expertise that supports sustainable growth in franchise brands. 

Meet The Team

Dedicated Experts in Franchising

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Tim Morris - Co-Founder

Tim has built a successful career in the franchise sector, from franchise ownership to leading global support for an education brand with 300+ franchisees across 16 countries. 

He specialises in supporting high-performing franchisees through peer groups, KPI development, and accountability, fostering stronger franchisor-franchisee relationships and driving growth.

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Nikki Senior - Co-Founder

Nikki brings extensive experience in franchising, business development, and recruitment. She has guided clients through major business transitions, helping them launch franchises, overcome burnout, and shift mindsets around growth and sales.

Combining her franchising background with proven mindset coaching, Nikki empowers franchise professionals to build confidence, resilience, and sustainable growth.

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