Franchise Consultant Malaysia

What Does a Franchise Consultant Do?

A franchise consultant helps a business owner design, structure, and register a franchise system in compliance with Malaysia's Franchise Act 1998 and the MyFEX 2.0 registration portal. That includes conducting a feasibility study, drafting the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), creating operations manuals, and navigating KUSKOP's approval process.

Without a franchise consultant, business owners often discover compliance gaps after investing heavily in franchise development — or worse, after selling franchises to unsuspecting franchisees. A qualified consultant prevents those costly mistakes.

Why Malaysia's #1 KUSKOP-Ranked Consultant Matters

The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) ranks franchise consultants based on track record, compliance record, and client outcomes. Being ranked #1 in Malaysia for 2025 isn't a marketing claim — it's a ministry-verified distinction.

That ranking matters for practical reasons: a consultant with an established relationship with KUSKOP's review team understands exactly what the Registrar looks for in a MyFEX 2.0 application. Incomplete FDDs, missing audited financials, and vague operations descriptions are the top reasons applications are rejected or delayed.

Our Franchise Consulting Process

1. Feasibility Study — Is your business ready for franchising? We assess financials, operations maturity, brand strength, and market readiness. Not every business qualifies — we tell you honestly.
2. Franchise System Design — We design the franchise model: territory structure, royalty and fee setup, franchisee selection criteria, and brand standards.
3. Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) — The legal document every Malaysian franchisor must provide to prospective franchisees. We draft this in compliance with the Franchise Act 1998.
4. Operations Manual — The franchisee's playbook. We help you document every standard, process, and policy.
5. MyFEX 2.0 Registration — We prepare and submit your complete application via KUSKOP's MyFEX 2.0 portal and manage the review process.
6. Franchisee Recruitment — Once registered, we help you attract, qualify, and onboard the right franchisees.

Franchise Consultant vs. Franchise Lawyer

You need both. A franchise consultant designs the system and manages the MyFEX 2.0 process. A franchise lawyer reviews and finalises the franchise agreement. SQV works with a network of vetted franchise law firms and can introduce you to the right contacts.

Who Is This For?

If you own an established Malaysian business — profitable for at least 3 years, with documented systems — and you want to grow through franchising, this service is for you. Industries we've worked with include F&B, education, beauty and wellness, fitness, retail, automotive, and home services.

What It Costs

Franchise consulting fees in Malaysia typically range from RM 30,000 to RM 200,000 depending on scope. A full-service engagement — feasibility through MyFEX 2.0 registration — with SQV starts from RM 80,000. We scope every engagement to the complexity of your business.

The fee is an investment — not a cost. Businesses that franchise correctly generate ongoing royalty revenue, expand faster with less capital, and build an asset that commands a higher valuation at exit.