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

16 steps · 5 contract gates · 7 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		-45 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		-40 days after start	nothing - can start now
30	Pipeline	League assignment proposed	TPL corporate		-32 days after start	nothing - can start now
35	Disclosure	Confidentiality agreement signed	TPL corporate		-22 days after start	nothing - can start now
38	Disclosure	Franchise application completed	TPL corporate		-19 days after start	nothing - can start now
40	Disclosure	FDD issued and receipt signed - the 14-day clock starts GATE Federal rule - fourteen calendar days between FDD receipt and any signature or payment. The receipt date is the start. Hands over: Dated FDD delivery receipt	TPL corporate	TPL corporate	-14 days after start	nothing - can start now
45	Disclosure	Second FDD with their information issued and receipted GATE Second FDD carrying the buyer's completed information. Seven days from its receipt date, running alongside the fourteen.	TPL corporate		-7 days after start	nothing - can start now
60	Papers	Franchise Agreement issued	TPL corporate		-3 days after start	Disclosure clocks run - earliest lawful signing
65	Papers	Disclosure clocks run - earliest lawful signing GATE Both clocks: 14 days from first FDD receipt, 7 days from the second. The later date governs. Hands over: Confirmation the disclosure period has elapsed	TPL corporate	TPL corporate	0 days after start	FDD issued and receipt signed - the 14-day clock starts
70	Papers	Franchise Agreement signed GATE Nothing downstream opens until the agreement is signed by both sides and filed. Hands over: Executed Franchise Agreement	TPL corporate	Management Services	0 days after start	Franchise Agreement issued
80	Money	Initial franchise fee collected GATE Manual 13.1 - $0 to $300,000 by league stage, Options 1-3, due at signing, waived for Associate Teams and affiliates. 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	TPL corporate	Management Services	0 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.	TPL corporate		3 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	4 days after start	Initial franchise fee collected
110	Setup	Owner added to the directory and the portal	TPL corporate		5 days after start	Franchise Agreement signed
120	Setup	Announcement published	TPL corporate		7 days after start	Owner added to the directory and the portal
130	Setup	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	7 days after start	Franchise Agreement signed